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PARAT Halvorsen will once again be present in the Norwegian Pavillion at the Nor-Shipping 2019 in Lillestrøm. It will display the following at Nor-Shipping: Complete heating systems Retrofit Burn 100% fish oil Heat recovery Condensate handling Steam to thermal oil solutions Exclusive new boiler tubes
COSCO SHIPPING LINES signed LSFO supply agreement with Double Rich Limited on 28th of March, 2019. According to the agreement, Double Rich limited will provide fuel oil with sulfur content not exceeding 0.5% m/m conforming to the regulation of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for COSCO SHIPPING LINES in order to assist the fleets of COSCO SHIPPING LINES to better fulfill the amendment of ANNEX VI in International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), which has...
RCL, with its partners CNC and HMM is pleased to announce the merger of RCL’s current RBC5 with the CSE service from CNC and HMM into a 6 x 1,700 TEU sized vessels covering: Ningbo (Sun) Shanghai (Tue) Ho Chi Minh (Mon) Manila North (Saturday) Shanghai (Thu) Shanghai (Fri) Ningbo (Sat) Laem Chabang (Sun) Bangkok (Pat) Bangkok (Thai Sugar) Laem Chabang (Thu) Manila North (Tue) Multi-country coverage RCL will benefit from a second sailing between Shanghai and Ningbo to Ho C...
RCL is pleased to announce the launch of its new Port Klang (West Port) – Port Klang (North Port) – Calcutta – Port Klang. Branded as ‘RCH8’, the service will deploy two vessels i.e. the Ora Bhum (628 TEU) and the Chana Bhum (750 TEU) in an 18-day rotation on this service. Feeder type ports RCL is already involved in the Indian main port trades through our cooperation with partners" The maiden voyage will commence with the Ora Bhum 411N on the 16 March 2019 from...
Speedcast International Limited, the world’s most trusted provider of remote communication and IT solutions announced that the company will begin to offer Intellian’s v240MT antenna to its Cruise and Energy customers. v240MT The v240MT is Intellian’s next generation, tri-band and multi-orbit 2.4-metre antenna for use on Ku, Ka, and C-band satellites. The antenna will provide Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) broadband access to virtually any satelli...
HMM announced on January 31 that it will develop the cloud-based next-generation IT system under the tentative name “New-GAUS 2020” in 2020. “New-GAUS 2020” is the shipping and logistics system to be independently developed by HMM and is a project that increases efficiency and convenience by rebuilding the existing "GAUS" (Global Advanced &Unified System) as a cloud-based IT system. To this end, HMM will sign the main contract with Oracle and start developing it in e...
Allweiler, a CIRCOR Business Unit, is looking forward to the 2019 Hanover Fair. The Allweiler booth (Hall 15, Booth G43) will focus on the redesigned OptiFix™ progressing cavity pump, a next-gen maintenance solution designed to save money. Allweiler's team of experts will demonstrate its functionality by guiding visitors through the five easy steps to dismantle the pump. The IN-1000 Condition and Operation Monitoring System will also be on display to show visitors how they can improve saf...
In view of the growth potential in Latin American trade, Evergreen Marine Corp. (Evergreen Line) is continuing to establish its own offices at main service locations in the region. The move will strengthen the effectiveness of the line’s operations, improve its capability to react to market opportunities, optimise the efficiency of its network routing and enhance its competitiveness in the area. Trade expansion in Latin America Evergreen confirms its continued commitment to serving the t...
The launching ceremony of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) and COSCO SHIPPING “Hainan-ASEAN (Singapore)” Liner Route, co-hosted by Hainan Provincial People’s Government and COSCO SHIPPING, was held at Hainan Yangpu Xiaochantan Terminal owned by Hainan Harbor & Shipping Holding Co., Ltd. Attendees at ceremony Chairman of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) Xiao Yaqing, Governor and Vice Governor...
Great news for them at Luka Marine and for all the customers at the nearly end of 2018 year. They have become authorised dealers and service providers for Humphree Stabilisation Systems. Humphree products make the difference – the difference between enjoyment and seasickness, the difference between low and high fuel consumption, the difference between excellent visibility or bad visibility. 25 % more efficient compared to trim tabs Faster planning, lower energy consumption 75 % typic...
