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The latest vessel of Kongsberg Maritime design to enter service, an 81.80m NVC 375 WP freezer trawler named Ilivileq, has just been delivered to its working domain in the Arctic waters. Ilivileq, freezer trawler Ilivileq typifies the principles upon which the NVC range was conceived, combining an economical and environmentally beneficial foundation of low emissions and fuel-efficient operation, with a freeboard of optimal height, in order to ensure crew safety, teamed with modern, responsible...

Kongsberg Digital has signed a MUSD 25 agreement for the delivery of real-time data aggregation and visualisation software, and various domain specific services for a major energy company. The agreement includes an upside potential of up to MUSD 5, over the next five years, should the customer decide to expand delivery to all installations. Software services The agreement is covering a portfolio of software services for data aggregation, visualisation and decision support. These services are...

Tokyo – Leading Classification Society, ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier, developed in cooperation with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Approval in Principle (AiP) The AiP was granted to the concept design, based on ClassNK’s Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels and its Rule Part GF (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels), incorporating...

FESCO Transportation Group’s (‘FESCO’) diesel motor vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin successfully finished the Antarctic expedition of 2020. The vessel delivered cargoes for two Indian and one Belgian research stations. The expedition lasted for three and a half months; the vessel returned to the port of Cape Town (South Africa) on 10 April 2020. Vasiliy Golovnin delivers various cargoes The vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin under the command of Captain Iksan Yusupov delivered 1382 to...

After only 9 months post the construction began in June 2019, the chilled capabilities of A.P. Moller - Maersk’s own cold store facility in St. Petersburg, Russia, are operational, addressing the needs of a high-demand Russian market. In the near future, the St. Petersburg cold store facility will also offer freezing capabilities in a separate storage chamber for frozen produce (-25°C). Maersk’s cold store facility in St. Petersburg The first container to arrive at the new war...

HMM announced that the company has decided to stop using the name ‘Hyundai Merchant Marine’ as its official corporate name and brand, starting on 1 April 2020. The decision was approved at the 44th Annual Shareholders Meeting of the company, which was held at HMM headquarters, in Seoul, South Korea, on 27 March. The name ‘Hyundai Merchant Marine’ has been used for 37 years, since the company changed its name from the ‘Asia Merchant Marine’ in 1983. ‘HMM...

The International Transport Forum (ITF) has announced the postponement of the ITF 2020 Summit, which was earlier scheduled to take place from May 27 to May 29, 2020. ITF 2020 Summit postponed The world’s renowned transport policy event, ITF 2020 Summit, was slated to take place in Leipzig, Germany The world’s renowned transport policy event, ITF 2020 Summit, was slated to take place in Leipzig, Germany, under the theme of ‘Transport Innovation for Sustainable Development&rsq...

On the afternoon of December 3, 2020, the China Shipping 50 Forum, acclaimed as a think tank in the shipping industry, held its 7th annual meeting in Qingdao. As a member of the Forum, Chairman of CULines Raymond Chen attended the meeting upon invitation. Guest attending the event The event gathered top-class experts and scholars from the port and shipping logistics sector The event gathered top-class experts and scholars from the port and shipping logistics sector, senior executives at...

Following the cancellation of a number of global events, including the Mobile World Conference in Spain, ITB in Germany and the Geneva International Auto Show, the DIMDEX 2020 organising committee has been consulting with public health officials and the Government of the State of Qatar regarding the status of the event. DIMDEX 2020 event cancelled After extensive consideration, the DIMDEX 2020 organising committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the Doha International Maritime Defenc...

In fulfilling its mission to provide the most optimised service to its customers, Evergreen Marine Corporation (Evergreen Line) has launched ‘GreenX’ platform. Responding to the need for greater efficiencies through digitalisation, GreenX allows customers to enjoy seamless booking capabilities, in addition to direct access to integrated trade services. GreenX digital platform GreenX has received nearly two thousands of sign-ups via this one-stop digital platform GreenX provides a...

In support of international military collaboration and exchange, the organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2020 (DIMDEX 2020) will host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), under the theme – ‘Resilience in the Maritime Domain - Confronting Asymmetric Threats’. The upcoming MENC edition will feature panel discussions that will once again address current multifarious naval security challenges. Under the auspices...

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce a EUR 150 million (c. US$165 million) share repurchase program, effective from February 13, 2020. The objective of the program is to reduce share capital and, in addition, to provide shares for regular management and employee share programs. Share repurchase program The Execution of the share repurchase program will be done under the terms of an engagement letter with a third party The repurchase program is expected to be completed within the year 2020, an...

The Norwegian Shipowners Association follows the development of the Corona virus (COVID-19) closely and has a good dialogue with its members, and other actors about the situation. A large number of people in China and elsewhere in the world have been infected, and more than 600 deaths have been reported. COVID-19 implications for shipping industry Norwegian shipping companies operate all over the world and are thus, directly affected by the development Norwegian shipping companies operate all...

Unifeeder is happy to announce that it is adding London Gateway as Hub Port to their UK East Coast port network. They will have a weekly service from Grangemouth and Teesport to/from London Gateway and further connections from this point to Antwerp and Dunkerque. The new service is an addition to Unifeeder’s existing port network, now connecting the UK East Coast (Grangemouth, South Shields, Teesport and Immingham) and the hub ports of Felistowe, London Gateway, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Dunker...

The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa yesterday, which was attended by high-level diplomats. DIMDEX 2020 A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Attendees of the delegate briefing session rece...

