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First ARC Vessel Voyage Powered by Biofuel
Consistent with a long-term emissions reduction strategy, M/V ARC Independence became the first ship in the American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) fleet to incorporate biofuel into its operations. “ARC is excited to be taking the next step in our …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
LNG dual-fuelled bunker tanker joins TFG Marine fleet to operate in the Port of Singapore
TFG Marine (TFG), the leading international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, has today christened the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuelled bunker tanker to join its fleet. The 5,000 dwt …
Jan 31, 2024 / Curious
Ulstein converted a PSV into a geotechnical survey vessel
At the end of 2023, Ulstein Verft finished the conversion of the Fugro Resilience on time. Originally a platform supply vessel (PSV) of the ULSTEIN PX121 design, it has now been repurposed as a vessel for geotechnical operations. Ulstein's …
Jan 22, 2024 / Curious
Innovez One to advance digitalisation of Johor Port with AI-powered system
Johor Port Berhad, a major trade hub in Southern Malaysia, has announced an agreement with Innovez One, a leading provider of Port Management Information systems, to accelerate the digitalisation and boost the efficiency of Marine Services and Port …
Dec 15, 2023 / Curious
Boluda Towage reinforces its towing services in Lanzarote
In a port like Arrecife, a real hub of economic development for Lanzarote and in constant development, the safety and efficiency of maritime manoeuvres is fundamental. For this reason, Boluda Towage, with a fleet of 17 tugs operating in the Canary …
Dec 15, 2023 / Vessels
Fugro chooses Ulstein for redesign and conversion of vessels
Fugro is securing long-term capacity in the global offshore renewable energy market by converting the Fugro Resilience and the Topaz Endurance, two ULSTEIN PX121 platform supply vessels (PSVs), to geotechnical vessels. Ulstein Design & Solutions …
Sep 26, 2023 / Curious
HD KSOE delivers world's first LNG-propelled bulk carrier with built-in AI engineer
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of Hyundai shipbuilding group, has built and delivered the world's first liquefied natural gas-propelled bulk carrier installed with an artificial intelligence engineer. The robot …
Aug 25, 2023 / Curious
MAN Energy Solutions’ division MAN PrimeServ completed retrofit aboard cruise ship Ambience
Ultra-compact Selective Catalytic Reduction along with TCA 66 turbochargers help vessel meet exacting Norwegian emission standards MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, MAN PrimeServ, has completed a retrofit aboard the ‘Ambience’, a vessel …
May 17, 2023 / Vessels
Fugro’s Blue Essence® Completes World’s First Fully Remote Offshore Wind ROV Inspection
The world’s first fully remote inspection of offshore wind farm assets has been successfully carried out by Fugro, using one of its Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) with Blue Volta®, an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV). The …
Apr 25, 2023 / Curious
Fugro Blue Essence®Receives Approval From UK MCA To Undertake Fully Remote Surveys
Fugro’s Blue Essence®, a 12 m uncrewed surface vessel (USV), has received approval from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to operate the first USV with an electrical remotely operated vehicle (eROV) in UK waters. The MCA is the government …
Feb 20, 2023 / Curious