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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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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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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Geoquip Marine has completed a critical seabed study in Germany’s North Sea, drilling 28 boreholes to support two offshore wind projects that could unlock 8 GW of clean energy and accelerate the country’s energy transition. The findings will inform turbine placement and foundation designs, helping Germany meet its ambitious 2030 offshore wind targets.
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Aikido Technologies and Norways METCentre are partnering to deploy the 15MW AO60, a modular floating wind platform that could drastically cut costs and reshape offshore energy by 2027. The innovative design uses just 13 steel parts and pin joints for rapid assembly, offering a potential game-changer for the floating wind industry.
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