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UK Maritime News

  • (15/01) UK shipowner Bibby Marine has found a new shipbuilder in Spain for its electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV) Read more
  • (15/01) UK’s first HVDC cable factory gets €23.7M boost from Scottish state-owned bank Read more
  • (15/01) ORE Catapult, Offshore Wind Developers Launch Supply Chain Programme for Scottish Island Businesses Read more
  • (15/01) KBR pens global services agreement with BP Read more
  • (15/01) UK’s ‘largest’ gas and hydrogen energy storage project on track for FID in 2025 Read more
  • (15/01) Second Wind Turbine Installation Campaign Starts at Neart na Gaoithe Site Offshore Scotland Read more
  • (14/01) As part of its commitment to building a ‘future-ready’ fleet, the UK-based shipowner and provider of marine engineering services James Fisher and Sons plc has placed an order for four LNG dual-fuel tankers at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng Read more
  • (14/01) UK-based engineering company IMI has been selected to provide a PEM electrolyzer for a new hydrogen production and refueling station at the Port of Klaipeda in Lithuania Read more
  • (14/01) Cammell Laird Hosts Keel Laying Ceremony for First New Mersey Ferry to be Built in 60 Years Read more
  • (14/01) Underwater solutions company SMD has teamed up with UK-headquartered tech player Beam to deploy AI-powered autonomous vehicles for offshore wind operations using Beam’s software Read more
  • (13/01) BP expands 70-year relationship with US firm through deal spanning its global energy portfolio Read more
  • (13/01) America and UK put two Russian oil majors on blacklist, as US sanctions spree spreads to 183 ‘shadow fleet’ vessels Read more
  • (13/01) UK exploring nuclear power for AI data centres Read more
  • (11/01) BP shuts down production at offshore platform, Azerbaijan cuts off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Serbia Read more
  • (10/01) UK Gov’t Says Offshore Wind Backbone of 2030 Clean Power System, Plans to Procure 12 GW More in Next Few Allocation Rounds Read more

UK Maritime Political Update

  • (16/01) No10 announced that the PM visited Kyiv to sign a ‘landmark new 100 Year Partnership’ between the UK and Ukraine, ‘broadening and deepening the relationship across defence and non-military areas and enabling closer community links.’ The agreement has nine key pillars, with the pillar on security ‘expected to bolster military collaboration on maritime security through a new framework to strengthen Baltic Sea, Black Sea, and Azov Sea security and deter ongoing Russian aggression.’ This security partnership ‘will make Britain stronger’ as ‘Ukraine has a highly trained military, and a thriving technology sector that is rapidly designing and deploying state of the art battle-ready equipment.’ The UK and Ukraine will use an annual high-level Strategic Dialogue to ensure progress on the partnership for decades to come.
  • (16/01) No10 announced that the PM was in Poland today to ‘kickstart new defence and security negotiations to tackle Putin’s aggression, smash the criminal people smuggling gangs and secure our energy supplies’ 
  • (16/01) DESNZ announced the shortlisted organisations competing to become Engineering Partner and Construction Partner for STEP.
  • (16/01) Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey MP delivered a speech in which he argued that the challenges facing the UK were to become “much tougher” when Donald Trump becomes US President .
  • (16/01) The Cabinet Office published the National Risk Register 2025.
  • (16/01) DSIT published a joint statement from the Global Coalition on Telecommunications setting out principles on the adoption of artificial intelligence in the telecommunications industry.
  • (16/01) DESNZ announced that ‘researchers developing cutting-edge fusion energy [will] receive a record £410 million investment.
  • (15/01) The UK has paused the agreement to hand over the Chagos Islands and Diego Garcia military base so that the new American administration can scrutinise the deal.
  • (14/01) NATO announced that Allied Command Operations was ‘executing Baltic Sentry in the Baltic Sea to deter any future attempts by a state or non-state actor to damage critical undersea infrastructure there’.
  • (13/01) MOD posted a statement from the Defence Ministers of the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland.
  • (13/01) The Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary made a written statement announcing the publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan and the Government response. The Plan proposes 50 recommendations ‘reflecting the scale and pace required to strengthen the foundations of the UK’s AI ecosystem.’ To deliver on these recommendations, the Government is taking action including: the creation of AI Growth Zones; expanding sovereign AI compute capacity by at least 20 times by 2030, with the Compute Strategy set to be published in Spring; creating a new AI Energy Council; and the launch of a new dedicated team ‘with a mandate to strengthen the UK’s sovereign AI capabilities by supporting our national champions at the frontier of AI.’ Announcing the publication, the PM delivered a speech at UCL in which he stressed that the Government will “put the full weight of the British State” behind the development in AI, as the risk of being left behind developing the technology is far greater than the risks the technology itself poses. He also stated that Matt Clifford, the author of the Review, will be brought into Number 10 to help with the implementation of recommendations, adding that Nobel Prize Winner Demis Hassabis will be providing his advice to the Government.
  • (13/01) FCDO published a Framework Agreement for ‘International Collaboration on Research and Development of Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems’
  • (10/01) HCDC also published its report ‘developing AI capacity and expertise in UK defence’.

