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NYSERDA finalizes new Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind contracts

NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) has finalized new purchase and sales agreements for the energy produced by two major offshore wind projects: Both projects had previously been awarded

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Vigor begins low rate initial production of new U.S. Army landing craft

Portland, Oregon, headquartered Vigor reports that it has begun low rate initial production (LRIP) on the Maneuver Support Vehicle (Light) U.S. Army landing craft vessel at its facility in Vancouver, Wash. The

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Poland’s new Miecznik frigates feature MTU propulsion and power systems

Construction of the first of Poland’s three new Miecznik frigates is now underway at the state-owned PGZ shipyard in Gdynia. In parallel, the vessel’s MTU propulsion engines and four marine gensets are

Signing of MOU on crew training for ammonia

MAN and EPS ink MOU on crew training for handling ammonia as fuel

MAN Energy Solutions and Singapore-headquartered Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covering the development of crew training for handling ammonia as fuel on vessels. Signed at the

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NXT’s new cable laying vessel will be methanol fueled

Danish-headquartered power cable designer, manufacturer and installer NKT has named its second cable laying vessel NKT Eleanora, meaning “shining light.” Under construction by Fincantieri Group member Vard to a design by Norway’s

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Industry task force wins double AiP for ammonia-fueled containership design

A design for an ammonia-fueled containership has been awarded Approval in Principle by classification societies ABS and Lloyd’s Register (LR). The design has been developed by a cross-industry task force led by

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Stena Line implements AI for voyage optimization

Leading European ferry operator Stena Line reports that it is seeing a 1-5%reduction in fuel consumption thanks to its strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its in-house developed Voyage Optimization System.

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Vigor completes USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) PSA

Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, reports that it has completed a Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) on USNS John Lewis (T-AO 205) at its Swan Island shipyard. The first-in-class Military Sealift Command vessel will

GAO report looks at MARAD staff shortages

GAO: Design instability has stalled Constellation-class frigate construction

In a report prepared for the House Committee on Armed Services, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) says that the Navy’s lead Constellation class guided missile class frigate is forecast to be

Houthi attacks continue

Bulker survives multiple missile strikes as Houthi attacks mount

Shipowners and charterers who are averse to taking calculated risks with their ships, cargo and crew may have to divert even further to avoid Houthi attacks. Yesterday came news that a Greek-owned

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