News

Odfjell SE and Nissen Kaiun Co., Ltd establish joint venture [+]

Joint venture for operation of chemical tankers out of Bergen, Norway

 

Wärtsilä hybrid propulsion system for Aasen Shipping’s bulk carrier series [+]

Wärtsilä will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system for a bulk carrier vessel being built at the Royal Bodewes shipyard in the Netherlands for Norwegian shipowner Aasen Shipping

 

Schottel to equip series of electric ferries for CMAL [+]

Will supply rudder propellers for a new series of seven electric double-ended ferries by Scotland’s state-owned Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited

 

Hoyer and VMS Group create a global one-stop partner [+]

The new company combines complementary strengths to deliver a unique global offering for power and motion solutions across marine and industrial markets

Havila Voyages secures long-term financing [+]

New agreement provides 15-year financing that ensures predictability and room for maneuvering for the continued operation and development of the coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes

 

Electric hydrofoil on the Trondheim Fjord [+]

Frostabåten will begin test sailings on the Trondheim Fjord using the electric hydrofoil vessel Candela P-12

MacGregor secured order for nine new RoPax vessels [+]

This significant order includes cargo access equipment for three vessels for Finnlines, four for Grimaldi Euromed, and two for Minoan Lines

 

Samskip officially launches direct Morocco–Europe service [+]

Samskip announces the official launch of its new shortsea service connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands

Skipsteknisk to design research vessel for Taiwan [+]

The design contract will be the largest assignment Skipsteknisk has carried out to date in the research ship segment

 

Echandia to supply new battery system for the electric ferry, Ellen [+]

Ellen was the world’s first long-range, pure electric ferry and a symbol of zero-emission passenger transport

 

Norwegian Greentech to supply complete water treatment system to Nordic Halibut [+]

Has entered into an agreement with Nordic Halibut AS to deliver a complete water treatment system for the company’s new halibut facility in Torjulvågen, Tingvoll

 

Wärtsilä to expand its main spare parts distribution centre [+]

Will expand its main spare parts distribution centre in Kampen, the Netherlands, by 40%

 

Buksér og Berging and Svitzer join forces [+]

Svitzer Group A/S (Svitzer), has acquired a 66.6% stake in leading Norwegian towage and marine service company, Buksér og Berging AS

Breakthrough Contract for Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker [+]

Echandia, the leading Swedish supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, has secured an order from ABB to supply a 3.7 MWh battery system for a new hybrid icebreaker vessel

 

C-LARS delivers new state-of-the-art launch and recovery system [+]

Delivers its new state of the art Launch and Recovery System to Helix Robotics Solutions in the United States to elevate their current fleet of systems

 

Goltens signs MOU with WE Tech Solutions [+]

The goal is to deliver seamless projects that significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions, accelerating shipowners' decarbonization journey

Berge Rederi signs contract with Wattlab to outfit coaster BRF Froan with 96 Solar Flatracks [+]

World’s largest, zero-emission, battery powered bulk carrier will get a solar energy system producing 172,8 kWp

Wärtsilä and Sinocrew partner to establish a training centre in Chinaindustry [+]

Technology group Wärtsilä and Sinocrew Maritime Services have inaugurated an advanced maritime simulation suite in Beihai, China

ABB Azipod propulsion to power new Canadian icebreaker, ‘Polar Max’ [+]

The icebreaker is expected to enter service by 2030  

Stena Line acquires Wasaline [+]

Taking over operations of the ferry route between Umeå in Sweden and Vaasa in Finland

Berg Propulsion secures second Arriva retrofit project [+]

Confirmation that a propulsion system retrofit is achieving fuel savings of 10 percent

Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation [+]

Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on sustainable shipping and maritime innovation

Viking to deliver patrol vessels to Norwegian Customs Service [+]

Has signed a contract with Tolletaten to deliver a fleet of cutting-edge patrol and fast response craft

Historic third direct service between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia [+]

First time in the port’s 400-year history with three direct services to and from Asia

HX expeditions launches ‘silent science boats’ in the Antarctic and Arctic [+]

Two New Electric Zodiacs Join HX’s Wider Hybrid-Electric Fleet, Reinforcing Its Industry Leadership in Finding New Ways to Explore Responsibly

Wärtsilä Lifecycle to renew seven LNG carriers [+]

The agreement between Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability

Secure contract for Kuwait Coast Guard fleet [+]

Secures contract to upgrade the waterjet propulsion systems on 13 vessels

Zeabuz delivers autonomy solution to Swedish zero-emission ferry [+]

Zeabuz is providing the core autonomy components that will make ferry operations safer, more efficient, and emission-free

Stena RoRo signs Letter of Intent for 2 C-Flexer RoRo Cargo ships [+]

“These ships will be built for today and designed for tomorrow”

Kongsberg Maritime celebrates 10 years of rim-drive thruster innovation [+]

Almost 100 orders for this groundbreaking propulsion solution