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Spring Statement Highlight

  • CX delivered  the Spring Statement this week, with the focus on defence and the announcement that there will bean extra £2.2bn for defence in FY25/26 to support the UK’s world class defence industrial sectors – “from Plymouth to Rosyth”. CX described this spending as a “further downpayment” on HMG’s plans to deliver defence spending of 2.5% of GDP by 2027. She also stated that she wants to increase the UK’s economic as well as national security and ensure the UK becomes a “defence industrial superpower”, with the whole country feeling the benefits. There will be a spending review in June, likely alongside the release of the Industrial Strategy (and Defence Industrial Strategy), as well as a full budget in the Autumn. Defence spending increase breakdown:
    • A minimum of 10% on new novel tech, e.g., drones/AI enabled tech
    • A focus on advanced manufacturing production
    • New business opportunities for UK tech firms and start ups
    • An initial protected £400m (to rise over time) for UK Defence Innovation
    • Reform procurement system to be quicker, more agile and streamlined, with better access for SMEs
    • £200m for Plan for Barrow
    • Regenerate Portsmouth naval base
    • Secure better homes for military families – Plymouth and Aldershot cited
    • £2bn of increased capacity for UKEF for UK defence goods and services
  • CX also announced that, drawing on emerging recommendations from the Strategic Defence Review, MOD will take a new “segmented” approach to defence procurement along with associated timescale targets. Segments would be:
    • Major platforms (e.g., tanks, frigates, aircraft) with a timescale target to go from an average of six to two years to contract.
    • Pace-setting modular upgrades (e.g., comms, sensors, weapons upgrades) with a timescale target to go from an average of three to one year to contract.
    • Rapid commercial exploitation (e.g., uncrewed systems/drones and digital software) with a timescale target of three-month cycles.’
  • CX concluded that defence will be at the heart of the forthcoming industrial strategy and announced a new HMT/MOD Defence Growth Board to ensure that the benefits of the increased spending are felt in the UK, stating that HMG want to “buy, make and sell in Britain” as well as create British jobs.

UK Maritime

  • (28/03) Repsol and NEO Energy to merge North Sea operations Read more
  • (27/03) Scottish Council Greenlights Onshore Plans for Salamander Floating Wind Farm Read more
  • (27/03) UK-made buoyancy modules make their way to Eastern Mediterranean natural gas project Read more
  • (27/03) Serco and Rux Energy Collaborate on Groundbreaking Hydrogen Storage Project Funded by Connected Places Catapult Read more
  • (26/03) Shell picks McDermott to provide ‘full suite of offerings’ for its portfolio Read more
  • (26/03) TGS to Conduct Geophysical Survey at RWE’s Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farm Sites Read more
  • (26/03) Contract worth over $1 billion comes to TechnipFMC for Shell’s recently sanctioned deepwater project in Brazil Read more
  • (26/03) Global OTEC unveils ‘largest onshore’ OTEC pilot to date Read more
  • (26/03) WaveX taps Arup to collaborate on wave energy projects Read more
  • (25/03) North Sea operator makes a play for JAPEX’s UK arm to fortify its stake in BP’s oil asset Read more
  • (25/03) UK to include shipping in its emissions trading scheme from next year Read more
  • (24/03) DP World gears up to make London Gateway the UK’s largest container port Read more
  • (24/03) Sonardyne revolutionises small marine robotics navigation with launch of SPRINT-Nav U Read more
  • (24/03) UK subsea robotics pioneer buys first ROV to combine with its all-electric uncrewed submersible Read more
  • (24/03) Guernsey Looking Into Offshore Wind Seabed Leasing Read more
  • (24/03) Shell green lights Gato do Mato project off Brazil Read more
  • (24/03) BAR Technologies: Future fuel mix needs to include wind Read more
  • (21/03) Digital pipe technology in spotlight of Odfjell Technology’s investment in Norwegian firm Read more
  • (21/03) WTIV Wind Peak On Its Way to Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Site to Install First Turbines Read more

UK Maritime Political Update

  • (28/03) DSIT announced the launch of a new AI Accelerator Programme Read more
  • (27/03) No10 posted a readout from the meeting between the PM and the NATO Secretary General Read more
  • (26/03) DSIT published guidance on Positioning, Navigation and Timing Read more
  • (26/03) Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors Read more
  • (26/03) The PAC published a report on the use of AI in Government Read more
  • (25/03) Course charted for carbon free shipping by 2050 Read more
  • (25/03) The Maritime Minister issued a written statement on the new Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy
  • (25/03) The ESNZ Committee posted about the evidence it has received as part of its ‘workforce planning to deliver clean, secure energy’ inquiry Read more
  • (24/03) MOD announced that France and the UK continued top level defence engagements with a meeting of both nations’ Military Chiefs in London Read more

Publications

  • Maximizing the potential of biofuels in shipping Read more
  • Maritime industry needs regulatory action to meet decarbonisation and digitalisation goals Read more
  • The Scottish Parliament is piloting the application of Areas of Research Interest (ARIs) to explore their effectiveness in accessing, and diversifying, academic evidence and expertise available to inform parliamentary scrutiny. The pilot focuses on expertise linked to climate scrutiny. Find out more
  • ADS Defence Impact Highlights 2024 Find out more

