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The Seafarers’ Charity’s Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Spencer will step down on 6 July 2022 to take on a new role outside of the maritime sector. Catherine has led the Charity since July 2019. She has worked with the Senior Leadership Team and General Council to re-energise an effective and efficient organisation, working across the maritime sector to ensure seafarers and their families have access to a wide range of quality support. New strategic plan “Catherine has b...

Jon, who joined the company in 2011, says that Intellian has never lost track of what it stands for: “taking complex, slow-moving and potentially expensive issues, and making them stronger, future-proof and more cost-effective.” Passionate about all things satellite-related, Intellian is empowering remote communications around the globe with future-proof technology, pioneering R&D, and the extensive ability to overcome challenges and provide robust, reliable communications for e...

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV signed a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), ordered by the Norwegian pure-play offshore wind operator Edda Wind. The vessels will be built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka and are designed for service operations during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms and are prepared for hydrogen operations. They are scheduled to be delivered under the Norwegian Flag in January 2024 and July 2024. Next-...

The potential of hydrogen as a clean future fuel is a familiar talking point, but what’s the reality? Ocean Hyway Cluster, a specialist Norwegian trade body, gathers leading players to assess, demystify and enable developments within the maritime field, at The Maritime Hydrogen Conference. This unique conference is split into three main sessions, in order to help navigate hydrogen’s horizon. As such, partnership-based models, infrastructure (from both a shipowner and energy supplier...

The inland shipping department of Alphatron Marine is pleased to be present again at its well-known location, during the Maritime Industry 2022 trade fair (stand L-103). With an eye-catching stand, as Alphatron Marine also presents at other international fairs, the company will show their complete line of navigation and communication equipment for European inland shipping. Maritime Industry 2022 The sales and service team will be happy to provide visitors with information about Alphatron Mari...

Rolls-Royce is expanding its range of MTU NautIQ ship automation systems with three new products: MTU NautIQ CoPilot, MTU NautIQ CoOperate, and MTU NautIQ CoDirect, which each offer different levels of intelligent crew support, autonomous control, and remote command capabilities. Safety, efficiency, and climate friendliness Customers in all marine applications will gain significant operational advantages and benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and climate friendlines...

The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $95.2 million if all options are exercised. Under the depot maintenance period (DMP) availability contract awarded, BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, recondition the engineering spaces, upgrade its command and control equipment, and refurbish the crew’s living spaces. The DMP work is expected to begin in May 2022 and be completed in November 2023. The company expe...

UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways. Isle of Wight based charity, UKSA, has designed the programme to give young people the opportunity to start on the maritime career ladder in a vital port operative role which allows businesses and organisations to deliver cargo on time and within a safe environment. The course will provide students with all the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to...

The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased slightly from 5% from 4.2% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over 11 months has remained stable at 0.4%. This is the first decrease in numbers, albeit slight, since December 2021. The Neptune Indicator also reports a 4.4 percentage point increase in seafarer vaccines, from 72.8% in March to 77.2% in April, as seafarer vaccinations have sta...

GPS Group, the storage and logistics provider, and Rietlanden Terminals, are pleased to announce that they have successfully completed a transfer of NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) disposition rights. Sustainable energy products The transfer, now confirmed through a permit that has become irrevocable, transfers such rights from Rietlanden Terminals to GPS Amsterdam and thereby supports GPS’s expansions including the recently completed rail project and bio ethanol storage, which are supportive of t...

IWS already has the two identical vessels on order for delivery in 2023, mentioned above, and option agreements for up to two additional vessels, making this a potential six-vessel series. This fleet has been designed specifically for the renewable offshore wind market, with a clear focus on reduced emissions and enhanced sustainability. The vessels will be built to Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 5519 DE design by the shipyard China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI), with which KM has a long and...

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce that it is dividing its industry-renowned propeller systems into three distinct categories, C-Line, P-Line, and X-Line. The idea is to ensure the provision of reliable, safe, high-quality and high-performing propeller solutions, which are adapted to all customer-specific requirements and pricing levels, building upon almost a century of hydrodynamic and engineering expertise. The demarcations are as follows. KONGSBERG Propeller...

Inmarsat, the globally renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new decarbonisation report exploring the impact digital technology can make on shipping’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Compiled by maritime innovation consultancy - Thetius and sponsored by the Inmarsat Research Programme, The Optimal Route – The Why and How of Digital Decarbonisation in Shipping provides evidence that digital optimisation offers a key strategy for owners set on me...

Babcock, the aerospace, defense, and security company, joined forces with the Royal Navy at Rosyth to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict (2 April – 14 June 1982). To mark this anniversary, more than 50 current and former Babcock employees, Royal Navy personnel, armed forces veterans, and representatives from the local community attended a service that included the unveiling of a plaque on the site. The Royal Marine band provided an uplifting welcome at the e...

To preserve the unique tastes of different fish & seafood, supply chain journeys must also be unique for each. Whether fresh or frozen, what remains true for all is the need to eliminate multiple handovers, reduce waste, and race against shelf-life. Supply chain integration Integrating the supply chain from port to dock can help to overcome all these challenges. With A.P. Moller - Maersk’s state-of-the-art reefer technology and growing network of cold stores, ensure an unbroken supp...

