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Neste and the University of Helsinki have agreed on a five-year cooperation to support the work of the new CoastClim research centre (Centre for Coastal Ecosystem and Climate Change Research). CoastClim is a new research centre of the University of Helsinki that is carrying out groundbreaking research on the link between the state of the seas and climate change. Combating climate change is at the heart of both CoastClim’s activities and Neste’s strategy. Supporting the research cent...

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has completed the acquisition of OneOcean, a supplier of voyage compliance, safety, and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe. The move accelerates LR’s ambition to be the maritime industry’s trusted adviser for compliance, safety, and sustainability solutions, enabling its clients to benefit from the more efficient, cleaner, and safer operation, providing a holistic, single-platform view of vessel and voyage performance. Digital soluti...

Equinor and Norwegian technology company Vissim have completed the development of a new and expanded ocean space surveillance system for energy operators on the Norwegian and UK continental shelves. “The new system is one of the world’s most advanced ocean space surveillance and vessel traffic management (VTMS) systems. It has been designed to improve safety and cost efficiency of all the marine operations,” says Håvard Odden, Vissim’s Senior Vice President for mar...

Hutchison Ports and Terminal Investment Limited Sàrl (TIL), the terminal investment company of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), are pleased to announce the intention of a collaboration to develop a new container terminal in the Europahaven, where the north side of the Hutchison Ports ECT Delta terminal and Hutchison Ports Delta II (the former APMT-R site) are located. Both locations on the Delta peninsula are part of the new container terminal and will facilitate...

Ports of Stockholm is investing in the environment by building onshore power connection facilities for cruise ships at two city centre quays. This environmental initiative will result in significantly lower air pollution emissions in Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. The groundbreaking ceremony to begin building onshore power connections for cruise ships took place during the World Water Week 2022. Building the facilities at Stadsgården quay berths 167 and 160 makes Ports of Stockholm the fir...

The CULINES 190TEU container new building “CUL BANGKOK”, was successfully named and delivered at CSSC Whampoa Wenchong Shipyard Guangzhou South Salon point factory. In the ceremony, CULINES mainly invited representatives from cargo owners, merchants, e-commerce logistics, and shipping agencies to witness. Attendees at the ceremony Ms. Li Bin, CEO of Midea Group international logistics sharing platform, named and cut the ribbon for the new building as the godmother. Mr. Chunsen Z...

The Port of Valencia has consolidated its position as the foremost connected port in the Mediterranean according to the Port liner shipping connectivity index (LSCI) prepared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and is in 20th position worldwide in the second quarter of the year in terms of connectivity. A position that reinforces Valenciaport as a benchmark for improving the competitiveness and opportunities of Spanish import/export companies. Maritime connectivit...

ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Direct Load Analysis and Strength Assessment (Edition 2.0), which clarifies the requirements for more rational structural design reflecting the latest structural strength assessment methods based on R&D outcomes. ClassNK’s Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships and IACS CSR stipulate that hull strength assessment based on finite element analysis should be conducted, and the evaluation applying simplified formulae of th...

In the last 12 months, the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has managed 3,004 containers with shoes destined for 71 countries around the world. The maritime connectivity of Valenciaport allows the footwear industry a greater participation in international trade. America (USA) is the main importer of Valencian and Spanish shoes. Greater maritime connectivity Every day, four containers leave the Valencian docks for 17 American countries. The United States of America (USA) and Mexico lead the ra...

The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will postpone consideration of the 'Container Dwell Fee' for four weeks, until Sept. 23, 2022. Since the programme was announced on Oct. 25, 2021, the two ports have seen a combined decline of 46% in aging cargo on the docks.  The executive directors of both ports will reassess fee implementation after monitoring data over the next month. Fee implementation has been postponed by both ports since the start of the program. The Long Beach...

The latest ocean freight rate data from Xeneta reveals that spot rates are currently USD 3 700 more expensive for shipping 40’ containers from the Far East to the South American East Coast compared to the West Coast corridor. This huge gap – the norm is usually around a USD 55 East Coast premium – has opened up since 1 July. However, shippers looking to take advantage of the disparity should move quickly, Xeneta warns, as it may begin to narrow across August and September. Si...

“It was very clear that young thought providers in the maritime industry have strong visions of what it takes to attract a broad pool of talent. Their message is clear, the maritime industry needs to improve the overall approach to human sustainability, human wellbeing, and work conditions at sea,” says Chair of the selection committee, Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The top 30 competit...

In response to significant concerns at the start of the pandemic about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the health of offshore workers, operators in the Southern North Sea (SNS) came together for the first time through the HSE Hub, to collaborate on finding the best solution for protecting their workers. RMI, which specialises in saving lives and protecting the health and wellbeing of workers on remote and diverse sites across the world, partnered with the CHC, to deliver a solution to suit...

While spot rates for ‘dry standard’ FEUs are declining on the world’s key global trading corridors, the rates for equivalent reefers are bucking the trend on the North Europe to Far East route. According to the latest market intelligence from Xeneta, which crowd sources real-time ocean freight rate data from shippers, the average 40’ HC reefer spot rate stood at a mighty US$ 5230 for the trade on 23 August, compared to dry standard FEUs at US$ 980. At this point, two ye...

The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have released a final report on the current state and overall feasibility of using clean cargo-handling equipment technology, while working toward the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update’s 2030 goal of a zero-emissions cargo-handling fleet. The ports released a draft assessment in March 2022 for public review and comment. It built upon the inaugural 2018 assessment and examined the current state of technology, operational characte...

