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At LR OneOcean, they continue to evolve the digital solutions to help maritime organisations manage their operations more effectively. The latest step on this journey is the new integration between Cloud Fleet Manager (CFM) and ISF Watchkeeper (ISF WK), which enables more connected crew compliance and management across fleets. The integration allows relevant crew and contract data and work and rest hour records to synchronise between CFM Crewing and ISF WK. This helps ship operators reduce manu...

Regional Container Lines partners with Lloyd’s Register OneOcean to optimise fleet operations, cut emissions, and boost sustainability using advanced voyage planning and routing technology. RCL has partnered with Lloyd's Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its fleet operations. Advanced optimisation technology Under the agreement, RCL has subscribed to LR OneOcean’s voyage optimisation platform, which provides real-time voyage plann...

Samskip is proud to announce the launch of its long-anticipated Moroccan Reefer Service, a new shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca directly with the UK and the Netherlands. Specially designed to meet the needs of the fresh produce sector, this service provides the fastest door-to-door transit time in the market, offering a true alternative to traditional road transport for Moroccan fruits and vegetables. To support this impactful milestone, Samskip has also signed a lon...

The Board of Directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson as the new Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor, as of 1 August 2025. He succeeds Leif Byström, who is retiring. “We are delighted to welcome Jonas Gustavsson as CEO of MacGregor,” says Ilkka Tuominen, Investment Advisory Professional at MacGregor’s new owner - Triton and Board Member in MacGregor Group AB, adding “Jonas is an experienced and visionary leader with an excellent track record o...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has played a critical role as provider of Quality Assurance (QA) services during Hindustan Shipyard Limited’s (HSL) fastest-ever 'normal refit' of an EKM‑class submarine, which was successfully completed on 21 July 2025. A national benchmark was set in achieving the shortest ever turnaround time and ensuring technical excellence. Under a strategic partnership formed as part of India’s push for self-reliance in national defence, IRS was appointed to...

Kongsberg Maritime, one of the world’s major providers of maritime technology solutions, has announced the opening of two new offices in Indonesia, located in Jakarta and Batam. This strategic expansion reflects the company’s commitment to serving the growing needs of its commercial and governmental customers across the region. Dedicated Kongsberg Maritime teams will be established in both cities to provide local sales and aftermarket support, including service and spare parts. Re...

  Port of Rotterdam Authority has engaged Mr. Amlan Bora, as Chief Representative for India and South Asia. This engagement via Dhanoni Advisory LLP, will help the port of Rotterdam, and consequently the Netherlands, to develop stronger and more meaningful partnerships with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with the aim of creating resilient and efficient supply chains between these countries and Western Europe via Rotterdam. The appointment is in line with the ambition of the Dutch...

The potential changes brought by Bill 2159/2021 regarding environmental licencing rules reignite the debate on the challenges faced by the maritime industry in light of the advancement of large infrastructure projects. This topic will be discussed in the panel "Impasses and Solutions in Environmental Licencing for Infrastructure Projects – How Major Projects Impact the Maritime Industry," which is part of the program for the Navalshore 2025 Conference - Maritime Industry Fair and Conferen...

Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce the signing of a Development Program Framework Agreement with Noble Corporation, marking a key step forward in the co-development of advanced marine technologies for the offshore drilling sector. This long-term strategic partnership will focus on the joint development, piloting, and commercialisation of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, risk assessment, and sustainability in offshore operations. Noble’s deep operatio...

The new version of KaizenWEG, developed with low-code technologies and artificial intelligence, strengthens participative management and drives a global culture of collaborative innovation. WEG has reached a historic milestone with the implementation of 300,000 kaizens since 2016 through KaizenWEG, its global continuous improvement platform. This impressive number reinforces the key role of employees in finding simple and effective solutions that positively impact the company’s proce...

