Tag Archives: maritime industry

ABL Strengthens Offshore Marine Assurance Capabilities Through New Two Year Agreement with Maridive & Oil Services

(IN BRIEF) ABL has signed a two-year master services agreement with Maridive & Oil Services to provide marine assurance and risk management services for its offshore fleet operations. The agreement covers a wide range of services including audits, inspections, surveys, … Read the full press release

Offshore Energy Asset Owner Jacktel Lists on Euronext Growth Oslo Strengthening Market Position and Investor Base

(IN BRIEF) Jacktel AS has been listed on Euronext Growth Oslo, becoming the 12th company to join Euronext markets in 2026 and achieving a market capitalisation of approximately NOK 872 million. The company, which owns the offshore accommodation rig Haven, … Read the full press release

DNV Introduces Framework for Trustworthy AI in Safety-Critical Industries Based on Proven Risk Management Principles

(IN BRIEF) DNV has published new research identifying key principles for building trustworthy artificial intelligence in safety-critical industrial settings, emphasizing that established risk management and assurance practices can be adapted to meet the challenges of AI-enabled systems. The report highlights … Read the full press release

DNV introduces RuleAgent platform enabling faster navigation of complex maritime rules using artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool that enables maritime professionals to access and navigate complex regulatory information more efficiently using natural language queries. Integrated directly with DNV’s rules and standards database, the platform provides real-time results, highlighted … Read the full press release

UK P&I Club Opens Newcastle Office to Tap Northeast Maritime Talent

(IN BRIEF) The UK P&I Club has opened a new office in Newcastle to leverage the area’s rich pool of maritime and insurance talent. The initial team includes Senior Underwriting Director Emma Liddell and Senior Claims Executives Julie Pichler and … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with ITS to Boost Indonesia’s Maritime and Energy Education with Focus on Sustainability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Indonesia to support the development of the country’s maritime and energy sectors. The partnership includes initiatives such as providing ITS’s academic community with access … Read the full press release

GTT Receives Approvals in Principle for Ethane-Optimised Containment Systems Mark III Slim™ and NO96 Slim™ from Bureau Veritas

(IN BRIEF) GTT has secured two Approvals in Principle from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore for its Mark III Slim™ and NO96 Slim™ ethane-optimised cargo containment systems. These new systems are tailored to meet the needs of Very Large Ethane … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Unveils Groundbreaking Hybrid Boilers for Sustainable Shipping Operations

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has introduced the first fuel-flexible hybrid boilers designed to support decarbonization in the maritime industry. These innovative boilers can be delivered as electric hybrid or hybrid-ready, offering shipowners flexibility in fuel use and the ability to … Read the full press release

GTT strengthens position as global leader in vessel performance management with Danelec acquisition

(IN BRIEF) GTT has signed an agreement with Verdane to acquire Danelec, a leading maritime data solutions provider, for €194 million. This acquisition positions GTT as the global leader in vessel performance management and enhances its presence in the Voyage … Read the full press release

Hempel Launches Beyond the Horizon Podcast to Champion Diversity in Maritime

(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has launched its first podcast, Beyond the Horizon, to address the importance of diversity in the maritime industry. The inaugural season focuses on the challenges and opportunities of creating more inclusive workplaces both at sea and … Read the full press release

Gasum Partners with DNV to Ensure Compliance and Accuracy in FuelEU Maritime Pooling Service

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with DNV to enhance its FuelEU Maritime pooling service, aiming to ensure the accuracy and compliance of emissions data for the shipping industry. DNV will use its Emissions Connect solution to gather and verify real-time … Read the full press release

Terna Secures Approval for Cold Ironing Project to Electrify Port of La Spezia and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Terna has received the first national authorization for its Cold Ironing project, which aims to electrify the Port of La Spezia in Italy. The Region of Liguria has approved the development of infrastructure that will provide 110 MW … Read the full press release

Scania Launches Fuel-Efficient 13-Litre Marine Engine, Pushing Sustainability in Maritime Industry

(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced its most advanced marine engine, the 13-litre DI13, at the SMM maritime trade fair. This engine offers improved fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8% compared to previous models, and is designed for … Read the full press release

Surge in Orders for Alternative-Fueled Ships Signals Maritime Industry’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reported a significant increase in orders for ships with alternative fuel propulsion in 2023, totaling 298, marking an 8% year-on-year rise. Notably, methanol gained prominence with 138 orders, nearly on par with … Read the full press release

Major maritime players cooperate over driving the reduction of greenhouse gases in shipping as part of an industry-first project

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 17-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced that it is cooperating with BHP, an Australian multinational mining, metals and petroleum public company, and China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a Shanghai … Read the full press release

Ørsted and ESVAGT partner over the world’s first service operation vessel (SOV) that will run on green fuels

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, Denmark, 8-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED), a Danish leading operator of offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants, and ESVAGT, a market leader in service and support for offshore … Read the full press release

Maersk installs automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in container shipping, has announced that it will install automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels to transmit live data in help of meteorologists to forecast … Read the full press release

Cydome to offer cybersecurity solution to ship owners and managers through Inmarsat’s Fleet Connect service

Cybersecurity solution provides advanced security monitoring and protection against cyber threats for critical systems (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 2-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that Cydome, the ship-wide cybersecurity solution … Read the full press release

Thetius / Inmarsat report: COVID-19 seens as universal disruptor and catalyst for digital transformation in the shipping industry

‘A Changed World’ details the fast tracking of IoT-based solutions in post-pandemic world (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has released a new report that looks into how the … Read the full press release

DNV updates rules for ship classification with new class notations to tackle decarbonization challenge in the maritime industry

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 2-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading classification society, DNV announces the latest updates to its rules for ship classification, with a raft of new class notations, including “Fuel Ready” and “Gas fuelled ammonia” notations. The new updates … Read the full press release