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PCN approves COLI as members in Guyana

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Project Cargo Network are pleased to approve COLI Shipping & Transport as new members in Guyana.

Based in Georgetown, they are experts in providing multimodal logistics solutions for the transportation of breakbulk, heavy lift, bulk, and project cargo. They offer ‘made-to-measure’ solutions with excellent communication and personal involvement.

“With Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy and growing oil & gas sector, COLI Guyana is a trusted logistics provider for project cargo, heavy-lift, and specialized transport solutions.

Our commitment to precision, proactive logistics management, and problem-solving is what makes us a reliable partner for project cargo needs in Guyana’s evolving market. The COLI Guyana team is focused on delivering high-quality solutions tailored to the unique demands of the oil & gas, mining, and heavy industry sectors.”

 
 

Project Cargo Network are pleased to approve COLI Shipping & Transport as new members in Guyana.

Based in Georgetown, they are experts in providing multimodal logistics solutions for the transportation of breakbulk, heavy lift, bulk, and project cargo. They offer ‘made-to-measure’ solutions with excellent communication and personal involvement.

“With Guyana’s rapidly expanding economy and growing oil & gas sector, COLI Guyana is a trusted logistics provider for project cargo, heavy-lift, and specialized transport solutions.

Our commitment to precision, proactive logistics management, and problem-solving is what makes us a reliable partner for project cargo needs in Guyana’s evolving market. The COLI Guyana team is focused on delivering high-quality solutions tailored to the unique demands of the oil & gas, mining, and heavy industry sectors.”

 
 

19 March 2026 |

Rhenus expands presence in Georgia

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The Rhenus Group, a global logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, continues to strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by opening a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

With this step, Rhenus is now represented across all major markets of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Türkiye, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan – achieving full operational presence along one of the most important emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The expansion forms part of Rhenus Group’s long-term strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Once considered a peripheral route, the Trans-Caspian Corridor is increasingly developing into a strategic artery for Eurasian trade as companies seek reliable alternatives to traditional routes between Europe and Asia. With its full presence along the corridor, Rhenus now supports customers with integrated transport solutions spanning Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The office in Tbilisi serves as the operational base for Rhenus Group’s activities in Georgia and brings the company’s global logistics expertise directly into the local market. The new entity focuses on comprehensive freight forwarding and integrated transport solutions, including international road, rail, sea and air freight, multimodal and intermodal transport services, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, route optimization and end-to-end supply chain coordination.

With strong expertise in intermodal transport, Rhenus connects rail, road and maritime services into seamless logistics chains, ensuring efficient transit times and high reliability along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Customers benefit from tailored logistics concepts, transparent shipment monitoring and value-added services designed to enhance flexibility and resilience in Eurasian supply chains.

Andreas Stöckli, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion: “With our strategy, we are committed to connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Caspian Transport Route in a reliable and sustainable way. Every country along this corridor contributes distinct value to the overall logistics chain – without each link, true connectivity and supply chain resilience cannot be achieved. With our physical presence and comprehensive logistics services in Georgia, we are now, as Rhenus Group, fully established along the entire Trans-Caspian Corridor, further strengthening our ability to deliver integrated and dependable transport solutions across Eurasia.”

 
 

The Rhenus Group, a global logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, continues to strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by opening a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

With this step, Rhenus is now represented across all major markets of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Türkiye, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan – achieving full operational presence along one of the most important emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The expansion forms part of Rhenus Group’s long-term strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Once considered a peripheral route, the Trans-Caspian Corridor is increasingly developing into a strategic artery for Eurasian trade as companies seek reliable alternatives to traditional routes between Europe and Asia. With its full presence along the corridor, Rhenus now supports customers with integrated transport solutions spanning Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The office in Tbilisi serves as the operational base for Rhenus Group’s activities in Georgia and brings the company’s global logistics expertise directly into the local market. The new entity focuses on comprehensive freight forwarding and integrated transport solutions, including international road, rail, sea and air freight, multimodal and intermodal transport services, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, route optimization and end-to-end supply chain coordination.

With strong expertise in intermodal transport, Rhenus connects rail, road and maritime services into seamless logistics chains, ensuring efficient transit times and high reliability along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Customers benefit from tailored logistics concepts, transparent shipment monitoring and value-added services designed to enhance flexibility and resilience in Eurasian supply chains.

Andreas Stöckli, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion: “With our strategy, we are committed to connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Caspian Transport Route in a reliable and sustainable way. Every country along this corridor contributes distinct value to the overall logistics chain – without each link, true connectivity and supply chain resilience cannot be achieved. With our physical presence and comprehensive logistics services in Georgia, we are now, as Rhenus Group, fully established along the entire Trans-Caspian Corridor, further strengthening our ability to deliver integrated and dependable transport solutions across Eurasia.”

 
 

19 March 2026 |

Rhenus expands presence in Georgia

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The Rhenus Group, a global logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, continues to strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by opening a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

With this step, Rhenus is now represented across all major markets of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Türkiye, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan – achieving full operational presence along one of the most important emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The expansion forms part of Rhenus Group’s long-term strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Once considered a peripheral route, the Trans-Caspian Corridor is increasingly developing into a strategic artery for Eurasian trade as companies seek reliable alternatives to traditional routes between Europe and Asia. With its full presence along the corridor, Rhenus now supports customers with integrated transport solutions spanning Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The office in Tbilisi serves as the operational base for Rhenus Group’s activities in Georgia and brings the company’s global logistics expertise directly into the local market. The new entity focuses on comprehensive freight forwarding and integrated transport solutions, including international road, rail, sea and air freight, multimodal and intermodal transport services, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, route optimization and end-to-end supply chain coordination.

With strong expertise in intermodal transport, Rhenus connects rail, road and maritime services into seamless logistics chains, ensuring efficient transit times and high reliability along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Customers benefit from tailored logistics concepts, transparent shipment monitoring and value-added services designed to enhance flexibility and resilience in Eurasian supply chains.

Andreas Stöckli, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion: “With our strategy, we are committed to connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Caspian Transport Route in a reliable and sustainable way. Every country along this corridor contributes distinct value to the overall logistics chain – without each link, true connectivity and supply chain resilience cannot be achieved. With our physical presence and comprehensive logistics services in Georgia, we are now, as Rhenus Group, fully established along the entire Trans-Caspian Corridor, further strengthening our ability to deliver integrated and dependable transport solutions across Eurasia.”

 
 

The Rhenus Group, a global logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, continues to strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by opening a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

With this step, Rhenus is now represented across all major markets of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Türkiye, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan – achieving full operational presence along one of the most important emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The expansion forms part of Rhenus Group’s long-term strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Once considered a peripheral route, the Trans-Caspian Corridor is increasingly developing into a strategic artery for Eurasian trade as companies seek reliable alternatives to traditional routes between Europe and Asia. With its full presence along the corridor, Rhenus now supports customers with integrated transport solutions spanning Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The office in Tbilisi serves as the operational base for Rhenus Group’s activities in Georgia and brings the company’s global logistics expertise directly into the local market. The new entity focuses on comprehensive freight forwarding and integrated transport solutions, including international road, rail, sea and air freight, multimodal and intermodal transport services, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, route optimization and end-to-end supply chain coordination.

With strong expertise in intermodal transport, Rhenus connects rail, road and maritime services into seamless logistics chains, ensuring efficient transit times and high reliability along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Customers benefit from tailored logistics concepts, transparent shipment monitoring and value-added services designed to enhance flexibility and resilience in Eurasian supply chains.

Andreas Stöckli, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion: “With our strategy, we are committed to connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Caspian Transport Route in a reliable and sustainable way. Every country along this corridor contributes distinct value to the overall logistics chain – without each link, true connectivity and supply chain resilience cannot be achieved. With our physical presence and comprehensive logistics services in Georgia, we are now, as Rhenus Group, fully established along the entire Trans-Caspian Corridor, further strengthening our ability to deliver integrated and dependable transport solutions across Eurasia.”

