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Offshore Energy
SBM Offshore's deepwater cooling technology for FPSOs, backed by Shell, has received approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), as reported by Offshore Energy. This development highlights advancements in offshore energy solutions.
Offshore Energy
The International Maritime Organization has approved new safety guidelines for ships using ammonia as fuel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in enhancing maritime safety for ammonia-powered vessels.
gCaptain
US and Iranian forces engaged in a clash near the Strait of Hormuz overnight, as reported by gCaptain. This incident underscores the ongoing tension between the two nations, even as they claim progress in peace negotiations.
gCaptain
Taiwan dispatched ships and fighter jets to monitor a second Chinese 'joint combat readiness patrol' near the island within a week, highlighting regional tensions. A senior Taiwanese security official emphasized that China is seen as the primary source of instability, as reported by gCaptain.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that ABL, part of the ABL Group, has been contracted to assist Esso Australia Resources, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, in a significant offshore decommissioning project off Australia's coast. This initiative is noted as the largest of its kind in the country, involving the removal of multiple platforms and subsea infrastructure.
Seatrade Maritime
Wärtsilä is increasing its technical production capacity by 30% to meet the growing demand for engines in the marine and energy sectors, Seatrade Maritime reports. The investment aims to enhance supply capabilities and support industry growth.
Splash247
G2 Ocean, a Norwegian open hatch specialist, is advancing its fleet renewal by adding six new gantry crane vessels, as reported by Splash247. The Bergen-based joint venture between Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group plans to integrate these newbuilds into its pool fleet by 2029, enhancing its position in the open hatch segment.
Splash247
Norwegian subsea services company Reach Subsea has signed a memorandum of agreement with Beacon Offshore to form a strategic partnership for subsea projects in Australian waters, as reported by Splash247. The collaboration aims to market, tender for, and execute projects by leveraging Reach Subsea's engineering capabilities alongside Beacon's expertise.
Splash247
De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping company TransMatch, marking its entry into the Belgian market, as reported by Splash247. This strategic investment aims to enhance De Jong's inland shipping operations and broaden its commercial presence.
Seatrade Maritime
Shipping is increasingly central to global geopolitical tensions, with maritime choke points and trade weaponization becoming key issues, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The article highlights the complexities of the shipping industry in the current geopolitical climate.