MAN Engines is focusing on sustainable propulsion solutions at SMM 2022 and is presenting two ways of reducing CO2 emissions for workboats. The MAN Smart HYBRID Experience enables sailing and anchoring without any emissions, and with the dual fuel engine, exhaust emissions can be noticeably reduced when operating on hydrogen. “Our goal is to support our customers with environmentally friendly drives. MAN Engines offers a wide range of solutions for this,” states Mikael Lindner, the...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply two self-contained traction winch systems for a geological survey drilling vessel owned by Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS), a subsidiary of China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, together with HongHai Marine. HongHai Marine is MacGregor's partner in China, focusing on MacGregor deck machinery integration and service in the fishery and oceanographic markets. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2022 second quarter ord...

Tokyo - ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for design of a large-scale liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) carrier developed through Research and Development Project from NEDO by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). MOL has launched research and development (R&D) on the adoption of a large-scale liquefied CO2 carrier, in response to a call for proposals by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to complete the conceptual design, under a project en...

NYK Line, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (NSY), ClassNK, and IHI Corporation (IHI) signed a joint research and development agreement for the commercialisation of an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB). Specifically, the parties will work on the R&D of the world's first barge equipped with a floating storage and regasification facility for ammonia. Since ammonia does not emit carbon dioxide (CO2) when combusted, it is expected to be a next-generation fuel that contributes to...

The Port of Heysham, part of leading port operator - Peel Ports Group, has reduced the carbon emissions of its landside plant, equipment and vehicles by up to 90%, in what is believed to be a first for any UK port. The port has confirmed all its vehicles, plant equipment, forklift trucks, tug masters and ancillary equipment are now operating on either electricity or Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO). Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) While using 100% renewable electricity is the ultimate goal...

Shipping major to equip fleet with HydroPen™ firefighting system, following supply agreement with VIKING Life-Saving Equipment. One of the pioneer shipping companies A.P. Moller - Maersk has opted for full-scale implementation of the unique and proven HydroPen™ system, designed for direct firefighting in stacked shipping containers onboard commercial vessels. The contract represents the single largest HydroPen™ order for VIKING Life-Saving Equipment - and will see systems deli...

Yang Shaopeng, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SITC, and his party went to Haikou to visit Wu Hui, Secretary of the Party Group and Director of Hainan Maritime Safety Administration, and E Hailiang, Member of the Party Group and Deputy Director . Secretary Wu Hui welcomed the visit of SITC International and his delegation, and the two sides exchanged views on promoting and deepening relevant cooperation. Secretary Wu Hui said that SITC International has been operating steadily in rec...

The Port of Sines and the Algarve Authority (APS) participated in several events as part of the UN Oceans Conference, held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1 of 2022, aiming to promote innovative science-based solutions to launch a new chapter in global action for the sustainability of oceans and the planet. Taking advantage of the stay of stakeholders related to the Blue Economy, the Blue Finance Event was held, which brought together companies related to the financing of sustainable development...

Since 1960, Nor-Fishing has been an important national and international meeting place for the fisheries industry. It is one of the largest fisheries technology exhibitions in the world. In recent years, the exhibition has drawn around 15 000 visitors from about 50 countries. Innovations of importance to all sectors of the industry are presented here. Fisheries technology exhibitions Nor-Fishing 2022 will be arranged from 23rd to 26th of August 2022 at Trondheim Spektrum in Trondheim, Norway,...

Arkas and its VSA partner - Cosco are starting a seasonal reefer service, under the name of Mersin-Russia Express, MER Service by the 43rd week from Mersin. This new joint reefer service addresses customers who are mainly shipping perishable cargo and want to leverage the reliable and fast transport service by sea. Weekly service With a lead time of 4 days port-to-port between Mersin and Novorossiysk, MER connects Turkish perishable products with the Russian market on weekly basis. The weekl...

Arkas Bunkering has signed a protocol with Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation for the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as bunker fuel in Turkish and nearby seas. As environmentally-friendly buildings, vessels and fuels have become more popular than ever, new applications acting as reminders for both states and civil initiatives of their environmental responsibilities continue to emerge. Sulfur cap With International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global sulphur cap set to enter into forc...

Arkas and its VSA partner “Sealand Europe & Med – A Maersk Company” are restarting the seasonal Russia Express Service, REX by the week 44th from Mersin. Joint reefer service This new joint reefer service addresses customers who are mainly shipping perishable cargo and want to leverage the reliable and fast transport service by sea. With a lead time of 4 days port-to-port from Mersin to Novorossiysk, REX connects Turkish perishable products with the Russian market on wee...

Arkas Line changed its service offerings through a new slot charter agreement (SCA) with the Algerian state-owned company CnanMed to increase its efficiency and capacity from West Med ports to Algerian ports. As of 26.11 new OEX Service (Oran Express), AEX Service (Algiers Express), BEX Service (Bejaia Express) will replace current WOS service (West Med Oran Service ), IAS service (Italy Algiers Service) of Arkas Line. The route of the AEX Service (Algiers Express): Marinda di Carrara /...

Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards and a manufacturer of purpose-built, mission-specific fire and rescue boats, placed a 31-foot fireboat into service on Lake of the Ozarks with the Osage Beach Fire Protection District in central Missouri. “We love the new Lake Assault Boats vessel. The advanced technologies it features makes it easy to operate and improves our on-the-water performance,” said Fire Chief Paul Berardi of the Osage Beach Fire Protection District in Missouri....

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) has partnered with leading international shipping companies Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) to enhance the attractiveness of maritime jobs through a job redesign pilot. The project will seek to: Demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of job redesign in maritime to enhance their attractiveness to the talent pool amid a competitive market; Provide analysis and recommendations for future job redesign implementatio...