Category: Business News
The Norwegian Government has released an updated Ocean Strategy, noting that the nation’s blue economy has been important for centuries. The Norwegian ocean areas contain rich oil and gas resources, which have played a key role in the development of the nation’s welfare state. At the same time, Norway’s ocean is the basis for one […]
Source: MAREX
Published: June 4, 2019
Category: Business News
Many of Norway’s shipping and offshore industries have achieved sustained growth through some of the most turbulent times ever faced, says VesselsValue’s Head of Offshore, Robert Day. Since the last Nor-Shipping in 2017, the number of Norwegian companies owning vessels has increased from 205 to 238. The Norwegian owned fleet has grown by 119 vessels, […]
Source: MAREX
Category: Business News
Pursuing Washington State’s vision of being a world-class, thriving and sustainable maritime industry by 2050, WA Maritime Blue, in partnership with DNV GL and Impact Washington, hosted the inaugural Blue Forum: Uptown Tech Meets the Working Waterfront. Bolstering the Maritime Sector The Blue Forum: Uptown Tech Meets the Working Waterfront is the first in a […]
Source: MAREX
Category: Business News
Classification DNV GL on Wednesday announced it has been awarded a contract to class a purpose-built offshore wind vessel built in the United States. The contract was awarded by WindServe Marine, LLC covering for offshore Crew Transfer Vessel for Ørsted North America. The contract covers the construction of the vessel, which will be the first […]
Source: gCaptain
Published: May 8, 2019
Category: Business News
As the world’s leader in marine battery solutions, Norway is working to become the first country to electrify coastal transportation. And while there is still a long road ahead, Norway has a genuine advantage: A network of stakeholders working together to make it happen. Increasing public concerns about the environment have led to a growing […]
Source: DNV GL
Published: April 2, 2019