The world’s first Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit equipped with offshore Carbon Capture and Storage technology was named AGOGO FPSO at COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry in Shanghai. This vessel stands as one of the most environmentally friendly FPSOs globally.
Transformed from a 320,000-dwt ultra-large crude
An international team of researchers led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Durham University has successfully captured the internal structure of the longest-runout sediment flow ever recorded on Earth.
Using seismic measurements, the researchers have for the first time been able to analyse in detail the
The Finnish authorities said yesterday they have released the Eagle S, a tanker seized in December 2024 over suspicions that it had deliberately cut undersea cables in the Baltic. A criminal investigation into the episode will continue, authorities said.
The Finnish police said that since the criminal inquiry “has progressed
An international team of researchers led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Durham University has successfully captured the internal structure of the longest-runout sediment flow ever recorded on Earth.
Using seismic measurements, the researchers have for the first time been able to analyse in detail the
[By Ravi Nayyar]
Announced on 14 February, Meta’s Project Waterworth is not just proposed to be the world’s longest submarine cable but reflects ever-shifting geopolitical and geoeconomic landscapes. It presents a great opportunity for Australia to collaborate more with its regional partners, especially India and the Pacific
The Maritime Executive (March 2, 2025, 11:01 p.m.)
[By Ravi Nayyar]
Announced on 14 February, Meta’s Project Waterworth is not just proposed to be the world’s longest submarine cable but reflects ever-shifting geopolitical and geoeconomic landscapes. It presents a great opportunity for Australia to collaborate more with its regional partners, especially India and the Pacific
LDA specializes in three growing segments: transportation and logistics for industrial equipment, mainly through dedicated ro-ro vessels; maintenance of offshore windfarms; and installation and maintenance of submarine telecom and power cables. The company currently manages a fleet of 23 vessels and generates most of its revenue through long-term
The Louis-Dreyfus family, shareholder of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), and InfraVia, a leading independent private equity company in Europe, announce that they have entered into exclusive negotiations for InfraVia to acquire a majority stake in LDA, a group specialising in high value-added industrial marine services.
For over 170
Ship Management International (Feb. 28, 2025, 9:01 a.m.)
From CEDA – Derk te Bokkel, CEO of Royal IHC, speaks to CEDA Industry News about the major challenges facing the dredging industry. He also gives his thoughts on how to attract talent to the sector and discusses the role CEDA can play in bringing people together from across the dredging
The Louis-Dreyfus family, shareholder of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA), and InfraVia, a private equity company in Europe, have entered into exclusive negotiations for InfraVia to acquire a majority stake in LDA, a group specializing in industrial marine services.
As part of the transaction, InfraVia (through its fund InfraVia European
The Baltic Sea region is on alert after a series of mysterious cases of cables severed in the Baltic Sea, blamed by Western officials on Russian sabotage. The European Commission on Friday called for the development of “new and smart cables” as it outlined its plan to protect undersea critical
Louis Dreyfus Amateurs, which today is focused on offshore services, cargo and port operations, and logistics, is set to be acquired by Paris-based private equity firm InfraVia. The firm had been seeking capital from investors to fuel its growth.
According to the announcement, the Louis-Dreyfus family which is
The Maritime Executive (Feb. 27, 2025, 12:02 a.m.)
When sediment becomes suspended within a mass of water, this increase in density causes the water body to begin moving downslope under the influence of gravity. This is termed a turbidity current. These high-energy currents can form through several different processes but three of the most common are offshore
Louis Dreyfus Amateurs, which today is focused on offshore services, cargo and port operations, and logistics, is set to be acquired by Paris-based private equity firm InfraVia. The firm had been seeking capital from investors to fuel its growth.
According to the announcement, the Louis-Dreyfus family which is
For over 170 years, LDA has been supporting players in the maritime world with innovative industrial solutions tailored to their needs. LDA currently specializes in three growing segments: transportation and logistics of industrial equipment, mainly through dedicated Ro-Ro vessels, maintenance of offshore wind farms, and installation and maintenance of
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration, Ocean Affairs Council said it received a report from Chunghwa Telecom in the early hours of 25 February that a subsea communications cable connecting the main island of Taiwan with Taiwan’s Penghu archipelago of islands, which lie between Taiwan and China in the Taiwan
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) and InfraVia, a private equity company in Europe, have entered into exclusive negotiations for InfraVia to acquire a majority stake in LDA, a group specializing in high value-added industrial marine services.
LDA currently specializes in three growing segments, transportation and logistics of industrial equipment, mainly
Germany-based electrical connection technology supplier Pfisterer has secured a contract from Siemens Energy to provide turnkey cable systems for the BorWin4 and DolWin4 offshore grid connections.
The two platforms will enable the transmission of offshore wind energy to the German mainland, making a significant contribution to a renewable energy
Germany-based electrical connection technology supplier Pfisterer has secured a contract from Siemens Energy to provide turnkey cable systems for the BorWin4 and DolWin4 offshore grid connections.
The two platforms will enable the transmission of offshore wind energy to the German mainland, making a significant contribution to a renewable energy
French family-owned group Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has selected SALT as the naval architect and ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited) as the shipyard for the construction of three service operation vessels (SOVs) for Vattenfall.
LDA, which provides maritime solutions ranging from ship design and ship management to