TideWise’s 24-metre uncrewed surface vessel receives LR AiP

l to r: Hugo Canella, LR Account Manager, Brazil, Ingrid Targa, UMOVe Project Manager, and Rafael Coelho, TideWise CEO.

Autonomous USV will undertake offshore subsea inspection operations.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Brazilian company TideWise for its 24-metre uncrewed surface vessel (USV), designed for offshore subsea inspection operations at depths of up to 2,500 metres.

The AiP confirms the vessel’s structural integrity, stability, and compliance with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/13/tidewises-24-metre-uncrewed-surface-vessel-receives-lr-aip/

Wärtsilä and Elomatic sign licensing and cooperation agreement on Elogrid™ technology

Wärtsilä and Elomatic have signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights, technology, and use of trademark of Elomatic’s unique Elogrid solution © Elomatic

Wärtsilä Corporation, 12 February 2025 at 10:00 EET – Technology group Wärtsilä and international consulting and engineering company Elomatic have signed a licensing and cooperation agreement covering the intellectual property rights, technology, and use of trademark of Elomatic’s unique Elogrid...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/12/wartsila-and-elomatic-sign-licensing-and-cooperation-agreement-on-elogrid-technology/

Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen and Rossilini’s Four-10 sign REV Ocean outfitting contract

On February 6, 2025 Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) and Rossilini’s Four-10 signed a contract for the outfitting of the REV Ocean. The contract covers both the interior and exterior of the state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel. The workscope will take place in DSV’s covered drydock.

When completed, REV Ocean will conduct research covering the entire marine ecosystem, from the coastal zone to abyssal depths, and from polar regions to the tropics. The 194.4 by 22 metre vessel will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/11/damen-shiprepair-vlissingen-and-rossilinis-four-10-sign-rev-ocean-outfitting-contract/

Strategic Marine inks contract with Odyssey Group for New Build Survey Vessel

Strategic Marine CEO Mr Chan Eng Yew (right) with Odyssey Group CEO Wesley van der Spuy (left).

Strategic Marine, a leading provider of specialised aluminium vessels, is proud to announce the signing of a new contract with Odyssey Group to build a state-of-the-art multi-purpose survey vessel. Incorporating the proven success of new technologies for operational use in Australia.

Under the terms of the agreement, Strategic Marine will construct the advanced survey vessel tailored to meet Odyssey...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/10/strategic-marine-inks-contract-with-odyssey-group-for-new-build-survey-vessel/

WFW and Hogan Lovells advise on US$1.5bn+ Hapag-Lloyd green ship financings

7 February 2025

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) and Hogan Lovells jointly advised on three separate green ship financing transactions with an aggregate value of US$1.5bn+. All three transactions, one of which was secured by Chinese ECA Sinosure, were carried out in accordance with the Green Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association. WFW advised arrangers, financing banks and green loan arranger, with Hogan Lovells acting for Hapag-Lloyd.

In October 2024, Hapag-Lloyd signed two orders for a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/07/wfw-and-hogan-lovells-advise-on-us1-5bn-hapag-lloyd-green-ship-financings/

Lloyd’s Register introduces new class notation for fin stabilisers 

This new class notation marks a significant advancement in maritime safety and passenger comfort. 

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced its first class notation for fin stabilisers.  

For decades, fin stabilisers have been considered a ‘nice to have’ feature rather than an essential component of a ship. However, with the increasing demand for enhanced passenger experiences on modern cruise ships, fin stabilisers have become integral to providing a smooth and enjoyable journey. Located under the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/04/lloyds-register-introduces-new-class-notation-for-fin-stabilisers/

John Faraclas interviews Bureau Veritas’ Dr. John Kokarakis

Dr. John Kokarakis, Technical Director, SEEBA Zone Bureau Veritas

For a couple of years we have been trying to have Dr. Kokarakis “on the record” and have his views on many shipping issues, paramount for shipping, particularly within the coming decade, in a very much changing Shipping Industry. We are very pleased he took his time and we come up with an excellent interview.

John Faraclas/allaboutshipping: What are the key strategic elements of BV’s technology in supporting both internal and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/02/john-faraclas-interviews-bureau-veritas-dr-john-kokarakis/

HESGB elects new Governing Committee for 2025-2027

l to r: Dimitris Monioudis and Evan Zaranis

The most powerful Shipping society outside Greece is by far the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), which earlier on today elected its new Governing Committee. It’s charitable status is second to none, an important issue / factor for our global society these turbulent day!

The voting for the Governing Committee took place at the board room of the GSCC.

Prior to this on the 29th of January at the Board Room of London’s Hellenic, the AGM...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/01/31/hesgb-elects-new-governing-committee-for-2025-2027/

Larvotto Beach to be restored over next 3 weeks

Good Morning Monaco

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Larvotto Beach to be restored over next three weeks
Winter storms have reshaped Larvotto Beach, reducing it to a narrow and rather steep strip…

Ukrainian RIB builder appeals for help
The construction premises of BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB builder, took a direct hit from Russian artillery during the week…

More recoveries than new cases on Friday Thirty-two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, April 22, while 49 were declared...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/23/larvotto-beach-to-be-restored-over-next-3-weeks/

New electric catamarans and drive systems on display at the 2022 International Multihull Boat Show

Picture credit Christophe Launay

La Grande-Motte, France (19 April 2022) – The largest multihull show in the world will host Torqeedo’s latest lineup of marine electric and hybrid propulsion systems and a variety of electric and hybrid craft, including the Excess 15 with Deep Blue Hybrid, from 20 – 24 April in La Grande-Motte, France. The new range of electromobility products includes a full-line upgrade of Torqeedo’s market-leading Cruise motors and a powerful new Deep Blue 50 kW saildrive with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/new-electric-catamarans-and-drive-systems-on-display-at-the-2022-international-multihull-boat-show/