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Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s premier providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region. Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts....

NorthStandard, a major global marine insurer, has announced the strategic opening of a new office in Imabari, Japan. The expansion significantly strengthens the club’s presence in Asia and shows its deep commitment to serving the dynamic maritime sector in Western Japan. The new regional office, which is set to commence operations in September 2025, will complement NorthStandard's well-established presence in Tokyo. It will focus specifically on providing enhanced, localised support to J...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has played a critical role as provider of Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) fastest-ever 'normal refit' of an EKM‑class submarine, which was successfully completed on 21 July 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence. Under a strategic partnership formed as part of India’s push for self-reliance in national defence, IRS was appointed to...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s largest marine trade show and conference, announced that it has welcomed Kate Donadio to the role of Director of Marketing and Communications. With a sharp eye for strategy and engagement, she will lead efforts to grow IBEX’s reach and elevate its marketing performance. Donadio most recently served as Marketing Manager for Suzuki Marine USA, where she oversaw national campaigns, media relations,...

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s major providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region. Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts. Re...

Do not expect the EU-US tariff agreement or US-China negotiations in Stockholm this week over a new trade deal to breathe life into ocean container shipping demand or halt the dramatic decline in freight rates in 2025, analysts warn. Latest data from Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – shows average spot rates from China to the US West Coast are down 59% since 1 June at USD 2,268 per FEU (40ft container). Rates have also plummeted on the US East Coast, down 4...

  Port of Rotterdam Authority has engaged Mr. Amlan Bora, as Chief Representative for India and South Asia. This engagement via Dhanoni Advisory LLP, will help the port of Rotterdam, and consequently the Netherlands, to develop stronger and more meaningful partnerships with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the aim of creating resilient and efficient supply chains between these countries and Western Europe via Rotterdam. The appointment is in line with the ambition of the Dutch...

The potential changes brought by Bill 2159/2021 regarding environmental licencing rules reignite the debate on the challenges faced by the maritime industry in light of the advancement of large infrastructure projects. This topic will be discussed in the panel "Impasses and Solutions in Environmental Licencing for Infrastructure Projects – How Major Projects Impact the Maritime Industry," which is part of the program for the Navalshore 2025 Conference - Maritime Industry Fair and Conferen...

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce the signing of a Development Program Framework Agreement with Noble Corporation, marking a key step forward in the co-development of advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling sector. This long-term strategic partnership will focus on the joint development, piloting, and commercialisation of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, risk assessment, and sustainability in offshore operations. Noble’s deep operatio...

The London P&I Club has renewed calls on ship owners, operators and charterers to address potential risks when loading Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) containing dry chemicals. The warning follows a number of incidents reported across the industry, including hold fires and cargo damage in bulk carriers and general cargo ships. The issue is particularly common with vessels loading in Chinese ports. Incorrect hold and handling of FIBCs The Club warns that failure to strictly c...

The new version of KaizenWEG, developed with low-code technologies and artificial intelligence, strengthens participative management and drives a global culture of collaborative innovation. WEG has reached a historic milestone with the implementation of 300,000 kaizens since 2016 through KaizenWEG, its global continuous improvement platform. This impressive number reinforces the key role of employees in finding simple and effective solutions that positively impact the company’s proce...

Multi-party collaboration addresses serious threat to safety of navigation and visibility of high-value assets in degraded and compromised Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) environments. Threats to GPS and GNSS signals, such as spoofing, jamming and other interference are reaching unprecedented levels worldwide. Security risks for crews In some regions, maritime authorities have reported a 350% increase in affected vessels over the past six months,...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the maritime cybersecurity support solution, “CYTUR-MCTI” developed by CYTUR and its partner company Rakuten Symphony. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovat...

Econowind has received a repeat order from Terntank for the installation of eight VentoFoil units on two additional methanol-ready hybrid tankers. Following the initial order in May 2023 for three newbuilds, this brings the total to five vessels and 20 VentoFoils, with each ship fitted with four 16-meter wind wings. IMO 2050 targets The vessels are designed for zero-emission operations and fully aligned with the IMO 2050 targets The first vessel, Tern Vik, was delivered in April 2025 by Chi...

Following the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) of a sixth round of the UK SHORE ‘Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition’ earlier this year, the winners have now been announced. CMDC6 sees £30million of funding made available across three strands focused on pre-deployment trials, feasibility studies, and smart shipping. Mersey Maritime hosted a special CMDC6 industry briefing with representatives from the DfT, Innovate UK, and Innovate UK Business Connect on...

2M Logistics Holding B.V. (NL) and the internationally operating Gallozzi Group (Italy) have entered into a strategic partnership. As business partners, both parties will collaborate closely on commercial initiatives, with 2M Logistics assuming the representation of GFLogisticsNL in the Benelux region. Through this partnership, 2M (which started operations in February 2024 and immediately undertook a series of strategic acquisitions in the transport industry) gains direct access to the Gallozz...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the maritime cybersecurity support solution, ‘CYTUR-MCTI’ developed by CYTUR and its partner company - Rakuten Symphony. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innov...

