Maritime Industry Briefing: Floating Blue Ammonia, Tidal Energy, and Executive Moves

## Floating Blue Ammonia FPSO Concept Unveiled In a move to advance the maritime industry's transition to cleaner fuels, McDermott and BW Offshore have unveiled a concept for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit capable of converting natural gas into blue ammonia. According to *Offshore Energy*, the 'floating blue ammonia FPSO' model blends offshore production, carbon capture, and direct export, showcasing how surplus natural gas could be converted into a lower-carbon fuel and transported. 'This innovative concept demonstrates the potential for the offshore industry to play a key role in the energy transition by converting natural gas into blue ammonia, a promising zero-carbon fuel for the maritime sector,' said Samik Mukherjee, Group Operating Officer at McDermott. ## New Tidal Energy Capacity in the UK The UK continues to make strides in tidal energy development, with Inyanga Marine Energy Group's HydroWing Tidal Energy Projects securing a contract for an undisclosed new tidal energy capacity, as reported by *Offshore Energy*. While details on the specific project are limited, this announcement highlights the growing momentum behind tidal power as a renewable energy source in the country. 'The UK has some of the best tidal resources in the world, and we're seeing increasing investment and innovation in this space,' said a spokesperson for the UK's Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. 'Projects like this one from Inyanga Marine Energy Group will help unlock the potential of tidal energy to contribute to our net-zero goals.' ## Executive Moves in the Maritime Industry In other news, Atlantic Energy Group LLC has appointed Kris Hertel as its new Senior Vice President of Sales, effective February 9, 2026, according to a *PR Newswire* release. In this role, Hertel will lead the company's sales strategy, drive revenue growth, and strengthen customer relationships. Separately, JULABO USA has announced an update to its smartphone application, integrating advanced LiDAR technology to assist with the safe use of refrigerants in laboratories, *PR Newswire* reports. This enhancement is designed to improve compliance and safety for users of JULABO's temperature control equipment. These executive appointments and product updates underscore the maritime industry's ongoing focus on innovation, safety, and sustainability as it navigates the evolving landscape.