Kongsberg Discovery and Fugro have signed a new framework agreement that strengthens a decades-long technology partnership between the two companies. The contract, confirmed at Oceanology International in London, positions Kongsberg Discovery as a key supplier of advanced hydroacoustic and positioning technologies across Fugro’s global fleet, including the company’s expanding portfolio of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). …

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A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: the situation off the coast of Malta is rapidly becoming more complicated. The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, damaged by a series of explosions, has …

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Accelleron and HD HMS (HD Hyundai Marine Solution) have conducted Engine Part Load Optimization (EPLO) projects on two vessels owned by leading container line Hapag-Lloyd. The 14,000TEU Basle Express and Essen Express had main engine tunings and turbocharger components modified for lower engine loads, with sea trials and subsequent operations showing fuel savings of more …

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Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to celebrate the delivery of EON, the first fully electric harbor tug in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Built by PaxOcean and owned by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG) under the Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), EON represents a major advancement in the region’s transition toward cleaner and more efficient …

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Leading digital vessel performance platform Smart Ship Hub is urging the industry to recognise the operational benefits of AI-enabled camera systems while ensuring that their deployment is supported by strong governance and respect for seafarers’ expectations. AI cameras combine high-definition video, onboard processing, machine learning and integration with vessel management systems, allowing them to become …

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