Kongsberg Maritime Launches Emissions Monitoring System
Kongsberg Maritime today announced the launch of its new Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS). This advanced system lets shipowners and operators effectively monitor and control vessel emissions, ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations and optimizing fuel efficiency.Kongsberg CEMS uses innovative sensor technology to provide accurate and continuous measurement of key greenhouse gases, including COâ‚‚, CHâ‚„, SOx, NOx, and CO.
XRG Aims For Gas and LNG Capacity of 20-25 Million Tons a Year by 2035
XRG, the international investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), is aiming to have a gas and LNG business with a capacity of between 20 million and 25 million metric tons a year by 2035, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.XRG was set up last year as an investment company focused on lower-carbon energy, gas and chemicals, with assets of more than $80 billion.On Tuesday, its board…
Ukraine Hits Crimea Bridge With Underwater Explosives
Ukraine's SBU security service said on Tuesday that it had hit the road and rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula below the water level with explosives.In a statement, the SBU said it had used 1,100 kilograms (2,420 pounds) of explosives that were detonated early in the morning and damaged underwater pillars of the bridge, a key supply route for Russian forces in Ukraine in the past.The…
Wärtsilä to Supply Regasification Module for Egypt-Bound FSRU
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply a regasification module for Höegh Evi, which will be installed onboard the LNG carrier Hoegh Gandria to convert the vessel to a high-capacity floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).When converted, the Hoegh Gandria will be deployed in the port of Sumed, Egypt.It will supply the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company with up to 1…
Society of Marine Port Engineers Backs SL7EXPO with Seed Funding
The SL7EXPO project, which aims to preserve one of the groundbreaking SL-7 Sea-Land Container ships as a commercial maritime exposition center in support of the SHIPS for America Act, has received seed funding from the Society of Marine Port Engineers.Originally built by containerization innovator Malcolm McLean as 33 knot container ships, the eight SL-7 class ships were converted into Fast Sealift…
DNV Greenlights Hudong-Zhonghua’s Three Advanced Vessel Designs
Classification Society DNV has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for three new vessel designs.The AiPs highlight the ongoing collaboration between the two organizations and reinforce their shared commitment to supporting the continued development of Chinese shipbuilding and the maritime industry’s low-carbon transition and technical advancement.The three…
Kongsberg Maritime to Supply Equipment for Sea1 Offshore’s OCVs
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply a comprehensive equipment package for four new offshore construction vessels (OCVs) to be built at Cosco Nantong for Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore.Kongsberg Maritime and Sea1 Offshore will also collaborate on a study to accurately assess emissions reductions achieved with Kongsberg’s equipment.The equipment package includes K-Pos dynamic positioning systems…
Singapore and France Partner on Bio-LNG
An Enhanced Maritime Partnership Agreement has been signed by during French President Macron’s visit to Singapore last week.The agreement covers collaboration in maritime decarbonization, digitalization, cybersecurity, innovation and training, and builds on an earlier partnership established in 2021.The countries will work with industry partners to conduct various pilot projects including the development…
FEMA Staff Concerned by Head’s Comments
Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said during a briefing that he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation.The U.S. hurricane season officially began on Sunday and lasts through November. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast…
ABB Launches AMXE Marine Motor to Enhance Vessel Efficiency
ABB announced the launch of the AMXE Marine Motor, an electric propulsion solution engineered to withstand the tough conditions at sea, including continuous exposure to corrosive saltwater and powerful ocean currents. ABB has developed this motor specifically for small to mid-sized electric and hybrid vessels and open deck applications, combining durability, high performance, and installation flexibility into one compact package.With the highest power density in ABB’s motor portfolio…
Optimarin Launches Guardian Ballast Water Treatment System
Optimarin has unveiled its latest ballast water treatment system, Optimarin Guardian, ahead of Nor-Shipping 2025. Designed to meet the evolving needs of vessel operators—specially in light of geopolitical uncertainty and rising energy costs—Guardian combines high treatment efficiency with low power consumption and reduced lifecycle cost.The launch is part of Optimarin’s broader strategy to respond to changing market dynamics through increased supply chain flexibility…
Britain Unveils Defense Overhaul to Address Emerging Threats
Britain said on Monday it would radically change its approach to defence to address threats from Russia, nuclear risks and cyber-attacks by investing in drones and digital warfare rather than relying on a much larger army to engage in modern combat.Responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's insistence that Europe take more responsibility for its own security, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged…
US Manufacturing and Delivery Times Hurt Under Continued Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. manufacturing contracted for a third straight month in May and suppliers took the longest time in nearly three years to deliver inputs amid tariffs, potentially signaling looming shortages of some goods.President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy again dominated commentary from manufacturers in the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) survey published on Monday, and suppliers were passing on the import duties to customers.
ABS, Herbert Engineering Report Details Design Considerations for Floating Data Centers
How can the global energy grid keep pace with fast-growing demand from new data centers supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing? Nuclear energy and coastal waters offer a potential answer.The potential for floating nuclear-powered data centers is explored in depth in the latest research from ABS and Herbert Engineering. Pathways to a Low Carbon Future Floating Nuclear Power Data…
Retlif Testing Laboratories Earns DLA Approved
Retlif Testing Laboratories, a family-owned and operated engineering and testing organization, has been named a Defense Logistics Agency approved testing facility. With comprehensive testing and engineering from three secure, northeast facilities, Retlif provides a broad scope of testing, engineering and consulting services across the following industries: commercial aviation and aerospace, rail and transit…
WinGD Launches Global Service
WinGD has launched its global service offer, expanding the original parts supply, in-service support and technical advisory it currently delivers during the engine warranty period across the entire vessel lifecycle. Global Service by WinGD will support ship operators by maximizing the profit-making potential of their engines and vessels, maintaining optimal efficiency and extending the compliant lifetime…
A-O-S Expands Fleet With Delivery of 4th G-Class Vessel
American Offshore Services (A-O-S) announced the delivery of M/V Gamekeeper, the fourth addition to the growing G-Class fleet. The vessel has been delivered from the shipyard and is now operational, ready to support projects along the U.S. East Coast.The 30-meter, U.S.-built, Jones Act-compliant catamaran is one of the largest and most capable crew transfer vessels (CTVs) in the country. Powered by four engines, Gamekeeper offers exceptional fuel efficiency and maneuverability.
Adani Ports Denies Sanctions Evasion or Iran LPG Trade Claims
India's Adani Group on Monday denied "any deliberate engagement" in sanctions evasion or trade involving Iranian-origin liquefied petroleum gas, after the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. prosecutors were probing whether Adani entities had imported Iranian LPG into India through their Mundra port.An Adani spokesperson called the report "baseless and mischievous" in a statement, adding: "We are not aware of any investigation by U.S.
Government of Panama Rejects Claims About Enforcing Iran’s Sanctions Efforts
The Government of Panama rejects the claims made by Mark D. Wallace, CEO of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) in recent publications circulated through the media and electronic mail worldwide. Panama, through its Panama Maritime Authority (referred to by its Spanish acronym AMP), the entity in charge of the Panama Ship Registry, as the governing body of the Panamanian maritime sector, has de-flagged…
Ingram Investing $50M to Enhance Operations St. Louis Region
Ingram Marine Group, the largest barge operator on the inland waterways, showcased its operations and planned investments in the bi-state St. Louis region during the opening session of FreightWeekSTL 2025. Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, the virtual panel session on June 2 featured Dan Lester, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Ingram Infrastructure Group (IIG), part of Ingram Marine Group’s family of businesses.
