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The Unifeeder Group (‘Unifeeder’), the largest Pan-European feeder and shortsea operator, announces the signing of the agreed acquisition of Unifeeder by DP World, an enabler of global trade and an integrated supplier to numerous supply chains, who operate multiple yet related businesses – from marine and inland terminals, maritime services, logistics, and ancillary services to technology-driven trade solutions. Under its new ownership, Unifeeder will benefit from DP World&rsq...

Spire Global, Inc., a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services has announced that it has appointed Joan Amble to the company’s Board of Directors. In her new role, Joan Amble will work with Spire Global’s leadership team, in order to implement the best practices, as the business continues to quickly scale. New Board of Directors member Peter Platzer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Spire Global, Inc., said “Joan embodies the very relentless, un...

The most environmentally friendly marine incinerator is making an impact in the marketplace. Another milestone for the new incinerator, X10 TITAN, is reached. The market has indeed welcomed this incinerator and the company’s order book is counting more than 50 plants since the introduction about 18 months ago. Especially the large international Chinese shipyards have received the X10 TITAN well and already ordered X10 TITAN for containerships, LNG carriers, and tankers. Designed for mo...

Astrup Fearnley, Veracity by DNV, and Microsoft Norway joined forces at this year’s Nor-Shipping to demonstrate how digital innovation can empower industry change, while connecting with tomorrow’s talent today. Lars-Henrik Folke Ossum, Chief Digital Officer at Astrup Fearnley, reveals all. “This was partnership in action – showing how different organisations, industry professionals, students, and a key ocean business arena can work together to address the maritime challe...

London Medway, part of the Peel Ports Group, has reported a substantial increase in trade on its unaccompanied freight service between the UK and France in recent weeks amid ongoing Dover delays. The cross-channel service, which is run by DFDS, has witnessed a 34 percent increase in units in the last fortnight as congestion issues continue to plague South East ports. The rise in demand for the service, between Sheerness and Calais, has seen individual vessels recently carrying more than 200 uni...

Global service provider - Goltens Worldwide has been appointed by UK-based maritime technology specialist - Emsys Maritime Ltd as an authorised sales, installation, commissioning, and after-sales service partner for its Emsys-iS Marine Emissions Monitor and Emsys-PM Smoke Density Monitor products. The agreement applies globally except for the country of South Korea. Robust CEMS solution Roy Strand, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Goltens, said “In order to satisfy increasing in...

As a long-time vessel operator of Intra-Asia service, after entering into the Asia-Europe liner service in February 2021, CULINES set up the Trans-Pacific Express service in July 2021, linking China to the West Coast of the U.S. TP 2.0 version Entering mid-2022, CULines launched TP 2.0 version, signing a long-term agreement with LA TraPac terminal (Trans Pacific Container Service Corp.) in May and obtaining dedicated berths. CULINES also deployed seven 4250 TEU vessels to upgrade the TPC serv...

Ocean Wise are proud to announce a recent contract win with the Port of Tyne, in the United Kingdom (UK), to provide an environmental monitoring solution to support operational decision making across the Port of Tyne’s jurisdiction. New monitoring equipment The project involves installation of new monitoring equipment, as well as integration with a suit of existing sensors, in order to deliver ongoing, accurate and reliable, real-time tide and weather data. The Port of Tyne is one of UK...

Crowley has chosen international business sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis to assess its value chain for its suppliers’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. A global provider of supply chain solutions, Crowley is the first U.S.-based company in maritime and logistics to partner with EcoVadis on its value chain solutions. Leveraging EcoVadis’ unparalleled technology capabilities, Crowley and its supplier-contractor base will be able to receive assessments of th...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is proud to once again contribute to Singapore’s National Day celebrations, by sponsoring a total of 102 containers, comprising 91 20-foot GP containers and 11 20-foot refrigerated containers for the 2022 National Day Parade (NDP), which will be held on Aug 9, 2022. Mr. S.S. Teo, the Executive Chairman at Pacific International Lines (PIL), said “PIL is privileged to join in the celebrations of Singapore’s National Day on 9 August 2022. Thi...