Xeneta is utilising its database of over 85 million contracted freight rates to deliver a unique monthly snapshot of long-term rate developments in the container industry. The new Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI™) Public Indices report, provides a detailed overview of the busiest global trade corridors, allowing users to gauge regional developments and track trends for key markets. In June this year Oslo-headquartered Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and market intelligence platform...
Volvo Penta has unveiled a new water sport control system designed to create a unique user experience for wakesurfing, wakeboarding and waterskiing enthusiasts. The innovative control and display system gives boatbuilders a turnkey Volvo Penta water sport package that’s fully integrated with the Forward Drive, Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) and Glass Cockpit systems. New automation technologies “Wakesurfing is one of the fastest growing trends in today’s boating market, and...
PT Salam Pacific Indonesia Lines (SPIL), a national shipping company and Toll Group, an international logistics company, have entered into a new partnership to provide broader supply chain services including Contract logistics, International freight forwarding and Domestic distribution. With 130 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, Toll has significant capabilities in Contract logistics and International freight forwarding along with expertise in mining, energy and remote logistic...
The Aphrodite Leader, a Pure Car & Truck Carrier (PCTC) is the first vessel under Wallem Ship Management (Wallen Group) to come under the Japanese Flag. The Aphrodite Leader PCTC vessel completed the various inspections, audits and surveys, in accordance with the Japanese Flag requirements. The vessel then officially changed over to the Japanese Flag, upon receipt of the statutory certificates from the Japanese Government and Class NK. Managing Japanese Flag vessels This marks a positive...
On September 28th, HMM signed the formal contracts for its twenty eco-friendly mega containerships with three shipyards - Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), and Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). DSME and SHI will build seven and five 23,000 TEU containerships, respectively, which are expected for delivery in the second quarter of 2020. HHI will construct eight 15,000 TEU containerships to be delivered in the second quarter of 2021. The Ceremonies...
SRT Marine Systems plc, the provider of maritime tracking, management and surveillance technologies, products and integrated system solutions for ports, waterways, fisheries and coast guards, announces that it will build and launch its own maritime monitoring satellite constellation, called OCEAN-SCAN, which will provide enhanced global vessel detection and tracking, and a new recurring revenue source from maritime domain awareness (MDA) system project customers. The OCEAN-SCAN system The OCEA...
The directors and shareholders of Wallem Group are very pleased to announce that Frank Coles has agreed to join Wallem as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Frank brings with him a wealth of experience, which spans across the sector and includes maritime law, shipping services and maritime communications. Maritime industry veteran Frank Coles will replace outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Simon Doughty, who announced his decision to step down earlier this year. The handover will take place...
Marlan had a great few days at the M&CCE Expo last week meeting old colleagues, current users, new customers and potential future collaborators. Managing Director Alex Sinclair and Director of Research Dr Cai Bird spent a productive 2 days at the NEC spreading the good word about synoptic and radar-based coastal surveying and monitoring. Marlan’s stand at 4C101 did a great job of drawing people’s attention and attracting visitors. Coastal maritime industry Marlan were shocked...
SRT is pleased to announce that it has received an order for 400 AIS Identifier VMS Transceiver kits, which will be deployed in West Africa for the tracking and identification of small fishing vessels. The Identifier VMS Transceiver kits will be deployed by authorities as part of a long term programme to track and identify small and medium size fishing boats and assist with the prevention of illegal and unregulated fishing. Detection optimisation technology The Identifier VMS Transceiv...
Marlan Maritime Technologies Ltd (Marlan) is excited to be exhibiting at the Marine & Coastal Civil Engineering Expo 2018 (M&CCE Expo 2018), which is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK) from September 11 to September 12, 2018. Coastal and near-shore survey and monitoring Marlan will be showcasing Synoptic and talking about the capabilities of their monitoring systems The company executives present at the event are hoping...