 
 

19 March 2026 |

Rhenus expands presence in Georgia

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The Rhenus Group, a global logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, continues to strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by opening a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

With this step, Rhenus is now represented across all major markets of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Türkiye, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan – achieving full operational presence along one of the most important emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The expansion forms part of Rhenus Group’s long-term strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Once considered a peripheral route, the Trans-Caspian Corridor is increasingly developing into a strategic artery for Eurasian trade as companies seek reliable alternatives to traditional routes between Europe and Asia. With its full presence along the corridor, Rhenus now supports customers with integrated transport solutions spanning Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The office in Tbilisi serves as the operational base for Rhenus Group’s activities in Georgia and brings the company’s global logistics expertise directly into the local market. The new entity focuses on comprehensive freight forwarding and integrated transport solutions, including international road, rail, sea and air freight, multimodal and intermodal transport services, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, route optimization and end-to-end supply chain coordination.

With strong expertise in intermodal transport, Rhenus connects rail, road and maritime services into seamless logistics chains, ensuring efficient transit times and high reliability along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Customers benefit from tailored logistics concepts, transparent shipment monitoring and value-added services designed to enhance flexibility and resilience in Eurasian supply chains.

Andreas Stöckli, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion: “With our strategy, we are committed to connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Caspian Transport Route in a reliable and sustainable way. Every country along this corridor contributes distinct value to the overall logistics chain – without each link, true connectivity and supply chain resilience cannot be achieved. With our physical presence and comprehensive logistics services in Georgia, we are now, as Rhenus Group, fully established along the entire Trans-Caspian Corridor, further strengthening our ability to deliver integrated and dependable transport solutions across Eurasia.”

 
 

The Rhenus Group, a global logistics service provider headquartered in Germany, continues to strengthen its presence along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route by opening a new office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

With this step, Rhenus is now represented across all major markets of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor – Türkiye, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan – achieving full operational presence along one of the most important emerging trade routes between Europe and Asia.

The expansion forms part of Rhenus Group’s long-term strategy to strengthen logistics infrastructure and operational capabilities across Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Once considered a peripheral route, the Trans-Caspian Corridor is increasingly developing into a strategic artery for Eurasian trade as companies seek reliable alternatives to traditional routes between Europe and Asia. With its full presence along the corridor, Rhenus now supports customers with integrated transport solutions spanning Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

The office in Tbilisi serves as the operational base for Rhenus Group’s activities in Georgia and brings the company’s global logistics expertise directly into the local market. The new entity focuses on comprehensive freight forwarding and integrated transport solutions, including international road, rail, sea and air freight, multimodal and intermodal transport services, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, route optimization and end-to-end supply chain coordination.

With strong expertise in intermodal transport, Rhenus connects rail, road and maritime services into seamless logistics chains, ensuring efficient transit times and high reliability along the Trans-Caspian Corridor. Customers benefit from tailored logistics concepts, transparent shipment monitoring and value-added services designed to enhance flexibility and resilience in Eurasian supply chains.

Andreas Stöckli, Member of the Management Board of Rhenus Group, emphasizes the strategic importance of this expansion: “With our strategy, we are committed to connecting Europe and Asia through the Trans-Caspian Transport Route in a reliable and sustainable way. Every country along this corridor contributes distinct value to the overall logistics chain – without each link, true connectivity and supply chain resilience cannot be achieved. With our physical presence and comprehensive logistics services in Georgia, we are now, as Rhenus Group, fully established along the entire Trans-Caspian Corridor, further strengthening our ability to deliver integrated and dependable transport solutions across Eurasia.”

 
 

19 March 2026 |

Norsepower launches the 3rd Gen Rotor Sail

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Norsepower, the global market leader in wind propulsion, is proud to announce its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail.

Building on more than a decade of operational experience across commercial fleets, the new generation of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ integrates major advances in aerodynamic performance, digital optimisation and structural design. The result is a rotor sail system designed with a single objective: to deliver stronger business cases for shipowners by maximising fuel savings, improving operational performance and reducing lifecycle costs.

The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the first wind propulsion system to fully combine physical and digital innovation into a unified performance platform. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency increase the potential thrust generated by the sail, while data-driven control systems ensure this potential can be consistently realised in real-world operations. At the same time, advances in materials, structural optimisation, and manufacturing methodology reduce the production costs.

Together, these developments significantly shorten the real-life payback period for shipowners while strengthening the role of wind propulsion as a practical and scalable decarbonisation solution.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, said: “The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the culmination of more than ten years of learning from real operations at sea. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to shipowners, and this new generation reflects that philosophy. By combining aerodynamic innovation with intelligent control systems and optimised structures, we are enabling our customers to unlock more performance while improving the economics of their investment.”

One of the most visible innovations of the 3rd Gen product is the Norsepower Wind Edge™, an aerodynamic performance enhancement device designed to increase the thrust generated by the rotor sail. Depending on the sail model, the Wind Edge™ can improve aerodynamic performance by typically 10–20%, further increasing the fuel savings potential.

To better accommodate the diverse requirements of modern vessels, the new generation also introduces flexible sizing. Rather than fixed sail dimensions, the system now offers two standard diameters — 4 metres and 5 metres — combined with variable height ranges. This allows shipowners and designers to tailor sail configurations to vessel-specific constraints while also enabling larger sails and greater propulsion potential.

Alongside physical innovations, the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ introduces a comprehensive digital performance ecosystem built around three core elements: Norsepower Sentient Control™, Norsepower Performance Reporting, and Norsepower Performance Monitoring.

At the heart of the system is Norsepower Sentient Control™ (NPSC™), a patented control technology that uses direct sail force measurement as feedback to optimise rotor sail performance. By analysing the relationship between wind conditions, rotor speed, propulsion forces and fuel consumption, the system continuously adjusts sail operation to maximise energy savings.

Unlike traditional wind propulsion control systems that rely primarily on wind measurements, NPSC™ incorporates additional performance signals and real-world feedback from the vessel, enabling holistic optimisation of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Depending on the vessel configuration, NPSC™ can increase operational performance yield by up to 20% compared with conventional control strategies.

The third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ reflects the company’s broader vision of moving beyond individual devices toward fully integrated wind propulsion systems that combine hardware, software and operational expertise.

As global shipping faces increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to reduce emissions, wind propulsion is emerging as one of the most practical and scalable solutions available today. By integrating advanced aerodynamics with intelligent digital control and lifecycle performance monitoring, Norsepower aims to help shipowners capture the full potential of wind as a propulsion resource.

Pöntynen added: “Wind propulsion is entering a new phase of maturity. The industry is moving from individual sails to wholisticaly optimised systems that deliver consistent operational performance. With the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™, we are bringing together the physical and digital dimensions of wind propulsion to help our customers navigate the regulatory and economic realities of modern shipping.”

With this latest development, Norsepower continues to push the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward more efficient, resilient and low-emission operations.

 
 

Norsepower, the global market leader in wind propulsion, is proud to announce its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail.

Building on more than a decade of operational experience across commercial fleets, the new generation of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ integrates major advances in aerodynamic performance, digital optimisation and structural design. The result is a rotor sail system designed with a single objective: to deliver stronger business cases for shipowners by maximising fuel savings, improving operational performance and reducing lifecycle costs.

The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the first wind propulsion system to fully combine physical and digital innovation into a unified performance platform. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency increase the potential thrust generated by the sail, while data-driven control systems ensure this potential can be consistently realised in real-world operations. At the same time, advances in materials, structural optimisation, and manufacturing methodology reduce the production costs.

Together, these developments significantly shorten the real-life payback period for shipowners while strengthening the role of wind propulsion as a practical and scalable decarbonisation solution.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, said: “The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the culmination of more than ten years of learning from real operations at sea. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to shipowners, and this new generation reflects that philosophy. By combining aerodynamic innovation with intelligent control systems and optimised structures, we are enabling our customers to unlock more performance while improving the economics of their investment.”

One of the most visible innovations of the 3rd Gen product is the Norsepower Wind Edge™, an aerodynamic performance enhancement device designed to increase the thrust generated by the rotor sail. Depending on the sail model, the Wind Edge™ can improve aerodynamic performance by typically 10–20%, further increasing the fuel savings potential.

To better accommodate the diverse requirements of modern vessels, the new generation also introduces flexible sizing. Rather than fixed sail dimensions, the system now offers two standard diameters — 4 metres and 5 metres — combined with variable height ranges. This allows shipowners and designers to tailor sail configurations to vessel-specific constraints while also enabling larger sails and greater propulsion potential.

