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DMC contracted to deliver equipment packages for 14 vessels under construction at Indian shipyards

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Damen Marine Components (DMC) has been contracted to supply rudders, steering gear and nozzles to two major newbuilding projects in India. 

The contracts cover a total of 14 multi-purpose vessels (MPVs), and are constructed at two shipyards: Udupi Cochin Shipyard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. Both end-clients chose for DMC equipment. 

The first project involves eight 6,300 DWT MPVs being built by Udupi Cochin Shipyard (UCSL) for a Scandinavian customer. These vessels mark the very first order placed at DMC by this yard, which is part of Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

The Dutch company will deliver its Piston-type steering gear and Atlantic-type rudders for these ships. The rudders will be tailored to this specific vessel design. All equipment will be built at, and delivered from, DMC’s own factory in China: DMC Jiangyin.

DMC Sales Manager Bogdan Mocanu says:

“We have been active in India for 20 years and growing our footprint with this project for Udupi Cochin Shipyard makes us very proud. It shows our capability to work worldwide, tailoring our in-house designed equipment to the client’s wishes. It’s nice to see that our mutual relationship with Udupi is smooth; there’s good communication and collaboration across the board.” The second project consists of six vessels for Danish shipowner Navi Merchants, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. in Mumbai. Again, this project marks a first-time collaboration. The DMC scope includes:

•    Rudder systems (Atlantic-type) and hydraulic steering gear (Piston-type)
•    Propeller nozzles for propulsion efficiency

While the steering gear will come directly from DMC’s head office and production location in the Netherlands, the rudders and nozzles are manufactured at DMC Gdansk in Poland.

DMC Sales Manager Bogdan Mocanu says:

“We’re proud to be part of these newbuilds and grateful for the trust that Navi Merchants has given us. The same goes for our first-time client Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders. This high-tech shipyard is well-known for its naval vessels – destroyers, frigates, submarines. Hence, when building commercial vessels, you know one thing for sure: this will be a demanding project to the highest standards. Personally I see this contract as a milestone for DMC in the Indian maritime market.”

All components will be manufactured to meet the latest class standards and are scheduled for phased delivery starting later this year.

BV supports COSCO CHI (Shanghai) in China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering

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COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai) (CHI Shanghai) has successfully completed China’s first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation by a shipbuilding and repair enterprise at a shipyard’s berth, marking a major milestone in the nation’s adoption of alternative marine fuels.

The operation took place at CHI Shanghai’s shipyard terminal, where the COSCO Shipping Libra safely bunkered 2,100 tons of methanol fuel within 10 hours. Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BVS), a technical advisory arm of Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), provided expert risk assessment and technical support, ensuring the safe and efficient execution of the project.

The successful bunkering provides a replicable model for future methanol dual-fuel conversions and supply projects while showcasing CHI Shanghai’s ability to deliver end-to-end solutions across repair, conversion, and bunkering. This capability further accelerates the shift from conventional fuels to greener alternatives.

In preparation for the operation, CHI Shanghai worked closely with multiple stakeholders. Technical reviews were held to verify the feasibility, safety, and compliance for bunkering 20,000 TEU dual-fuel container ships. The shipyard also organized methanol-specific training programs, tabletop emergency exercises, and safety management initiatives to ensure robust risk controls were applied across the process and surrounding environment.

Throughout the project, BVS provided support by conducting comprehensive HAZID (Hazard Identification) and HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) risk assessments across five key stages: truck-to-ship inerting, bunkering vessel berthing, ship-to-ship transfer, post-bunkering purging, and vessel departure. These measures established a strong and reliable safety framework for the operation.

Matthieu de Tugny, Executive Vice President, Industrials and Commodities at Bureau Veritas, said, “By working closely with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Shanghai), we have shown how collaboration, preparation, and rigorous risk management can make methanol bunkering both safe and practical. This operation sets a new benchmark for China’s alternative fuel adoption, and Bureau Veritas is committed to supporting the industry as it accelerates its transition to cleaner energy.”

Japan offshore wind players want inclusion in government’s fixed-revenue scheme

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Developers of offshore wind projects in Japan are seeking to be included in a scheme that could guarantee fixed revenue for up to 20 years – a move that comes after Mitsubishi-led groups walked away from three projects due to soaring costs.

Japan’s long-term decarbonised capacity auction (LTDA) scheme currently allows bidding by operators of nuclear and gas power plants, hydropower and battery storage projects, as well as solar and onshore wind projects, but not offshore wind projects.

