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Team Electric has signed an agreement with Remontowa Shiprepair Yard, Gdansk to provide electric systems consultancy and installation services for three Polsteam Ro-Pax ferries, in support of the project marking the extension of the Polish yard’s services to the new building market. The three-year agreement coincides with the Finnish turnkey engineering solutions provider opening Team Electric (Poland), Gdynia as a subsidiary. Battery power and hybrid propulsion With a capacity of 4100...

OMT, the market pioneer in fuel injection for the two-stroke engine sector, has strengthened its ability to support shipping’s decarbonisation following the acquisition of the company in its entirety by Accelleron, completed on July 20, 2023. OMT will continue to operate its global business independently as a stand-alone unit, retaining all employees, the company structure and the brand name. Together, Accelleron and OMT will advance the energy transition in shipping. Both companies remai...

A new £100,000 Challenge Fund competition has opened for Belfast’s digital and creative companies, aimed at animating the city’s Maritime Mile. Developed by Belfast City Council’s City Innovation Office, in partnership with the Maritime Belfast Trust, the fund is part of the Belfast HUB-IN (Hub of Innovation) project. HUB-IN HUB-IN is all about exploring how digital innovation can help to sustain, enhance, and preserve the rich and unique heritage along Belfast’s...

On October 30th, 2023, the Seafarer Conclave and Mariners Night event brought together seafarers, industry experts, and maritime enthusiasts- cultivating connections and featuring captivating guidance sessions by eminent speakers from prestigious Maritime Universities and Technical Managers -each followed by meaningful Q&A sessions. Seafarer Conclave 2023 Admiral Marine also took the opportunity to honour those who have dedicated their lives to the maritime industry with Long-time Service...

ABS shines a light on the maritime industry’s complex regulatory environment in a major new report summarising the latest global regulatory developments and guidelines, as well as their impact on the maritime industry. From reductions in the carbon intensity of shipping to the use of future fuels and autonomous ship capabilities, the IMO and regional regulators continue to pursue unified regulatory consensus to improve safety, efficiency and technological leadership in the maritime indust...

ABB and Carnival Corporation & plc have signed a long-term partnership agreement to collaborate on continued operational excellence and ship performance across the cruise company’s fleet using systematic maintenance planning, critical spare management, and cutting-edge digital solutions for condition monitoring. The contract was booked in Quarter 3 (Q3) 2023. Azipod® XO propulsion systems The 15-year agreement covers maintenance for Azipod® XO propulsion systems powering ves...

Classification society - DNV has entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with AL Group and its Singapore company - Asiatic Lloyd Maritime LLP to explore the feasibility of carbon capture and storage (CCS) on board AL’s 7,100TEU containership and Kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuildings. Techno-economic study of CCS Under the JDP, DNV will cooperate with AL on a techno-economic study of CCS on board the vessels using DNVs FuelPath to assess the economic potential of the different fuel a...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, Japan, has held a christening and launch ceremony for the FUGAKU MARU, a roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ship under construction for FUJITRANS Corporation. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The handover is scheduled for April 2024 following completion of outfitting work and sea trials. The new vessel...

In a collective journey towards achieving net zero greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions, PSA Singapore (PSA) and Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop sustainable solutions to cut carbon emissions and optimise maritime efficiency. The collaboration between the two long-time partners includes the development of a set of low carbon emission routes for containers shipped by PIL via PSA. PSA Singapore and PIL sign MoU Beyond the MoU, both...

The Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) Machinery Health Monitoring System (SMHMS) has received the ABS SMART (MHM) Tier 2 approval in principle (AIP) for machinery health monitoring. The system will be integrated into SHI’s proprietary SVESSEL Smart Platform as a condition-based monitoring/maintenance module. SMHMS can support main engines, generators, compressors, pumps and fan bearings with the initial application potentially installed on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier. Adoptio...

The 65th International Ship Suppliers & Services Association (ISSA) Annual Conference and Gala Dinner was held after a three-year hiatus in Dubai, UAE, from October 24th to 25th, 2023. The event, proudly sponsored by Admiral Marine Services, provided two days of formal sessions, business interaction, and professional networking among the international ship channeling community. ISSA conference The ISSA conference had very informative and engaging discussions with esteemed selected panelis...

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and classification society - DNV have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at KORMARINE, committing to establishing SHI's state-of-the-art Remote Operation Centre (ROC) for real-time monitoring and control of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). SHI and DNV sign MoU The MoU will underpin DNV and Samsung Heavy Industries’ collaboration to drive innovation and redefine the future of marine transportation. The joint venture seeks to develop a Remote...

During the three-day summit, many Indian ministers, government officials and international maritime communities discussed and deliberated key issues of the maritime sector - emphasising the importance of the Indian maritime sector and the need for collaboration to achieve sustainable growth - Shri Narendra Modi, Honorable Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the summit on 17th October 2023. The summit was a flagship event aimed at propelling the Indian maritime economy by promoting global and r...

Peel Ports Group is committed to nurturing young talent and investing in the industry's future. They are, therefore, thrilled to announce the addition of nine new early careers apprentices, who have joined their London Medway and Port of Liverpool teams, since the start of the academic year. These apprenticeships span various disciplines, including administration, operations, and engineering. Throughout their apprenticeships, the talented young recruits will have the opportunity to learn practi...

