Late 2023 brought a sense of realism to what had been the highly optimistic US offshore wind sector which had hoped to bring 30 gW of power, almost all in Atlantic waters, online by 2030 (30 by 30).

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) will deploy Poland’s first (FSRU) for the LNG import terminal in the Gulf of Gdansk.

Under a swap deal, Equinor is set to take full ownership of the Empire Wind lease and projects while BP will take full ownership of the Beacon Wind lease and projects.

In the States, ‘Hydrogen Hubs’ have been a subject of discussion, alongside alternative fuels for the maritime sectors.

JP Morgan has contracted Norway-based Ulstein Verft to deliver two methanol-ready commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs).

Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Norwegian state company, Equinor, and energy major bp, have pulled out of a wind farm contract at Seatrium valued at more than $250 million.

Singapore shipyard group Seatrium has secured a contract from Shell Offshore Inc to construct and integrate the hull, topsides and living quarters of the Sparta semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU).

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Belgian shipping and cleantech group CMB.TECH have launched the Hydrotug 1, the world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat.

Japanese engineering giant Toyo Construction has placed a major order with Vard, a Fincantieri subsidiary, for a $200 million+ hybrid cable-laying and construction vessel.

China Offshore Engineering & Technology has signed a batch of strategic cooperation agreements with DNV, Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and Bureau Veritas (BV).