Neptune Energy has announced the award of a £10 million three-year vessel services contract to Sentinel Marine, in order to provide offshore support for its operated Cygnus gas field in the UK southern North Sea. The contract, awarded following a competitive tendering process, will see Sentinel Marine continue to deploy its Multi Role, Emergency Response & Rescue (MRERR) vessel, Cygnus Sentinel, on the gas field. The vessel will also support an upcoming drilling campaign on the Cygnus...

National Maritime Development Group announced the Cumbria County Council are seeking to award a tender for the design, build, launch, installation, commissioning, and acceptance of the new ferry, and associated elements. The land-locked nature of Lake Windermere introduces several requirements and constraints specific to the new ferry. Tender for the design and build of new ferry The new ferry is to have increased car capacity, increased operating capability, improved passenger facilities and...

Eco Wave Power announced that the energy conversion unit, formerly deployed in Gibraltar, is officially on its way to AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, set to arrive in September 2022. This will be the first U.S. location for Eco Wave Power’s technology, which is already deployed in Israel and plans further deployments in Spain, Portugal, and other locations, completing the Company’s 327.7 MW project pipeline. Eco Wave Power entered a collaboration agreement with AltaSea earlier a...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hiddentec Group of Companies, a long-standing designer and manufacturer of highly advanced tracking equipment based in the Netherlands (NL), United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (USA). The acquisition includes the complete portfolio of Hiddentec GSM/RF GPS security and tracking equipment. Hiddentec develops, designs, and manufactures completely secure, stand-alone, impenetrable, tracking solutions; including...

ClassNK has opened a new exclusive surveyor office in Rome, Italy with operations beginning 1 August 2022. Responding to the recent increase in the number of surveys and audits required in the southern part of Italy and Malta, ClassNK opened its newest office in Rome, located at the center Italian Peninsula, and will provide more efficient service in these areas. ClassNK will continue to improve its worldwide survey offices network in order to meet its clients’ requests and provide timel...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the National Technical Investigators’ Association (NATIA) 2022: Annual Training Conference & Technology Exhibition, which will be held July 25 – 27, 2022 at the Kentucky International Convention Centre in Louisville, Kentucky. They are looking forward to meeting the US clients and partners at the event and showcasing MetOcean’s latest suite of security products and technologies. Visit the MetOcean team a...

Ingeteam has started manufacturing the first units of its new INGECON H2 C-lyzer converter in Sesma (Navarre), for the Green H2 sector. The first orders for the green hydrogen converters will be installed in Belgium, California (in the United States of America - USA) and Bizkaia (Spain). INGECON H2 C-lyzer converters Ingeteam’s INGECON H2 C-lyzer converters are responsible for supplying direct current Ingeteam’s INGECON H2 C-lyzer converters are responsible for supplying direct c...

Mersey Maritime is delighted to announce the appointment of Commodore Phil Waterhouse to its management board with immediate effect. Commodore Waterhouse is the Naval Regional Commander for Northern England and the Isle of Man. As such, he is the First Sea Lord’s Ambassador for the region, with the task of ensuring that the work of the Royal Navy is understood, respected and valued by the community it serves. He has been in this role since 2017. New appointment in Mersey Maritime Board...

ClassNK will add the function for SEEMP Part III development to its ClassNK MRV Portal on 2 August 2022. With the start of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating in 2023, it is required for ships of 5,000GT and above engaged in the international voyage to develop a ship operational carbon intensity plan (SEEMP Part III) with the IMO designating format, which should include CII calculation methodology, required CII values over the next three years, an implementation plan for achieving the r...

On 13th July 2022, the Chairman & CEO of CULINES Mr. Raymond Chen visited Saigon Newport Corporation (hereinafter referred to as SNP) with team members of Network Planning & Cooperation, Trade, and Operation. President - Mr. Thuan and Vice President - Mr. Quy of SNP, along with Department Directors welcomed CULINES and held a meeting. During the meeting, the two parties exchanged ideas on deepening cooperation in areas such as shipping and value-added logistics services. Both will as al...

