Interviews
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NewsINTERVIEW: Stillstrom on the brink of offshore charging roll-out
Stillstrom CEO Kristian Borum Jørgensen talks to Maritime Journal about the two focuses the company has for its offshore charging technology.
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NewsTurkey set to plunge into offshore wind
With onshore wind a major component of Turkey’s energy production, it is now turning its attention to offshore wind. Debbie Mason reports.
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NewsCollaboration in autonomy: the next steps
Enhanced vessel impact and movement data could boost industry leading vessel autonomy software. Jake Frith reports from Ocean Business 2025, Southampton, UK.
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NewsInterview: Call for action in Spain’s offshore wind sector
It’s time for Spain to get afloat, says Juan de Dios Lopez, Technical and Industrial director with the Wind Energy Business Association (Asociación Empresarial Eólica - AEE).
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News - VideosChina breaks another turbine record but Europe stands firm
As China breaks yet another record, this time loading the biggest wind turbine blade ever onto a ship, WindEurope says European manufacturers will be sticking to their guns and looking after their own industry.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Echandia on charging up marine battery business
Swedish battery manufacturer Echandia has secured major funding that will enable expansion across Europe and the US and meet growing maritime sector demands.
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NewsStudies examine impact of offshore wind on marine food chain
Southampton’s National Oceanography Centre shares details of studies being carried out to investigate the impact of offshore wind installations on marine life.
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NewsLighthouse for the industry within Reach
A partnership has launched its first completely Uncrewed Surface Vessel in what it says is a lighthouse moment for the industry.
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NewsSubsea cables: A growing backbone in need of strengthening
In an era of rapid offshore wind expansion, increasing global connectivity and a spate of recent sabotage incidents, the reliability of subsea cables is under scrutiny. The Global Underwater Hub is determined to strengthen them.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Pioneering autonomous H2 USVs
The test launch of autonomous, unmanned surface vessel (USV) Pioneer has been launched by UK-based ACUA Ocean less than one year after Ad Hoc Marine Designs completed the design.
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News - VideosUnique ‘wind wall’ wins grant for offshore Norway
A ground-breaking ‘wall’ of offshore turbines has received a government grant to roll out its first project by 2029.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Just half of Europe’s offshore wind target met
Just half of Europe’s offshore wind targets are being met, but WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson believes a new EU law will help to alleviate some of the delaying factors.
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NewsINTERVIEW: Vessev on its electric hydrofoiling ferry
An electric hydro-foiling ferry has joined New Zealand’s largest ferry operator after Maritime New Zealand awarded the vessel commercial certification.
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NewsIMCA interview: The value of the common voice
International Marine Contractors Association CEO Iain Grainger speaks to Maritime Journal at the end of a very successful IMCA global summit - and the first for six years.
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NewsOTD successfully trials technician transfer device
After several years on the drawing board, a Carbon Trust-led project has resulted in successful trials of a technician transfer device.
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NewsTwo-year works complete to connect Normandy’s first OSW farm
French nearshore civils firm De Romein Nearshore has shared details of complicated works necessary to connect France’s newest offshore wind farm to the grid.
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NewsDeep-sea mining: New prospects for marine
Loke founder and CEO Walter Sognnes believes the ocean seabed could be key to unlocking vast resources essential for producing batteries and other renewable technologies. It could also be a boost for the maritime industry, he says.
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NewsSmaller ships warned: Prepare NOW for major rule changes
In January it will be mandatory for ships between 400GT and 5,000GT to have a EU MRV monitoring plan in place. Rajat Bishnoi, from Normec Verifavia, warns that vessel operators should start to prepare NOW.
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NewsSupercapacitors: A real alternative to hybrids
Another option? Stevie Knight has a look at the potential of supercapacitors in providing an alternative to hybrids.
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NewsMarine battery maker leaps $300/kWh hurdle
A marine battery start-up that set up its Chinese factory just over a year ago has managed to make them for the holy grail price of $300/kWh, owner Chris Kruger says.
