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SUBSEA SERVICES

SUBSEA SERVICES

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.

19th February 2025

Subsea cables: A growing backbone in need of strengthening

19th February 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Canada has joined national and regional governments to become a member of the ‘Global Offshore Wind Alliance’, founded at COP27 in 2022.

19th February 2025

Canada joins global offshore wind club

19th February 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

A pilot project has resulted in vessel fuel savings of 11% thanks to the addition of a submerged wing on the hull.

14th February 2025

New hull fixture promises 11% fuel savings

14th February 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

A Danish-German energy island project in the Baltic Sea has been handed a cool €645 million from the European Commission.

12th February 2025

Offshore energy islands hit delays despite funding

12th February 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The world is electrifying, and UK-based Bibby Marine is determined to be at the forefront of the drive. But it won’t happen offshore without offshore charging, says project director Gavin Forward.

11th February 2025

Leading the charge: Bibby on its electric fleet

11th February 2025

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

The Haven SeaChallenger jack-up barge has played a crucial role in Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm project, providing support for horizontal directional drilling operations and enhancing offshore infrastructure efficiency.

31st January 2025

Meeting the challenges: A jack-up in action

31st January 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

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.

30th January 2025

INTERVIEW: Pioneering autonomous H2 USVs

30th January 2025

FEATURES & VIDEOS

FEATURES & VIDEOS

Three companies have unveiled a fully electric vessel currently in build that features Air Hull technology and other smart features. 

24th January 2025

VIDEO: Electric passenger vessel unveiled

24th January 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Ports of Jersey has added a tug with an intriguing history to its fleet, having operated on the other side of the world thousands of miles from its new home.

16th January 2025

Globetrotting Damen tug moves to Jersey

16th January 2025

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Figures released by WindEurope last week show that offshore wind is being developed far more slowly than it needs to be to meet EU 2030 targets.

14th January 2025

INTERVIEW: Just half of Europe’s offshore wind target met

14th January 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

INDUSTRY NEWS

As we say goodbye to 2024, Maritime Journal spoke to a few industry insiders to get a taste of what they think is in store for 2025.

9th January 2025

Industry insiders with their thoughts for 2025

9th January 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Dutch engineering giant Heerema Marine Contractors has signed a contract with European transmission system operator TenneT for a float-over barge.

9th January 2025

Heerema plans float-over barge for North Sea wind farms

9th January 2025

VESSELS

VESSELS

Subsea vessel REM Pioneer is being built to cover a broad range of subsea construction, from traditional energy to wind activities with a net zero operation. 

19th December 2024

DEEP DIVE: Power challenges of a multi-purpose net zero vessel

19th December 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

The ability to handle an incident involving a mega container ship off Europe’s congested coastline was debated at Seatrade Maritime’s annual Salvage & Wreck Conference in London last week.

19th December 2024

Salvaging container ships in European waters

19th December 2024

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Adverse weather events cause a lot of disruption around the world, not only to buildings and assets, but to livelihoods and vital transport links.

19th December 2024

Greener dredging solution for any port in a storm

19th December 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

As more vessel operators and owners seek alternative means of propulsion, new fuels and battery options are mounting up.

18th December 2024

INTERVIEW: Leading the charge in marine batteries

18th December 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

An electric hydro-foiling ferry has joined New Zealand’s largest ferry operator after Maritime New Zealand awarded the vessel commercial certification.

13th December 2024

INTERVIEW: Vessev on its electric hydrofoiling ferry

13th December 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

The tragic consequences of failing to equip crew with Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) were laid bare before delegates at the IMCA global summit last week.

12th December 2024

PLBs: The difference between survival and tragedy

12th December 2024

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

With all kinds of uncertainties facing marine contractors today, not least environmental legislation and taxation in the pipeline, the value of a common voice cannot be exaggerated, Iain Grainger, CEO of the…

11th December 2024

IMCA interview: The value of the common voice

11th December 2024

VESSELS

VESSELS

A rudderless cargo ship drifting without power in a stormy North Sea has been towed to safety by the Dutch Coast Guard.

9th December 2024

WATCH: Dutch Coast Guard rescues rudderless cargo ship

9th December 2024