2022 July 4

18:22	Vestas pioneers world’s first hydrogen-powered offshore service vessel The CTV is powered by a dual-fuel solution, capable of being powered by hydrogen in a combination with marine gas oil
17:59	Plans on modernization of BAM and Transsib are outdated - Yury Trutnev According to the Deputy Prime Minister, modernization of railways should be facilitated
17:53	MARIN to have new defense department with Pepijn de Jong as manager New department created to properly coordinate defence activities MARIN-wide with Dutch, NATO and EU Defence partners
17:28	World's largest civilian hospital ship in port in Senegal Stena RoRo has been responsible for the construction of the Global Mercy, the world's largest civilian hospital ship
16:47	Programme on development of diesel engines manufacture to cover domestic demand in full - Mikhail Mishustin Russian shipyards are to undergo deep localization in manufacture of all types of ships
16:29	ClassNK releases latest “PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence” mobile application The latest version of the mobile app enables users to use pinpoint PSC checklists based on actual deficiencies
15:56	Sovcomflot shareholders decide not to allocate payment of dividends The decision was made at the Annual General Meeting of PAO Sovcomflot shareholders
15:34	TGS named successful bidder in the auction process for ION assets TGS will acquire certain assets related to ION’s EPTS business
15:34	Vestas secures 266 MW order in the USA The order consists of 59 V136-4.5 MW turbines
15:18	Saudi Global Ports awards contract for future-ready quay cranes to Shanghai ZPMC SGP orders three new quay cranes
15:00	Berth in Ugolniye Kopi is 50% complete — Chukotka Governor Marine Rescue Service is to complete the works in September 2022
14:39	Fire at Mongstad extinguished - Equinor A controlled combustion has been conducted from the leakage point
14:21	ClassNK releases comprehensively revised structural rules ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance to reflect the latest results from relevant research and development projects
14:10	ASCO's ferry Professor Gul returns to operation after overhaul Hull-welding, pipeline, electrical and automatic works were accomplished on the vessel
13:47	Petrofac and Hitachi Energy to collaborate in growing offshore wind market The collaboration covers high-voltage direct current (HVDC), as well as high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) solutions
13:34	Fishery Shipowners Association President Aleksey Osintsev to speak at Ship Repair, Modernization and Components Conference The event will be held by PortNews Media Group as part of SEAFOOD EXPO RUSSIA, 20 September 2022
13:17	Boskalis expands presence in the US with opening of new offshore renewables office in Providence, Rhode island Boskalis has been present in the United States since the early 1980’s
12:55	Amur Shipyard lays down corvette Bystry of Project 20385 It is the third ship in the series being built by the shipyard for RF Navy
12:33	BPA's statistics review shows three-month port traffic was up 7.3% to 111.8 million tonnes The BPA Statistical Dashboard is a monthly rundown of key statistics and indicators of port performance and the overall UK economy
12:19	Brisbane offers world-class facilities as it joins global cruise revival The new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal has been designed to accommodate some of the largest cruise ships in the world
12:03	Eidesvik Offshore ASA appoints new CFO The Company’s Finance Manager Lars Tufteland Engelsen will assume the role of interim CFO
11:25	TransContainer launched multimodal service between Russia and India via Novorossiysk and Suez Canal The number of ship calls will be increased to two in future
11:07	MarineMax Naples names new Vice President Jim joined MarineMax in 2008

News for a day...

2022 June 28

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

UN coordinator urges public to help stave off ‘5th largest oil spill from a tanker in history’

The UN Resident&Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen DavidGressly urges the world to provide the last $20million needed to start an emergency operation to prevent an oil spill from the FSO Safer...UN coordinator urges public to help stave off ‘5th largest oil spill from a tanker in history’
2022 June 28

https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com

Smart container fleet to expand 8-fold over the next 5 years

The global telematics enabled container equipment fleet is forecast to grow 8-fold over the next 5 years and account for 25% of global box inventories by 2026...Smart container fleet to expand 8-fold over the next 5 years
2022 June 28

https://www.wartsila.com

How much could Carbon capture help Shipowners meet CO2 targets?

Currently, the shipping industry is responsible for 15% of the world’s NOx emissions, 14% of the world’s SOx emissions, 2.5% of the world’s CO2 emissions...How much could Carbon capture help Shipowners meet CO2 targets?
2022 June 24

https://bremenports.de

The German North Sea ports close ranks

This was one of the outcomes of the first discussion session of the North German seaports in Berlin...The German North Sea ports close ranks
2022 June 21

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

Industry-NGO coalition calls for EU hydrogen quota for shipping

A broad coalition of energy providers, shipping companies and NGOs has called on the EU to introduce a minimum quota of at least 6% sustainable and scalable hydrogen fuels by 2030...Industry-NGO coalition calls for EU hydrogen quota for shipping
2022 June 21

https://splash247.com

US study sees new Arctic trade routes opening up

Projections show that by 2065, the Arctic’s navigability will increase so greatly that it could yield new trade routes in international waters giving ships alternatives to the Russian-controlled Northern Sea Route...US study sees new Arctic trade routes opening up