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ProZero delivers 12-passenger vessel to Norwegian high-speed ferry operator

Faaborg, Denmark-based ProZero reports that it has delivered a 15 meter ProZero passenger vessel to Norwegian high-speed ferry operator Metro-Opus and that, after rigorous testing and certification processes, it has been approved for operations by the Norwegian Maritime Authority, marking a significant milestone for ProZero and Metro Opus.

The vessel was formally handed over to Metro-Opus project manager Rasmus Husby Larsen by Jakob Frost, co-owner of the ProZero shipyard.

Designed and built with...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/prozero-delivers-12-passenger-vessel-to-norwegian-high-speed-ferry-operator/

Kongsberg Maritime gains AiP for “Chief to Shore” functionality

Classification society DNV has granted Kongsberg Maritime its Approval in Principle for a “Chief to Shore” functionality that enables a key role to be transferred from a ship to a shore-based control center, marking a significant step in the journey towards uncrewed vessel operations. The move will enable the role of chief engineer to be located in a remote operations center (ROC), where the duties can be carried out from a desk-based workstation, instead of onboard a vessel.

From the...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/kongsberg-maritime-gains-aip-for-chief-to-shore-functionality/

Red Sea is becoming a no go zone for shipping

Supply chain disruptions as a result of Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are only likely to increase. A growing number of ship operators have themselves decided to suspend operations through the area and yesterday the Norwegian Maritime Authority effectively made the Red Sea pretty much a no go area for Norwegian ships.

“Today, the Norwegian Maritime Authority decided to raise the security level in the southern part of the Red Sea to the highest level, level 3,” it said. “This...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/red-sea-is-becoming-a-no-go-zone-for-shipping/

VESSEL REVIEW | Skulebas – Fishing training vessel delivered to Norwegian owner

Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark has handed over a new fishing/training vessel ordered by the Vestland County Municipality of Norway. Named Skulebas, the vessel boasts compartments that will function as classrooms to help train aspiring fishing vessel crews. Accommodations are available for up to...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/specialised-fields/marine-research-and-training/vessel-review-skulebas-fishing-training-vessel-delivered-to-norwegian-owner/

Norwegian Maritime Authority to increase inspections of crab fishing vessels following fatal man overboard incident

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has stated that it will carry out extraordinary inspections of ocean-going crab fishing vessels in the aftermath of a man overboard ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/fishing-boat-world/potting/norwegian-maritime-authority-to-increase-inspections-of-crab-fishing-vessels-following-fatal-man-overboard-incident/

Norwegian Maritime Authority proposes emissions control measures for world heritage fjords

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) recently submitted a proposal for a regulation regarding emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the wo ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/maritime-tourism/norwegian-maritime-authority-proposes-emissions-control-measures-for-world-heritage-fjords/

NMA proposes use of biogas as part of fjord renewable energy transition

The Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) has proposed new regulations regarding emissions of the greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and methane in the world heritage fjords and the use of biogas to reduce harmful emissions.

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/nma-proposes-use-of-biogas-as-part-of-fjord-renewable-energy-transition/

VESSEL REVIEW | Marit & Therese – Autonomous electric Ro-Ro pair for Norway’s Asko Maritime

Asko Maritime, the marine cargo transport division of Norwegian retail company Asko, has taken delivery of two new freight-only Ro-Ro vessels in a series built by Cochin ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/dry-cargo-world/ro-ro-world/vessel-review-marit-therese-autonomous-electric-ro-ro-pair-for-norways-asko-maritime/

OPINION | Norwegian electric tour boat smoke incident: a marine surveyor raises concerns

I have written this short article following the publication of a report into a lithium-ion battery-related fire onboard the Norwegian tour boat Brim, which generated the ..

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https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/maritime-tourism/opinion-norwegian-electric-tour-boat-smoke-incident-a-marine-surveyor-raises-concerns/

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