RCL is pleased to announce the separation of its RSZ service (currently Singapore – Sihanoukville – Songkhla – Singapore with the Nanta Bhum) into two separate weekly loops with rotation and branding as: RCX – Singapore (Tue/Wed) – Sihanoukville (Fri/Sun) – Singapore. RSE – Singapore (Tue/Wed) – Songkhla (Sat/Mon) – Singapore. More relaxed schedule RCL will deploy the Bani Bhum (993 TEU) in the RCX service, while the Nanta Bhum (1036...
HMM announced that its cargo processing at Busan Port for January to July 2018, has hit a new record. Processed cargo during the first seven months of this year reached 1,157,980 TEU, an increase of 14.3 percent year-over-year. Increased service The transit cargo volume increased from 473,341 TEU to 541,926 TEU, up 14.5% year-over-year The volume of exports and imports has recorded 608,872 TEU, a soaring 14.1% year-over-year. Also, the transit cargo volume increased from 473,341 TEU to 541,9...
SRT Marine Systems plc (“SRT”) is pleased to announce that the terms of the existing agreement between exactEarth Ltd. (“eE”) and SRT have been revised and a new non-exclusive agreement was entered into on 11 August 2016. Under the new agreement, SRT and eE will continue to have mutually exclusive use and rights to ABSEA (a technology comprising SRT and eE owned intellectual property that assists the eE satellite AIS network to detect transmissions from AIS Class B trans...
CIRCOR announces the launch of EMTEC-C®, the next generation of the Allweiler three-screw pump that moves abrasive machine chips, particles and heat away from cutting surfaces in high-pressure machine tool coolant service, delivering improved durability and best-in-class efficiency. Intended for use in metalworking applications, transfer lines, and grinding and deep drilling machines, EMTEC-C delivers coolant at a higher rate than centrifugal pumps, allowing machines to run at peak levels w...
HMM held a launching ceremony for a newly-built 11,000 TEU containership, HMM PROMISE in Busan in front of about 100 concerned persons, including C.K. YOO (HMM CEO), Hyun-Soo Bong (Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction), and Buwon Kang (Busan Port Authority). HMM PROMISE and her sister ship, HMM BLESSING which was also recently delivered to HMM were equipped with scrubber systems to significantly reduce sulfur emission. The scrubber system was retrofitted to the ship after she was delivere...
Pacific International Lines (PIL) hosted a vessel visit of the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Chan Chun Sing and NTUC President and Singapore Maritime Officers' Union head MaryLiew onboard Kota Pekarang on 2 April 2018. Latest vessel equipment Kota Pekarang is a new 11,923-TEU container vessel plying the Red Sea service from Asia to the Middle East. PIL Executive Chairman & Managing Director Mr. SS Teo,...
The SRT VMS System delivers a complete turn-key fisheries management solution at a cost that is up to 40% lower than traditional VMS systems whilst simultaneously delivering better performance, reliability, functionality, and future-proof flexibility. Proven around the world, the SRT VMS system includes functionality such as reliable ultra-low cost global tracking of any vessel and type and size, electronic fish catch reporting and auditing, advanced vessel ELOG system, integrated aquatic envir...
SRT Marine Systems is pleased announce the availability of its new range of next generation AIS transceiver OEM product solutions. The range covers all AIS product segments from Class A to Class B and SART, including both standard (2W-CSTDMA) and high powered (5W-SOTDMA) AIS Class B and as standard all are certified waterproof and manufactured to the highest standards using the finest materials for long term reliability. Next-gen AIS transceiver OEM products SRT’s unique HF-AIS core tec...
HMM announces that it is adopting a cloud-based next-generation system. Cloud system is an information technology that is actively embraced in various industries, but concerns persisted as to various risks such as data security and leakage. However, as to the enhanced level of security, stability and cost-saving effects of cloud systems compared to the on-premise systems – where the user owns and voluntarily manages the server, data center, and resources – cloud adoption has been gr...
HMM announces that it launches a new Asia-North Europe Express (AEX) service in April. HMM opens a new Asia-North Europe loop in accordance with the increased demand for Express Service. AEX is an independent service operated by HMM outside of the strategic cooperation with 2M. In the meantime, HMM has utilised 2M’s vessel space in Europe trade. Last year, HMM’s handling volume dramatically increased to 4.03 million TEU, up more than 30% y.o.y mainly in Asia, US and Europe trades....