News

Eksfin backs purchase of two vessels from Ulstein

Providing guarantees of up to USD 183 million for OMS Group’s long-term financing of two cable-laying vessels

Singapore tops maritime hub ranking

Retains position as world’s leading maritime city, according to latest report from DNV and Menon Economics

Boreal seeks the first captains for electric hydrofoils

Preparing to introduce 22 of the vessels in Norway and has started recruiting the captains who will operate them

Wallenius SOL changes name to Wallenius Link

Following change in ownership, shipping company Wallenius SOL is now taking the next natural step

Furetank wins EY entrepreneurship award

The company took the Best International Growth category for setting a new sustainability standard in shipping, an approach that has fuelled its rapid growth in recent years

Acquisition of VLCC newbuild

Volare Shipping Ltd announces the acquisition of a modern, high-specification newbuild tanker.

A new thruster technology is taking shape

Trondheim-based technology company IVIA aims to address some of the challenges associated with today’s thrusters for ROVs and autonomous underwater vehicles

Kongsberg Maritime launches Arctic Hunter

A new class of uncrewed surface vessels designed for rapid integration and deployment into Hybrid Fleets

Kongsberg Maritime awarded contract for Equinor's Wisting field development

Contract to provide the Safety and Automation System for Equinor’s Wisting Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel

Kongsberg Maritime unveils new logo and tagline

Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its new logo and tagline,"Beyond begins here".

Five years of Shore Control Lab

From a blank slate to a thriving research environment

Damen wins KNVTS Ship of the Year Award

Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV) Windcat Rotterdam has received the KNVTS Ship of the Year Award

Viking Line and TT-Line deploy Huckleberry Finn

Viking Line and TT-Line will deploy Huckleberry Finn on the new service between Vuosaari in Helsinki and Muuga outside Tallinn.

Project to reduce methane emissions on vessels

Wärtsilä has completed the conversion of one engine on three LNG carriers operated by Chevron Transport Corporation from dual-fuel (DF) to spark gas (SG) operation

Damen signs with Lithuanian Navy

Pollution Incident Response and Search and Rescue (SAR) vessel to perform vital emergency response duties in the Baltic Sea

MacGregor to retrofit PLC’s for Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Retrofit projects for 35 Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC)

Loran orders new Longline and Gillnet Vessel

Has signed a contract with Larsnes Mek. Verksted for the construction of a new longline and gillnet vessel designed by Skipsteknisk

Record-high order backlog and solid execution

Strong newbuild demand contributed to increased order intake and a record order backlog for Kongsberg Maritime

Aims to demystify ship recycling

Nor-Shipping is aiming to change this with a brand new initiative in 2027, the first Nor-Shipping Ship Recycling Conference

Wins repeat order for ducted propulsion on hybrid tug

The units will be installed on a new high-performance tugboat for Norwegian shipowner Østensjø Rederi

Equinor opens Kårstø Marine Robotics Centre

Aims to strengthen Norway’s position in marine robotics and support safe, efficient energy production

The world's largest marine battery system

Powering the largest battery electric ferry has been delivered, installed, commissioned, and has entered commercial operation in South America

Uncertainty over new coastal route agreement

Havila Voyages is putting planned investments on hold and warns that the proposal will hit the coast: jobs, settlement, emissions cuts, and emergency preparedness

Hydroniq Coolers with early supply to Washington State ferry

A new-look marine cooling system that will be installed on board the first of Washington State Ferries’ new generation of hybrid-electric ferries

Will fund maritime nuclear energy and propulsion project

Emerald Nuclear Norway-led MarNuPS project gains public backing alongside substantial partner investment as it prepares to build and test an integrated nuclear propulsion system, targeting first vessel deployment in 2031/32.

Stena signs agreement to acquire Color Line

The transaction will bring together two companies with complementary operations in European passenger and freight transport, creating added value and benefits for both companies’ customers

Kongsberg Maritime with new Manila office

Permanent local presence will bring Kongsberg Maritime closer to customers and support long-term growth across the Philippine maritime industry

Contract for 3,500-Tonne cable Carousel

AHS has been awarded a contract by a leading international subsea technology company

Engine Solutions for New CSOV Vessel

Zeppelin Power Norway has signed a contract with VARD for engine solutions for a new CSOV being built for the Taiwan-based offshore services company Dong Fang Offshore (DFO)

Record-high tonnage in NIS

The total gross tonnage registered in NIS has never been higher than it is today