Milestones

Berge Bulk, one the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners, launches its Newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus, with four retrofitted BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies.

MMS Workboats, a division of MMS Ship Repair & Dry Dock Co Ltd. (MMS), has today announced the launch of the Envirocat All-Electric Eco 8.5, a cutting-edge plastic and debris collection vessel.

Pemamek Ltd., a global leader in welding and production automation solutions, announces the appointment of Torben Blaaholm as the Director of the Wind Energy Segment. The recent appointment highlights Pemamek's strong commitment to advancing PEMA wind energy solutions and dedication to the company’s strategy to improve its position in the sector globally.

North Star has hired sustainable shipping specialist Dr. Tamara Topić to lead on the implementation of its environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable business practices aligned to global net zero goals.

Starting in the summer of 2022 and working closely from the outset with classification society Bureau Veritas, Damen has developed and gained approval in principle for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels.

NBC Environment have successfully delivered the first Falconry Program in the Southern North Sea. The program has acted as a textbook example of a non-lethal method of deterring and protecting the UK Kittiwake population on offshore installations allowing for timely decommissioning. THREE60 Energy – who were Duty Holder of the Schooner & Ketch Platforms throughout the decommissioning of the assets, were delighted with the program results.

Leading manufacturer of oceanographic and hydrographic instrumentation, Valeport, has welcomed Amy Thompson as Product Manager.

SAL Heavy Lift is pleased to announce another pioneering addition to its fleet: The German heavy lift and engineering expert is chartering the two top modern semisubmersible deck carriers “Zhong Ren 121” and “Zhong Ren 122” on a long-term basis together with its partner Shanghai Salvage (China).

Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore (BV Solutions M&O), the marine and offshore technical advisory component of Bureau Veritas Group, a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has extended its collaboration agreement with TSI S.L. (Técnicas Y Servicios De Ingeniería, S.L.) the Spanish company specializing in noise and vibrations engineering solutions.

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. has entered into a final settlement agreement with the surety (the "Surety") for two Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs) that had been under construction at Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC ("Gulf Island").

Square Robot Inc., a leader in robotic tank inspection services, announces a $5 million growth investment from Crosstown Capital LP.

Scottish engineering company, Ocean Kinetics, has announced a significant strategic investment in Irish marine engineering company, MMG Ocean, which will lead to an expansion of facilities and jobs at MMG Ocean and a partnership that aims to drive innovation and growth in the marine engineering sector.