Category: Technology

Norway: Maritime precautions for parts of the Arctic

Norway: Maritime precautions for parts of the Arctic

Posted by | 8 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

The Norwegian state-owned company Equinor is planning a comprehensive emergency preparedness programme for the oil and gas fields in the south-western Barents Sea. On the initiative of the Barents Sea Operation Cooperation, a new collaboration is being established between Vår Energi, the operator of the Goliat oil field (around 85 kilometres northwest of the town of Hammerfest), and Equinor, which also has a stake in the oil field. The planned emergency response system is intended to strengthen and expand the existing solution that Vår Energi has established for the sea area. Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? You do not yet have a...

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Stavanger - European security services discuss maritime threats

Stavanger - European security services discuss maritime threats

Posted by | 7 Oct 2024 | , , , | 0

In August, national security services from Belgium, Germany, Finland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden briefed Norwegian officials and executives from the energy sector on the suspected threats to critical infrastructure (KRITIS) posed by Russia. When we talk about sabotage today, we talk about Russia," said the head of the Norwegian Counterintelligence Service (PST), who organised the non-public meeting on the sidelines of the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference. The ONS Foundation is access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Here...

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Major construction site in the Baltic Sea - offshore expansion

Major construction site in the Baltic Sea - offshore expansion

Posted by | 10 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

The German electricity transmission system operator 50Hertz plans to invest several billion euros in the expansion of the offshore electricity grid in the German Baltic Sea by 2028. The newly planned wind farms are expected to more than double the capacity there to three gigawatts by 2028. The Federal Network Agency has awarded a licence for another Baltic Sea wind farm to the French company Total Energies, which is planned to be built by 2030. Access marineforum digital+ Already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum...

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MS & D - Importance of maritime safety

MS & D - Importance of maritime safety

Posted by | 5 Sep 2024 | , , , , , | 0

Welcome to the most important shipping industry event in the world: SMM 2024 is in full swing with around 40,000 participants from over 120 countries. It is a unique platform for business, exchange of ideas and cooperation. More than 2,000 exhibiting companies will provide an insight into the latest state of the art. Key areas such as future fuels, sustainability, decarbonisation and innovation through AI will dominate the discussions. With a unique programme of networking, conferences and many small "come togethers", SMM is the industry event of the year. From stand parties to business talks, everything is possible. Here in Hamburg, the "United Nations...

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North Sea - E-charging station for ships in test operation

North Sea - E-charging station for ships in test operation

Posted by | 4 Sep 2024 | , , , | 0

The Belgian offshore wind farm operator Parkwind recently began testing a charging station for ships, which is connected to its own wind farm "Nobelwind" via a transformer station. The electricity is supplied by 50 wind turbines installed 47 kilometres off the coast of Belgium. The technology developed by British company MJR automatically connects and disconnects ships to the charging station, according to MJR, a UK-based specialist engineering company for electrical energy and automation systems. The company offers turnkey solutions and services for commercial shipping, access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember me Read More

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