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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
EYESEA TEAMS UP WITH MAPBOX TO FURTHER OCEAN POLLUTION MAPPING EFFORTS
Eyesea, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to mapping and reducing global ocean pollution and maritime hazards, announced today that it has partnered with Mapbox, a leading provider of location data and mapping technology, to...
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...
BOATERS RESCUED FROM WATER AS BOAT FIRE SMOKE ATTRACTS PASSING SHIPS
Three boaters are lucky to be alive, reporting that they were in the water earlier this week in the Caribbean after their small boat caught fire. They had to abandon their boat due to...
When Arctic and Mediterranian take a new turn in MARPOL
Two new MARPOL regulations regarding fuel properties will take effect in 2024 and 2025. It is important to keep ourselves updated with the latest amendments.
The latest amendments include, the Mediterranean Sea becoming ECA for...