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World’s First Biomethanol-Powered Crew Transfer Vessel Enters Offshore Wind Service

In a significant advancement for sustainable maritime operations, Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), a subsidiary of the Northern Offshore Group (NOG) and part of the NYK Group, has launched the world’s first crew transfer vessel (CTV) powered entirely by biomethanol. The vessel, named Transporter, is now operational, serving offshore wind projects in collaboration with wind turbine

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Vancouver Achieves Milestone with First LNG Bunkering of Cruise Ship

On May 9, 2025, the Port of Vancouver marked a significant environmental milestone by conducting its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a cruise ship. Silversea Cruises’ Silver Nova received LNG fuel via a ship-to-ship transfer from Seaspan Energy’s LNG bunker vessel, Seaspan Garibaldi, ahead of its voyage to Alaska . This operation

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ESVAGT and KMC Line Launch Offshore Wind Joint Venture in South Korea

On May 8, 2025, Danish offshore service provider ESVAGT and South Korean shipping company KMC Line formalized their partnership by signing an agreement to establish a joint venture named KESTO, aimed at supporting South Korea’s burgeoning offshore wind industry. KESTO plans to leverage ESVAGT’s extensive experience in operating Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) and KMC Line’s

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Testy Times for Ship Recyclers

The global ship recycling industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by stringent regulations, environmental concerns, and shifting economic dynamics. As the sector approaches a pivotal moment with the impending enforcement of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (HKC) on June 26, 2025, ship recyclers worldwide are

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Arabian Sea Standoff: India and Pakistan’s Naval Build-Up Raises Fears of Maritime Flashpoint

The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have increasingly shifted towards the maritime domain, raising concerns of a potential naval conflict. Recent developments indicate both nations are actively enhancing their naval postures in the Arabian Sea. Naval Drills and Strategic Movements On May 8, the Indian Navy commenced extensive drills in the Arabian Sea, focusing

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Tensions Between India and Pakistan Risk Escalating Into Maritime Conflict

Amid rising hostilities between India and Pakistan, experts warn that the conflict could expand into a full-scale maritime confrontation, potentially destabilizing the broader South Asian region. Following the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that claimed 26 lives, India responded with targeted airstrikes inside Pakistan, aimed at dismantling alleged terrorist infrastructure. In retaliation,

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