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Additive Manufacturing Partnership Targets Next-Generation Gas Turbine Development
Velo3D and Aurelia Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to advance metal additive manufacturing capabilities for next-generation gas turbine systems, a development with potential implications for marine propulsion and power generation applications.
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Viridien and Aker BP Partner on OBN Seismic Programme to Strengthen Norwegian Continental Shelf Exploration
France-based geophysical services firm Viridien has signed a multi-client ocean bottom node seismic agreement with Aker BP, targeting enhanced hydrocarbon exploration across the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: Freight Fraud Protections, Rail Merger Developments, and Cruise Port Financing
This week's maritime and freight industry briefing covers Amazon Relay's anti-fraud initiatives ahead of Prime Day, Union Pacific's stance on its landmark Norfolk Southern merger, and a new point-of-sale credit program launching across cruise port destinations.
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Industry Benchmark Report Highlights Maintenance and Safety Gaps in Heavy Industry Operations
CheckProof's newly published benchmark report reveals significant maintenance and safety challenges across construction materials and heavy industry sectors, with findings that carry broader implications for asset-intensive maritime and port operations.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: Containership Orderbook Nears 40%, Tanker Sales and Offshore Activity Pick Up
The global containership orderbook has surged to a post-2010 high of 39% of the active fleet, while tanker sales, dry bulk acquisitions and offshore contracting activity signal continued momentum across multiple shipping segments.
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Fireaway Secures Bureau Veritas Type Approval and EU/UK Marine Certification for Stat-X® Aerosol Fire-Suppression Systems
Fireaway Inc. has obtained type approval and EU/UK marine equipment certification for its Stat-X® condensed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems, with three Bureau Veritas certificates enabling deployment across SOLAS-regulated vessels globally.
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Europe's Offshore Wind Sector Faces Cost Pressures and Policy Uncertainty, Industry Reports Warn
A new GlobeScan report warns that rising costs and regulatory uncertainty threaten Europe's offshore wind ambitions, as TGS secures a site characterisation contract and Lloyd's Register completes an energy transition study for TMS Tankers.
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Europe's Offshore Wind Sector Faces Rising Costs and Policy Uncertainty, Industry Report Warns
A new GlobeScan report commissioned by Dajin Heavy Industry warns that Europe's offshore wind ambitions are under threat from escalating costs and insufficient policy clarity, drawing on insights from executives representing 85% of the continent's offshore wind capacity.
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Europe's Offshore Wind Sector Faces Cost Crisis, Industry Report Warns
A new GlobeScan report commissioned by Dajin Heavy Industry warns that Europe's offshore wind ambitions are under threat from rising costs and delivery challenges, calling on policymakers to provide greater certainty for the sector.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: Record VLCC Orderbook, Suez Fee Hikes, and Escalating Enforcement Actions
A surge in supertanker orders has pushed the VLCC orderbook to historic highs, while the Suez Canal prepares steeper transit charges and US and EU forces intensify pressure on Iran's shadow fleet operations.
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CU Lines Establishes Turkey Office as Eastern Mediterranean Regional Hub
Chinese container carrier CU Lines has opened a new office in Turkey, designating it as the regional headquarters for its Eastern Mediterranean operations.
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BP Awards OneSubsea Subsea Boosting Contract for Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Development
BP has contracted OneSubsea to provide subsea boosting technology at a deepwater project in the Gulf of Mexico, marking another significant deployment of advanced subsea production systems in one of the world's most active deepwater basins.
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EVE Energy Secures Over 67 GWh in Orders at SNEC 2026, Signalling Growing Demand for Large-Scale Energy Storage
Chinese battery manufacturer EVE Energy reported major order commitments exceeding 67 GWh at the SNEC PV Photovoltaic Power Conference in Shanghai, underscoring accelerating global appetite for utility-scale energy storage solutions.
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SLB OneSubsea Wins BP Contract for Thunder Horse Subsea Boosting System in Gulf of Mexico
SLB OneSubsea has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract from BP to deliver a subsea boosting system for the deepwater Thunder Horse project in the US Gulf of Mexico.
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Offshore Energy Roundup: Saipem Mobilises for Black Sea Gas, Noble Wins BP Drilling Contract, TGS Lands Wind Survey Work
A busy week in offshore energy sees Saipem's heavy-lift vessel preparing for a €4 billion Black Sea gas project, Noble Corporation securing a new multi-well drilling assignment with BP on the UKCS, and TGS adding another European offshore wind site characterization contract to its portfolio.
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Thenamaris Expands Tanker Newbuild Programme with Orders in South Korea and China
Greek shipowner Thenamaris has confirmed additional tanker orders across South Korean and Chinese yards, reinforcing its position as one of the most active fleet renewal campaigns in the sector.
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Green Energy Transition Drives Offshore Hydrogen Study and Canadian LNG Negotiations
A Dutch consortium launches a North Sea wind-to-hydrogen feasibility study while German utility Uniper advances talks to secure Canadian LNG supply, reflecting Europe's multi-track approach to energy diversification.
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Freight Industry Mourns Loss of Veteran Market Analyst Donald Broughton
Donald Broughton, a widely respected long-time analyst of freight markets, has died suddenly, leaving a significant void in the industry's analytical community.
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Vision Marine Technologies Refines E-Motion™ High-Voltage Propulsion Platform Through Real-World Integration Testing
Vision Marine Technologies is leveraging operational data from multiple E-Motion™ boat integrations to drive targeted improvements across its high-voltage marine electric propulsion platform, advancing cooling, battery, and firmware systems.
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Maritime Industry Briefing: Keyfield Expands Offshore Fleet, SeaLead Charts Hormuz Route, Vadhvan Port Breakwater Awarded
Malaysian offshore operator Keyfield International acquires a $7.35m AHTS vessel, SeaLead's container ship establishes a regular Arabian Gulf-India corridor, and Afcons Infrastructure lands a landmark breakwater contract at India's Vadhvan Port.
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