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Ocean Infinity to deliver a zero-emissions marine propulsion system

Ocean Infinity, the marine robotics company has announced that it is a winner of The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, enabling the Company and its partners to build a Marine Propulsion Test facility, with an integrated Ammonia Marine …
Nov 10, 2021 / Curious

Svanehøj to supply high-pressure fuel pump for LPG carriers

A new version of the patented deepwell fuel pump enables Svanehøj to supply all pumps for gas handling on LPG carriers. The first full-scope orders have just been signed. With further development of its DW fuel pump for liquefied gas, Svanehøj is now …
Jun 29, 2021 / Curious

Siem Offshore signs MPSV contract for works in North Sea

Siem Offshore has been awarded a 40 days firm contract plus options, in addition to mobilization and demobilization fees, for the MPSV Siem Dorado for work in the North Sea. Caption: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship Siem Dorado - Image courtesy of Marcel …
Apr 26, 2021 / Vessels

GE to support an Oil Field Revitalization Project in Brazil

GE will provide four electric motors to drive the water injection pumps of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vesselThe motors have been developed to meet the high-level safety requirements specific to the harsh environment of the …
Dec 26, 2020 / Curious

The largest LNG-powered containership makes first call to Dunkirk

The CMA CGM CHAMPS ELYSEES, which flies the French flag, is the largest LNG-powered containership ever to call in France, the company said in its release.A 23,000 TEU containership supplying France with goods in time for the festive season and …
Dec 7, 2020 / Curious

MPS enhances border security and port gate capacity

Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) brought an additional Drive-Through Container Scanner into operation at MPS Terminal 3 this month. With a total of six Container Scanners installed at the terminal, operational efficiency is guaranteed.  During …
Nov 12, 2020 / Curious

CMA CGM Champs Elysees joins the fleet: the second 23 000 TEU container vessel to be powered by LNG

CMA CGM Champs Elysees is the second of a series of nine 23 000 TEU container ships, a LNG-powered fleet flying the French flag. Using the same pioneering technology as the CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE aimed at preserving air quality and accelerating …
Oct 30, 2020 / Vessels

DOF Subsea awarded an MPSV contract on the Mero Field in Brazil

The DOF Group has announced another contract award in Brazil for Libra Consortium, supporting Petrobras' operation activities on the Brazilian continental shelf.   Petrobras has awarded DOF Subsea a 3 years MPSV vessel contract for Mero field. Skandi …
Oct 12, 2020 / Vessels

MMA Offshore Awarded Support Contract With Upstream Production Solutions

MMA Offshore has announced that the Company has recently been awarded a support contract with Upstream Production Solutions for our MPSV, the Mermaid Searcher.Upstream PS have been engaged by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, …
Jun 2, 2020 / Vessels

PG to deliver cargo systems to Wärtsilä design MPSVs

Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd has placed orders with PG Flow Solutions to supply large liquid-cargo systems and associated equipment for two MPSVs the Chinese shipbuilder is constructing for an undisclosed shipowner.Under the contract, Norwegian …
Sep 10, 2019 / Curious