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Next Milestone: orders placed for pioneering propulsion system for the new Polarstern 👉 TKMS has signed contracts with three suppliers — Wärtsilä Marine, Steerprop, and Aker Arctic Technology Inc — on behalf of the Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Polar- und Meeresforschung for the procurement of innovative propulsion technology for the new #Polarstern. The aim is to use cutting-edge technology that enables particularly low-noise and low-emission research at sea and in the polar regions. The first project milestone has thus been reached on schedule. CEO Oliver Burkhard emphasizes the significance of this milestone for #TKMS: “With the selection of the complex propulsion system for the new Polarstern, we are ensuring that we meet our customers' high requirements for reliability, environmental protection, and sustainability.” Two of the four engines are dual-fuel-capable and can run on methanol in addition to conventional diesel. To complement the sustainable energy supply and enable completely emission-free research operations, a complex battery system will be integrated into the new Polarstern. In addition, the entire propulsion system is designed to meet the highest climate and environmental protection requirements. Since the beginning of the year, parts of the shipyard in Wismar have been gradually upgraded for TKMS's product portfolio. The handover of the Polarstern to the Alfred Wegener Institute research community is planned for 2030. 

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📣 VARD is proud to announce a new contract with North Star for the design and construction of two hybrid Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) - marking a significant milestone in the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable maritime innovation.   Designed by Vard Design in Ålesund, Norway, these newly contracted vessels are based on the proven VARD 4 19 platform - an all-round solution tailored for offshore windfarm support. 🚢   The vessels are equipped with a battery hybrid system and ready for future conversion to operation on methanol, reflecting our shared ambition to lead the green transition in maritime operations. 🌎   - VARD has been a trusted partner for many years, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved together. With six vessels successfully delivered, two under construction, and now two more newbuilds underway, this long-standing collaboration continues to go from strength to strength. VARD’s professionalism, reliability, and on-time delivery has been a success factor for our business, says North Star CEO Gitte Gard Talmo.   - This partnership with North Star represents more than a contract — it’s a convergence of expertise and vision. Together, we are continuing to develop the offshore wind support industry, combining VARD’s shipbuilding excellence with North Star’s operational insight and commitment to sustainability, says CEO in VARD Cathrine Kristiseter Marti.   Deliveries from our integrated value chain: 👉 The SeaQ package from Vard Electro will deliver integrated systems for power, control, bridge, and communication — enabling smart, energy-efficient operations at sea.  👉 Vard Interiors will deliver HVAC-R and interior concepts, ensuring comfort and functionality onboard.   Read the full press release on our website: https://lnkd.in/dXKeHgvF   #vard #northstar #shipbuilding #shipdesign #integratedvaluechain #madepossible #offshorewind

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Thorium-based energy coming to Norway, an exploration is underway. Copenhagen Atomics has signed an agreement with Norwegian energy developer Ocean-Power AS to study the potential of deploying #thorium molten salt reactors in Norway. This strategic collaboration combines Ocean-Power’s project development expertise with Copenhagen Atomics’ advanced reactor technology, aiming to deliver green #electricity and heat at a levelized cost of just €20 per MWh. The joint study will assess regulatory frameworks, site selection, energy demand, and the conceptual design of a complete #greenenergy plant based on modular molten salt reactors. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation and the development of scalable, clean energy infrastructure for industrial applications such as desalination, hydrogen and ammonia production.

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Following his appointment as Managing Director of DNO’s enlarged North Sea business in June, Halvor Engebretsen this week presented his immediate management team. The five managers appointed have all been recruited internally and have extensive oil and gas experience. In alphabetical order by last name: * Elisabeth Femsteinevik will be in charge of Subsurface & Exploration * Morten Grini will head up Asset & Project Development * Anders E. Lunde will lead Legal & Business Support * Kjersti Wilskow will be in charge of Finance * Aslak Øglænd will lead BD & Commercial Through the acquisition of Sval Energi in June 2025, DNO is quadrupling its North Sea production and reserves.

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💡 A new milestone for Carbon Capture and Storage (#CCS) in Europe! TotalEnergies, together with our partners Equinor and Shell, is proud to announce that the first CO₂ volumes have been successfully with Northern Lights JV: 🚢 transported by vessel from Heidelberg Materials’ cement factory in Brevik, Norway, to Northern Lights’ facilities in Øygarden, ⬇️ and permanently injected 2,600 meters below the seabed, 100 km off the coast of Western Norway. Northern Lights is the world’s first merchant CO₂ transport and storage project — a game-changer for European industry: Phase 1️⃣: 1.5 Mt CO₂/year capacity (already fully booked by customers in Norway and Continental Europe). Phase 2️⃣: construction approved in March 2025, expanding to over 5 Mt CO₂/year by 2028. With operations now underway, CCS is no longer a vision — it’s a reality. This marks a critical step for hard-to-abate sectors, offering a tangible way to significantly reduce emissions. 🔗 Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the decarbonization of European industry: https://lnkd.in/evHKJ9yC

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Everyone can take steps towards a more sustainable future. At TORM, we are making our steps count.   Mewis Ducts are part of our journey, improving water flow to the propeller and reducing energy losses for a calculated 4–5% power saving per vessel. ⚙️   As of mid-2025, 40 Mewis Ducts have been installed across our fleet. This provides us a calculated reduction of 18,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year. An additional 12 installations are planned during upcoming dry-docking operations.   These upgrades are one of many actions we are taking to transform our operations and help shape a maritime industry ready for the challenges of tomorrow. 🌍   Together, through consistent progress, we move closer to a zero-emissions future.   #OneTORM #Sustainability

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ULSTEIN Secures Retrofit Contract for Olympic Subsea ASA CSOV Notos Read The Full Article:- https://lnkd.in/emtCtM9e The vessel will now be repurposed as a Walk-to-Work (W2W) vessel for unmanned production platforms on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, where Olympic has secured a five-year charter contract with Aker BP ASA . "We have worked closely with Olympic since January 2025, leading up to the contract signing, to ensure the vessel meets the specifications and requirements for this type of mission," says Marita Myrvågnes, Area Sales Manager Aftermarket at Ulstein Verft. More News At Workboat365.com Subscribe To The Workboat365 LinkedIn Weekly News https://lnkd.in/eMY2JUnT Read WorkBoat365 Summer 2025 Digital Magazine https://lnkd.in/er_3ntBi #workboat #oilandgas #subsea #shipbuilding #retrofit

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