2M Logistics Holding B.V. (NL) and the internationally operating Gallozzi Group (Italy) have entered into a strategic partnership. As business partners, both parties will collaborate closely on commercial initiatives, with 2M Logistics assuming the representation of GFLogisticsNL in the Benelux region. Through this partnership, 2M (which started operations in February 2024 and immediately undertook a series of strategic acquisitions in the transport industry) gains direct access to the Gallozz...

RAD Propulsion, a globally renowned innovator in electric marine propulsion systems, announced the expansion of its international dealer network with new strategic partnerships in the Netherlands, India and Japan.  This move is a testament of RAD’s commitment to accelerate the global shift towards smart, clean, and efficient boating. Traditional combustion engine Energyboats will serve as RAD's official dealer in the Netherlands, focusing precisely on Benelux region Energyboats wi...

Alfa Laval announces that Martijn Bergink has been appointed President of the Marine Division, effective 1 September 2025. This is in addition to his current roles as President of Business Unit Pumping Systems in the Marine Division and Managing Director of Framo, an Alfa Laval-owned company. Martijn Bergink joined Alfa Laval in 1998 and, since then, he has held multiple senior leadership positions within the company, mostly in the Marine Division. Enhancing energy efficiency Martijn will co...

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised shipping company - MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) on two transactions, as part of the implementation of its fleet strategy. The first transaction was the order of four new 4,500 TEU container vessels from Chinese shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for a total investment of US$228 million. The ships are scheduled for completion and delivery to MPCC in the second half of 2027. Decarbonisation of maritime transport MPC has already signed three-year...

OrbitMI is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Quebec-based AuQub, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm whose suite of AI-driven agents optimises workflows and automates repetitive tasks, helping businesses enhance productivity through more efficient decision-making. By incorporating AuQub’s innovative and accessible SaaS solutions into its platform, OrbitMI continues to advance the adoption of intelligent, connected workflows to help its maritime customers operate profitab...

Marine Masters has successfully completed its offshore scope for the decommissioning of the South Angsi Alpha (SAA) platform, operated by Hibiscus Oil & Gas Malaysia Limited. The campaign marks a major milestone in the repurposing of retired offshore infrastructure, with the platform’s substructure now resting on the seabed as part of Malaysia’s largest rig-to-reef project. Safe removal and partial reefing Topside and substructure were designed for safe removal and reefing in...

ABS enhanced its CLP-V(PARR) lashing notation to include a seasonality factor, which gives additional operational flexibility to container ship operators. Introduced in 2024, the CLP-V(PARR) notation combines the ABS computer lashing program with mandatory parametric roll guidance, allowing operators to optimise stowage and lashing of containers, up to an additional tier of containers on deck, with reduced risk of loss due to parametric rolling. Route splitting approach The new seasonality fa...

The world’s pioneering port and cargo supply chain event series – TOC Worldwide – is proud to announce the second edition of TOC Africa, hosted in Morocco, home to both Africa and the Mediterranean’s largest container port, Tanger Med. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry pioneers, innovators, and stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Africa’s ports and logistics sector. Energy, innovation, and collaboration Building on the...

The 10th annual Maritime Standard Tanker Conference 2025 will be held on Thursday, 30th October at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai. Aimed at key decision makers and opinion formers within the tanker shipping business, the event takes place at an uncertain time for the industry, given economic volatility and a host of geopolitical issues. Tough environmental regulations There is also growing pressure to comply with tough environmental regulations There is also growing pressure to comply...

Strategic Marine, a pioneer in aluminium vessel construction, is proud to announce the successful delivery of a next-generation 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to new client Yeosu Ocean Co, Ltd, marking its continued momentum of CTV deliveries into South Korea. This milestone highlights Strategic Marine’s growing global footprint and continued success in winning new clients in emerging offshore wind markets. Efficient FPP propulsion The newly delivered vessel is based on the proven Strat...