Funding Opportunities Highlight

Events Highlight

European & World Maritime News

Alternative Fuel & Battery

  • (27/03) With new deals in place, CSA gearing up for electric supply boat trials Read more
  • (26/03) MPA Singapore invites applications for methanol bunkering license Read more
  • (26/03) Yinson GreenTech inks new deal to spur marine electrification Read more
  • (26/03) German consortium produces e-methanol from wastewater Read more
  • (25/03) Japanese consortium considering investment in green ammonia project in India Read more
  • (26/03) Fluxys kicks off construction of hydrogen pipeline network in Belgium Read more
  • (26/03) Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines selected for Ibaizabal’s new LNG bunkering vessel Read more
  • (25/03) Rux Energy and Bureau Veritas join forces to certify hydrogen storage solutions Read more
  • (25/03) Karpowership taps MAN ES to deliver dual-fuel engines for newbuild Powerships Read more
  • (25/03) Methanol holds edge over ammonia as green marine fuel alternative in near term: PromanRead more
  • (24/03) Canada throws its weight behind $4 billion hydro-powered floating LNG project Read more
  • (24/03) PowerCell to provide methanol-to-power technology to mystery European shipyardRead more
  • (21/03) Wison bags FEED contract for Türkiye’s first biogas-to-methanol project Read more
  • (21/03) Court changes its mind: Construction of American LNG project emerging out of legal woods Read more
  • (21/03) Vinssen secures RINA’s type approval for maritime fuel cell stack Read more
  • (20/03) Financial headwinds may hinder e-fuels production in developing countries, making equitable transition unattainable Read more

Offshore Renewable Energy

  • (28/03) Lawsuit and petitions filed against three US offshore wind projects Read more
  • (27/03) PEAK Wind to Manage Operations of CIP’s Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan Read more
  • (27/03) EWE, RWE: ‘Alpha Ventus Is Not a Regular Offshore Wind Farm; Project Has More than Fulfilled Its Purpose’ Read more
  • (27/03) Danish wave energy firm gears up for final PTO testing Read more
  • (27/03) Management plan approved for Ørsted’s Australian offshore wind farms Read more
  • (27/03) Japan developing green energy-powered offshore data centresRead more
  • (26/03) Second P-Class Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Joins Cadeler’s Fleet Read more
  • (26/03) Ingka, Oxan, and Avapa to Jointly Develop Two Italian Floating Wind Farms as Hexicon Sells Stake Read more
  • (26/03) Vattenfall gives go-ahead to build Germany’s largest offshore wind farm Read more
  • (25/03) ACHIEVE program’s team prepares for wave energy prototype deployment in SpainRead more
  • (25/03) Deep Wind Offshore Brings Local Partner Onboard South Korean Projects Read more
  • (25/03) Vena Energy Plans USD 200 Million Investment in 384 MW Offshore Wind Project in South Korea Read more
  • (25/03) 1.2 GW Polish Offshore Wind Farm Receives Design Conformity Certificates Read more
  • (24/03) ORPC files draft license for Alaska tidal energy project Read more
  • (24/03) France Kicks Off Consultation for AO10 Offshore Wind Tender Read more
  • (24/03) Norwegian floating offshore wind companies optimistic about the industry’s future Read more
  • (24/03) Greater Changhua 2b & 4 Offshore Substation Installed Read more
  • (21/03) First Jacket In at 300 MW Taiwanese Offshore Wind Farm Read more
  • (21/03) Sany Gets First Turbine Order for 200 MW Chinese Offshore Wind Farm Read more

Nuclear

  • (27/03) US DoE reissues $900m solicitation for SMR development Read more
  • (26/03) INL develops efficient way to make molten salt fuel Read more

Wind Propulsion

  • (27/03) Large ships can save close to $500,000 on fuel costs by adopting wind propulsion, new study reveals Read more

Carbon

  • (27/03) NYK: LCO2 carrier and FLSU design secure ClassNK’s approval Read more
  • (27/03) 16 applicants pursuing Denmark’s $4.1 billion carbon capture and storage fund Read more
  • (26/03) LNGameChanger: New project zeroes in on LNG-fueled shipping with onboard CCS Read more
  • (26/03) Allseas setting the stage for pipelaying at EU’s landmark CO2 transport and storage project Read more
  • (26/03) Petrobras and NOV looking to develop CO2-resistant flexible pipes for deep water Read more
  • (24/03) Singapore’s first maritime digital twin launched Read more
  • (24/03) Decarbonising vessels that cannot yet switch to green fuels: Carbon capture first for MOL LR1 tanker Read more