Alongside physical innovations, the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ introduces a comprehensive digital performance ecosystem built around three core elements: Norsepower Sentient Control™, Norsepower Performance Reporting, and Norsepower Performance Monitoring.

At the heart of the system is Norsepower Sentient Control™ (NPSC™), a patented control technology that uses direct sail force measurement as feedback to optimise rotor sail performance. By analysing the relationship between wind conditions, rotor speed, propulsion forces and fuel consumption, the system continuously adjusts sail operation to maximise energy savings.

Unlike traditional wind propulsion control systems that rely primarily on wind measurements, NPSC™ incorporates additional performance signals and real-world feedback from the vessel, enabling holistic optimisation of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Depending on the vessel configuration, NPSC™ can increase operational performance yield by up to 20% compared with conventional control strategies.

The third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ reflects the company’s broader vision of moving beyond individual devices toward fully integrated wind propulsion systems that combine hardware, software and operational expertise.

As global shipping faces increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to reduce emissions, wind propulsion is emerging as one of the most practical and scalable solutions available today. By integrating advanced aerodynamics with intelligent digital control and lifecycle performance monitoring, Norsepower aims to help shipowners capture the full potential of wind as a propulsion resource.

Pöntynen added: “Wind propulsion is entering a new phase of maturity. The industry is moving from individual sails to wholisticaly optimised systems that deliver consistent operational performance. With the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™, we are bringing together the physical and digital dimensions of wind propulsion to help our customers navigate the regulatory and economic realities of modern shipping.”

With this latest development, Norsepower continues to push the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward more efficient, resilient and low-emission operations.

 
 

19 March 2026 |

Norsepower launches the 3rd Gen Rotor Sail

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Norsepower, the global market leader in wind propulsion, is proud to announce its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail.

Building on more than a decade of operational experience across commercial fleets, the new generation of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ integrates major advances in aerodynamic performance, digital optimisation and structural design. The result is a rotor sail system designed with a single objective: to deliver stronger business cases for shipowners by maximising fuel savings, improving operational performance and reducing lifecycle costs.

The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the first wind propulsion system to fully combine physical and digital innovation into a unified performance platform. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency increase the potential thrust generated by the sail, while data-driven control systems ensure this potential can be consistently realised in real-world operations. At the same time, advances in materials, structural optimisation, and manufacturing methodology reduce the production costs.

Together, these developments significantly shorten the real-life payback period for shipowners while strengthening the role of wind propulsion as a practical and scalable decarbonisation solution.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, said: “The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the culmination of more than ten years of learning from real operations at sea. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to shipowners, and this new generation reflects that philosophy. By combining aerodynamic innovation with intelligent control systems and optimised structures, we are enabling our customers to unlock more performance while improving the economics of their investment.”

One of the most visible innovations of the 3rd Gen product is the Norsepower Wind Edge™, an aerodynamic performance enhancement device designed to increase the thrust generated by the rotor sail. Depending on the sail model, the Wind Edge™ can improve aerodynamic performance by typically 10–20%, further increasing the fuel savings potential.

To better accommodate the diverse requirements of modern vessels, the new generation also introduces flexible sizing. Rather than fixed sail dimensions, the system now offers two standard diameters — 4 metres and 5 metres — combined with variable height ranges. This allows shipowners and designers to tailor sail configurations to vessel-specific constraints while also enabling larger sails and greater propulsion potential.

Alongside physical innovations, the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ introduces a comprehensive digital performance ecosystem built around three core elements: Norsepower Sentient Control™, Norsepower Performance Reporting, and Norsepower Performance Monitoring.

At the heart of the system is Norsepower Sentient Control™ (NPSC™), a patented control technology that uses direct sail force measurement as feedback to optimise rotor sail performance. By analysing the relationship between wind conditions, rotor speed, propulsion forces and fuel consumption, the system continuously adjusts sail operation to maximise energy savings.

Unlike traditional wind propulsion control systems that rely primarily on wind measurements, NPSC™ incorporates additional performance signals and real-world feedback from the vessel, enabling holistic optimisation of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Depending on the vessel configuration, NPSC™ can increase operational performance yield by up to 20% compared with conventional control strategies.

The third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ reflects the company’s broader vision of moving beyond individual devices toward fully integrated wind propulsion systems that combine hardware, software and operational expertise.

As global shipping faces increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to reduce emissions, wind propulsion is emerging as one of the most practical and scalable solutions available today. By integrating advanced aerodynamics with intelligent digital control and lifecycle performance monitoring, Norsepower aims to help shipowners capture the full potential of wind as a propulsion resource.

Pöntynen added: “Wind propulsion is entering a new phase of maturity. The industry is moving from individual sails to wholisticaly optimised systems that deliver consistent operational performance. With the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™, we are bringing together the physical and digital dimensions of wind propulsion to help our customers navigate the regulatory and economic realities of modern shipping.”

With this latest development, Norsepower continues to push the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward more efficient, resilient and low-emission operations.

 
 

Norsepower, the global market leader in wind propulsion, is proud to announce its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail.

Building on more than a decade of operational experience across commercial fleets, the new generation of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ integrates major advances in aerodynamic performance, digital optimisation and structural design. The result is a rotor sail system designed with a single objective: to deliver stronger business cases for shipowners by maximising fuel savings, improving operational performance and reducing lifecycle costs.

The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the first wind propulsion system to fully combine physical and digital innovation into a unified performance platform. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency increase the potential thrust generated by the sail, while data-driven control systems ensure this potential can be consistently realised in real-world operations. At the same time, advances in materials, structural optimisation, and manufacturing methodology reduce the production costs.

Together, these developments significantly shorten the real-life payback period for shipowners while strengthening the role of wind propulsion as a practical and scalable decarbonisation solution.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, said: “The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the culmination of more than ten years of learning from real operations at sea. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to shipowners, and this new generation reflects that philosophy. By combining aerodynamic innovation with intelligent control systems and optimised structures, we are enabling our customers to unlock more performance while improving the economics of their investment.”

One of the most visible innovations of the 3rd Gen product is the Norsepower Wind Edge™, an aerodynamic performance enhancement device designed to increase the thrust generated by the rotor sail. Depending on the sail model, the Wind Edge™ can improve aerodynamic performance by typically 10–20%, further increasing the fuel savings potential.

To better accommodate the diverse requirements of modern vessels, the new generation also introduces flexible sizing. Rather than fixed sail dimensions, the system now offers two standard diameters — 4 metres and 5 metres — combined with variable height ranges. This allows shipowners and designers to tailor sail configurations to vessel-specific constraints while also enabling larger sails and greater propulsion potential.

Alongside physical innovations, the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ introduces a comprehensive digital performance ecosystem built around three core elements: Norsepower Sentient Control™, Norsepower Performance Reporting, and Norsepower Performance Monitoring.

At the heart of the system is Norsepower Sentient Control™ (NPSC™), a patented control technology that uses direct sail force measurement as feedback to optimise rotor sail performance. By analysing the relationship between wind conditions, rotor speed, propulsion forces and fuel consumption, the system continuously adjusts sail operation to maximise energy savings.

Unlike traditional wind propulsion control systems that rely primarily on wind measurements, NPSC™ incorporates additional performance signals and real-world feedback from the vessel, enabling holistic optimisation of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Depending on the vessel configuration, NPSC™ can increase operational performance yield by up to 20% compared with conventional control strategies.

The third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ reflects the company’s broader vision of moving beyond individual devices toward fully integrated wind propulsion systems that combine hardware, software and operational expertise.

As global shipping faces increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to reduce emissions, wind propulsion is emerging as one of the most practical and scalable solutions available today. By integrating advanced aerodynamics with intelligent digital control and lifecycle performance monitoring, Norsepower aims to help shipowners capture the full potential of wind as a propulsion resource.

Pöntynen added: “Wind propulsion is entering a new phase of maturity. The industry is moving from individual sails to wholisticaly optimised systems that deliver consistent operational performance. With the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™, we are bringing together the physical and digital dimensions of wind propulsion to help our customers navigate the regulatory and economic realities of modern shipping.”

With this latest development, Norsepower continues to push the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward more efficient, resilient and low-emission operations.