Watson Farley & Williams ("WFW") advised Pacific Basin Shipping ("Pacific Basin") on a US$250m sustainability-linked seven-year senior secured committed revolving credit facility. The facility will be used for general corporate purposes, supporting Pacific Basin’s growth strategy and sustainability ambitions. This sustainability-linked facility incorporates a tiered pricing mechanism, where the interest margin adjusts based on Pacific Basin’s performance against predetermin...

Alva Industries (Alva), a manufacturer of frameless motors and owner and creator of FiberPrinting technology, has announced the publication of a series of new white papers on FiberPrinted motors for high-performance applications.  FiberPrinting technology is an advanced industrial winding technique used for the continuous winding of stator mats in slotless and ironless rotary and linear motors. This method maximises copper fill factor and enables precise customisation of size and stator...

DNV has awarded a General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., (MOL), MISC Berhad (MISC), PETRONAS CCS Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (PCCSV), and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI), for their jointly developed 62,000 cubic metres (cbm) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier design. This milestone builds upon an Approval in Principle (AiP) awarded by DNV in 2023 and highlights the growing role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Asia&rsqu...

ClassNK has released 'ClassNK Technical Journal No.11 2025 (Ⅰ)'. This issue features the title 'Latest Technological Trends for Protection of the Marine Environment', providing the particularly well-received presentations on 'Underwater Noise from Ships' and 'Safe Decarbonisation’ from 'ClassNK R&D Forum 2025', which was attended by more than 200 participants. 'ClassNK Technical Journal', has been published to contribute to the advancement of technology and society through the outcome...

RAD Propulsion, a globally renowned innovator in electric marine propulsion systems, announced the expansion of its international dealer network with new strategic partnerships in the Netherlands, India and Japan.  This move is a testament of RAD’s commitment to accelerate the global shift towards smart, clean, and efficient boating. Traditional combustion engine Energyboats will serve as RAD's official dealer in the Netherlands, focusing precisely on Benelux region Energyboats wi...

As maritime companies digitise, decarbonise, and expand across continents, standing out in the market has never been more challenging. Customers expect clarity. Talent is scarce. And lead generation takes more than a good product. It requires creativity, consistency, and the right message at the right time. To meet that demand, maritime marketing agency Getting the Market has opened an office in Singapore to support clients across Asia. Latest BIMCO/ICS report These combined forces are makin...

Watson Farley & Williams advised ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch—acting as arranger, lender and facility and security agent — on a term loan facility provided to Tank Container Investment Fund Pte. Ltd. (“TCIF”), a subsidiary of a sub-fund managed by FPG AIM Capital Pte. Ltd. (“FAC”), for the acquisition of stainless-steel tank containers. The facility — FAC’s first fund financing — includes an accordion option for potential upsizing and...

LOOKOUT, the AI pioneer in marine safety, launched enhanced benefits to marine professionals through its preferred dealer and installer programme. The new resources help LOOKOUT dealers and installers grow their business and ensure LOOKOUT customers continue to experience excellent service with their award-winning AI system. AI marine vision LOOKOUT's AI marine vision system helps boaters detect obstacles, vessels, and hazards that human vision might miss in low light or busy harbours. Deale...

A new advanced simulation suite supplied by technology group Wärtsilä for the Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) maritime training institute was inaugurated on 17 July 2025. ALAM is the training arm of MISC (Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad), a subsidiary of Petronas group. The integration of Wärtsilä’s latest simulator technology significantly raises the level of maritime education for the region, creating a new generation of highly skilled and proficient...

Alfa Laval announces that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo, an Alfa Laval-owned company. Martijn Bergink joined Alfa Laval in 1998 and, since then, he has held multiple senior leadership positions within the company, mostly in the Marine Division. Enhancing energy efficiency Martijn will co...

Hefring Marine, the pioneer in intelligent marine analytics, announces the launch of its latest innovation: the Impact Report, a powerful new feature that delivers unprecedented visibility into vessel impact events, helping maritime professionals make smarter, safer decisions at sea. This advanced analytics solution enhances marine safety technology by equipping fleet managers and operators with detailed insights into impact events that may affect vessel integrity, crew safety, and operational...

ABS Wavesight, the ABS-affiliated software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, has been chosen by Navios Maritime Partners L.P. to provide a single integrated platform to support compliance with the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) requirements. As of January 1, 2025, companies with ships calling on EU ports must collect and report key fuel-related data in preparation for EU submission deadlines. The ABS Wavesight platform offers a seamless experience that automate...

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised shipping company - MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) on two transactions, as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy. The first transaction was the order of four new 4,500 TEU container vessels from Chinese shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for a total investment of US$228 million. The ships are scheduled for completion and delivery to MPCC in the second half of 2027. Decarbonisation of maritime transport MPC has already signed three-year...