SCH’s (Southampton Cargo Handling Plc) sister company - Cruise and Passenger Services Ltd (CPS) has expanded its cruise parking operations in Liverpool, United Kingdom (UK), with the acquisition of a new secure compound for passenger vehicles. The site located adjacent to Liverpool Cruise Terminal (LCT) can accommodate over 100 cars and will enhance the service provided by LCT for passengers who are boarding cruise ships in the port of Liverpool. Cruise and Passenger Services Ltd (CPS)...

Unifeeder is delighted to announce that they have signed a three-year deal with technology company -  ZeroNorth, as part of their green agenda strategy. The deal will see Unifeeder implement the full suite of services included in ZeroNorth’s platform, as well as ClearLynx’s bunker solution, as part of the company’s ambitious decarbonisation efforts and green agenda strategy. Unifeeder – ZeroNorth partnership The partnership with ZeroNorth will give the Unifeeder f...

NLV PHAROS, one of the two Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) ships which service and maintain the lighthouses and other marine Aids to Navigation in Scotland and the Isle of Man will be berthed alongside the Victoria Pier, Douglas Harbour in July 2022. The vessel - NLV PHAROS will be holding open days on Saturday - 23 July, 2022 and Sunday - 24 July, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm, when the public will get a chance to have a tour of the ship and find out about the work of the Northern Lighthouse Board....

The USA (United States of America) is already a top exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), but the current global energy landscape is requiring a huge effort from the industry community, in order to build additional infrastructure in record time. Natural gas is methane and the liquefaction process is used for transportation on long distances, such as between continents, where pipelines solutions are not viable. The volume of the LNG is 1/600th of its volume as gas. Building modular floating...

International Maritime Organization (IMO) representatives at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal (from June 27 to July 1, 2022) have highlighted the IMO’s ongoing commitment to preserving the world’s ocean and combating climate change. IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim emphasized shipping’s truly international nature. He said, “The ocean truly sustains us all, and the maritime sector connects us all. A greener, resilient maritime sector is essenti...

Hanseaticsoft, part of Lloyd's Register’s Maritime Performance Services division, a global provider of ship management software and Kaiko Systems, a renowned provider of a user-friendly data collection and analysis tool, have announced that they will be integrating their systems to ease technical management and increase collaboration between vessels and staff on shore. Hanseaticsoft offers a cloud-based management system for shipping and ship management companies, Cloud Fleet Manager (CFM...

Marine Resources is partnering with Premier Marinas to attract the next generation of talent into short-term and permanent roles. Premier Marinas own and operate ten marinas, along the South Coast and has a wide range of job roles and career options on offer for those excited to gain a foothold in this thriving sector. "We absolutely love working with leading brands here at Marine Resources and Premier Marinas is just that” said James Ward, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Founder of...

Tokyo-based Classification Society - ClassNK has released the latest ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’, which has been published for contributing to the development of the maritime industry, through the outcome of R&D (Research & Development) and technical activities. ClassNK Technical Journal The latest issue ‘ClassNK Technical Journal No.5 2022 (I)’ focuses on ‘Zero-Emission Ships’, including efforts of the planning and design of next-generation greener...

Together with partners - MPC Container Ships ASA and MPC Capital AG, Topeka has contracted two 1300 TEU carbon neutral container vessels. Both vessels will be delivered in 2024 and immediately move into long-term contracts with North Sea Container Line. Carbon neutral container vessels Benefitting from dramatically reduced emissions, the two new-build ships will replace three of North Sea Container Line’s (NCL) current diesel-powered vessels, which will be phased out of operations. ...

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has entered into an agreement to acquire Lithuanian smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer - NanoAvionics. The planned acquisition expands KONGSBERG’s space offering to also have products and technology for manufacturing small satellites. NanoAvionics is a globally renowned smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer with significant global growth in recent years, including expansions into the United Kingdom and the United State...