 
 

19 March 2026 |

Norsepower launches the 3rd Gen Rotor Sail

0

Norsepower, the global market leader in wind propulsion, is proud to announce its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail.

Building on more than a decade of operational experience across commercial fleets, the new generation of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ integrates major advances in aerodynamic performance, digital optimisation and structural design. The result is a rotor sail system designed with a single objective: to deliver stronger business cases for shipowners by maximising fuel savings, improving operational performance and reducing lifecycle costs.

The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the first wind propulsion system to fully combine physical and digital innovation into a unified performance platform. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency increase the potential thrust generated by the sail, while data-driven control systems ensure this potential can be consistently realised in real-world operations. At the same time, advances in materials, structural optimisation, and manufacturing methodology reduce the production costs.

Together, these developments significantly shorten the real-life payback period for shipowners while strengthening the role of wind propulsion as a practical and scalable decarbonisation solution.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, said: “The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the culmination of more than ten years of learning from real operations at sea. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to shipowners, and this new generation reflects that philosophy. By combining aerodynamic innovation with intelligent control systems and optimised structures, we are enabling our customers to unlock more performance while improving the economics of their investment.”

One of the most visible innovations of the 3rd Gen product is the Norsepower Wind Edge™, an aerodynamic performance enhancement device designed to increase the thrust generated by the rotor sail. Depending on the sail model, the Wind Edge™ can improve aerodynamic performance by typically 10–20%, further increasing the fuel savings potential.

To better accommodate the diverse requirements of modern vessels, the new generation also introduces flexible sizing. Rather than fixed sail dimensions, the system now offers two standard diameters — 4 metres and 5 metres — combined with variable height ranges. This allows shipowners and designers to tailor sail configurations to vessel-specific constraints while also enabling larger sails and greater propulsion potential.

Alongside physical innovations, the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ introduces a comprehensive digital performance ecosystem built around three core elements: Norsepower Sentient Control™, Norsepower Performance Reporting, and Norsepower Performance Monitoring.

At the heart of the system is Norsepower Sentient Control™ (NPSC™), a patented control technology that uses direct sail force measurement as feedback to optimise rotor sail performance. By analysing the relationship between wind conditions, rotor speed, propulsion forces and fuel consumption, the system continuously adjusts sail operation to maximise energy savings.

Unlike traditional wind propulsion control systems that rely primarily on wind measurements, NPSC™ incorporates additional performance signals and real-world feedback from the vessel, enabling holistic optimisation of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Depending on the vessel configuration, NPSC™ can increase operational performance yield by up to 20% compared with conventional control strategies.

The third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ reflects the company’s broader vision of moving beyond individual devices toward fully integrated wind propulsion systems that combine hardware, software and operational expertise.

As global shipping faces increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to reduce emissions, wind propulsion is emerging as one of the most practical and scalable solutions available today. By integrating advanced aerodynamics with intelligent digital control and lifecycle performance monitoring, Norsepower aims to help shipowners capture the full potential of wind as a propulsion resource.

Pöntynen added: “Wind propulsion is entering a new phase of maturity. The industry is moving from individual sails to wholisticaly optimised systems that deliver consistent operational performance. With the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™, we are bringing together the physical and digital dimensions of wind propulsion to help our customers navigate the regulatory and economic realities of modern shipping.”

With this latest development, Norsepower continues to push the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward more efficient, resilient and low-emission operations.

 
 

Norsepower, the global market leader in wind propulsion, is proud to announce its latest innovation – the data-driven, aerodynamically superior 3rd generation rotor sail.

Building on more than a decade of operational experience across commercial fleets, the new generation of Norsepower Rotor Sail™ integrates major advances in aerodynamic performance, digital optimisation and structural design. The result is a rotor sail system designed with a single objective: to deliver stronger business cases for shipowners by maximising fuel savings, improving operational performance and reducing lifecycle costs.

The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the first wind propulsion system to fully combine physical and digital innovation into a unified performance platform. Improvements in aerodynamic efficiency increase the potential thrust generated by the sail, while data-driven control systems ensure this potential can be consistently realised in real-world operations. At the same time, advances in materials, structural optimisation, and manufacturing methodology reduce the production costs.

Together, these developments significantly shorten the real-life payback period for shipowners while strengthening the role of wind propulsion as a practical and scalable decarbonisation solution.

Heikki Pöntynen, CEO of Norsepower, said: “The 3rd Gen Norsepower Rotor Sail™ represents the culmination of more than ten years of learning from real operations at sea. Our focus has always been on delivering measurable value to shipowners, and this new generation reflects that philosophy. By combining aerodynamic innovation with intelligent control systems and optimised structures, we are enabling our customers to unlock more performance while improving the economics of their investment.”

One of the most visible innovations of the 3rd Gen product is the Norsepower Wind Edge™, an aerodynamic performance enhancement device designed to increase the thrust generated by the rotor sail. Depending on the sail model, the Wind Edge™ can improve aerodynamic performance by typically 10–20%, further increasing the fuel savings potential.

To better accommodate the diverse requirements of modern vessels, the new generation also introduces flexible sizing. Rather than fixed sail dimensions, the system now offers two standard diameters — 4 metres and 5 metres — combined with variable height ranges. This allows shipowners and designers to tailor sail configurations to vessel-specific constraints while also enabling larger sails and greater propulsion potential.

Alongside physical innovations, the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ introduces a comprehensive digital performance ecosystem built around three core elements: Norsepower Sentient Control™, Norsepower Performance Reporting, and Norsepower Performance Monitoring.

At the heart of the system is Norsepower Sentient Control™ (NPSC™), a patented control technology that uses direct sail force measurement as feedback to optimise rotor sail performance. By analysing the relationship between wind conditions, rotor speed, propulsion forces and fuel consumption, the system continuously adjusts sail operation to maximise energy savings.

Unlike traditional wind propulsion control systems that rely primarily on wind measurements, NPSC™ incorporates additional performance signals and real-world feedback from the vessel, enabling holistic optimisation of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic performance. Depending on the vessel configuration, NPSC™ can increase operational performance yield by up to 20% compared with conventional control strategies.

The third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™ reflects the company’s broader vision of moving beyond individual devices toward fully integrated wind propulsion systems that combine hardware, software and operational expertise.

As global shipping faces increasing regulatory and commercial pressure to reduce emissions, wind propulsion is emerging as one of the most practical and scalable solutions available today. By integrating advanced aerodynamics with intelligent digital control and lifecycle performance monitoring, Norsepower aims to help shipowners capture the full potential of wind as a propulsion resource.

Pöntynen added: “Wind propulsion is entering a new phase of maturity. The industry is moving from individual sails to wholisticaly optimised systems that deliver consistent operational performance. With the third-generation Norsepower Rotor Sail™, we are bringing together the physical and digital dimensions of wind propulsion to help our customers navigate the regulatory and economic realities of modern shipping.”

With this latest development, Norsepower continues to push the boundaries of wind propulsion technology, supporting the maritime industry’s transition toward more efficient, resilient and low-emission operations.

 
 

19 March 2026 |

“K” LINE enters into MoU

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Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a New-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore.

This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment to enabling the development of a robust ammonia supply chain in Singapore, supporting its emerging role as a global hub for low- or zero-carbon marine fuels.

This MoU is in support of the ammonia value chain development initiative that is jointly led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA”) and the country’s Energy Market Authority (“EMA”). The initiative aims to facilitate the adoption of low- or zero-carbon ammonia for both power generation and marine fuel applications, strengthening Singapore’s energy transition strategy while also advancing maritime decarbonization efforts.

In October 2025, MPA and EMA appointed a consortium led by Keppel Ltd to conduct the next phase of the project to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island for power generation and bunkering. As a member of the consortium, and sole recipient of the Research and Innovation grant by MPA under the Maritime Innovation and Technology Fund (“MINT Fund”), Sumitomo Corporation will lead a FEED study to advance its bunkering proposal, laying the technical and commercial groundwork for eventual implementation.

Sumitomo Corporation, “K” LINE, and NYK Line will now collaborate closely to advance detailed studies on the N-ABV covering the vessel’s basic design, technical specifications, safety & operational requirements, as well as the structuring & ownership model tailored to the Singapore ammonia bunker market.

 
 

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a New-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore.

