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Remota AS, the joint venture between DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Hyke (Hydrolift Smart City Ferries) to develop remote operations capabilities for Hyke’s ferries.  Under the LOI, Remota will support Hyke in the development of the remote operations capability of its electric and autonomous water shuttles. The LOI includes provisions for control technology and the interface between Hyke’s water shuttles an...

"To supercharge the green shift, we need a clear zero-emissions target by 2050, a market-based levy on CO2 emissions, and an improved set of efficiency measures, and as our industry’s global regulator, the IMO is the body to do it and fast. We no longer have the luxury of time," writes Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) CEO, Harald Solberg. He adds, "In the wake of this year’s Nor-Shipping, it was clear to me in all the conversations I had both on and off the record that...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (‘NCLH’ or the ‘Company’), a global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has welcomed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as the Company’s new Executive Vice President (EVP), Vessel Operations. Patrik Dahlgren will oversee marine and technical operations, hotel operations, entertainment, cruise programs and security across NCLH’s three brands, repo...

The next major international boat show takes everyone to Amsterdam, Netherlands. From 20 June to 22 June 2023, AS Labruna will be present at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2023, the world's largest exhibition dedicated to marine electrification and hybrid propulsion. AS Labruna at Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2023 AS Labruna will be bringing their E-vision hybrid engines to the Netherlands AS Labruna will be bringing their E-vision hybrid engines to the Netherlands for the Electr...

Babcock Canada (Babcock), a globally renowned company in submarine support, has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (HD HHI) to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The CPSP was established by the Canadian Department of National Defence to research procurement options for its next generation submarine. Babcock and HD HHI sign Technical Cooperation Agreement Babcock is a global expert in maintaining, modifying, and extendin...

Mersey Maritime, a regional cluster organisation for the North West maritime sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruth Wood as their Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st July 2023. Ruth Wood will be stepping-up to the role, following the departure of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chris Shirling-Rooke who will be leaving Mersey Maritime to take up the position of Chief Executive of Maritime UK. Extensive maritime industry experience Ruth Wood has over 15 years&r...

Classification society - DNV has awarded the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in collaboration with Nordic Green Ammonia Powered Ships (NoGAPS) partners - BW Epic Kosan, Yara, MAN Energy Solutions, Wärtsilä, Global Maritime Forum, and Breeze Ship Design an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-powered gas carrier – the M/S NoGAPS. The certificates were presented during the Nor-Shipping trade fair at the DNV stand. Multi-fuel...

DNV has published a study co-sponsored by the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), examining the key drivers transforming the maritime industry and their impact on ship management and seafarers. The study was handed over to SMF Chairman Mr. Hor Weng Yew during the Nor-Shipping trade fair in Oslo. Comprehensive methodology The research draws on a comprehensive methodology combining a literature review, expert consultations, and a survey of over 500 seafarers responsible for operating dry bulk,...

Korean Register (KR) has awarded an AIP (Approval in Principle) for a 40,000 m3 LCO2 carrier developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in collaboration with KR.  Result of collaboration The certificate was presented during a ceremony held at Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 7 June. This achievement is the result of a successful collaboration between SHI and KR, with SHI designing the cargo tank and hull structure, while KR verified the suitability of the design by reviewing classif...

Young people under the age of 30 make up half of the world’s population. Their future depends largely on a successful transition to more sustainable, zero-emission solutions. It is, therefore, important that their interests, views, and perspectives are heard. That is why the Global Maritime Forum is giving aspiring leaders between the ages of 18 to 30 the opportunity to make their case for an inclusive transition to a zero-emission maritime industry. In the fifth edition of the...

A partnership of two innovative firms plans to make great strides towards a zero carbon maritime future. Zero Emission maritime experts, Ecomar Propulsion and specialist offshore service providers, O.S. Energy met at Nor Shipping 2023 event and agreed to design and build a 46m offshore survey vessel for the windfarm industry, which is completely emission-free. Ecomar Propulsion are tasked with building the innovative hydrogen hybrid 1 megawatt inboard powertrain incorporating electrolysers and...

Anemoi Marine Technologies, a UK-based developer of Rotor Sails for the global shipping industry, is enhancing its efforts to provide its award-winning Rotor Sail technology for ship owners, managers, and charterers to install onboard vessels as they look to decarbonise their operations. The company will be showcasing these solutions at Nor-Shipping 2023, a prominent international maritime event held from 6 June - 9 June, 2023 at NOVA Spektrum, Lillestrøm, Norway. Attendees are invi...

Ecomar Propulsion has agreed to their third partnership agreement at Nor-Shipping 2023 with Swiss hydrogen fuel cell specialists - EH Group Engineering AG. The partnership will see the partners integrating a series of new innovations into 200kW+ marinised fuel cells. The partners aim to rationalise complexity and use a new series of control strategies for the seamless integration of fuel cells into Ecomar Propulsion’s zero-emission marine powertrains. Hydrogen-powered Energy Storag...

Korean Register (KR) has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a methanol-fuelled MR tanker, jointly developed by KR, South Korean shipbuilders - K Shipbuilding and equipment manufacturer - S&SYS at Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 6 June, 2023. Joint Development Project As part of the Joint Development Project (JDP) between the three companies, the MR tanker is designed as a dual-fuel vessel, harnessing the power of marine gas oil (MGO) and methanol. The vessel incorporates two m...

The winners of the Nor-Shipping 2023 awards have been announced, with Swedish/Danish tanker operator - Terntank, wind power pioneer - AlfaWall Oceanbird and Bound4Blue Co-Founder and COO - Cristina Aleixendri Munoz taking the top prizes. All three were awarded in front of audiences of key global decision-makers at the 29th Nor-Shipping, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway. Focus on the future Expert judging panels described the competition for the accolades as 'fiercer than eve...

