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gCaptain
Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave service has received Cyber Security Type Approval from ClassNK, as reported by gCaptain. This certification aligns with the latest IACS cyber security standards.
Offshore Energy
Shearwater GeoServices has secured a seismic assignment in the Stabroek block off Guyana's coast through a deal with ExxonMobil Guyana, as reported by Offshore Energy. This project involves distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that DYNAMARINe has successfully integrated its ship-to-ship transfer records into the Equasis maritime information platform. This milestone follows DYNAMARINe's approval as an Equasis data provider in late 2023, enhancing transparency in offshore cargo transfer operations.
Offshore Energy
Petrobras has started a new revenue stream by offloading oil from its eighth FPSO unit, as reported by Offshore Energy. The FPSO is operational in the Santos Basin, located off the coast of Brazil.
Splash247
Dutch shipping groups Vertom and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have announced plans to merge their operations, aiming to enhance their presence in breakbulk, project cargo, and container trades. As reported by Splash247, this strategic move will integrate Vertom's shortsea shipping network and its fleet of over 80 vessels.
Offshore Energy
T12 Engineering, based in Scotland, has successfully completed the assembly and shipment of a major 60-ton gravity-based subsea structure to Norway, marking one of its largest projects to date, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Splash247
German company Eckship is set to enhance its fleet with up to six new heavylift vessels starting from the second quarter of 2028, as reported by Splash247. This initiative aims to bolster its capabilities in the project cargo, heavylift, and breakbulk sectors.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that a US aircraft strike on the tanker Settebello has resulted in the deaths of three civilian seafarers. The incident, confirmed by India, highlights ongoing attacks on commercial shipping.
Seatrade Maritime
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez emphasized the critical role of Greek shipping in advancing industry sustainability, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. He discussed global regulations and the importance of seafarers in achieving sustainable maritime practices.
Splash247
Swedish engineering materials company Alleima has secured a SEK 995m ($105m) contract to supply subsea tubing for the Kutei North Hub project, one of Indonesia's largest offshore gas developments, as reported by Splash247. The contract was awarded by an unnamed subsea technology contractor for the project off the coast of East Kalimantan.
