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Seadrill Provides Commercial Updates on West Vela, West Capella, and West Auriga
Seadrill Limited (Seadrill) (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) announces multiple contract awards totalling approximately $97.5 million in value, in addition to an update on the West Auriga. Talos Production Inc. has awarded the West Vela a contract with an …
Jan 30, 2024 / Vessels
CSL and Adbri Partner to Build First Fully Electric Battery Capable Self-Unloading Ship
The CSL Group (CSL), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, is excited to announce a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (Adbri) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery …
Dec 21, 2023 / Curious
Fincantieri: Steel Cutting of the New Hydro-Oceanographic Ship of the Italian Navy
The steel cutting ceremony of the new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) of the Italian Navy, intended for mapping and scientific monitoring activities, as well as in support of the initiatives of the Hydrographic Institute, took place Tuesday …
Dec 20, 2023 / Naval
Samskip initiates strategic expansion in Baltic Sea region launching new direct short-sea service between Finland, Latvia, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
Early next month, Samskip will celebrate the maiden voyage of the Samskip-owned and operated weekly service connecting Rotterdam, Helsinki, Riga and Hull. This new service is a direct reflection of Samskip’s central strategic focus on customer …
Oct 27, 2023 / Curious
OSK Design unveils latest concept for an Arctic frigate - modern engineering designed for extreme Northern operations
Leaders in maritime innovation, OSK Design, introduces their latest design, the Arctic frigate, an exceptional vessel meticulously crafted for operations in the North Atlantic, High North, and Greenland regions. This multi-purpose Arctic frigate is …
Sep 12, 2023 / Naval
Riga Central Terminal orders 6 innovative Self Discharging Containers for bulk handling
Riga Central Terminal orders 6 self-discharging containers from Latvian maritime manufacturer Graviti After renting Graviti’s innovative automated dry bulk containers for 2 years and being fully satisfied with the results, the Rigal Central Terminal …
Sep 11, 2023 / Curious
Vår Energi ramps up exploration activity in the Barents Sea
Vår Energi sees substantial opportunities for further growth and value creation in the north and has secured the COSL Prospector drilling rig for a two-year drilling program in the Barents region, in cooperation with Equinor. The rig contract …
Sep 4, 2023 / Curious
Origin Materials and Proman Partner to Produce Low-Carbon Biofuels
Proman, one of the world’s largest producers of methanol, and Origin Materials signed an agreement to explore the production and global distribution of biofuels Origin Materials, Inc. (Origin Materials) (NASDAQ: ORGN, ORGNW), the world’s leading …
Aug 15, 2023 / Curious
SFL - New $100 Million Contract for Semi-Submersible Rig Hercules
SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) (SFL) announced today that it has signed a drilling contract in Canada with a subsidiary of Equinor ASA for the harsh environment semi-submersible rig Hercules. The estimated contract value is approximately $100 …
Aug 14, 2023 / Curious
ABS Approves Pioneering Ammonia-based Ship HVAC Refrigeration System from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
ABS issued approval in principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for its new ammonia-based ship HVAC refrigeration system. HHI developed the system in response to shipowners’ requests for refrigeration of HVAC systems using ammonia, a more …
Jul 28, 2023 / Curious