Norwegian authorities are investigating the death of a worker who was crushed by a crane on an offshore MPSV. The incident occurred in Hareid, More og Romsdal. The worker was repairing a platform under the crane when he was crushed against the railing. The investigation is ongoing, and safety policies are being reviewed.
Hendrik Veder Group UK has partnered with Test and Lift Engineering Services to enhance support for crane, marine, and offshore industries. The collaboration will provide a new regional service in Scotland for distributing and leasing test weights. This strategic partnership aims to improve industry standards and practices while offering tailored solutions with efficient delivery times.
Port officials and Chinese authorities are investigating a gantry crane malfunction at the port of Yantian on September 16. No injuries were reported, but containers were knocked into the harbor and damaged on the MSC Riona. The vessel, built in 1998, operates between China, Singapore, and the Philippines. Operations were suspended at berth 2.
Researchers are reporting promising results in the first phase of a two-stage test of carbon capture in the maritime sector. The EverLoNG project, involving industry leaders and government funding, completed a major milestone with the first deployment of a prototype system on the LNG carrier Seapeak Arwa. The project aims to optimize shipboard carbon capture.