The Federal Government has approved the ratification of six maritime conventions and protocols that promote cleaner marine environment, ship-breaking criteria, global standard for fishing crew and response to oil pollution casualties. The approved instruments for ratification are Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships 2009; International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel (STCW-F) 1995...

A publication in an online medium ‘Ships and Ports’ features allegations of nepotism against the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA under the leadership of Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR. NIMASA would wish to state categorically that this publication is subjective, smirking mischief, skewed to achieve the goals of the fabricator, and meant to mislead Nigerians. It is worthy of note that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency’s ap...

The official opening of Nor-Shipping 2023 took place with a high-profile event at Oslo City Hall, a special bell-ringing ceremony at the Oslo stock exchange, a UN Global Compact high-level meeting, and a range of other partner and networking activities. Nor-Shipping’s main exhibition, gathering almost 1000 international exhibitors and tens of thousands of delegates, kicks off in Lillestrøm on June 6, 2023, with organisers believing this will be 'the biggest and best Nor-Shipping we...

Nor-Shipping has announced that John F. Kerry, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, will deliver a closing address at the Ocean Leadership Conference, taking place on Tuesday, 6 June, 2023. Sustainability John F. Kerry, a former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential Candidate, will share the stage with other key global figures, including Dr. Andrew Forrest, the Founder and Executive Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group, and Joseph E. Stiglitz, Nobel Laureate in Econ...

The Goltens Worldwide group of companies is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Sandeep Seth as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Sandeep is a home-grown success story, having joined Goltens in 2002 and occupied positions of increasing responsibility since then. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. New capabilities and business lines Sandeep’s new title and authority demonstrates the full extent of his responsibilities across the Goltens organ...

The Ports of Sines and the Algarve Authority (APS) is part of a European project (ADMIRAL) that aims at transforming the way companies manage their supply chains and logistics. Based on the Logistic Single Window (JUL), and the involvement of terminal operators, logistics platforms, multimodal logistics operators and authorities, APS leads the development of the pilot program ‘Portugal-Spain’, which aims at establishing a multimodal corridor, digital and green, between Sines and Mad...

On May 26, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Labor of Belgium, visited the port, logistics and industrial complex of Sines, accompanied by a delegation of entrepreneurs, from areas such as energy transition and environmental sustainability. The Belgian delegation was received by António Costa e Silva, the Minister for Economy Maritime Affairs and by the Port of Sines’ Board of Directors, accompanied by senior representatives of aicep Global...

The World Port Climate Action Program (WPCAP) will be extended with a new focus on shore power, new fuels and green shipping corridors. This was agreed by the CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) and leaders of 12 leading ports at a meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on the occasion of the first five years of the program. WPCAP members praised the program for its important contribution to the adoption of sustainability standards in the shipping industry. World Port Climate Action Program (WPCAP) &...

Mackay Communications, Inc., dba Mackay Marine, has expanded its worldwide marine electronics Sales & Service presence into the United Kingdom (UK), with its acquisition of Kilo Marine Electronics, Ltd., Kilo, now certified as Mackay Marine U.K., Ltd., is based in London, with service stations throughout the UK. Nick Pope, the Managing Director (MD) of Mackay Marine Europe, stated “Shipping customers have long encouraged Mackay to provide comprehensive Comm & Nav products and serv...

The Board of Directors of OXE Marine AB (OXE Marine / the ‘Company’) has resolved to appoint Paul Frick as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effectively from Monday, 29th May, 2023, following the resignation of Anders Berg, who will stay on for a smooth transition period. Jonas Wikström, Chairman of the Board, OXE Marine, said “We are very pleased with the appointment of Paul Frick as the new CEO of OXE Marine. In his role as CFO, he has done a fantastic job in managi...

Peel Ports Group is investing £28 million in a new facility at the Port of Liverpool, in its biggest single investment in warehousing this year. Construction of the 240,000-square-foot warehouse at the pioneering port operator’s Alexandra Dock is to begin in the coming days. The new facility, referred to as Alexandra Dock Multi-User Warehouse (MUW), will be the length of up to five football pitches (400 metres) and used for the handling and storage of cargo at the port.&nb...

Mersey Maritime has announced changes to its senior leadership, with Maritime UK, the umbrella organisation for the UK’s maritime sector, appointing Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Chris Shirling-Rooke will move over from Mersey Maritime to Maritime UK in the early summer and Maritime UK thanks Mersey Maritime for helping to facilitate a seamless transfer. Maritime UK appoints new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chris is currently serving as the CEO of M...

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has collaborated in a scenario of the MARSEC-23 maritime security exercise, organised by the Navy. The training consisted of training against a supposed terrorist threat and subsequent action on a ship with illegal immigrants. PAV hosts MARSEC-23 exercise The resources that participated in this exercise were the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) through the Port Police, the Valencia Maritime Captaincy, the Civil Guard, the Red Cross, the Health Department o...

Maritime UK, the umbrella organisation for the UK’s maritime sector, has appointed Chris Shirling-Rooke MBE as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will move over from Mersey Maritime to Maritime UK in the early summer and Maritime UK thanks Mersey Maritime for helping to facilitate a seamless transfer. Chris Shirling-Rooke is currently CEO of Mersey Maritime, a maritime regional cluster organisation based in the Liverpool City Region. In this role, he has championed the importance o...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based joint venture for ship design and sales between Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Japan Marine United Corporation have started joint study for the development of an ocean-going liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier. Nihon Shipyard is pursuing this project with the aim of completing construction of the vessel from 2027 onwards. Demand for LCO2 carriers to grow in the future Demand for...