FLANQ’s new Q-RECON is a portable, stealthy uncrewed surface vessel designed for covert coastal operations, featuring modular payloads and high-speed agility. The European-made USV can surveil enemy coastlines or scout landing zones while evading detection.
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Strategic Marine has delivered a 27-meter Z-Bow crew transfer vessel to Taiwan, marking a milestone in its contract with Ventus Marine for two advanced vessels designed to enhance offshore wind farm operations. These CTVs feature cutting-edge technology like CPP systems and an Active Fender System, ensuring superior maneuverability and safety in harsh maritime conditions.
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Maritime workers face a silent threat from whole body vibrations (WBV), which cause chronic pain and spinal damage, but new technology like Hefring Marine’s IMAS system is helping monitor and mitigate these risks in real time.
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Samsung Heavy Industries has secured approval for its MLF-O, a floating LNG facility designed to handle nine-meter waves and unlock deepwater gas fields with increased capacity and lower costs. This innovation could reshape offshore gas project economics by offering a safer, more efficient solution for harsh environments.
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Shipping companies like Hegh Autoliners and Odfjell are achieving major emissions cuts through efficiency upgradessuch as retrofits and AI-driven routingproving that optimization often outperforms flashy green tech. Simple solutions like hull cleaning and LED lights deliver significant fuel savings, while renewable energy alternatives face steep efficiency losses before reaching ships.
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