Yuichi Furukawa, wind energy policy director at Japan’s industry ministry, said offshore wind farm operators have made such requests but added that it could not say whether those requests will be taken into consideration.

Participation in LTDA “would be a life vest for the industry,” said an industry source involved in offshore wind policy discussions who declined to be identified.

Since the Mitsubishi-led (8058.T), opens new tab consortia in August dropped out from projects won in the country’s first large-scale state auctions in 2021, there has been much consternation about the fate of other projects in the works.

Other groups have won two subsequent auction rounds and those projects are slated to be launched between 2028 and 2030 with a combined capacity of nearly 3 gigawatts. The groups include Japanese companies JERA and Mitsui, as well as foreign firms such as Germany’s RWE, Spain’s Iberdrola, and BP.

The four groups that won the second round of state auctions for offshore wind projects are due to pay a final bond to the government, confirming they are proceeding with the development, in the next few months.

The government has promised to analyse the factors behind Mitsubishi’s decision and adjust regulations to ensure the sector’s development.

Even before Mitsubishi walked away, the government had sought to ease rules for the industry. Those changes include allowing changes in suppliers, including for turbines, and allowing offshore wind farms to operate beyond an original timeframe of 30 years.

Furukawa said the industry ministry aims to establish a framework by the end of this year to help companies make future operational decisions.

The government aims to have 45 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040, which is seen as essential to cutting the country’s dependence on imported coal and gas for power generation, reducing its carbon emissions and bolstering national security.

“If the government takes the opportunity to reassess what went wrong, looking to and learning from other countries… the long-term (project) pipeline can remain robust,” said Hui Min Foong, a senior analyst at Westwood Global Energy Group.

“This is especially true looking further ahead 10 to 15 years from now, where Japan is well positioned to leverage its vast floating wind potential, reinforced by recent policy momentum.”

Source: Reuters

Stena Line signs landmark 50-year agreement with the Municipality of Frederikshavn

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Stena Line has entered into a 50-year agreement with the Municipality of Frederikshavn to operate the ferry port in Frederikshavn Harbor. The partnership between Stena Line and Frederikshavn dates back to the early 1960s. 

“Through an excellent dialogue with the Municipality and Port of Frederikshavn, we are continuing to build on our historically strong relationship to create a stable and prosperous future together. This long-term commitment enables us to establish infrastructure that supports sustainable trade, growth and resilience,” says Carl-Johan Hellner, COO Ports & Terminals and Head of Group Strategy at Stena Line.

Mayor Karsten Thomsen of Frederikshavn adds:

“I am delighted that we have reached a 50-year agreement with Stena Line. This creates security and long-term opportunities not only for the port, but for the entire city of Frederikshavn. It sends a strong signal of trust and shared ambitions.”

The new agreement expands Stena Line’s operating rights within the ferry port and establishes the company as the negotiating partner for other external customers requiring port services.

This development aligns with Stena Line’s broader strategic investments. In the coming years, the company’s terminals for routes to Denmark and Germany will be relocated from central Gothenburg to the Arendal Port. The 50-year commitment in Frederikshavn mirrors this forward-looking investment.

“Our relocation to Arendal is a major step towards the future of passenger travel and freight operations. A long-term agreement in Frederikshavn is an equally important cornerstone for that journey. I am very pleased that the Municipality of Frederikshavn shares our long-term vision and that together we are creating the conditions for continued trade, tourism, and resilience,” says Niclas Mårtensson, CEO of Stena Line.

Stena Line currently operates the Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route with two vessels, Stena Danica and Stena Jutlandica, offering three to four daily departures in each direction.

Alabama Port Authority selects Konecranes RTGs to establish efficiency at new terminal

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The order was booked in Q3 2025 and delivery is scheduled for Q4 2026.

Container volumes at Alabama’s Port of Mobile grew from approximately 502,000 TEUs in 2021 to more than 563,000 TEUs in 2023. With more growth expected, the Alabama Port Authority is now developing the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF). The two new Konecranes RTGs will provide the backbone for container handling at the ICTF, supporting efficient transfers to rail and truck transportation.

In addition to Active Load Control, which prevents container sway, the RTGs will have a range of Konecranes Smart Features that make operations safer, faster and automation ready. Auto-steering, Auto-positioning and Auto-TOS Reporting work together to ensure efficient operation and accurate container placement, seamlessly integrated with the terminal operating system (TOS). Stack Collision Prevention and Auto Path Optimizing enhance safety and yard efficiency, while Auto-Truck Guiding directs road trucks accurately for container pick-up and drop-off.

