Author: Oleksandr Kaiukov
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ASL BAUHINIA Ablaze: The Red Sea Fire and Its Impact on Maritime Security
Fire Aboard ASL BAUHINIA: A Critical Maritime Incident On January 28, 2025, a significant incident unfolded in the Red Sea when the Hong Kong-flagged containership ASL BAUHINIA caught fire. The crew discovered the blaze approximately 122 nautical miles northwest of Hodeidah, Yemen, while the vessel was en route from Jebel Ali to Aqaba via the…
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The Hidden Costs of Maritime Scrubbers: Environmental, Economic, and Health Impacts
Scrubber Economics The economic analysis of scrubber use in the maritime industry reveals that while scrubbers are essential for reducing sulfur emissions and complying with environmental regulations, they come with significant costs. The installation of scrubber systems in new vessels can range from $2 million to $5 million, depending on the vessel’s size and type.…
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Poland’s Strategic Leap into Offshore Wind: TFK and ARP’s Pioneering Vessel Collaboration
Poland’s Offshore Wind Energy Ambitions: A Strategic Collaboration Between TFK and ARP Poland’s Tele-Fonika Kable (TFK) and the Industrial Development Agency (ARP) have entered into a strategic collaboration to build a cable laying vessel (CLV) for offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. This partnership aims to support Poland’s energy transition and offshore wind energy…
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“Meeting Saudi Arabia’s Energy Future: The Power of the Bahri-Petredec Alliance”
The Bahri-Petredec Alliance: A Strategic Step Towards Meeting Saudi Arabia’s Energy Needs Introduction to the Bahri-Petredec Alliance The strategic alliance between Bahri and Petredec marks a significant step in addressing Saudi Arabia’s increasing demands for LPG and ammonia shipping. This partnership leverages the strengths and expertise of both companies to establish a dedicated joint commercial…
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“Revolutionizing Offshore Drilling: Vår Energi Deploys Reelwell’s DualLink Technology”
Vår Energi’s Deployment of Reelwell’s Powered Wired Drill Pipe Technology The deployment of Reelwell’s powered wired drill pipe technology by Vår Energi, a leading Norwegian oil and gas company, marks a significant milestone in offshore drilling operations. This innovative technology, known as DualLink, integrates real-time telemetry with wellbore power, offering unparalleled control and data transmission…
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Liquid Wind’s FlagshipTHREE: Pioneering Sustainable E-Fuel Production in Sweden
Liquid Wind’s FlagshipTHREE: Revolutionizing Sustainable E-Fuel Production Liquid Wind’s FlagshipTHREE facility in Umeå, Sweden, has secured an environmental permit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to produce sustainable e-fuels. This article explores the project’s details, including carbon capture capabilities, e-methanol production, and the collaboration with Umeå Energi. The facility’s integration with existing infrastructure…
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The Neoliner Origin: Pioneering Sustainable Maritime Transportation with Wind Power
The Neoliner Origin: Revolutionizing Sustainable Maritime Transportation The Neoliner Origin, the world’s first commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, is set to revolutionize sustainable maritime transportation. Built by RMK Marine for Neoline, a French shipping company, this innovative ship is equipped with nearly 3,000 square meters of sail and two foldable 76-meter-high Solidsail carbon masts. The…
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Equinor and Odfjell Drilling Solidify Long-Term Partnership with Deepsea Atlantic Rig Contract Extension
Equinor and Odfjell Drilling Extend Deepsea Atlantic Rig Contract The extension of the contract between Norwegian state-owned energy giant Equinor and Odfjell Drilling for the use of the Deepsea Atlantic semi-submersible rig is a pivotal development in the oil and gas industry. This agreement ensures that the rig will remain with Equinor until the end…
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Unlocking the Future: The Greensand CO2 Storage Project and Its Role in Combating Climate Change
The Greensand Future CO2 Storage Project: A Comprehensive Overview The Greensand Future CO2 storage project, led by INEOS E&P, Harbour Energy, and Nordsøfonden, aims to store 0.3 million tonnes of CO2 annually in the Nini West field over eight years. This initiative involves retrofitting the Nini A platform with an offloading system to inject CO2…
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“Revolutionizing Ethane Transportation: MOL Energia and SCG Chemicals’ Strategic VLEC Partnership”
MOL Energia and SCG Chemicals: A Strategic Partnership in Ethane Transportation MOL Energia, a subsidiary of Japanese shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), has signed a long-term charter contract for three new Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) with SCG Chemicals (SCGC), Thailand’s largest petrochemical company. This strategic partnership aims to enhance SCGC’s competitiveness through lower…