Maritime Industry Briefing: Fugro Secures Australian Subsea Contract as Maersk and MOL Champion Multi-Fuel Decarbonisation

## Fugro Wins Subsea Integrity Contract Offshore Australia Dutch geoscience and asset integrity specialist Fugro has secured a new marine asset integrity contract with an undisclosed client operating in Australian waters, according to Splash247. The scope of work includes the replacement of critical subsea infrastructure, with Fugro tasked with ensuring the long-term reliability and performance of the client's offshore assets. In addition to the replacement works, Fugro will provide ongoing survey and inspection services, reinforcing its position as a key player in the Asia-Pacific offshore services market. The contract underscores continued investment in subsea asset maintenance across Australia's offshore energy sector, where ageing infrastructure and stringent regulatory requirements are driving demand for specialist integrity management services. Fugro has been actively expanding its footprint in the region, and this latest award reflects growing operator focus on life extension and reliability assurance for subsea systems. --- ## Maersk and MOL Back Multi-Fuel Approach to Hit Decarbonisation Goals Two of the world's leading shipowners, A.P. Moller-Maersk and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), have emphasised the importance of diversified fuel portfolios and a broad range of technological solutions as the most viable pathway to decarbonising the global shipping industry, Seatrade Maritime reports. Speaking at a Global Maritime Forum event, executives from both companies acknowledged mixed progress toward 2030 interim targets set under international climate frameworks. Rather than betting on a single alternative fuel, both carriers stressed that methanol, ammonia, LNG, biofuels, and other emerging energy sources each have a role to play depending on trade route, vessel type, and regional fuel availability. The stance reflects a broader industry consensus that no single 'silver bullet' fuel will emerge in the near term, and that flexibility in vessel design and bunkering strategy will be essential for shipowners navigating the energy transition. The International Maritime Organization's revised greenhouse gas strategy, which targets net-zero emissions by or around 2050, has intensified pressure on operators to demonstrate credible near-term action. The comments from Maersk and MOL come as the industry grapples with fuel infrastructure gaps, price volatility for green fuels, and uncertainty over which technologies will achieve commercial scale within the decade. --- *Sources: Splash247, Seatrade Maritime*