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Peel Ports Group is to extend its steel and metals terminal in response to strong growth in customer demand at the Port of Liverpool. The UK’s second largest port operator began construction of the 20,000 square foot extended warehouse at its North 3 Canada Dock in 2023. The group’s investment comes as the Port of Liverpool enjoyed one of its busiest months for steel volumes in September, with more than 75,000 tonnes handled by staff across the port and Birkenhead Docks. Peel Ports...

Renewable energy will be more important to shipping’s climate goals than any other fuel feedstock, according to a survey of 200 maritime decision-makers. The ‘E-Fuels in the Shipping Industry’ survey, conducted by market researcher mo’web and commissioned by Accelleron, identifies the huge potential and some of the key challenges that ship owners and operators face as they deploy alternative fuels to meet industry targets of climate neutrality by 2050. Around 93% of...

Elcogen, the European manufacturer of technology that enables delivery of efficient, affordable green hydrogen and emission-free electricity is pleased to announce that Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (“KSOE”), a company incorporated in the Republic of Korea and a member of HD Hyundai Group (“HD Hyundai”) has signed a strategic investment in Elcogen of €45m with closing subject to, amongst other things, Elcogen obtaining the approval of its sh...

Dafo Vehicle, a pioneer in safety for vehicles in high-risk industries, has promoted Fredrik Rosén to the position of Business Line Manager for Material Handling. As a key member of Dafo Vehicle since the division’s inception, Rosén has played an integral role in Dafo Vehicle’s success. His transition from Business Manager - Middle East and Africa and Marketing Manager reflects a strategic change in the business to focus and strengthen the support and knowledge in this...

The Port of Greenock welcomes its largest ever container vessel. Scotland’s deepest container terminal has welcomed the largest container vessel ever to berth at the port. The Port of Greenock hosted the 300m long MSC Magnum VII, which has a capacity of 6,750 TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units), on Saturday morning (7 October.) MSC Magnum VII container vessel The 75,000-tonne container vessel arrived via Peel Ports Clydeport’s sister facility at the Port of Liverpool The 75,000-t...

Following the publication of its CBER Staff Working Document, the European Commission’s DG COMP has announced that it recommends letting the sector-specific Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) lapse, and that liner shipping vessel sharing agreements will be regulated under the general EU antitrust rules based on the Horizontal Block Exemption Regulation and Specialisation Block Exemption Regulation. Vessel sharing is an operational measure allowing ocean carriers to use ships more...

International law firm - Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Co-Head of Transport and Head of the Paris Banking team, Christine Ezcutari, has been awarded the Commandeur de l’Ordre du Mérite Maritime (Commander of the Order for Maritime Merit). The Order for Maritime Merit, established in 1930, is awarded to those who have distinguished themselves in the maritime field.  Shipping and transport financing Christine, who is one of the youngest women ever to receive this presti...

Kakinada Container Terminal (KCT) Pvt Ltd, located in the eastern part of India, serves as a vital weather terminal within the Kakinada Deep Water Port in Andhra Pradesh. Customised transport solutions KCT enjoys excellent connectivity via the National Highway to major cities in the vicinity and handles a diverse range of container cargo, from frozen to dry cargo. The terminal is a key hub for the rice commodity, served by the railway line from Raipur to Kakinada. This marks a milestone for...

Leask Marine Ltd., Marine Contractors based in Kirkwall, Orkney, have retained their internationally recognised ISO 45001:2018 Health & Safety Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, and ISO 27001:2017 Information Security Management System accreditation standards. This independent five-day assessment was conducted by the pioneering certification body, the British Assessment Bureau and demonstrates Leask Marine’s co...

At the terminal of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), the COSCO SHIPPING Taurus was charged with shore-side electricity for the first time as part of a test. The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will now carry out further tests so that the shore-side power stations for container ships at the Port of Hamburg can be put into operation as soon as possible. Shore power supply The first ship integration test was successfully completed at the beginning of the week. COSCO SHIPPING Taurus, like all...

Classification society - DNV presented Hanwha Ocean with an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an innovative 270,000cbm LNG carrier. The design maximises cargo capacity, while optimising vessel performance. The new 345m long LNG carrier by Hanwha Ocean was heralded as a 'ground-breaking achievement' by Vidar Dolonen, Regional Manager, Korea & Japan, DNV, when he presented the AiP to Jong Seo Kim, COO of Hanwha Ocean, at Hanwha Ocean’s office in Okpo. LNG carrier development DNV is hono...

A new kit, the HK5, has been developed to electrify recreational and professional boats with internal combustion engines and shaftline transmissions in a simple and efficient manner. This kit enables boats to navigate silently and with zero emissions using electric power. New kit - the HK5 Massimo Labruna, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AS Labruna, said "We have evolved the previous solutions, further simplifying the application and optimising cooling and electronics. The kit includes a...

NSSLGlobal is proud to announce its ongoing partnership and Gold sponsorship of the HMS Oardacious rowing team as they once again take on the formidable World’s Toughest Row Atlantic Challenge in 2023. Connectivity services NSSLGlobal will provide crucial connectivity services, airtime, equipment, and essential 24/7 support to ensure the team's successful journey as they row an impressive 3,000 miles across the North Atlantic. This partnership continues to exemplify NSSLGlobal's commitm...

ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with key stakeholders in Korea to develop and demonstrate a 3D printing system for ocean-going vessels. Using a digital library for the design process, the system aims to support rapid maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) by using 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), to manufacture parts on a vessel while at sea. Approval and certification process ABS joins project partners Ulsan Metropolitan City, Ulsan ICT Promoti...

