top of page
NEWS AT ONESTEP POWER:
Search
Sep 17, 20215 min read
What is it like to be the captain of a large ship?
Ship’s captains hold command and responsibility of a vessel. They are responsible for navigation, taking care of the crew, paperwork, and...
Sep 13, 20213 min read
Good News! Rescue, Mercy Ships, Maersk waste fuel investment, recyclable wind turbine blades
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: VLCC in rescue mission Maersk And Buffett Invest In Waste-Fuel Startup Wärtsilä mobile...
Sep 10, 20216 min read
The State of US Offshore Wind
The US Department of Energy’s goal is to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030. According to energy.gov, these new wind...
Sep 7, 20213 min read
Wind turbine evac kit, DOE fast growth in wind, zero-emissions CTVs, new cable monitoring tech
It’s Good News Tuesday! This Tuesday we talk about: OneStep Power featured in Offshore Support Journal July/August 2021 issue VIKING...
Sep 3, 20216 min read
Nuclear reactors, ready for maritime?
Shipping emits about 3.5% of the world’s CO2, 9% of sulphur oxides, and 18-30% of nitrogen oxides. There’s a big push to decarbonize and...
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Bringing wind jobs to underrepresented groups, new box ship design, Maersk $1.4B bet on methanol
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Xodus, BSG Launch Project in U.S. to Bring Offshore Wind Jobs to Underrepresented...
Aug 27, 20217 min read
3 types of renewable offshore power generation
When we think of offshore wind power, the first image that pops up is probably wind turbines just off the shore, slowly spinning in the...
Aug 23, 20213 min read
COVID relief fund for Seafarers, World’s Oldest Ship moved, Electric power transfer vessel
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: COVID Relief Fund for Seafarers Hits $1 Million Goal Power transfer vessel proposed to...
Aug 20, 20215 min read
Robots Offshore: Spot, ANYmal, and more
Over the last couple of years, offshore robotics has graduated from “it’s coming soon” to a reality. Legged, tracked, and even wheeled...
Aug 16, 20213 min read
Ocean Infinity buys Geowynd, Viking lifejacket, Ocean plastic cleanup, Heerema video
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: VIDEO: Heerema Removes Topside from TAQA's Brae Bravo Platform Prysmian’s new...
Aug 13, 20217 min read
How do cruise ships work?
Have you ever been on a cruise ship? It can be a very relaxing experience - a smooth ride, good food, drinks, and lots of activities....
Aug 9, 20214 min read
Commercial space to maritime, Eneti acquires Seajacks, robots offshore, first CO2 capture on ship
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: From Sail to Steam to … the Stars? How Innovation in the Commercial Space Industry is...
Aug 6, 20217 min read
Is hydrogen the next fuel in shipping?
“This is the fourth energy revolution in shipping — from rowing our boats to sails to steam engine to diesel engine and we have to change...
Aug 2, 20213 min read
Belgium expands vaccination, seven LNG newbuilds, world’s most powerful tidal turbine online
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Belgium Expands Vaccination Campaign to All Seafarers bp joins the Mærsk Mc-Kinney...
Jul 30, 20214 min read
Heavy lift: the ships that ship huge ships
Let’s say you have a large vessel that needs to be transported, but not under its own power. I may be damaged or not yet seaworthy, what...
Jul 26, 20213 min read
Student ferry design competition, Navy’s unmanned “Ghost Fleet”, Aker carbon capture as a service
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Amazon ferry: WFSA announces winners of student ferry design competition Navy’s Second...
Jul 23, 20214 min read
What is a FPSO?
FPSOs, or floating production storage and offloading facilities, help process and store oil and gas offshore. These vessels retrieve,...
Jul 19, 20214 min read
New SpaceX drone ship, Huisman 3D printed crane hooks, first US electric tug from Crowley
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: Elon Musk unveils SpaceX's newest drone ship for rocket landings at sea Huisman Scales...
Jul 17, 20215 min read
What is life like offshore?
Working offshore can involve a grueling schedule, cramped quarters, and being away from home for weeks or even months at a time. Working...
Jul 12, 20213 min read
IMO honors acts of bravery, Subsea 7 and OHT renewables combine, real world CO2 scrubber successful
It’s Good News Monday! This Monday we talk about: IMO honours emergency responders and seafarers for acts of bravery Subsea 7 and OHT to...
bottom of page