BW MARITIME (FRANCE) SAS

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BW Maritime (France) SAS is a part of the larger conglomerate BW Group, a globally recognized maritime company involved in the shipping, floating gas infrastructure, and offshore sectors. The BW Group has a vast fleet that includes LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) carriers, crude oil tankers, and dry bulk carriers. The company also has significant interests in floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units.


While specific details about BW Maritime (France) SAS might not be extensively documented, this entity operates under the broader BW Group umbrella, adhering to the group's principles of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.


The BW Group, with centuries of heritage and expertise, provides a wide array of maritime services including the transportation of natural gas, crude oil, and other liquid and dry bulk goods across the globe. They emphasize innovation, technological advancement, and environmental stewardship in their operations.


As with many companies in this sector, BW Maritime (France) SAS is likely to be engaged in activities such as shipping operations, fleet management, and logistical support, contributing to the BW Group's international shipping and energy projects.


For the most comprehensive and updated information, it would be advisable to visit the BW Group's official website or consult their latest corporate reports and press releases.


Ships

BW DENISE

Liquefied Gas Carrier (LPG) | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

Maritime News

Next-Gen French OPV with Wind-Assisted Propulsion Starts Taking Shape

Next-Gen French OPV with Wind-Assisted Propulsion Starts Taking Shape

2 days ago
The next generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV), featuring hybrid propulsion and wind sails, has started taking shape as the first steel is cut for the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) vessel, designed by the SOCARENAM-MAURIC consortium.On September 18, 2025, the steel cutting ceremony was held for the New Generation Maritime Affairs Patrol Vessel (PAM) with wind-assisted propulsion.The transition from the design to construction phase follows the tender win by the SOCARENAM-MAURIC consortium in December 2024, and the official announcement in January 2025, with the task to deliver the next-generation OPV.
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

2 days ago
South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump's push to revive America's ailing shipbuilding industry.The world's largest shipbuilder based on orders is targeting 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in annual revenue by 2035 from building warships for the U.S. Navy, said Woo-maan Jeong, head of planning and management for HD Hyundai's 329180.KS naval and special ship unit, in an interview at its Ulsan headquarters."It seems to be clear that we need to build a manufacturing base in the U.S.
Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Winds’ Polish Offshore Wind Farm

Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Winds’ Polish Offshore Wind Farm

2 days ago
Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and Ocean Winds.The installation is set to start in 2028 and to continue for approximately four months. Cadeler will deploy one of its O-class wind turbine installation vessels and will operate from the Port of Gdańsk in Poland.
NYK Buys Direct Air Capture Credits

NYK Buys Direct Air Capture Credits

3 days ago
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has purchased carbon dioxide removal credits that will be enabled by 1PointFive’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.This marks NYK’s second purchase of credits from 1PointFive intended to address NYK’s residual operational emissions.According to NYK, the international shipping industry emits roughly one billion tons of CO2 annually, and if about 10% remains as residual emissions after operational emission reductions, then the industry would need to remove 100 million tons via carbon dioxide removal each year to address those residual emissions.
China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

4 days ago
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.Trump administration officials believe the U.S. commercial shipping fleet is ill-equipped to provide logistical support for the military in time of war and Washington's dependence on foreign ships and ports is excessive, the people said.