This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment to enabling the development of a robust ammonia supply chain in Singapore, supporting its emerging role as a global hub for low- or zero-carbon marine fuels.

This MoU is in support of the ammonia value chain development initiative that is jointly led by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA”) and the country’s Energy Market Authority (“EMA”). The initiative aims to facilitate the adoption of low- or zero-carbon ammonia for both power generation and marine fuel applications, strengthening Singapore’s energy transition strategy while also advancing maritime decarbonization efforts.

In October 2025, MPA and EMA appointed a consortium led by Keppel Ltd to conduct the next phase of the project to provide a low- or zero-carbon ammonia solution on Jurong Island for power generation and bunkering. As a member of the consortium, and sole recipient of the Research and Innovation grant by MPA under the Maritime Innovation and Technology Fund (“MINT Fund”), Sumitomo Corporation will lead a FEED study to advance its bunkering proposal, laying the technical and commercial groundwork for eventual implementation.

Sumitomo Corporation, “K” LINE, and NYK Line will now collaborate closely to advance detailed studies on the N-ABV covering the vessel’s basic design, technical specifications, safety & operational requirements, as well as the structuring & ownership model tailored to the Singapore ammonia bunker market.

 
 

19 March 2026 |

TII marks ten years in India

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Ten years ago, TII India Pvt. Ltd. commenced production in Bawal, near New Delhi.

The site began operations in 2015 with the assembly of pre-assembled modules and has since developed into an integral part of the TII Group’s global value chain. With around 350 employees, a production area of 30,000 m² and several thousand axle lines delivered, the site has evolved into a strategic heavy transport hub serving customers in India and international markets.

From the outset, TII India was fully integrated into the TII Group’s global production network and operated according to the same quality standards as the German facilities. This early alignment created the basis for its international market integration and positioned Bawal as a strategic manufacturing location within the TII Group. “When we started in 2015, our focus was on building a stable industrial base with the highest standards. Today, Bawal is a central pillar of our global strategy,” explains Miguel Fernandes, Managing Director TII India. “We have evolved from a production site serving the Indian market into an internationally connected heavy transport hub.”

At the heart of this development is the modular SCHEUERLE K25 system. As a comprehensive modular platform solution, it forms the technical basis for a wide range of heavy transport applications, from infrastructure and energy projects to large-scale industrial components.

Depending on market requirements, the modules are configured to comply either with national regulations or internationally recognised homologation standards. Since 2022, TII India has also been manufacturing variants that meet UNECE requirements, enabling deployment in highly regulated markets.

This provides customers with a globally deployable transport solution that can be configured according to project-specific and regulatory requirements without altering the fundamental technical architecture. This consistency reduces complexity, enhances investment security and strengthens the system’s applicability across global markets. The K25 system is complemented by a broad range of additional components and project-specific accessories, allowing further applications and the implementation of individual transport requirements.

“Our goal is to offer a globally standardized transport solution that can be flexibly configured and expanded,” says Fernandes. “This creates planning certainty and gives our customers the opportunity to further develop their applications on a stable and reliable technical foundation.”

In its early years, TII India set important technological benchmarks. In 2016, just one year after the company’s founding, the Bawal site delivered its first telescopic SCHEUERLE Extender units for applications such as the transport of rotor blades of up to 62 metres in length, responding at an early stage to growing demand from the energy sector.

As engineering expertise expanded, projects with significantly higher payload capacities followed. In 2018, TII India delivered the first girder bridge manufactured in India for its customer Nabros Transport Pvt. Ltd., with a payload capacity of up to 500 tonnes. In 2019, a further girder bridge was supplied to Parabia Transport Pvt. Ltd., designed for payloads of up to 550 tonnes.

Projects in the 500-tonne range marked a new dimension of technological capability. They represented a decisive step in the site’s maturation and reinforced TII India’s position as an engineering centre for demanding heavy transport applications in international markets.

Today, transport solutions manufactured in Bawal are not only in operation in India, but also across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. “Trusted worldwide – that is now a reality,” emphasises Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group. “The fact that around two thirds of TII India`s revenue now comes from international projects highlights the strategic importance of this site within our global network.”

With the opening of a new office in Pune in 2025, market presence has been further strengthened. Pune consolidates project engineering, sales and service activities for India and parts of Asia and works in close coordination with the production site in Bawal. The Bawal site also serves as a service hub for TII SCHEUERLE products in India and Southeast Asia. This structure shortens response times and enhances customer proximity from project planning through to after-sales support.

In recent years, Bawal has also developed into an important meeting point for international partners and dealers. Regular open house, partner and dealer events at the site bring together customers and sales partners from various regions. In addition to exchanging insights on current projects, discussions focus on product developments, market trends and technological innovation. These events underline the role of TII India as an active part of the global network – not only in production, but also in knowledge transfer and the strategic development of the brand.

Looking ahead, the TII Group sees significant growth potential in the region, particularly in the field of modular heavy transport systems. “The future belongs to modular solutions,” underlines Filippo Baldassari. “As projects increase in size or complexity, scalable transport solutions that can meet a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements become essential.”

For TII India, this means building on its engineering strength, further developing its modular transport systems and reinforcing its position in international markets.

 
 

Ten years ago, TII India Pvt. Ltd. commenced production in Bawal, near New Delhi.

The site began operations in 2015 with the assembly of pre-assembled modules and has since developed into an integral part of the TII Group’s global value chain. With around 350 employees, a production area of 30,000 m² and several thousand axle lines delivered, the site has evolved into a strategic heavy transport hub serving customers in India and international markets.

From the outset, TII India was fully integrated into the TII Group’s global production network and operated according to the same quality standards as the German facilities. This early alignment created the basis for its international market integration and positioned Bawal as a strategic manufacturing location within the TII Group. “When we started in 2015, our focus was on building a stable industrial base with the highest standards. Today, Bawal is a central pillar of our global strategy,” explains Miguel Fernandes, Managing Director TII India. “We have evolved from a production site serving the Indian market into an internationally connected heavy transport hub.”

At the heart of this development is the modular SCHEUERLE K25 system. As a comprehensive modular platform solution, it forms the technical basis for a wide range of heavy transport applications, from infrastructure and energy projects to large-scale industrial components.

Depending on market requirements, the modules are configured to comply either with national regulations or internationally recognised homologation standards. Since 2022, TII India has also been manufacturing variants that meet UNECE requirements, enabling deployment in highly regulated markets.

This provides customers with a globally deployable transport solution that can be configured according to project-specific and regulatory requirements without altering the fundamental technical architecture. This consistency reduces complexity, enhances investment security and strengthens the system’s applicability across global markets. The K25 system is complemented by a broad range of additional components and project-specific accessories, allowing further applications and the implementation of individual transport requirements.

“Our goal is to offer a globally standardized transport solution that can be flexibly configured and expanded,” says Fernandes. “This creates planning certainty and gives our customers the opportunity to further develop their applications on a stable and reliable technical foundation.”

In its early years, TII India set important technological benchmarks. In 2016, just one year after the company’s founding, the Bawal site delivered its first telescopic SCHEUERLE Extender units for applications such as the transport of rotor blades of up to 62 metres in length, responding at an early stage to growing demand from the energy sector.

As engineering expertise expanded, projects with significantly higher payload capacities followed. In 2018, TII India delivered the first girder bridge manufactured in India for its customer Nabros Transport Pvt. Ltd., with a payload capacity of up to 500 tonnes. In 2019, a further girder bridge was supplied to Parabia Transport Pvt. Ltd., designed for payloads of up to 550 tonnes.

Projects in the 500-tonne range marked a new dimension of technological capability. They represented a decisive step in the site’s maturation and reinforced TII India’s position as an engineering centre for demanding heavy transport applications in international markets.

Today, transport solutions manufactured in Bawal are not only in operation in India, but also across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. “Trusted worldwide – that is now a reality,” emphasises Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group. “The fact that around two thirds of TII India`s revenue now comes from international projects highlights the strategic importance of this site within our global network.”

With the opening of a new office in Pune in 2025, market presence has been further strengthened. Pune consolidates project engineering, sales and service activities for India and parts of Asia and works in close coordination with the production site in Bawal. The Bawal site also serves as a service hub for TII SCHEUERLE products in India and Southeast Asia. This structure shortens response times and enhances customer proximity from project planning through to after-sales support.

