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Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) increases conditional survey for Flag Registration by 43.6% in 2021

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has announced an increase of 43.6% in condition survey for Flag Registration by the Agency, in the year 2021, as against the performance in the year 2020. NIMASA also recorded an improved Port State Control (PSC) implementation in the year 2021, with 24.2% higher than the PSC inspections of the year 2020. Improved Port and Flag State Administration Dr. Bashir Jamoh, who disclosed this dur...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding establishes new organisation for marine decarbonisation - Marine Decarbonation Business Development Group

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has established the Marine Decarbonation Business Development Group, responding to the energy transition strategy promoted by MHI Group. New organisation formed This new organisation formed by consolidating a range of functions, from technology development and market research to the formulation and implementation of business strategies, will utilise the advanced technologies accumulated by the company, over i...

Xeneta's early dip in long-term ocean freight rates fails to tarnish exceptional year for carriers

Long-term contracted ocean freight rates fell by 3.6% in January 2022, according to the latest Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI®) Public Indices. Based on crowd-sourced data from global shippers, the analysis shows the second consecutive monthly rates decline, following a staggering 14 months of consistent increases. As such, despite the dip, contracted rates stand 98.1% up year on year, demonstrating the commanding position carriers continue to occupy in shipping negotiations.  Pain and g...

MSC Participates In TPM 22

MSC returns to TPM Conference in Long Beach, USA, which will be held on the following dates: 27 February – 2 March. TPM is organised by The Journal of Commerce within IHS Markit and is the premier conference for the trans-Pacific and global container shipping and logistics community. Annually attracting the most senior-level audience in the industry, TPM is a platform for a week of essential and intensive networking, negotiations, and relationship building among the multiple parties in th...

Norwegian Shipowners Association welcomes the Ocean Fund initiative to stimulate investment in green technology

The Norwegian Shipowners Association has announced that they welcome the Ocean Fund initiative to speed up the green transition in the global shipping industry. They believe that if shipping is to achieve ambitious climate goals, the global maritime industry needs to put in place, new and effective measures that will stimulate investment in green technology and emission-reducing measures. The Ocean Fund 75 per cent of the funds received, as part of the Ocean Fund, will go back to the shipping...

TGI Cargo discusses when to consider domestic sea freight for oversized machinery and equipment

Less than 15 percent of TGI's domestic freight uses Australia’s Blue Highway – the 80 or so ports and seaways surrounding the country connecting cities and towns and the world. Sea freight is often overlooked because of misconceptions that road and rail freight is more cost-effective. However, when it comes to transporting oversized and heavy equipment, sea freight has a much lower cost per tonne, especially over longer distances. So, what does the user need to know about domestic s...

MPC Container Ships ASA announces the successful completion of the company’s extraordinary general meeting

The extraordinary general meeting of MPC Container Ships ASA (the company) was held on Jan 28, 2022, at the company's office located at Munkedamsveien 45 A, N-0250, in Oslo, Norway. The extraordinary general meeting adopted all resolutions on the agenda. The information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

MAN Energy Solutions offer dual-fuel retrofits of low-speed engines, considered key in push towards decarbonisation

In light of the emerging trend for decarbonisation within the marine sector, MAN Energy Solutions notes that the modular design of the conventionally fuelled, low-speed ME-C engine portfolio lends itself to extensive retrofit options, in regard to alternative green fuels, and that such retrofits already have a proven track record. Thomas S. Hansen, the Head of Promotion and Customer Support at MAN Energy Solutions, said “At MAN Energy Solutions, we design and service many of the global fl...

Blue Water extends the group's top management with appointment of new COO for Energy, Ports & Projects

As a consequence of increased business volume and in line with the execution of the Group's growth strategy, Blue Water has extended the group's top management, which grows from three to four members. The new member will be Thomas Bek, promoted from Global Director of Energy & Projects to COO for Energy, Ports & Projects Division. Current COO Dan Nissen will be responsible for road, sea & air division, including transport and logistics of industrial goods, consumer goods, food and m...

MSC takes action to save endangered whales in the Mediterranean

MSC is the first major shipping line to re-route their ships on the west coast of Greece to reduce the risk of collision with endangered sperm whales in the Mediterranean.   After discussions with four major environmental NGOs, the company decided to take swift action and re-route all of their container vessels in this area to safeguard the critical habitat for the subpopulation of whales. Critical action like this is urgently needed in order to protect the remaining 200 to 300 individu...