This is the Alabama Port Authority’s first investment in Konecranes RTGs, extending a relationship that began in 2001 with the delivery of a Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane. That crane is still in operation, handling containers and breakbulk cargo.

“We’ve seen how durable and dependable Konecranes technology is in our daily operations. This track record gave us the confidence to expand the relationship with these RTGs. The new cranes will set the standard for efficiency and handling capacity as we launch the intermodal terminal and scale up operations,” says Doug Otto, Interim Director and CEO of the Alabama Port Authority.

“The agreement shows that when performance and reliability are critical – customers turn to Konecranes. We’re proud to support the Alabama Port Authority in this ambitious greenfield project,” says Alan Garcia, Director Regional Sales Americas, Konecranes, Port Solutions.

NYK and Neptune sign MoU to drive decarbonisation in the maritime industry through hull cleaning

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NYK has worked with Neptune since 2022, making it one of the earliest adopters of Neptune’s robotic hull cleaning. From earlier deployments, Neptune’s robots delivered up to 10x fuel savings compared to cleaning costs, with significant reductions in fuel use and emissions.

The expanded partnership will now scale robotic cleaning across NYK’s global fleet, expected to generate even greater fuel savings and carbon reductions each year in the second deployment phase. As part of this push, NYK also joined Neptune’s US$52 million Series B funding round led by Granite Asia, aligning incentives to scale deployment globally.

This collaboration also supports Neptune’s further expansion into global markets, opening access to a wider customer base and port ecosystem including Japan.

“We are impressed by Neptune Robotics’ highly efficient hull cleaning technology which maximizes protection to hull coatings and contributes to fuel savings and GHG emissions reduction, as well as compliance with environmental regulation Through this partnership, we aim to create future business opportunities by combining our strengths. We hope to contribute to decarbonization not only across our fleet but also within the broader shipping sector,” said Hidehiko Sato, General Manager of Ship Business Group, NYK.

“NYK has been one of the earliest and most forward-looking adopters of robotic hull cleaning,” said Elizabeth Chan, CEO of Neptune Robotics. “Their leadership has allowed us to demonstrate how automation can deliver real ROI and emissions reductions at scale. Together, we are proving robotics is a practical, scalable pathway to decarbonisation.”

Unlike diver-based or conventional ROV methods, Neptune’s AI-powered robots clean a full draft Capesize vessel 3-5 times faster, automatically, safely, above and below water, and even in currents up to 4 knots, triple the counter-current capability of human divers. Their robots operate day and night in clear and murky waters, while protecting hull coatings — a process endorsed by leading global paint manufacturers.

New technology increases gas recovery on Åsgard

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The project will help maintain production from the field by increasing the pressure in the pipelines between the wells and the Åsgard B platform.

“In this project, Equinor, together with partners and suppliers, has further developed and qualified the next generation of compressor modules. The technology allows us to recover more gas from producing fields. Good resource utilisation is important to maintain high and stable production from the Norwegian continental shelf,” says Trond Bokn, Equinor’s senior vice president for project development.

The first plan for development and operation (PDO) of Åsgard was approved in 1996. The field came on stream with Åsgard A in 1999 and Åsgard B in 2000. In 2012, the PDO for Åsgard subsea compression was approved by the authorities, and the first phase of Åsgard subsea compression came on stream in 2015.

This was the world’s first facility for gas compression on the seabed and the result of extensive technological development.

The plans described that there would be a need for increased pressure in the long term to compensate for the pressure drop in the reservoirs. The first compressor module in phase two was replaced in 2023, now the second and final module has been installed, at a depth of 270 meters.

“The compressor system has produced stably for ten years with almost 100% uptime. The system has so far contributed to increased value creation from the field of about NOK 175 billion,” says Randi Hugdahl, vice president for Exploration and Production for Åsgard and Kristin.

Combined for both phases, the recovery rate from the Mikkel and Midgard fields will increase to 90% due to the compressor plant.This amounts to an additional 306 million barrels of oil equivalent from the fields.

Licensees Åsgard: Equinor Energy AS (operatør) 35,01%, Petoro AS 34,53%, Vår Energi ASA 22,65% og TotalEnergies EP Norge AS 7,81%.

Licensees Mikkel: Equinor Energy AS (operatør) 43,97%, Vår Energi ASA 48,38% og Repsol Norge AS 7,65%.

Saipem receives authorization to proceed with the execution of Hammerhead offshore project

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Saipem has received by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited the authorization to proceed with the execution of the activities provided for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) offshore contract for the development project of the Hammerhead oil field, located in the Stabroek block off Guyana at a depth of approximately 1,000 meters. The contract value is approximately 500 million USD.