Ports

  • (27/03) Port of Antwerp-Bruges, MPA Singapore team up on maritime digitalization, decarbonizationRead more
  • (25/03) Ports of Rotterdam and Singapore working zealously on green and digital shipping corridor Read more
  • (25/03) Sweden-headquartered construction company Skanska has completed the redevelopment of the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in the US Read more
  • (25/03) Maersk seals 33-year lease extension at port of NY and NJ Read more
  • (24/03) TFG Marine welcomes new methanol bunker tanker for operations in Singapore Read more
  • (24/03) Philippine National Oil Company to build offshore wind port Read more
  • (21/03) Molgas launches bio-LNG deliveries in Port of Zeebrugge Read more
  • (21/03) Bunkering at the Port of Singapore: The new normal is digital Read more

Shipbuilding

  • (27/03) NIM-led project to develop ‘world’s first’ liquid hydrogen-powered general cargo ship Read more
  • (27/03) DHT fleet now all Korean-built as US mulls penalising Chinese tonnage Read more
  • (26/03) EPS expands fleet with new 7,000 CEU dual-fuel PCTC Read more
  • (26/03) Newbuild prices forecast to stall this year Read more
  • (26/03) MARIC’s new ammonia-ready bulker wins DNV AiP Read more
  • (26/03) SWS hits new record as it completes LNG-fueled 8,600 CEU PCTC in just 200 days Read more
  • (26/03) Evergreen sets world record price with latest megamax orders Read more
  • (25/03) Japanese shipbuilders jointly develop methanol DF bulker Bingo 42 Read more
  • (25/03) HMM welcomes its first methanol-powered 9,000 TEU containership Read more
  • (25/03) K Line’s unit secures green loan for electric tugboat Read more
  • (25/03) Sea1 Offshore orders two more OSVs from China Read more
  • (24/03) Terntank’s wind/methanol-ready hybrid tanker duo named in China Read more
  • (24/03) MOL and CMB.TECH join forces for world’s first ammonia dual-fuel newcastlemaxes and chemical tankers Read more
  • (24/03) First LNG-fueled PCTC delivered to AD Ports’ Noatum Maritime Read more
  • (24/03) MOL and CMB.TECH seal deal for ammonia-powered bulker, tanker fleet Read more
  • (24/03) Diana Shipping steps into LPG tanker market Read more
  • (21/03) REGENT working to get USCG approval for all-electric seagliers Read more
  • (21/03) Berg Propulsion unveils ‘world’s first’ climate neutral propeller shafts Read more
  • (21/03) Mitsubishi Shipbuilding clinches orders for three methanol-fueled RoRo ships in Japan Read more

Other news

  • (28/03) Comité Maritime International: Towards a level playing field Read more
  • (28/03) Bulgaria proposes security centre for Black Sea shipping Read more
  • (27/03) Success or downfall on the horizon: Maritime decarbonization is standing at the crossroads Read more
  • (27/03) Industry and academia unite to tackle global shipping challenges at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Read more
  • (27/03) Panama Canal earmarks slot for greener ships Read more
  • (27/03) Shipping tackles potential workforce crisisRead more
  • (27/03) Car carriers in retreat as Trump unveils 25% auto tariffs Read more
  • (26/03) PIL inks two MoUs to drive sustainable maritime operations and supply chain decarbonization Read more
  • (26/03) No luck for OMV as its North Sea wildcat comes up dryRead more
  • (26/03) WSC to US: Rethink tariffs or risk economic turmoil Read more
  • (26/03) AD Ports and Columbia launch shipmanagement venture Read more
  • (26/03) UN raises alarm over increase in jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems Read more
  • (26/03) Tentative Black Sea ceasefire on the table Read more
  • (26/03) Norway charges four in fraudulent insurance case Read more
  • (25/03) ABS and PIL ink collaboration deal on green and safe shipping Read more
  • (25/03) TechnipFMC wins big for third phase of Norway’s third-largest oil field Read more
  • (25/03) Prysmian’s two new cable layers fitted with Miros wave monitoring technology Read more
  • (25/03) Transocean rig spuds first of ten gas wells in Black Sea drilling campaign Read more
  • (25/03) Trump Nominates Sadler as next Maritime Administrator Read more
  • (25/03) MODEC gets its hands on 20-year FPSO job with Shell for Brazilian oil & gas development Read more
  • (25/03) MODEC puts Drydocks World in charge of FPSO revamp Read more
  • (24/03) AI, automation and the future of maritime jobs Read more
  • (24/03) VLCC Market Could See Cargo Supply Increase Significantly in the Coming YearsRead more
  • (24/03) MEPC 83 – crunch time on various fronts but consensus on a probable outcome Read more
  • (24/03) Trump’s tariff war only directly impacting 1.5% of global seaborne trade volumes for now Read more
  • (24/03) Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering wins Vestigo wellhead platforms contract Read more
  • (24/03) Fugro vessel runs aground off Italy Read more
  • (24/03) MSC ship loses containers in storm off Portugal Read more
  • (21/03) Namibia sets the stage for new offshore oil & gas licensing round and drilling plays Read more
  • (21/03) Hellenic Cables, Asso.subsea land Dunkirk cable contract in France Read more
  • (21/03) Malta gov’t and Carnival ink ‘landmark’ shore power agreement Read more

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