In recent years, Bawal has also developed into an important meeting point for international partners and dealers. Regular open house, partner and dealer events at the site bring together customers and sales partners from various regions. In addition to exchanging insights on current projects, discussions focus on product developments, market trends and technological innovation. These events underline the role of TII India as an active part of the global network – not only in production, but also in knowledge transfer and the strategic development of the brand.

Looking ahead, the TII Group sees significant growth potential in the region, particularly in the field of modular heavy transport systems. “The future belongs to modular solutions,” underlines Filippo Baldassari. “As projects increase in size or complexity, scalable transport solutions that can meet a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements become essential.”

For TII India, this means building on its engineering strength, further developing its modular transport systems and reinforcing its position in international markets.

 
 

18 March 2026 |

TII marks ten years in India

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Ten years ago, TII India Pvt. Ltd. commenced production in Bawal, near New Delhi.

The site began operations in 2015 with the assembly of pre-assembled modules and has since developed into an integral part of the TII Group’s global value chain. With around 350 employees, a production area of 30,000 m² and several thousand axle lines delivered, the site has evolved into a strategic heavy transport hub serving customers in India and international markets.

From the outset, TII India was fully integrated into the TII Group’s global production network and operated according to the same quality standards as the German facilities. This early alignment created the basis for its international market integration and positioned Bawal as a strategic manufacturing location within the TII Group. “When we started in 2015, our focus was on building a stable industrial base with the highest standards. Today, Bawal is a central pillar of our global strategy,” explains Miguel Fernandes, Managing Director TII India. “We have evolved from a production site serving the Indian market into an internationally connected heavy transport hub.”

At the heart of this development is the modular SCHEUERLE K25 system. As a comprehensive modular platform solution, it forms the technical basis for a wide range of heavy transport applications, from infrastructure and energy projects to large-scale industrial components.

Depending on market requirements, the modules are configured to comply either with national regulations or internationally recognised homologation standards. Since 2022, TII India has also been manufacturing variants that meet UNECE requirements, enabling deployment in highly regulated markets.

This provides customers with a globally deployable transport solution that can be configured according to project-specific and regulatory requirements without altering the fundamental technical architecture. This consistency reduces complexity, enhances investment security and strengthens the system’s applicability across global markets. The K25 system is complemented by a broad range of additional components and project-specific accessories, allowing further applications and the implementation of individual transport requirements.

“Our goal is to offer a globally standardized transport solution that can be flexibly configured and expanded,” says Fernandes. “This creates planning certainty and gives our customers the opportunity to further develop their applications on a stable and reliable technical foundation.”

In its early years, TII India set important technological benchmarks. In 2016, just one year after the company’s founding, the Bawal site delivered its first telescopic SCHEUERLE Extender units for applications such as the transport of rotor blades of up to 62 metres in length, responding at an early stage to growing demand from the energy sector.

As engineering expertise expanded, projects with significantly higher payload capacities followed. In 2018, TII India delivered the first girder bridge manufactured in India for its customer Nabros Transport Pvt. Ltd., with a payload capacity of up to 500 tonnes. In 2019, a further girder bridge was supplied to Parabia Transport Pvt. Ltd., designed for payloads of up to 550 tonnes.

Projects in the 500-tonne range marked a new dimension of technological capability. They represented a decisive step in the site’s maturation and reinforced TII India’s position as an engineering centre for demanding heavy transport applications in international markets.

Today, transport solutions manufactured in Bawal are not only in operation in India, but also across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. “Trusted worldwide – that is now a reality,” emphasises Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group. “The fact that around two thirds of TII India`s revenue now comes from international projects highlights the strategic importance of this site within our global network.”

With the opening of a new office in Pune in 2025, market presence has been further strengthened. Pune consolidates project engineering, sales and service activities for India and parts of Asia and works in close coordination with the production site in Bawal. The Bawal site also serves as a service hub for TII SCHEUERLE products in India and Southeast Asia. This structure shortens response times and enhances customer proximity from project planning through to after-sales support.

In recent years, Bawal has also developed into an important meeting point for international partners and dealers. Regular open house, partner and dealer events at the site bring together customers and sales partners from various regions. In addition to exchanging insights on current projects, discussions focus on product developments, market trends and technological innovation. These events underline the role of TII India as an active part of the global network – not only in production, but also in knowledge transfer and the strategic development of the brand.

Looking ahead, the TII Group sees significant growth potential in the region, particularly in the field of modular heavy transport systems. “The future belongs to modular solutions,” underlines Filippo Baldassari. “As projects increase in size or complexity, scalable transport solutions that can meet a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements become essential.”

For TII India, this means building on its engineering strength, further developing its modular transport systems and reinforcing its position in international markets.

 
 

Ten years ago, TII India Pvt. Ltd. commenced production in Bawal, near New Delhi.

The site began operations in 2015 with the assembly of pre-assembled modules and has since developed into an integral part of the TII Group’s global value chain. With around 350 employees, a production area of 30,000 m² and several thousand axle lines delivered, the site has evolved into a strategic heavy transport hub serving customers in India and international markets.

From the outset, TII India was fully integrated into the TII Group’s global production network and operated according to the same quality standards as the German facilities. This early alignment created the basis for its international market integration and positioned Bawal as a strategic manufacturing location within the TII Group. “When we started in 2015, our focus was on building a stable industrial base with the highest standards. Today, Bawal is a central pillar of our global strategy,” explains Miguel Fernandes, Managing Director TII India. “We have evolved from a production site serving the Indian market into an internationally connected heavy transport hub.”

At the heart of this development is the modular SCHEUERLE K25 system. As a comprehensive modular platform solution, it forms the technical basis for a wide range of heavy transport applications, from infrastructure and energy projects to large-scale industrial components.

Depending on market requirements, the modules are configured to comply either with national regulations or internationally recognised homologation standards. Since 2022, TII India has also been manufacturing variants that meet UNECE requirements, enabling deployment in highly regulated markets.

This provides customers with a globally deployable transport solution that can be configured according to project-specific and regulatory requirements without altering the fundamental technical architecture. This consistency reduces complexity, enhances investment security and strengthens the system’s applicability across global markets. The K25 system is complemented by a broad range of additional components and project-specific accessories, allowing further applications and the implementation of individual transport requirements.

“Our goal is to offer a globally standardized transport solution that can be flexibly configured and expanded,” says Fernandes. “This creates planning certainty and gives our customers the opportunity to further develop their applications on a stable and reliable technical foundation.”

In its early years, TII India set important technological benchmarks. In 2016, just one year after the company’s founding, the Bawal site delivered its first telescopic SCHEUERLE Extender units for applications such as the transport of rotor blades of up to 62 metres in length, responding at an early stage to growing demand from the energy sector.

As engineering expertise expanded, projects with significantly higher payload capacities followed. In 2018, TII India delivered the first girder bridge manufactured in India for its customer Nabros Transport Pvt. Ltd., with a payload capacity of up to 500 tonnes. In 2019, a further girder bridge was supplied to Parabia Transport Pvt. Ltd., designed for payloads of up to 550 tonnes.

Projects in the 500-tonne range marked a new dimension of technological capability. They represented a decisive step in the site’s maturation and reinforced TII India’s position as an engineering centre for demanding heavy transport applications in international markets.

Today, transport solutions manufactured in Bawal are not only in operation in India, but also across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. “Trusted worldwide – that is now a reality,” emphasises Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group. “The fact that around two thirds of TII India`s revenue now comes from international projects highlights the strategic importance of this site within our global network.”

With the opening of a new office in Pune in 2025, market presence has been further strengthened. Pune consolidates project engineering, sales and service activities for India and parts of Asia and works in close coordination with the production site in Bawal. The Bawal site also serves as a service hub for TII SCHEUERLE products in India and Southeast Asia. This structure shortens response times and enhances customer proximity from project planning through to after-sales support.

In recent years, Bawal has also developed into an important meeting point for international partners and dealers. Regular open house, partner and dealer events at the site bring together customers and sales partners from various regions. In addition to exchanging insights on current projects, discussions focus on product developments, market trends and technological innovation. These events underline the role of TII India as an active part of the global network – not only in production, but also in knowledge transfer and the strategic development of the brand.

