Svitzer, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Sign EcoTow Agreement to Drive Decarbonization
the company to reduce emissions related to towage.“This collaboration demonstrates the importance of partnerships in our decarbonization efforts. Working with a like-minded partner like Svitzer gives us a reliable path to reduce emissions beyond our direct operations,” said Ove Moring, Senior Manager Supplier Contracting & Equipment, Wallenius Wilhelmsen.The deal reflects a growing customer demand for voluntary emissions reduction schemes that go beyond regulatory requirements. It also illustrates how Svitzer’s differentiated approach can support customers in accelerating their
Undersea Warfighting Development Center Leadership Visits NUWC Division Newport
of that mission, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport and the Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC) continue to have a strong working relationship.On March 31, the warfare center welcomed UWDC Commander Rear Adm. Michael R. Van Poots and some of the organization’s senior leaders for a full day of tours and discussions. Van Poots was joined by Dennis Boyer, SES, deputy commander; Capt. Todd Moore, chief of staff; Ellen Greenberg, director, Commander’s Action Group Director; and Capt. Matt Boland, director, Tactical Analysis Group (TAG).Division Newport consistently
NUWC Division Newport Presents Awards to Students in RI Science and Engineering Fair
Muhitch, Carl White, and Dexter Hoag, of the USW Platforms and Payload Integration Department, served as special awards judges for the U.S. Navy, reviewing all the science projects and selecting the winners on behalf of the warfare center and ONR.Quinn presented the NUWC Innovation Awards in both the Senior Division (four awards) and Junior Division (four awards), and ONR Science Awards in the Senior Division (three awards) and Junior Division (three awards).The following are the special award winners:NUWC Innovation AwardsJunior DivisionMichael Orsini, St. Augustine School, a middle school in Providence
Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low Maximum Extent for the Year
lowest in the 47-year satellite record, falling short of the previous record low of 14.41 million square kilometers (5.56 million square miles) set on March 7, 2017.“This new record low is yet another indicator of how Arctic sea ice has fundamentally changed from earlier decades,” said NSIDC senior research scientist Walt Meier. “But even more importantly than the record low is that this year adds yet another data point to the continuing long-term loss of Arctic sea ice in all seasons.”The record low Arctic maximum extent follows a near-record-low minimum extent for Antarctic sea
WASSP Equips Multibeam Sonars with Norwegian Subsea’s MRUs
the need for an RTK connection, this package offers our customers a cost-effective, high-performance solution. It’s a major boost for applications such as seabed mapping, fishing ground exploration, and underwater object detection, particularly in the offshore market,” said Nick Fogarty, Senior Product Manager, WASSP.“WASSP will help bring our innovative motion compensation technology to a wider audience. By combining WASSP’s advanced multibeam sonar with our maintenance-free, highly accurate MRUs, we can help to enable professional-grade survey bathymetry independent of RTK
Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas
industry. This industry-leading show features a dynamic schedule of content, numerous networking activities and over 250 exhibitors experienced across all areas of cruise design.Register today for your free pass to attend CXI, and the co-located CSI.For more information on CXI Americas, please contact Senior Marketing Manager Olivia Irving at [email protected] or call on +44 1273 086 330
MacGregor to Deliver Crane for Dive Support Vessel
to ensure the crane's seamless integration into the vessel and optimise its performance."Our 100T AHC crane is a proven solution that offers superior performance and reliability. We are confident that it will meet the customer's needs and exceed its expectations,” said Pasi Lehtonen, Senior Vice President, Offshore Solutions, MacGregor.The contract, which was booked in the fourth quarter 2024, is not reported as part of Cargotec’s orders received, as MacGregor is reported as part of discontinued operations.To remind, Cargotec said in November 2024 it would sell its cargo handler
NOC Completes Scottish Roadmap for Offshore Wind Environmental Monitoring
during observational campaigns close to operational wind farms.“Relatively little is known about what impacts fixed and floating wind farms could have as offshore wind expands into deeper waters, with climate change adding further complexity,” said Michela De Dominicis, an ocean modelling senior scientist at NOC.The Scottish Government is aiming to add at least 20 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable electricity capacity by 2030, potentially generating about 50% of Scotland’s current total energy demand.There is currently about 3 GW of offshore wind operational in Scottish waters. The Scottish
Siemens Hires Pfisterer for DolWin4 and BorWin4 Grid Connection Cable Package
; says Stefan Kuhn, Project Manager at Siemens Energy. “With BorWin4 and DolWin4, we are strengthening our position as an innovative and reliable partner for complex offshore projects and supporting the implementation of future-proof energy infrastructure,” explains André Roth, Senior Project Manager HV Cable Systems at Pfisterer
February 2025