Publications

  • FAST Track to Clean and Carbon-Neutral WATERborne Transport through Gradual Introduction of Methanol Fuel: Developing and Demonstrating an Evolutionary Pathway for Methanol Technology and Take-up Find out more and download the reports
  • UK-Japan Innovation Twins for Net Zero Report Download
  • IACS Publishes Recommendation for Onshore Power Supply Systems Read more and download

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European & World Maritime News

Alternative Fuel

  • (17/01) Trafigura hails world’s first co-loaded ammonia and propane shipment Read more
  • (16/01) New partnership to provide hydrogen storage and production solutions Read more
  • (16/01) SmartCap’s €5 million investment to support Elcogen’s growth Read more
  • (16/01) Long-term use of biofuels as marine fuel depends on affordable supply  Read more
  • (15/01) New 800 MW green hydrogen project launched in Northern Germany Read more
  • (15/01) AM Green partners with DP World to develop green fuels supply chain Read more
  • (15/01) Newly ordered battery-electric tug to ‘strengthen’ Svitzer’s green towage push Read more
  • (15/01) Amogy secures additional $56 million to commercialize its ammonia-to-power solution Read more
  • (15/01) Multimillion-dollar investment smoothing the way for Canada’s $9 billion LNG megaproject to reach FID Read more
  • (15/01) Avina’s large-scale clean ammonia project in US gains ground Read more
  • (14/01) HD Hyundai accelerates hydrogen commercialisation Read more
  • (14/01) Nel halts alkaline electrolyzer production in Norway Read more
  • (13/01) UECC aces first truck-to-ship LBM delivery in Spain Read more
  • (13/01) Fueling the future: KSB’s ammonia dual fuel MR tanker concept secures stamp of approval Read more
  • (13/01) GRSE delivers next-gen electric ferry in West Bengal Read more
  • (13/01) New partnership looking into hydrogen network in Åland Read more
  • (13/01) Höegh Autoliners: One-third of multi-fuel Aurora-class fleet is now complete Read more
  • (10/01) DNV: LNG dominated alternative-fuel ship orderbook in ‘exceptional newbuilding’ year Read more
  • (10/01) Alaska’s LNG project moves closer to reality after 10 years in the making, with Glenfarne as private investor Read more

Offshore Renewable Energy

  • (17/01) Corio Generation seeks permit to build 450MW wind farm off Ireland Read more
  • (16/01) Trump’s offshore wind moratorium details revealedRead more
  • (16/01) University of Hawaii advances wave energy tech via TEAMER Read more
  • (16/01) Aker Solutions-Siemens Energy Consortium Receives Full Notice to Proceed for RWE’s Two Norfolk Offshore Wind Projects Read more
  • (16/01) Corio Applies for Consent for 450 MW Offshore Wind Farm on Irish West Coast Read more
  • (16/01) Offshore Wind Innovation Hub in New York Opens Third Call for Applications Read more
  • (15/01) $3.5M contract sets stage for OTEC deployment at remote US Army base Read more
  • (15/01) New partnership to drive wave power and desalination expansion in US Read more
  • (15/01) New York Working on 6th Offshore Wind Solicitation Design for ‘Generation-Only’ Projects Read more
  • (15/01) Nexans, TenneT Sign EUR 1 Billion LanWin2 Offshore Grid Connection Contract Read more
  • (14/01) TenneT Opts for Nokia Optical Network Tech for Eight 2 GW Dutch Offshore Platforms Read more
  • (14/01) Wave Power engages Portuguese engineering firm for Porto wave energy project Read more
  • (14/01) New Offshore Wind Project Enters Federal Permitting in US Read more
  • (14/01) Weco secures grant for renewables-powered offshore charging hub Read more
  • (13/01) Brazilian President Enacts Offshore Wind Law, Vetoes Fossil Energy-Related Additions Read more
  • (13/01) Ramboll to Deliver FEED Design for Norway’s First Commercial Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (13/01) Wave energy system endures stormy conditions at Jaffa Port Read more
  • (13/01) Fugro awarded metocean monitoring contract to safeguard Italy’s marine and coastal ecosystems Read more
  • (13/01) Brazil president authorises offshore wind development Read more
  • (13/01) DNV Grants AiP for Hanwha Ocean’s 15 MW Floater Read more
  • (13/01) DEME and CSBC joint venture bags work on Taiwanese wind farm Read more
  • (10/01) XOCEAN closes €115 million financing to support ongoing growth Read more
  • (10/01) Eight projects to share US DOE’s $800k funding to propel hydropower and marine energy Read more
  • (10/01) Europe Installed 15 GW of Wind in 2024, But Needs More to Meet Its 2030 Targets, WindEurope Says Read more
  • (10/01) ProCon Joins Smulders on 760 MW Hollandse Kust West VI Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (10/01) 50Hertz Opens Tenders for Jack-Up Barge, Helicopter Emergency Services in German Baltic SeaRead more