Looking ahead, the TII Group sees significant growth potential in the region, particularly in the field of modular heavy transport systems. “The future belongs to modular solutions,” underlines Filippo Baldassari. “As projects increase in size or complexity, scalable transport solutions that can meet a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements become essential.”

For TII India, this means building on its engineering strength, further developing its modular transport systems and reinforcing its position in international markets.

 
 

18 March 2026 |

TII marks ten years in India

0

Ten years ago, TII India Pvt. Ltd. commenced production in Bawal, near New Delhi.

The site began operations in 2015 with the assembly of pre-assembled modules and has since developed into an integral part of the TII Group’s global value chain. With around 350 employees, a production area of 30,000 m² and several thousand axle lines delivered, the site has evolved into a strategic heavy transport hub serving customers in India and international markets.

From the outset, TII India was fully integrated into the TII Group’s global production network and operated according to the same quality standards as the German facilities. This early alignment created the basis for its international market integration and positioned Bawal as a strategic manufacturing location within the TII Group. “When we started in 2015, our focus was on building a stable industrial base with the highest standards. Today, Bawal is a central pillar of our global strategy,” explains Miguel Fernandes, Managing Director TII India. “We have evolved from a production site serving the Indian market into an internationally connected heavy transport hub.”

At the heart of this development is the modular SCHEUERLE K25 system. As a comprehensive modular platform solution, it forms the technical basis for a wide range of heavy transport applications, from infrastructure and energy projects to large-scale industrial components.

Depending on market requirements, the modules are configured to comply either with national regulations or internationally recognised homologation standards. Since 2022, TII India has also been manufacturing variants that meet UNECE requirements, enabling deployment in highly regulated markets.

This provides customers with a globally deployable transport solution that can be configured according to project-specific and regulatory requirements without altering the fundamental technical architecture. This consistency reduces complexity, enhances investment security and strengthens the system’s applicability across global markets. The K25 system is complemented by a broad range of additional components and project-specific accessories, allowing further applications and the implementation of individual transport requirements.

“Our goal is to offer a globally standardized transport solution that can be flexibly configured and expanded,” says Fernandes. “This creates planning certainty and gives our customers the opportunity to further develop their applications on a stable and reliable technical foundation.”

In its early years, TII India set important technological benchmarks. In 2016, just one year after the company’s founding, the Bawal site delivered its first telescopic SCHEUERLE Extender units for applications such as the transport of rotor blades of up to 62 metres in length, responding at an early stage to growing demand from the energy sector.

As engineering expertise expanded, projects with significantly higher payload capacities followed. In 2018, TII India delivered the first girder bridge manufactured in India for its customer Nabros Transport Pvt. Ltd., with a payload capacity of up to 500 tonnes. In 2019, a further girder bridge was supplied to Parabia Transport Pvt. Ltd., designed for payloads of up to 550 tonnes.

Projects in the 500-tonne range marked a new dimension of technological capability. They represented a decisive step in the site’s maturation and reinforced TII India’s position as an engineering centre for demanding heavy transport applications in international markets.

Today, transport solutions manufactured in Bawal are not only in operation in India, but also across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. “Trusted worldwide – that is now a reality,” emphasises Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group. “The fact that around two thirds of TII India`s revenue now comes from international projects highlights the strategic importance of this site within our global network.”

With the opening of a new office in Pune in 2025, market presence has been further strengthened. Pune consolidates project engineering, sales and service activities for India and parts of Asia and works in close coordination with the production site in Bawal. The Bawal site also serves as a service hub for TII SCHEUERLE products in India and Southeast Asia. This structure shortens response times and enhances customer proximity from project planning through to after-sales support.

In recent years, Bawal has also developed into an important meeting point for international partners and dealers. Regular open house, partner and dealer events at the site bring together customers and sales partners from various regions. In addition to exchanging insights on current projects, discussions focus on product developments, market trends and technological innovation. These events underline the role of TII India as an active part of the global network – not only in production, but also in knowledge transfer and the strategic development of the brand.

Looking ahead, the TII Group sees significant growth potential in the region, particularly in the field of modular heavy transport systems. “The future belongs to modular solutions,” underlines Filippo Baldassari. “As projects increase in size or complexity, scalable transport solutions that can meet a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements become essential.”

For TII India, this means building on its engineering strength, further developing its modular transport systems and reinforcing its position in international markets.

 
 

Ten years ago, TII India Pvt. Ltd. commenced production in Bawal, near New Delhi.

The site began operations in 2015 with the assembly of pre-assembled modules and has since developed into an integral part of the TII Group’s global value chain. With around 350 employees, a production area of 30,000 m² and several thousand axle lines delivered, the site has evolved into a strategic heavy transport hub serving customers in India and international markets.

From the outset, TII India was fully integrated into the TII Group’s global production network and operated according to the same quality standards as the German facilities. This early alignment created the basis for its international market integration and positioned Bawal as a strategic manufacturing location within the TII Group. “When we started in 2015, our focus was on building a stable industrial base with the highest standards. Today, Bawal is a central pillar of our global strategy,” explains Miguel Fernandes, Managing Director TII India. “We have evolved from a production site serving the Indian market into an internationally connected heavy transport hub.”

At the heart of this development is the modular SCHEUERLE K25 system. As a comprehensive modular platform solution, it forms the technical basis for a wide range of heavy transport applications, from infrastructure and energy projects to large-scale industrial components.

Depending on market requirements, the modules are configured to comply either with national regulations or internationally recognised homologation standards. Since 2022, TII India has also been manufacturing variants that meet UNECE requirements, enabling deployment in highly regulated markets.

This provides customers with a globally deployable transport solution that can be configured according to project-specific and regulatory requirements without altering the fundamental technical architecture. This consistency reduces complexity, enhances investment security and strengthens the system’s applicability across global markets. The K25 system is complemented by a broad range of additional components and project-specific accessories, allowing further applications and the implementation of individual transport requirements.

“Our goal is to offer a globally standardized transport solution that can be flexibly configured and expanded,” says Fernandes. “This creates planning certainty and gives our customers the opportunity to further develop their applications on a stable and reliable technical foundation.”

In its early years, TII India set important technological benchmarks. In 2016, just one year after the company’s founding, the Bawal site delivered its first telescopic SCHEUERLE Extender units for applications such as the transport of rotor blades of up to 62 metres in length, responding at an early stage to growing demand from the energy sector.

As engineering expertise expanded, projects with significantly higher payload capacities followed. In 2018, TII India delivered the first girder bridge manufactured in India for its customer Nabros Transport Pvt. Ltd., with a payload capacity of up to 500 tonnes. In 2019, a further girder bridge was supplied to Parabia Transport Pvt. Ltd., designed for payloads of up to 550 tonnes.

Projects in the 500-tonne range marked a new dimension of technological capability. They represented a decisive step in the site’s maturation and reinforced TII India’s position as an engineering centre for demanding heavy transport applications in international markets.

Today, transport solutions manufactured in Bawal are not only in operation in India, but also across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe. “Trusted worldwide – that is now a reality,” emphasises Filippo Baldassari, Managing Director of the TII Group. “The fact that around two thirds of TII India`s revenue now comes from international projects highlights the strategic importance of this site within our global network.”

With the opening of a new office in Pune in 2025, market presence has been further strengthened. Pune consolidates project engineering, sales and service activities for India and parts of Asia and works in close coordination with the production site in Bawal. The Bawal site also serves as a service hub for TII SCHEUERLE products in India and Southeast Asia. This structure shortens response times and enhances customer proximity from project planning through to after-sales support.

In recent years, Bawal has also developed into an important meeting point for international partners and dealers. Regular open house, partner and dealer events at the site bring together customers and sales partners from various regions. In addition to exchanging insights on current projects, discussions focus on product developments, market trends and technological innovation. These events underline the role of TII India as an active part of the global network – not only in production, but also in knowledge transfer and the strategic development of the brand.

Looking ahead, the TII Group sees significant growth potential in the region, particularly in the field of modular heavy transport systems. “The future belongs to modular solutions,” underlines Filippo Baldassari. “As projects increase in size or complexity, scalable transport solutions that can meet a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements become essential.”