On April 2, 2025, Saipem had already announced the receipt of the Limited Notice To Proceed (LNTP), by virtue of which Saipem had started some initial activities, namely detailed engineering and the procurement of long-lead equipment. Following the receipt of the necessary government and regulatory approvals, as well as of the final investment decision by the client and its co-venturers of the Stabroek block, Saipem has received authorization to continue the execution of the contractual activities with the offshore campaign currently planned to begin during 2028.

Saipem’s scope of work includes the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline (SURF) structures for the production facility and the gas export system related to the Hammerhead oilfield development project located about 200 km from the Guyanese shore.

Saipem will carry out the operations using a variety of construction and support equipment, including the Saipem FDS2 and the Shen Da, which is part of the Saipem fleet as a chartered vessel. The logistics will be entirely executed and managed in Guyana through the Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc. (VEHSI) yard, generating employment and opportunities for the Guyanese people.

With the Hammerhead project, Saipem confirms its commitment to Guyana, strengthening its presence and relationship with a strategic client. Previously, the Company was awarded by ExxonMobil Guyana 6 additional contracts for projects in the same region: Liza Phase 1 and Phase 2, Payara, Yellowtail, UARU and Whiptail.

Fincantieri delivers Star Princess in Monfalcone

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The ceremony was attended by Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises, Mauro Bordin, President of the Regional Council of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ester Fedullo, Prefect of the Province of Gorizia, Luca Fasan, Mayor of the Municipality of Monfalcone, Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO of Fincantieri, Biagio Mazzotta, President of Fincantieri, Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division, Cristiano Bazzara, Director of the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone.

With a gross tonnage of approximately 178,000, Star Princess – sister ship to Sun Princess, delivered in 2024 by the Monfalcone yard – is the second largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and the second LNG-powered cruise ship that Fincantieri has built for this shipowner. It is also the second dual-fuel vessel, primarily powered by liquefied natural gas, to officially join the Princess fleet. LNG is the best readily available, proven and commercially scalable fuel for the maritime industry today that significantly reduces direct greenhouse gases and other atmospheric emissions and particulate matter.

The new vessel will accommodate approximately 4,300 people and is based on a next-generation platform which features several new systems designed to enhance the energy efficiency of the ship.

Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Fincantieri, stated:
“Star Princess is a symbol of our ability to shape the future of the cruise industry, combining tradition and innovation. With this vessel we confirm Fincantieri’s leadership in building a new generation of sustainable and highly technological ships, strengthening the competitiveness of the Italian industry worldwide. The Monfalcone shipyard, a true global benchmark, represents the highest expression of our expertise and craftsmanship: here we build ships that carry Italy’s name across the world and consolidate our Country’s role as a global leader in shipbuilding.”

The Monfalcone shipyard is Fincantieri’s largest production site dedicated to the construction of cruise ships. Since 1990, it has delivered more than 40 vessels, and in the coming years it will play a leading role in new record deliveries. With the contribution of thousands of workers and a supply chain that generates more than 23,000 jobs across the Region, the shipyard confirms itself as a strategic asset for industrial development, combining manufacturing tradition, technological innovation, and continuous collaboration with universities and research centers.

Green light for export via gas pipeline from Troll B

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A new gas export solution will facilitate increased gas export from Troll B, as gas injection is no longer needed here. It also provides additional flexibility as the gas can be exported via both the Troll A and Kvitebjørn gas pipelines.

The consent applies to start-up of gas export from the Troll B platform to the Kvitebjørn gas line to Kollsnes. The expected start date is in the fourth quarter of 2025.

«The new gas export solution with tie-in to the Kvitebjørn gas pipeline will contribute to reducing the decline in gas production in the coming years,» says Niels Erik Hald, assistant director Offshore South  in the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.  

«The Norwegian Offshore Directorate is very pleased that the previous gas injection solution for improved oil recovery will be re-used. The fact that it’s being converted into a gas export solution will contribute to further value creation,» he adds.

The Troll field is located at a water depth of 300-330 metres, 60 kilometres southwest of Sognefjorden in the North Sea. The field has two primary structures: Troll East and Troll West. The gas from Troll B (Troll East) was previously exported via the Troll A facility to Kollsnes, and some of the gas was injected.

The gas injection solution has now been converted into an export solution and tied into the Kvitebjørn gas pipeline located about 2.45 kilometres away. This entails that Troll B will have the flexibility going forward to export via both the Troll A and Kvitebjørn gas pipelines.

Investments to establish the new gas export solution total around NOK 1.16 billion.

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