At last, a pipelay/construction ship ordered a decade ago by Petrofac – the JSD6000 – has been completed in China for Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry shipyard (ZPMC).
Norway has yet again demonstrated that it really is a maritime technology leader with ferry company Torghatten Nord placing an order in-country for the construction of the largest hydrogen-fuel cell ships attempted anywhere.
This month’s Shipping Line clearly shows just how diverse the thinking is becoming in the maritime world as companies strive to slash the carbon footprint of new ships.
Much has been said and written about the low carbon transport revolution that is currently taking off and the implications for the oil and gas industry.