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Study: Measuring the impact of extreme waves on offshore structures

Strong storms can trigger steep, breaking waves that slam into platforms and wind turbines with tremendous force. Scientists at NTNU and SINTEF are studying the behaviour of offshore structures subjected to these kinds of waves. Their goal is to increase safety at sea.

PAV starts work on the new passenger terminal project in València

In the next few days, the project for the refurbishment of the site of the old shipyard of the Port of València will be published with a tender budget of around 900,000 euros.

Change in piracy threats in Indian Ocean prompts re-think of High Risk Area

A continued downward trend in Somali piracy has prompted leading shipping organisations to reduce the geographic boundaries of the ‘High Risk Area’ (HRA) for piracy in the Indian Ocean, which will apply from 1 September 2021.

Kongsberg Maritime joins global ocean floor mapping initiative

The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project and Kongsberg Maritime enter partnership as the race for a complete map of the world’s seabed accelerates

MacGregor to deliver telescopic cranes for Manson Construction’s Frederick Paup

MacGregor will deliver two large, 120 ft. double telescopic service cranes and one 50 ft. telescopic stores crane for a self-propelled hopper dredge.

Seafarers COVID Relief Fund hits US$1 million target

Substantial donations from NYK Line and other donors pushes total funds past US$1 million goal; funds urgently distributed to support COVID relief efforts for seafarers and families

Neighbouring countries cannot obtain data from Russia on oil spill in Novorossiysk

Earlier, Ukraine could analyze and monitor such an environmental catastrophe as oil spill, because the Russian port of Novorossiysk is located near Crimea. But after Russia had occupied the peninsula, Ukrainian scientists were deprived of the opportunity to do such work.

TECO 2030 and Greenstat to cooperate on developing a hydrogen value chain

TECO 2030 has signed a letter of intent with Norwegian energy company Greenstat to cooperate on relevant projects with the aim of developing a complete hydrogen value chain.

CSA completes geophysical survey in support of expanding US offshore wind industry

Since May 2021, CSA’s R/V Dolphin and crew of expert marine surveyors has conducted over 10,000 hours of fieldwork along a critical export cable route.

Babcock International secures contract to support the Irish Naval Service

Babcock International has been awarded a contract to deliver the installation of a variable speed drive system for the central cooling system on board the Irish Navy’s P60 Samuel Beckett Class.

Norwegian Cruise Lines succeeded in the US District Court

Passengers can be required to show documentation of COVID-19 vaccination

Green ammonia from HEGRA to secure Norwegian competitiveness

Green ammonia, produced using renewable energy, is a promising zero-emission fuel for the maritime sector.

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