Wind Propulsion

  • (16/01) Full wind ahead: Norsepower clinches order to install its rotor sails on cargo carrier duo Read more
  • (14/01) TOWT unveils names of 5 next-gen sailing cargo ships Read more
  • (13/01) Wind ship propulsion in maritime: 2024 was a year to remember Read more

Nuclear

  • (10/01) US and South Korea sign nuclear export MoU Read more

Ports and Coasts

  • (17/01) Norway’s new maritime monitoring microsatellite starts operations Read more
  • (17/01) AD Ports readies boxship investments in Caspian region Read more
  • (16/01) Wired for the future: Port of San Diego secures $5M to supercharge zero-emission projects Read more
  • (16/01) $175M loan secured for NextDecade’s mega LNG project in Texas. Part of the loan will be put towards financing two trains at the liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal under construction at the Port of Brownsville Read more
  • (13/01) Port of New Orleans wins $1 Million EPA Grant Read more
  • (10/01) India’s Kandla Port to undergo major revitalization via ‘momentous’ $6.6 billion investment Read more
  • (10/01) Steady growth propels DP World past 100 million TEUs handled Read more

Shipbuilding

  • (17/01) Beijing dismisses US shipbuilding probe Read more
  • (16/01) Ampereship, Ostseestaal to build fully electric ferry for Helgoland Read more
  • (16/01) AtoB@C signs up for six BAAS Shipping newbuilds Read more
  • (16/01) Reach Subsea takes delivery of first Reach Remote USV Read more
  • (16/01) Product tanker deliveries to jump 256% in 2025 Read more
  • (16/01) MacArtney to upgrade ROV operations on three Allseas vessels Read more
  • (16/01) Germany’s ‘first’ all-electric seagoing vessel aces acceptance trials Read more
  • (15/01) Lowest bid wins? It’s the least sustainable way of building a ship Read more
  • (15/01) Kawa orders first newbuilds Read more
  • (15/01) Trio to work on retrofit strategies amidst stricter maritime decarbonization targets Read more
  • (15/01) MOL names latest addition to QatarEnergy’s growing LNG fleet Read more
  • (14/01) MSC adds new unit to its 16,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel fleet Read more
  • (14/01) Yangzijiang Financial inks product tanker newbuilds Read more
  • (14/01) ST Engineering bags walk-to-work vessel order Read more
  • (14/01) Louis Dreyfus Armateurs lands $575m Vattenfall SOV deal Read more
  • (13/01) Exail announces first sale of DriX O-16 transoceanic Uncrewed Surface Vessel Read more
  • (13/01) Washington probe lashes China’s ‘unfair’ shipbuilding practices Read more
  • (13/01) Elbdeich back for more Wenchong boxships Read more
  • (13/01) Wilson’s new diesel-electric bulk carriers to run on NES power systems Read more
  • (13/01) OOCL: Another eco-friendly 16,828 TEU boxship is born Read more

Other news

  • (17/01) Lines turn up the heat on charcoal shipments Read more
  • (17/01) Building a fair and resilient maritime industry Read more
  • (16/01) Chinese anchor-like device to cut cables makes headlines Read more
  • (16/01) Deputy Head of Research Unit at EU’s DG Energy: ‘Relying on Targets and Assuming Jobs and Growth Will Follow Does Not Work’ Read more
  • (15/01) Sallaum Lines opts for Wärtsilä’s propulsion efficiency solutions for its PCTC trio Read more
  • (15/01) Neda Maritime sells LR2 tanker to Chinese interests Read more
  • (15/01) $54 billion in engineering, procurement and construction contracting opportunities on offshore oil & gas agenda for 2025Read more
  • (14/01) 2024 concludes on higher average container price levels globally Read more
  • (14/01) Bulgarian Shipowners Association joins ECSA membership Read more
  • (14/01) Royal Canadian Navy Vessel to Visit Antarctica Read more
  • (14/01) Action Needed on Seafarer Criminalization Read more
  • (13/01) Second Malta-Italy interconnector gets final approval, commissioning set for 2026 Read more
  • (13/01) Canadian Energy Associations Push Back on Trump Threat Read more
  • (13/01) China Mulls Impact of EU RegulationsRead more
  • (13/01) US unveils largest Russian shipping sanctions package Read more
  • (13/01) Ocean Alliance publishes 2025 schedules Read more
  • (13/01) Dire weather brings ship casualties across Southeast Asia Read more
  • (10/01) North Sea ecosystem regeneration at heart of Dutch govt’s new program Read more

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