Energy infrastructure expert, SSE Energy Solutions, has signed a strategic partnership with the owners of Hunterston Port and Resource Campus (Hunterston PARC) to provide renewable energy for the proposed development of the site. Infrastructure, renewable energy Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second largest port operator, is developing a significant energy and marine campus on 300 acres of land within the huge Clydeport facility in Ayrshire. As part of the development’s plans, SSE wil...

Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton have embarked on a project with Hampshire based environmental monitoring specialists OceanWise, to provide a solution for current monitoring on the South Bramble navigation buoy. ABP, who have been a customer of OceanWise for nearly 10 years, needed to collect current monitoring data at the South Bramble buoy to provide additional data to pilots on their Portable Pilot Units (PPUs). This data, which will sit alongside the range of other environmental...

Global shipping and sustainable energy logistics solutions provider - Crowley is proceeding with plans to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, under the first permit issued by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) for the provision of such services. Crowley’s advanced energy group will operate the innovative service to manage the ship-to-ship LNG transfer services. LNG bunkering services for Panama Canal LNG is widely accepted as...

Intellian Technologies, Inc., the global technology and solutions provider for satellite communications, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development of a next-generation GMDSS safety terminal, designed for operation over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network. New safety terminals The new safety terminals will become the standard Inmarsat Maritime product for the next-generation Fleet Safety service and will fulfill the requireme...

An eye-catching new headquarters building in Southampton Docks has a familiar look to it-it is built entirely out of converted shipping containers more often seen on ships crossing the world’s oceans.  The new 3,500 square foot, two-storey depot terminal office for Solent Stevedores has been constructed by Southampton-based Willbox from 11 steel containers professionally converted to office use and then welded together. Construction of the new building The new building is designed...

Ahead of COP28, a new report gives industries a roadmap to save 11% of global emissions by 2030 while saving $437 billion along the way. The report, named ‘The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency’ published by the Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM), outlines ten key actions that does not require new technologies or policy decisions, but promise to save emissions. The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency in short: 10 mature, scalable energy efficiency key actions can deliver 4 g...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement for Decarbonisation Modelling with Raízen, a major Brazilian energy company. The agreement focuses on both new building and existing operation upgrade plans. Its aim is to build and implement a fleet-wide decarbonisation plan with a particular interest in the future marine introduction of ethanol as a marine fuel. Wärtsilä brings new sustainable solutions to the market Wärtsilä, under...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Norwegian’), a renowned global cruise company, which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has announced its partnership with Global Maritime Forum, a global non-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human well-being. The new partnership closely aligns with the Company&rsqu...

Ahlsell Norway has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Midt-Norsk Rør AS, a supplier of complete sewage systems, primarily to contractors, municipalities and agricultural customers in central Norway. The company, with establishments in Stjørdal, Ringebu and Helgeland, has nine employees and the turnover in 2022 amounted to 50 MNOK. With climate change and increased population growth that places greater demands on infrastructure, there is a strong need for maintenanc...

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, has won the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue after a highly respected judging panel led by former IMRF Chair Michael Vlasto selected its entry from a shortlist of 10 individuals and organisations. Acknowledging “volunteer and professional search-and-rescue (SAR) personnel from around the world”, the prestigious award highlights “those who have shown excel...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a parcel layout concept for a hydrogen-fueled multi-purpose vessel developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., MOL Drybulk Ltd., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation. This is the world’s first AiP certification for a ship equipped with a large low-speed two-stroke hydrogen-fueled engine as the main propulsion engine. Growth and building of the vessel According to the companies, demon...

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President of Wilhelmsen, Carl Schou, believes there are great opportunities for ship managers ahead. In an interview with Naftemporiki, one of Greece business news publication, Carl Schou discusses the significant challenges faced by the maritime industry today. Question: What exactly is the role and responsibilities of a third-party management company when taking over a shipowner's fleet? Carl Schou answered, “When a third-party management company t...

MAN Energy Solutions and Energy Dome, an LDES solution provider based in Milan (Italy), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a non-exclusive collaboration. Both companies are committed to exploring the potential of integrating their individual technologies and competencies to further optimise Energy Dome’s CO2 Battery Technology, a pioneering long-duration energy storage system addressing the increased need for energy storage solutions worldwide. Long-duration energy...

Nexans Marine Operations AS has returned to Ulstein Verft AS to build a new and updated version of the DP3 cable laying vessel MS “Nexans Aurora”. The new vessel will share the same comprehensive propulsion and manoeuvring package from Brunvoll. Brunvoll’s delivery for the new cable-laying vessel will share the same specifications as the previous delivery, consisting of three azimuth propulsion units, two tunnel thrusters, and a retractable azimuth thruster. All the thrus...

VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has ordered 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEM GenSets in connection with the building of a new purpose-built, cable-laying vessel (CLV) for NCT Offshore, the Danish subsea specialist. The GenSets will form part of the vessel’s diesel-electric DP2 propulsion system, which also includes a hybrid battery package. VARD orders 4 × MAN 12V175D-MEM GenSets This exciting project is just the latest in the rapidly-grow...

Ingeteam has succeeded in an order to equip what will be the world's largest luxury sailing ships. Specifically, the company will design and manufacture the converters and motors that will propel the two ships that will emulate the famous Orient Express train, enabling more ecological and sustainable navigation via the latest marine technology. The ships belong to Accor Group under the Orient Express brand, and will be built at French shipyard Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Ingeteam will supply a t...