Unifeeder Group has signed a long-term time-charter agreement for two new methanol-capable container feeder vessels and has an option for additional two similar vessels. German-based ship owning group Elbdeich Reederei will build and manage the 1250 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) vessels which will be delivered in 2026. Renewable-methanol supply Unifeeder Group plans to deploy the new vessels on its European network, where the new vessels will give a significant contribution to lower the...

The PHOENIX HARMONIA, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered very large LPG/ammonia carrier, has been constructed by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Namura) and delivered to MOL Energia Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group on September 29. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, supported Namura and contributed to the delivery of the vessel, based on a technical cooperation agreement executed between the two companie...

Babcock is delighted to have converted a former UK Royal Navy patrol ship into a medical vessel for Vine Trust, an international volunteering charity supporting some of the poorest and most isolated communities in Tanzania and Peru. A dedicated team of volunteers transformed former HMS Scimitar into the recently named MV Lady Jean. The ship has undergone a complete overhaul, including a new generator, rewiring of electrics, servicing of the engines, installation of new seats and air-conditionin...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Berthing Aid System developed by Furuno Electric Co., Ltd (Furuno). In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ClassNK supports the deployment of products and services through third-party certification for equipment and software technology with innovative functions. Situational awareness Berthing Aid System us...

Peel Ports Group has announced it has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions across its port facilities, cutting these by almost a third since 2020. The reduction is revealed in the group’s new 51-page ESG report-one of the most detailed reports of its kind to be produced by any UK port operator of similar size. As the country’s second largest port operator, Peel Ports has published the document to showcase its commitment to sustainable port operations. Scope 1 emi...

A new and space-efficient retrofit methanol storage solution from SRC Group has received Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register, signifying that no major conceptual issues have been identified as standing in the way of its securing classification approval and regulatory compliance. Methanol Superstorage offers the potential for ships with years of service ahead to be considered for transition to a marine fuel established as a frontrunner for meeting IMO targets to cut greenhouse gas...

“Nuclear energy has moved beyond a wildcard option and into the mainstream of potential solutions for a more sustainable maritime industry. Nuclear energy is not just about the potential for a reactor to operate on a ship. With advanced nuclear technology, the potential is so much more.” That was the message from ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki, who welcomed nuclear energy experts, government representatives, academia, and senior maritime industry p...

Accelleron has signed a strategic partnership with METIS Cyberspace Technology that will expand the number of marine installations and power generation facilities that can use data analytics to improve turbocharger operation and maintenance. METIS develops data-collecting hardware and IoT solutions that can be easily deployed in vessels and facilities to achieve automated, real-time data availability. Under the cooperation, METIS will provide onboard and cloud-based data infrastructure to Accel...

ClassNK has released "Guidelines for Fuel Cell Power Systems On Board Ships (Second Edition)", which cover safety provisions related to the design of ships powered by fuel cells as well as fuel cell power systems themselves, coming in anticipation of the growing adoption of fuel cells in maritime transport. Fuel cells are power systems that use electrical energy obtained from the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Notably, they do not emit CO2 during electricity generation, position...

ClassNK is hosting the "EU-ETS Seminar-Get Ready for EU Allowance in the Shipping Sector" in Singapore, inviting experts in EU Allowance (EUA) trading. It aims to share insights and guidance to help shipping companies prepare for the upcoming carbon credit scheme required for ships operating in EU waters.  Following the recent amendments to the EU Directive for EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) that extend its scope to the shipping sector, shipping companies will be mandated to manage E...

On the 15th September, Maritime UK, in collaboration with Women in Transport and sponsored by Hill Dickinson, hosted an epoch-making summit that showcased early findings from the Women in Transport Equity Index Project. The Summit convened during London International Shipping Week 2023 at Hill Dickinson's City of London offices and spotlighted vital challenges and opportunities in gender diversity within the transport sector. Key Findings included: The majority of women in transport sector...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, delivered Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) (Note), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engine to Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd at the end of August 2023. The FGSS ordered by Shin Kurushima Dockyard feature an optimised cargo space layout utilising a modular design for exceptional space-saving and maintenance access, a shortened construction...

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been chosen to deliver RoRo equipment for two of the world's first methanol-fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTC) for China Merchant Energy Shipping to be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in China. The order was booked into Cargotec’s 2023 third-quarter orders. The vessels are to be delivered to the owner between the third and fourth quarter of 2025. MacGregor's scope of supply MacGregor's scope of supply is to design and...

Crowley and ABS, a pioneering provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments. The ABS partnership agreement builds on Crowley’s new service network using augmented reality on select vessels. The crew wears goggle technology to provide real-time visuals of ship equipment to remote technicians to collaborate on soluti...

Get an up-close look at how one of the world’s cutting-edge seaports operates while setting an industry-pioneering example in the fight against climate change at the second-annual Green Port Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 7. Free event at Long Beach The free event at Harry Bridges Memorial Park, 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach, will feature the new “clean machines” of cargo movement, interactive environmental information booths, children’s activities, a...

HEMEXPO – Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers and Exporters, a suppliers’ and exporters’ association for the international shipping sector, has welcomed LALIZAS as its 34th member company. LALIZAS product portfolio As a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality life-saving equipment and accessories, LALIZAS adds a critical new area of expertise to the ever-expanding cross-section of Greek equipment manufacturers represented on HEMEXPO’s list of members. The co...