Inmarsat, the renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has launched a new video to demonstrate the potential of high-speed, always-on satellite connectivity, to revolutionise the use of digital technologies and remote access solutions onboard superyachts and ocean racing yachts. Remote connectivity solutions onboard yachts Yachts equipped with global, reliable satellite connectivity have access to a variety of cutting-edge applications Offering unique insight into the late...

Satcom Global announces the launch of the new GlobalNet portal for online management of satellite communication services. The new portal is providing Satcom Global customers with an improved user-friendly platform to activate and deactivate services, buy prepaid services and set up alerts, instantly. Satcom Global customers who are familiar with the original GlobalNet, are continuing to benefit from the many popular features following migration to the new portal, but will also enjoy a bright, e...

Satcom Global announces the launch of the new GlobalNet portal for online management of satellite communication services. The new portal is providing Satcom Global customers with an improved user-friendly platform to activate and deactivate services, buy prepaid services and set up alerts, instantly. Satcom Global customers who are familiar with the original GlobalNet, are continuing to benefit from the many popular features following migration to the new portal, but will also enjoy a bright, e...

FESCO diesel motor vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin departed from the port of Cape Town (RSA) to Antarctica on December 24, 2019, delivering cargo to two Indian and Belgium scientific research stations. The voyage will last until April 2020. Vasiliy Golovnin vessel loaded with various goods In Cape Town, the Vasiliy Golovnin vessel was loaded with 1382 tons of various goods, including equipment, fuel and food. The vessel will also transport 35 Indian members of the expedition to the stations - Bhar...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that it has officially opened a new office in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. MetOcean Telematics shows continued growth with the opening of a new office that houses a dedicated team of sales and product development professionals. Sales and product location This new regional office is positioned to further support the growing customer base This new regional office is positioned to further support the growing customer base, which seeks to further increa...

Marintec China 2019, organised by Informa Markets and the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SSNAME), the most influential and Asia largest maritime exhibition will be held from 3 to 6 December in Shanghai. 2019 marks a milestone for the 40th anniversary of Marintec China as well as the reform of the China shipbuilding industry over the past 40 years. Promoting Chinese and global maritime industry For 40 years, Marintec China progresses hand in hand with China's ship...

Satcom Direct’s (SD) reputation as a pioneer in providing game changing business aviation solutions was confirmed by the Asian business aviation community during this year’s Icons of Aviation Awards 2019, held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Up against an elite business aviation line-up, SD was named Most Innovative Company of the year at the prestigious, black-tie charity gala event, held in Hong Kong. Hosted by the Asian Business Aviation Association, AsBAA, the awards recognise ex...

Intellian, the globally renowned company in mobile satellite communication antenna systems, have launched a satcom package for smart ships with marine engineering and service provider – Hyundai Global Service (HGS), a subsidiary of the world’s No. 1 shipbuilding company - Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) group. This is the first joint project to come from the companies’ signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July. Satcom package for smart ships The package, which in...

Iridium Communications Inc., announced Intellian as the newest manufacturer of Iridium CertusTM maritime terminals. Intellian is introducing the C700 terminal which will enable a variety of applications including safety, bridge and crew welfare communications, connected ship IoT capabilities like engine monitoring and remote diagnostics, as well as situational awareness reports. Developed for Iridium’s global network and designed to provide the fastest L-band broadband service in the ind...

Iridium Communications Inc. has announced Intellian as the newest manufacturer of Iridium Certus maritime terminals. Intellian is introducing the C700 terminal, which will enable a variety of applications, including safety, bridge and crew welfare communications, connected ship IoT capabilities, like engine monitoring and remote diagnostics, as well as situational awareness reports. Intellian’s C700 terminal C700 will deliver up to 352kbps transmission and 704kbps reception speeds via I...

Business aviation solutions provider - Satcom Direct (SD) is highlighting the benefits of its open architecture technology, as it introduces an impressive set of new strategic alliances with third-party systems at NBAA-BACE 2019 – Booth C10217. The seamless integration of digital pre-flight trip-planning, into the intelligent data management platform, SD Pro® conveniently centralises flight operations. Flight departments subscribed to SD Scheduler will have the ability to integrate se...

Dutch maritime connectivity and IT service provider Castor Marine has completed extensive network performance testing of the new Intellian v85NX, reporting that the world’s first Ku- to Ka-band convertible 85cm VSAT antenna system displays RF capabilities well on par with larger, heavier and more costly VSAT antenna system alternatives. With clients in shipping, offshore and superyachts, Castor Marine was keen to assess Intellian’s pioneering antenna system in a series of working tr...

Dutch maritime connectivity and IT service provider - Castor Marine has completed extensive network performance testing of the new Intellian v85NX, reporting that the world’s first Ku- to Ka-band convertible 85cm VSAT antenna system displays RF capabilities well on par with larger, heavier and more costly VSAT antenna system alternatives. With clients in shipping, offshore and super yachts, Castor Marine was keen to assess Intellian’s pioneering antenna system in a series of working...

HMM is closely working together with DSME on the research, development, and innovation in the field of smart ship technologies. MoU agreement The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) signed by two parties includes: Research on real-time service systems based on IoT (Internet of Things); Design on-shore platform for optimised fleet operation; Development of automated warehousing systems for ship materials; Development of economic navigation solutions. Smart ship solution HMM promote inno...

Alfa Laval PureSOx Water Cleaning System (WCS) gives customers the option of scrubbing in closed-loop, either by choosing a fully-equipped hybrid system or by installing a hybrid-ready system, which can be upgraded for closed-loop operation later. PureSOx water cleaning system The local bans on open-loop scrubbing have intensified the interest in hybrid scrubber solutions With the launch of a modular new PureSOx water cleaning system by Alfa Laval, these possibilities become even more attract...