Dry bulk carriers entered with INTERCARGO continue to demonstrate stronger performance than the global fleet average on safety and compliance, according to the Association’s latest Benchmarking Report. The report highlights meaningful differences across the sector, with significant variations in inspection outcomes, operational risk and regulatory performance. Incidence of regulatory deficiencies INTERCARGO-member ships consistently show a lower incidence of regulatory deficiencies and...

AdvanTec Marine is pleased to announce a major milestone: both its Canadian manufacturing facility in British Columbia and its Oregon, USA facility are now certified to produce fire-rated marine doors. With the Canadian site receiving MED Wheel Mark certification — making it the only such facility in Canada — AdvanTec now proudly holds fire-rated door certifications on both sides of the border.  Commitment to safety and innovation New chapter as AdvanTec strengthens its posit...

A strategic collaboration between Icon Gulf Trading DMCC (part of the Dynamic Group) and GeoServe Energy Transport DMCC has enabled the successful shipment of bauxite from Guinea over the past 12 months. During this period, 12 cargo shipments, moving approximately two million tons of bauxite, have been completed.  Icon Gulf Trading appointed GeoServe to manage end-to-end shipping operations, through its Commercial Voyage Management as a Service (CVMaaS) covering areas, such as chartering,...

VIKING’s experience indicates that ship safety solutions are optimised when they are scoped, designed, and incorporated into the vessel design from the outset of a newbuilding project. Any benefits of short-term savings at this stage can quickly evaporate as operational realities take over. As a result, VIKING recommends a collaborative approach to safety at the first stages of ship design. Touching on every aspect of the storage, deployment, and servicing of equipment, VIKING also w...

RightShip announces the launch of Due Diligence Hub, a new product purpose-built for charterers with in-house vetting or risk assurance teams, who want to stay in full control of their risk management decisions more efficiently. Drawing on more than two decades of expertise in vessel vetting and maritime risk assurance, Due Diligence Hub represents the next step in RightShip’s evolution from a vetting service provider into a technology partner — one that puts powerful tools directly...

IMTRA, the globally renowned manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets, announced the introduction of the newest innovation in vessel pitch and roll control, Zipwake PRO. IMTRA is the exclusive distributor for Zipwake in the U.S. Zipwake PRO is the ultimate upgrade to Zipwake’s award-winning Dynamic Trim Control System. Zipwake Series S or E systems Zipwake PRO offers significant gains in version and precision for...

Hefring Marine announces the launch of its new mobile application designed specifically for marine professionals seeking enhanced fleet management capabilities. The app will provide unprecedented real-time insights and control over vessel operations, enabling users to improve safety, efficiency, and performance across their entire fleet. IMAS users and marine experts Users can now maintain constant connectivity with their vessels regardless of location The new application addresses the criti...

The hull of the state-of-the-art DP3 cable-laying vessel - Nexans Electra arrived at Ulstein Verft on 5 July 2025. This marks the commencement of the outfitting and completion phase of the vessel. Upon completion in 2026, she will feature a split turntable on deck capable of holding up to 10,000 tonnes of cable, an under-deck turntable with a 3,500-tonne cable capacity, and a fibre optic tank with a 450-tonne capacity. Ulstein Verft and Nexans Ulstein Verft will also install the main par...

With a new compact and versatile ship engine room pump design, Svanehøj aims to optimise onboard liquid handling. Because of its lower weight, fewer components, and just a single wear part, the new NCM pump will enhance efficiency, simplify system integration, and reduce operational complexity. For decades, Svanehøj has designed and manufactured a broad portfolio of engine room pumps for the marine, naval, and offshore sectors, continuing the legacy of the Hamworthy Pumps brand. N...

Dutch maritime solar innovator - Wattlab has delivered a solar energy system for HGK Shipping’s inland shipping cargo vessel - Blue Marlin.  Representing a major technical milestone and step forward for sustainable inland shipping, the vessel’s 192 solar panels will provide power to both the onboard and propulsion systems, making the Blue Marlin the first inland shipping vessel in the world capable of hybrid sailing with solar power. Broad maritime experience HGK Shipping is...