SUBSEA LINK TO ORKNEY STEPS CLOSER TO REALITY
UK energy market regulator Ofgem has provisionally approved SSEN Transmission’s plans to develop a subsea electricity transmission link to Orkney.
SSEN Transmission submitted investment plans to Ofgem in March 2018 to build a new subsea...
IDB AND CARIBBEAN SHIPPING ASSOCIATION TO COLLABORATE ON DECARBONISATION
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) have signed a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help decarbonize the shipping industry.
The agreement aims to expedite the decarbonization of the shipping industry,...
MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SH DEFENCE
MAN Energy Solutions and SH Defence of Denmark have signed an MoU to explore the potential for collaboration regarding the development and use of MAN 175D GenSets in a modular capability for naval vessels...
NORDEN EXPANDS INTO WIND ENERGY AND GENERAL CARGO MARKET WITH THORCO PROJECTS ACQUISITION
Danish shipping company Norden has entered into an agreement to acquire Thorco Projects, a business specializing in general cargo segments such as break bulk, steel, and wind energy.
This strategic move marks Norden’s expansion into...
VSAT CONNECTIVITY COMES WITH CYBERSECURITY THREATS TO VESSELS
A maritime VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) is a two-way satellite internet terminal which receives and transmits real-time data via satellites. It is vital for many vessels to maintain a high-speed, reliable connection while...
STATKRAFT’S UPGRADED 2MWP FLOATING SOLAR PLANT STARTS COMMERCIAL OPERATION
The 2MWp floating solar plant in Albania, developed by Europe’s largest renewable energy generator Statkraft, has started producing renewable energy and injecting it to the Albanian electricity grid following the installation of three new...
SUBSTATIONS FOR FIRST US OFFSHORE WIND FARMS READY FOR INSTALLATION
The first substations of the U.S.’s commercial offshore wind farms have been completed and are being moved from Texas and Denmark to the locations for their installations. These projects signal several key milestones in...
ROYAL NAVY COMPLETES CONVERSION OF PSV INTO MINEHUNTING MOTHER SHIP
Four months after taking delivery on a commercial offshore service vessel used in the oil and gas and wind sectors, the Royal Navy rolled out its newest ship RFA Sterling Castle. Making her way...
TAKING SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH DATA
As decarbonization moves higher up the global agenda, navigating the green transition and achieving more sustainable operations is a key priority for the maritime industry. According to the IMO, shipping is responsible for around...
NETHERLANDS TESTS OFFSHORE WIND FARM SHUTDOWN TO PROTECT BIRDS
The Netherlands' energy ministry has tested out a novel approach to protecting migrating birds from any potential hazards posed by offshore wind turbines: briefly shutting down windfarms.
During a short four-hour nighttime test, the Borssele...