DP World joins forces with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center to help decarbonise the maritime industry

A global pioneer in supply chain solutions DP World reinforces its commitment to being a world pioneer in sustainability by entering a strategic partnership with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (the Center). Launched in 2020 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation, the Center is undertaking intensive research and development to find practical ways to decarbonize the maritime industry through several global initiatives.  Reducing emissions&nbs...

NAPA and MOL have rolled out digital navigational risk monitoring solution on over MOL’s 700+ ships

NAPA, the pioneering maritime software, services, and data analysis provider, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL), one of the largest shipping companies in the world, and class society ClassNK have jointly developed a navigational risk monitoring system*, which has been adopted in MOL’s fleet of over 700 ships. Building on the combined expertise of all three partners in the fields of ship operations, safe routing, and risk analysis, the solution aims to increase safety across MOL’s flee...

Liebherr will be expanding its use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to its plant in Kirchdorf

From January 2022 onwards, Liebherr will be expanding its use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to its plant in Kirchdorf where the company develops and manufactures annually approximately 2,500 machines, such as hydraulic excavators, material handling machines, and articulated trucks. Neste-produced renewable diesel will be used in the first fill and testing as well as in all plant traffic. Liebherr has already been powering its mobile and crawler cranes at its plant in Ehingen exclusively w...

CULINES, Midea International Logistics, and Guangzhou Port Group sign MoU on strategic partnership

CULINES, Midea International Logistics, and Guangzhou Port Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding on strategic partnership at the headquarters of Midea in Shunde District, Foshan. This MOU will link together these three local companies on industry and supply chains and their resources will complement each other to achieve common development and win-win results. Convenient, and cost-effective global supply chain  The three parties will also enhance cooperation to promote the digi...

Tony Stewart appointed to the Board of Directors for Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd.

  On the 4th of January 2022, the Board of Directors of Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd. announced Mr. Tony Stewart has been appointed to the Board. Tony has spent most of his working life in financial management roles with two South African corporates; Robertsons; a manufacturer and distributor of branded consumer goods (now part of Unilever) and Grindrod Ltd; a listed global shipping and logistics company. Tony's work experience Before joining Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd in 2021 as...

Wärtsilä Corporation’s CEO, Håkan Agnevall highlights the key steps for the marine industry to transition to carbon neutral shipping

Håkan Agnevall, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Wärtsilä (Wärtsilä Corporation), wants to position the marine and energy giant, as the natural partner for an industry and society, looking to translate climate ambition to reality. His vision is clear and he argues ahead of Nor-Shipping 2022, real change is already tantalisingly close at hand. It’s rare for someone to speak with such certainty in uncertain times. Clear path for Wärtsilä But, H&arin...

Satcom Direct plane Simple™ Antenna System qualified on Intelsat FlexExec Network

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, is celebrating the qualification of the Satcom Direct Plane Simple™ Antenna System on the Intelsat FlexExec network. Together, Intelsat’s high throughput satellite network, combined with the Plane Simple Ku-band tail-mounted antenna system, simplifies high-speed data access for more business aviation owners globally through ease of installation, flexible plans, and advanced antenna technology. The verification follows months o...

The Seafarer's Charity announces the winner of MiFi photo competition

A winner of the UK Port MiFi Christmas Photo Competition has been announced. Julian Wong, a Port Chaplain at Stella Maris, sent a heart-warming photo of a Filipino seafarer on a video call with his children, while on the deck of the Arklow Archer at Ipswich Port. Julian has won £50 in Amazon vouchers, which he’s generously donating to the Filipino seafarer in his winning image, a £250 donation to his chosen charity Stella Marris and a framed photo. Submit and share imag...

The new Stena Baltica vessel debuts on Stena Line’s Baltic Sea route from Ventspils to Nynäshamn

With the continued expansion of Stena Line’s operations in the Baltic Sea, on 19 January, 2022, the new ferry - Stena Baltica has made its maiden voyage on the Ventspils‒Nynäshamn route. Henceforth, it will share this route with Stena Scandica, replacing Stena Flavia, which will join Stena Livia on the Liepāja–Travemünde route. Stena Baltica Stena Baltica is identical to the Stena Scandica, which has operated between Ventspils and Nynäshamn since the summer of 2021....

Andrey Severilov, Chairman of FESCO’s Board participates in panel discussion on the Northern Sea Route, at the Expo 2020 Dubai

Andrey Severilov, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) participated in the panel discussion on possibilities of the Northern Sea Route (NSR), which took place within the framework of the Rosatom week at Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Panel discussion on the Northern Sea Route In his speech, Andrey Severilov noted the prospects of the Northern Sea Route In his speech, Andrey Severilov n...

