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Finnlines’ Finncanopus has been operating for a year on the route between Finland and Sweden – passenger figures have doubled
Finnlines’ Superstar-class vessel Finncanopus celebrates its first anniversary on 16 February 2025. The two Superstar vessels have significantly reduced the carbon footprint of the route. Finnlines’ second Superstar-class hybrid freight-passenger …
Feb 14, 2025 / Vessels
ABS Approves OO-STAR Floating Wind Foundation Design
The OO-STAR floater, designed to support the largest wind turbines in the world in the harshest offshore environments, has received approval in principle (AIP) from ABS. The concrete semi-submersible floating wind foundation from CBNA, a subsidiary …
Feb 6, 2025 / Curious
Vroon and KVH Complete Deployment of Starlink/VSAT Hybrid Connectivity on 58 Vessels
KVH Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI), today announced that, together with international shipping leader Vroon, they have completed the deployment of Starlink/VSAT hybrid connectivity aboard 58 Vroon vessels. The hybrid configuration employs new …
Dec 9, 2024 / Curious
VARD awarded Approval in Principle by LR for two methanol ready CSOVs for North Star
With this AiP, the two ships will be amongst the first prepared for conversion to green fuels in the wind market. Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to VARD for the methanol fueling system for two Commissioning Service Operation …
Dec 4, 2024 / Vessels
OceanPal Announces Delivery of the MR2 Tanker Vessel Zeze Start
OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ:OP) (OceanPal), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of vessels, on Monday (Sep09) announced that it has taken delivery of the m/t Zeze Start, a 2009-built tanker vessel having a carrying capacity of 49,999 …
Sep 10, 2024 / Vessels
Marlink upgrades hybrid network for Solstad Offshore with flexible Starlink LEO fleet agreement
Leading offshore operator expand flexibility of high-speed low latency data packages pooled across fleet of 38 vessels Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has extended its Sealink NextGen solution for …
Aug 21, 2024 / Curious
Marlink upgrades Shelf Drilling’s offshore network with SD-WAN and Starlink Solutions
Leading jack-up rig contractor will upgrade network across 36 rigs with SD-WAN solution and install high bandwidth, low latency Starlink solution Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, has announced two …
Jul 29, 2024 / Curious
Nippon Paint Marine successfully applies industry leading FASTAR solution to over 1000 vessels in just three years since launch
Nippon Paint Marine’s FASTAR product line, offering ultra-low friction with patented hydrogel water-trapping technology, has been applied to more than 1000 vessels to date, supporting the maritime industry’s drive for decarbonisation and increased …
Jul 16, 2024 / Curious
North Star claims first mover advantage on Chartwell and VARD’s Midi-SOV
North Star, specialist vessel operator for offshore infrastructure support services, has been announced as the first mover on the Midi-SOV – a new offshore wind ship design developed by trusted pioneer of next-generation vessel design, Chartwell …
Jun 18, 2024 / Curious
ARC Adds Starlink to Entire US-flag Fleet
The company aims to enable seafarers to stay connected with friends and family onshore while at sea American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC), the leading provider of U.S.-flag roll-on roll-off shipping, has added Starlink satellite internet …
Jun 12, 2024 / Curious