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Offshore Energy
Swiss marine power company WinGD has successfully completed the world's first quality assurance for an ammonia-fuelled two-stroke engine, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step forward in sustainable marine propulsion technology.
Offshore Energy
Technip Energies, leading a joint venture with Consolidated Contractors Company, has secured a significant LNG contract with QatarEnergy, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a major milestone for the partnership.
Offshore Energy
Allseas has taken delivery of its new cargo barge, Braveheart, built by CIMC Changhong Shipyard, as reported by Offshore Energy. This addition is set to enhance Allseas' capabilities in offshore platform transport.
gCaptain
Australia is transporting LNG to Canada, covering a distance of 16,000 miles, as demand in Asia declines, according to gCaptain. This shift highlights changes in global LNG trade patterns.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Pole Star Global has emphasized the need for improved persistent tracking methods at sea due to the increasing incidents of Automatic Identification System (AIS) spoofing and GPS jamming. This call for action comes amid a spike in cyberattacks targeting maritime operations.
Seatrade Maritime
Jeremy Nixon, the founding CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE), will be stepping down mid-year, with Till Ole Barrelet from Emirates Shipping Line set to take over, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that China has intensified its export restrictions by adding Japanese shipyards to its control list, affecting 20 firms. This move signifies escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
Splash247
Lloyd's is set to transfer the management of the Lloyd’s Agency Network to Lloyd’s List Intelligence starting April, as reported by Splash247. This transition will place the administration of the global network, including agent accreditation and quality standards, under the maritime data provider's control.
Kongsberg Maritime has been selected to supply an integrated technology package for a cable laying vessel in South Korea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This order highlights Kongsberg's ongoing involvement in advanced maritime technology projects.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Greece's Capital Tankers Corp, associated with Evangelos Marinakis, is planning to list in Oslo with an aim to raise approximately $345 million. The Athens-based company seeks to leverage a substantial crude tanker orderbook to support its share sale ambitions.
