Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Bernhard Schulte's fourth liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier is progressing towards its role in the Northern Lights CO2 project, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant step for the project aimed at carbon capture and storage.
Offshore Energy
Shearwater has begun operations for Adura Operations, a joint venture between Shell and Equinor, as reported by Offshore Energy. The collaboration marks a significant step in the partnership between the UK and Norwegian energy giants.
gCaptain
South Korea has preliminarily chosen Panstar Line to conduct its first trial container voyage along Russia’s Northern Sea Route, as reported by gCaptain. This move signifies Seoul's efforts to enhance its presence in Arctic shipping and explore new trade routes between Asia and Europe.
gCaptain
A South Korean-flagged supertanker is reportedly attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, marking a potential first for such a vessel from the East Asian nation, as reported by gCaptain. The crossing, if successful, would highlight strategic maritime movements in the region.
Splash247
Iran is attempting to control the Strait of Hormuz and impose a toll, a move opposed by the United States, as reported by Splash247. The strait has been largely closed for over 80 days, reminiscent of historical maritime practices.
Seatrade Maritime
Two Chinese VLCCs, operated by Cosco Shipping and Sinochem, have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz after being trapped in the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These tankers had been unable to exit the region since the onset of the conflict.
Splash247
Italy's Next Geosolutions has been awarded a €9 million contract by TenneT for marine survey activities in the Voordelta – Nederwiek 3 offshore wind area, as reported by Splash247. The project aims to assess the technical feasibility of a cable corridor and support the design and engineering phases of the infrastructure.
gCaptain
The effectiveness of demulsifiers on marine fuel emulsions varies significantly based on the type of emulsion, as reported by gCaptain. While a demulsifier may resolve a distillate water-in-fuel emulsion effectively, it might not work on an HFO emulsion stabilized by a viscoelastic asphaltene-resin film.
Offshore Energy
Karpowership, a Turkish provider of floating power solutions, is advancing energy infrastructure in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with a new project involving a powership and an LNG terminal vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to boost the region's energy capabilities.
Splash247
Bahrain has expanded its presence in the global ship recycling market through a joint venture between the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY) and India’s Priya Blue Group, as reported by Splash247. The collaboration marks the arrival of the first vessel for dismantling at the Gulf yard, leveraging ASRY’s infrastructure and Priya Blue’s expertise.
