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Extraordinary heatwaves being recorded over the past few weeks in many Asian countries are seeing higher than normal purchases of coal for this time of year. Just four countries now account for over half of all thermal coal imports and more than 70% of global power sector emissions from coal use, new data shows. China, …
https://splash247.com/asian-coal-shipments-soar-as-continent-swelters-from-early-heatwaves/
https://splash247.com/asian-coal-shipments-soar-as-continent-swelters-from-early-heatwaves/EDF Renewables has struck a deal to expand its Irish offshore wind portfolio, adding a pair of floating wind projects to its list. The subsidiary of French utility EDF has formed a 50:50 joint venture with local developer Simply Blue Group to develop the Western Star and Emerald floating offshore wind projects with a combined …
https://splash247.com/edf-renewables-forms-irish-floater-jv/
https://splash247.com/edf-renewables-forms-irish-floater-jv/Houston-based offshore energy services player Helix Energy Solutions has landed a significant decommissioning contract in the US Gulf of Mexico set to commence in mid-2023. The company’s subsidiary Helix Alliance will execute the contracts that cover the plug and abandonment of 39 wells, 15 pipelines and seven structures. The Louisiana-based unit will utilise the EPIC …
https://splash247.com/helix-lands-significant-us-gulf-of-mexico-decommissioning-contract/
https://splash247.com/helix-lands-significant-us-gulf-of-mexico-decommissioning-contract/Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has expanded its orderbook with a fresh deal for another newbuild in Japan. The Qingdao-based company has tapped Murakami Hide Shipbuilding to have the 13,500 dwt general cargo vessel delivered by June 2026 for close to $16.8m. In April, the Chinese shipowner and operator contracted Tsuneishi Shipbuilding to build a pair …
https://splash247.com/seacon-adds-to-growing-orderbook/
https://splash247.com/seacon-adds-to-growing-orderbook/Taking inspiration from a whale’s tail, ABB today introduced a new propulsion system concept for the marine industry, with plans to roll out the first prototype in 2025. The new propulsion concept, which mimics the movements of a whale tail, features a main electric motor that powers a large wheel rotating at a moderate 30-80 …
https://splash247.com/whales-tail-inspired-propulsion-set-for-2025-debut/
https://splash247.com/whales-tail-inspired-propulsion-set-for-2025-debut/Norway’s Grieg Maritime Group has contracted CSSC-affiliated Huangpu Wenchong Longxue yard for up to four ammonia-ready 82,300 dwt open hatch vessels. No price has been revealed for the order, which includes two firm vessels with an option for a further pair. The first of the four vessels will deliver in the spring of 2026, with …
https://splash247.com/grieg-maritime-signs-for-up-to-four-ammonia-ready-open-hatch-newbuilds/
https://splash247.com/grieg-maritime-signs-for-up-to-four-ammonia-ready-open-hatch-newbuilds/Inspections of Norway's offshore gas pipelines after the Nord Stream blasts found nothing suspicious, an executive at energy major Equinor told Reuters, in the first official word on the security sweep.However, risks remain after last year's…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/europes-biggest-gas-supplier-says-clear-505485
https://www.marinelink.com/news/europes-biggest-gas-supplier-says-clear-505485Marlink will support shipmanager Thenamaris in its digital business transformation with the integration of Starlink within its smart hybrid network.Thenamaris is an existing user of Marlink’s Sealink VSAT with L-Band backup in part of its fleet…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/thenamaris-install-starlink-leo-internet-505488
https://www.marinelink.com/news/thenamaris-install-starlink-leo-internet-505488Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled the latest vessel in its Compact Tugs product platform called the ASD Tug 2111.Siebe Cieraad, Damen Product Portfolio manager says: "As sea-going ships continue to increase in size, new challenges are arising in ports.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/damen-introduces-innovative-asd-tug-505490
https://www.marinelink.com/news/damen-introduces-innovative-asd-tug-505490U.S.-based maritime logistics and offshore services firm Crowley on Wednesday announced a new investment in Tugdock. Tugdock has developed "the world’s first road-transportable floating dry dock" known as the Tugdock Submersible Platform (TSP)…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/crowley-invests-tugdocks-floating-dry-505495
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