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Cable-laying ‘Freja’ joins NCT Offshore fleet

Cable-laying ‘Freja’ joins NCT Offshore fleet

Danish OSV operator and subsea specialist NCT Offshore has taken delivery of a new cable-laying vessel (CLV), Freja, which will assist its activities in the offshore renewable energy sector. Operating from her homeport of Klintebjerg, Freja measures approximately 95m in length and 21.5m in breadth and was constructed by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard. Based on the […]

Sirius Shipping confirms new era of Evolution

Sirius Shipping confirms new era of Evolution

Swedish tanker operator Sirius Shipping has confirmed an order for four hybrid-powered oil/chemical tankers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The newbuilds will feature energy-efficient propulsion systems, and will be future-proofed for impending environmental regulations. Each tanker in the Evolution 8K series features a length of 119.9m, a breadth of 19.4m, a draught of 7.23m and […]

US amphibious fleet faces years of repairs, report warns

US amphibious fleet faces years of repairs, report warns

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a damning report about the state of the US Navy’s amphibious fleet and the efforts to undertake much-needed maintenance work. The 3 December report, Amphibious Warfare Fleet: Navy Needs to Complete Key Efforts to Better Ensure Ships Are Available for Marines (GAO-25-106728) – the latest of several […]

Shell Marine modernises cylinder condition monitoring for the digital era

Shell Marine modernises cylinder condition monitoring for the digital era

In the maritime industry’s ever-changing landscape, new regulations, new fuels, new engine designs and constantly changing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements are just some of the issues adding to the complexity shipping operators must navigate. At the same time, a crew’s understanding of their ship’s engine performance can often rely on data collected in a […]

SPONSORED: Swift Repair for the National Geographic Explorer

SPONSORED: Swift Repair for the National Geographic Explorer

Most planned dockings have tight schedules, and timely replacement of vital propulsion parts is crucial. MarineShaft understands the urgency of these situations and is dedicated to solving any emergency swiftly. Their strategy includes maintaining a large stock of raw materials with class certificates and European Origin to ensure the shortest possible delivery times for both […]

An urgent call to define ‘enclosed spaces’, to save lives

An urgent call to define ‘enclosed spaces’, to save lives

It seems that, no matter how many times the maritime and offshore sectors flag the problem, enclosed space fatalities just won’t go away. A recent report from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) reveals that, of 1,611 standard vessel inspection reports uploaded to its Common Marine Inspection Documents (eCMID) and Common Marine Inspection Documents for […]

Seawork showcases diverse hullforms

Seawork showcases diverse hullforms

Standardised hullforms mean many workboats came to look a lot like each other. However, times are changing, mostly driven by the need to reduce the marine sector’s carbon footprint, alongside a growing understanding that alternative fuels will only provide, at best, a partial answer, writes Stevie Knight. Therefore, Seawork 2024, hosted in June, saw a […]