The latest in-line shaft generator from ABB will enable ship operators to benefit from the efficiency, performance and reliability advantages of permanent magnet technology. The new generator brings flexibility and ease of installation to a wide range of vessels, including bulk carriers, container carriers, liquid natural gas tankers and ferries transporting passengers and cars. Permanent magnet shaft generator The AMZ 1400 permanent magnet shaft generator is optimised for converter control a...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, and Huna Totem Corporation, one of the most successful Native village corporations in Alaska, jointly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to develop berthing and upland facilities in Whittier, Alaska. The privately funded development project will consist of a marine vessel docking facility able to berth vessels from the Comp...

MSC Group (Mediterranean Shipping Company) confirms that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Bolloré Group, in relation to the 100% acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics (including all of Bolloré Group’s shipping, logistics and terminals operations in Africa, as well as its terminal operations in India, Haiti and in Timor-Leste) for a purchase price based on an enterprise value, net of minority interests, of 5.7 billion euros.  Acquisition of Bo...

ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement ‘Provider Certification’, which supports innovative initiatives, to companies and organisations. As companies pursue ESG-oriented management and SDGs, ClassNK conducts the third-party certification on the initiatives to transform their own business methods and organisations in order to establish a sustainable and competitive business. There are three categories of certification available to companies according to their innovation...

MPC Container Ships ASA (‘MPCC’ or the ‘Company’, and together with its subsidiaries, the ‘Group’) is pleased to announce the following company update. The company update includes the Charter update on existing fleet. The update includes the following: Over the past weeks, MPCC has concluded five additional fixtures, including four multi-year charters at very favourable rates, securing employment up to 2027. The new fixtures add contracted charter revenue...

Atlas Copco has appointed Amanda Billner as its new Media Relations Manager. Amanda Billner has many years of experience from working with communications and media relations. She is currently the Press Manager at Swedbank. Previous positions include Head of Press for Centerpartiet, as well as several positions as a reporter for different Swedish media and the news agency Bloomberg. Amanda Billner has a journalism degree from Stockholm University, Sweden. She will take up her new position in May...

Inmarsat, the globally renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has unveiled e-learning technology and service provider, Marine Learning Systems (MLS) as the winner of the inaugural Inmarsat Ferry Open Innovation Challenge, a competition inviting start-ups and SMEs to propose digital solutions that promise to enhance the working lives of ferry crews. Launched in January 2022, in collaboration with the largest ferry operator in Greece, Attica Group, and UK digital consultancy...

André Simha, Global Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, will be attending and speaking at the MarineTech conference which is being held as part of the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) this April. Themed ‘Transformation for Growth’, SMW 2022 expands on the momentum built up by the industry in taking key steps towards digitalisation, while tackling the urgent issue of climate change. Andre will be part of the highly anticipated keynote dialogue, being held on 5 April, delving in...

Babcock International Group, the aerospace, defense and security company, has achieved Ready for Sea Date for the Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset at Babcock’s Devonport facility. Maintenance and repairs  HMS Somerset started her extensive overhaul at Babcock’s Devonport facility in November 2018. During that time, she has undergone a significant upkeep, which has included repairs and updates to her hull and living spaces, replacement of her Sea Wolf with the new Sea Ceptor weap...

Nor-Shipping is a globally renowned exhibition and event, which is based in Norway. This is where the maritime and ocean industries meet to connect, collaborate and facilitate sustainable success in the ocean space. Taking place every two years, Nor-Shipping operates as a hub for international decision-makers from both the private and public spheres. Nor-Shipping, global maritime exhibition Nor-Shipping is where ship owners and operators mix with politicians, equipment suppliers, NGOs Nor-Sh...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, has made its maritime broadband service, Fleet Xpress, available to shipyards. Installed during new building, Fleet Xpress for Shipyards eliminates time-consuming and costly installation works in port, offering owners a pre-fitted very small aperture terminal (VSAT) solution included in the initial cost of the vessel. “Fleet Xpress for Shipyards is a game-changer for shipbuilders and owners alike, streamlining installation,...

Rising COVID-19 cases in China, large-scale fuel stock-outs in Sri Lanka, and developments in Europe, among other global supply chain disruptions, have had an increasing impact on shipping volumes in Quarter 1 of 2022 and have exacerbated port congestion across the world. Demand remains incredibly strong, which continues to put increased pressure on the global supply chains, as capacity is still tied up outside ports in the US, Europe and Asia. Despite the disruptions witnessed across various r...

Shipping Innovation – Maritime UK, the Owner and Manager of London International Shipping Week (LISW), the globally renowned maritime industry event, is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Martin as the new Commercial Director. Karen Martin will be responsible for all sales and commercial activities related to London International Shipping Week (LISW) and will be the point of contact for sponsors and advertisers for the next installment of LISW, scheduled to take place in Septe...

Babcock, the aerospace, defence, and security company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of Korea’s largest shipyards Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to collaborate on systems integration programmes for future vessels. This follows the MoU signing between Babcock and Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in June 2021 to focus on the South Korean Navy’s future light aircraft carrier project opportunity, CVX.  Ongoing operational support Babco...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to introduce a new weekly direct service, connecting the key ports in China, Vietnam, Singapore and India’s East Coast. The new service, known as China Vietnam India Service (CVI), will commence on 22 April 2022 from Ningbo, China. It will be served by a consortium of vessels with an average capacity of 2200 TEUs, jointly deployed by PIL, Regional Container Lines (RCL) and Interasia Lines (IAL). China Vietnam India Service (CVI) The new C...