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Cutting-edge Research Vessel Delivered To Thailand’s Department of Marine And Coastal Resources
Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has taken delivery of a new state-of-the-art research vessel designed by leading digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther. The Incat Crowther 25, built by Thai shipbuilder Seacrest Marine, will …
Apr 16, 2024 / Curious
The Port of Barcelona is making progress towards introducing cleaner fuels for ships
The 618 port calls of LNG-powered ships during 2023 made it possible to reduce NOX emissions by 10% out of the total port calls. The Port of Barcelona is planning to build zero-emission fuel production plants at its facilities. During 2023 the Port …
Feb 12, 2024 / Curious
ARC Group Adds MV ARC Honor to US-flag Fleet
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) added M/V ARC Honor as the ninth American flag roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel to its fleet. “This tremendously capable and flexible U.S.-flag ship is crewed by American merchant mariners and now …
Feb 6, 2024 / Vessels
RRS Sir David Attenborough Begins Research Mission in the Southern Ocean
A team of scientists are embarking on an ambitious 30-day scientific expedition on board RRS Sir David Attenborough to investigate how carbon dioxide moves and transforms in the Southern Ocean. The ship heads to the Weddell Sea to begin the PICCOLO …
Jan 24, 2024 / Vessels
Kontio Sets Off For The Bay Of Bothnia As The Season’s First Icebreaker
Arctia's icebreaker Kontio will set off from Katajanokka, Helsinki, on Thursday 23 November 2023 as the first icebreaker this winter. The vessel will head for the Bay of Bothnia where ice is beginning to form at the northernmost end. Kontio will …
Nov 23, 2023 / Vessels
Glosten completes the 50-m research vessel design for KAUST
Glosten has completed the design for the R/V Thuwal II— KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)’s new 50-meter research vessel optimized for generalized oceanography and tailored to the region’s hot climate. Once built, it …
Nov 7, 2023 / Vessels
ARC Group Awarded Maritime Security Program Contract
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) was awarded a new Maritime Security Program (MSP) Operating Agreement by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for the operation of the soon-to- be-renamed M/V ARC Honor. Once reflagged to U.S. …
Oct 19, 2023 / Curious
KONGSBERG to provide science equipment for Germany’s new ocean research vessel
Germany’s new 135-metre ocean research vessel Meteor IV will feature a range of technology from KONGSBERG. Meteor IV is to be launched in 2026 and it will contribute to national and international marine science, particularly in the areas of climate …
Oct 10, 2023 / Vessels
Cepsa begins distributing biofuels at the Port of Barcelona with the largest supply to date
Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels to date at the Port of Barcelona. This operation, conducted on a 350-meter-long container vessel operated by …
Oct 3, 2023 / Curious
Aker Arctic Provides Icee Expertise For Canadian Polar Icebreaker
The Canadian Polar Icebreaker project, originally initiated in 2012, resumed two years ago. Aker Arctic has continued to provide its expertise in Arctic ship design to ensure the vessel meets the latest technical developments in icebreaking. The …
Sep 27, 2023 / Curious