For TII India, this means building on its engineering strength, further developing its modular transport systems and reinforcing its position in international markets.

 
 

18 March 2026 |

ABL nails Hammerhead marine operations contract

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ABL has been contracted to provide marine warranty survey services for the marine operations and installation activities on ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead development offshore Guyana.

The Hammerhead project is intended to be the seventh of multiple developments in the Stabroek block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore Guyana, in water depths ranging from 850 to 1,725 metres.

It includes 18 production and injection subsea wells and the deployment of a spread-moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will offload directly to conventional export tankers in a tandem mooring configuration. Produced gas will be transferred to the gas-to-energy pipeline system for disposition at either the Unity facility or the onshore gas-to-energy plant.

“The Hammerhead project will be a follow-on from our involvement with ExxonMobil’s Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellow Tail and Uaru. All are similar projects in the same development block, with the same philosophy and installation method. Our Hammerhead team blends fresh technical insight with continuous, in-country experience in Guyana,” says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

The project will be managed out of the ABL Houston office with support from ABL’s worldwide network of group offices, including Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam, and Rio de Janeiro.

The offshore campaign will be performed during 2027 and 2028.

ABL has a long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil, having delivered marine warranty survey services on more than 50 projects for the operator and its subsidiaries.

“This extensive history means we are deeply familiar with ExxonMobil’s standards, policies, and supplier expectations. Our consistent performance and reliability have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding offshore operations,” adds Guy Noble, Senior Principal Naval Architect at ABL.

 
 

ABL has been contracted to provide marine warranty survey services for the marine operations and installation activities on ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead development offshore Guyana.

The Hammerhead project is intended to be the seventh of multiple developments in the Stabroek block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore Guyana, in water depths ranging from 850 to 1,725 metres.

It includes 18 production and injection subsea wells and the deployment of a spread-moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will offload directly to conventional export tankers in a tandem mooring configuration. Produced gas will be transferred to the gas-to-energy pipeline system for disposition at either the Unity facility or the onshore gas-to-energy plant.

“The Hammerhead project will be a follow-on from our involvement with ExxonMobil’s Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellow Tail and Uaru. All are similar projects in the same development block, with the same philosophy and installation method. Our Hammerhead team blends fresh technical insight with continuous, in-country experience in Guyana,” says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

The project will be managed out of the ABL Houston office with support from ABL’s worldwide network of group offices, including Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam, and Rio de Janeiro.

The offshore campaign will be performed during 2027 and 2028.

ABL has a long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil, having delivered marine warranty survey services on more than 50 projects for the operator and its subsidiaries.

“This extensive history means we are deeply familiar with ExxonMobil’s standards, policies, and supplier expectations. Our consistent performance and reliability have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding offshore operations,” adds Guy Noble, Senior Principal Naval Architect at ABL.

 
 

18 March 2026 |

ABL nails Hammerhead marine operations contract

0

ABL has been contracted to provide marine warranty survey services for the marine operations and installation activities on ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead development offshore Guyana.

The Hammerhead project is intended to be the seventh of multiple developments in the Stabroek block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore Guyana, in water depths ranging from 850 to 1,725 metres.

It includes 18 production and injection subsea wells and the deployment of a spread-moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will offload directly to conventional export tankers in a tandem mooring configuration. Produced gas will be transferred to the gas-to-energy pipeline system for disposition at either the Unity facility or the onshore gas-to-energy plant.

“The Hammerhead project will be a follow-on from our involvement with ExxonMobil’s Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellow Tail and Uaru. All are similar projects in the same development block, with the same philosophy and installation method. Our Hammerhead team blends fresh technical insight with continuous, in-country experience in Guyana,” says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

The project will be managed out of the ABL Houston office with support from ABL’s worldwide network of group offices, including Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam, and Rio de Janeiro.

The offshore campaign will be performed during 2027 and 2028.

ABL has a long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil, having delivered marine warranty survey services on more than 50 projects for the operator and its subsidiaries.

“This extensive history means we are deeply familiar with ExxonMobil’s standards, policies, and supplier expectations. Our consistent performance and reliability have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding offshore operations,” adds Guy Noble, Senior Principal Naval Architect at ABL.

 
 

ABL has been contracted to provide marine warranty survey services for the marine operations and installation activities on ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead development offshore Guyana.

The Hammerhead project is intended to be the seventh of multiple developments in the Stabroek block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore Guyana, in water depths ranging from 850 to 1,725 metres.

It includes 18 production and injection subsea wells and the deployment of a spread-moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will offload directly to conventional export tankers in a tandem mooring configuration. Produced gas will be transferred to the gas-to-energy pipeline system for disposition at either the Unity facility or the onshore gas-to-energy plant.

“The Hammerhead project will be a follow-on from our involvement with ExxonMobil’s Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellow Tail and Uaru. All are similar projects in the same development block, with the same philosophy and installation method. Our Hammerhead team blends fresh technical insight with continuous, in-country experience in Guyana,” says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

The project will be managed out of the ABL Houston office with support from ABL’s worldwide network of group offices, including Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam, and Rio de Janeiro.

The offshore campaign will be performed during 2027 and 2028.

ABL has a long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil, having delivered marine warranty survey services on more than 50 projects for the operator and its subsidiaries.

“This extensive history means we are deeply familiar with ExxonMobil’s standards, policies, and supplier expectations. Our consistent performance and reliability have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding offshore operations,” adds Guy Noble, Senior Principal Naval Architect at ABL.

 
 

18 March 2026 |

ABL nails Hammerhead marine operations contract

0

ABL has been contracted to provide marine warranty survey services for the marine operations and installation activities on ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead development offshore Guyana.

The Hammerhead project is intended to be the seventh of multiple developments in the Stabroek block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore Guyana, in water depths ranging from 850 to 1,725 metres.

It includes 18 production and injection subsea wells and the deployment of a spread-moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will offload directly to conventional export tankers in a tandem mooring configuration. Produced gas will be transferred to the gas-to-energy pipeline system for disposition at either the Unity facility or the onshore gas-to-energy plant.

“The Hammerhead project will be a follow-on from our involvement with ExxonMobil’s Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellow Tail and Uaru. All are similar projects in the same development block, with the same philosophy and installation method. Our Hammerhead team blends fresh technical insight with continuous, in-country experience in Guyana,” says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

The project will be managed out of the ABL Houston office with support from ABL’s worldwide network of group offices, including Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam, and Rio de Janeiro.

The offshore campaign will be performed during 2027 and 2028.

ABL has a long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil, having delivered marine warranty survey services on more than 50 projects for the operator and its subsidiaries.

“This extensive history means we are deeply familiar with ExxonMobil’s standards, policies, and supplier expectations. Our consistent performance and reliability have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding offshore operations,” adds Guy Noble, Senior Principal Naval Architect at ABL.

 
 

ABL has been contracted to provide marine warranty survey services for the marine operations and installation activities on ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead development offshore Guyana.

The Hammerhead project is intended to be the seventh of multiple developments in the Stabroek block, approximately 200 kilometres offshore Guyana, in water depths ranging from 850 to 1,725 metres.

It includes 18 production and injection subsea wells and the deployment of a spread-moored floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) that will offload directly to conventional export tankers in a tandem mooring configuration. Produced gas will be transferred to the gas-to-energy pipeline system for disposition at either the Unity facility or the onshore gas-to-energy plant.

“The Hammerhead project will be a follow-on from our involvement with ExxonMobil’s Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellow Tail and Uaru. All are similar projects in the same development block, with the same philosophy and installation method. Our Hammerhead team blends fresh technical insight with continuous, in-country experience in Guyana,” says David Ballands, ABL’s director of energy services in the Americas region.

The project will be managed out of the ABL Houston office with support from ABL’s worldwide network of group offices, including Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam, and Rio de Janeiro.

The offshore campaign will be performed during 2027 and 2028.

ABL has a long-standing relationship with ExxonMobil, having delivered marine warranty survey services on more than 50 projects for the operator and its subsidiaries.

“This extensive history means we are deeply familiar with ExxonMobil’s standards, policies, and supplier expectations. Our consistent performance and reliability have earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in safeguarding offshore operations,” adds Guy Noble, Senior Principal Naval Architect at ABL.

 
 

18 March 2026 |
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