Hanseaticsoft partners with Solitwork to offer automated reporting options to ship owners

Hanseaticsoft and Solitwork announce a strategic partnership. The mission is to jointly improve shipping companies’ ability to provide ship owners and managers with enhanced and automated reporting options, further improving business decision-making. By combining Hanseaticsoft’s cloud-based innovative ‘Cloud Fleet Manager’ with Solitwork’s ‘AFC Maritime Analytics’ both companies combine key strengths to enable improved and automatic decision making for...

Unifeeder’s Svetlana Maydanova participates in DP World’s #MentorHer - Empowering women in the shipping industry initiative

Unifeeder’s St. Petersburg Branch employee Svetlana Maydanova participated in the DP World for women initiative #MentorHer, a programme designed to facilitate knowledge transfer with mentors, in order to support, inspire, and motivate women in the workplace, and help build networks that open opportunities. Svetlana Maydanova has been with Unifeeder since 2009 and is based in St. Petersburg. Besides many years of experience in Finance and Administration, she holds a Ph.D. from St. Petersbu...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announces new chartering agreement for three 7,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has announced the signing of a new eight-year charter agreement with a shipping company that is affiliated with Kenon Holdings Ltd. According to the agreement, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services will charter three 7,000 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessels, in order to serve across ZIM’s various global-niche trades for total consideration of approximately US$ 400 million. Charter agreement to construct vessels The vessels will...

MEGURI 204 Demonstration Completed By The Nippon Foundation

The Nippon Foundation, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, and Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. have successfully completed a demonstration test of the world’s first fully autonomous ship navigation systems on a large car ferry, conducted on the Iyonada Sea from Shinmoji, Kitakyushuu City, on January 17. This demonstration was part of MEGURI 2040, a project promoting the development of fully autonomous vessels supported by The Nippo...

Lamor Corporation announces enhancement of customer service level in Norway with opening of new office space

Lamor Corporation announced that the company has increased its efforts to serve customers in Norway, by establishing a Norwegian office, in January 2022. The local Lamor office is located in Straume, Bergen area, located in the west coast of Norway. Lamor Oil Spill Response solutions Lamor Corporation has had for many years a good dialogue and recurring projects with the Norwegian coast guard, Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration), regarding Lamor Oil Spill Response solutions, and many...

Wilhelmsen highlights the importance of wire welding to maximise efficiency, productivity, and safety

Industry 4.0 is the automation of traditional practices using modern innovative technology and it was already transforming manufacturers’ operations before the pandemic. In the maritime industry, pivoting to more efficient and effective technology will enable ship operators to achieve the benefits of improved productivity and reducing the risk of disruption to ship operations. Shipboard welding and cutting are critical aspects of the repair and maintenance process to ensure that vessels r...

Vissim secures government contract to digitise and safeguard the coastline of Benin

The government of Benin has awarded a contract to Norwegian technology company, Vissim to deliver a coastal monitoring system designed for improved environmental monitoring and safer passage along Benin’s coastline and ocean area. The ultimate objective is to increase international trade with Benin. The contract is funded by Export Finance Norway. Vissim secures contract from Benin government The contract was signed at a ceremony in Cotonou, Benin, by Minister of Defence, Fortunet Alain...

EngineeringUK partners with Maritime UK and BAE Systems to address future workforce skills

Maritime UK partnered with EngineeringUK, as part of The Tomorrow's Engineers Code, to address the maritime sector’s future workforce skills and shared commitment to increase the number and diversity of young people entering engineering careers. Part of this partnership included Maritime UK, BAE Systems and EngineeringUK taking part in an online conversation, where they talked about the challenges facing the maritime sector and how this is going to impact future workforce skills. The Tom...

Maersk highlights the over 40 years of partnership with Kenyan businesses and its key role in the development of Kenya’s maritime sector

Shipping over 30% of Kenyan imports and 50% of the country’s export volumes, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) plays a key role in partnering with Kenyan businesses, in order to help them grow and expand to other markets. Expands landside offering in Kenya With over 300 employees in both commercial and operational functions, Maersk is also strengthening its organisation in Kenya to expand its landside offering, in order to further address customer needs and pain points, in line with it...

A.P. Moller – Maersk aims to transform to a ‘new better’ in chemical supply chains

Almost two years on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is still operating in testing times. Volatility and uncertainty continue to be seen across global networks, and the importance of the supply chain to the success of organisations has also increased, making operational resilience a vital need of the hour. In October 2020, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) had conducted a successful webinar that focused on the key steps for building supply chain resilience in the chemical in...

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