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Chevron Marine Lubricants, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has further extended its global supply capacity to include Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This expansion notably enhances the company’s ability to serve vessels taking the longer route to avoid current conflict areas. It also represents a strategically important addition to Chevron’s distribution network in the southern region. Customer service and supply The expansion has been made possible through close collaboration...

Longstanding marine power solutions expert, Fischer Panda UK has recently enhanced its portfolio with the latest power technology innovation from Integrel Solutions. Integrel Solutions’ system, an advanced e-power system for the marine sector, revolutionises the way vessels are powered, offering an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional power sources. Range of marine applications This solution is ideal for a wide range of marine applications, including leisure...

Pennine Pneumatic Services Limited (PPS), a compressed air distributor in Yorkshire, UK, has become part of Atlas Copco Group. PPS is based in Brighouse in Yorkshire, England, and was founded in 1991, but also has branches in Sheffield, Hull, Leigh, and Alfreton. The company has 84 employees across the five locations. Energy-saving advice and solutions PPS offers energy-saving advice and solutions to manufacturers and other industries with applications that rely on compressed ai...

Lloyd’s List has been the trusted source for news and intelligence about the global shipping industry for nearly 300 years. Now its award-winning journalism and expert analysis are available instantly, anywhere, with the launch of the new Lloyd’s List App.  Available on the App Store for iOS users and Google Play store for Android devices, the new Lloyd’s List App has a suite of customisable features to keep users connected to the trends, issues and events that matter in...

Multraship Towage & Salvage held a christening ceremony on Friday, 1 November, to name their newest tug, MULTRATUG 36, in the port of Terneuzen, the Netherlands. The vessel is a Damen ASD Tug 3212. MULTRATUG 36 is the latest delivery from the order of three tugs Multraship placed with Damen to expand its fleet further to meet additional customer and project requirements. Towage and salvage services Jacqueline Pey, the spouse of Chris Pey, Multraship’s Senior Commercial Manager, did...

Eco Wave Power Global AB, a publicly traded onshore wave energy technology company announced the appointment of Ran Atias as Vice President of Engineering for the Eco Wave Power Group. Mr. Atias will begin his employment immediately and will be based in Eco Wave Power’s headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel. Ran Atias Mr. Atias holds an MBA and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Ben-Gurion University and joins Eco Wave Power with broad experience in the management of high-complexity me...

A subsidiary of Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA has entered into an agreement with the builder of the CABU III newbuildings, Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. and Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, to install its first ever Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) with two bound4blue eSAILs® suction sails on the third CABU III newbuilding for delivery in Q3 2026. The newbuild will be one of the first tanker/dry bulk vessels to feature bound4blue’s cutting-edge WAPS te...

Kongsberg Maritime has delivered its 1,000th ship design-the IWS Seawalker, a state-of-the art windfarm service operation vessel (CSOV), and one of six ‘Skywalker Class’ UT5519 DE for IWS Fleet. In a naming ceremony in the port of Hanstholm, Denmark, the IWS Seawalker, becomes the third Skywalker Class vessel to be delivered, and is due to be deployed in the North Sea in the coming weeks. Innovative vessel designs Kongsberg Maritime’s design team has been delivering inn...

The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated a new flagship project, Decarbonisation through the Digitalisation in Shipping (DECARDIS), together with optimisation platform company Awake.AI, technology pioneer ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine. The consortium, funded by ESA and led by Awake.AI, will collaborate on a port call optimisation solution, which focuses on helping ships cut greenhouse gas emissions by overcoming inefficiencies in the ship-port interaction.  Smart ship te...

Global HR, payroll, and crew management software specialist - Adonis, under the Ripple Operations brand, has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with Certus Online, a globally renowned provider of maritime booking and operational solutions, to enhance their combined service offerings for the maritime industry. The agreement marks a significant step towards providing seamless, integrated solutions for maritime operators. Adonis’ HR systems Certus Online’s Booking Platfor...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) released the financial result for FY2024 2nd Quarter (from July 2024 to September 2024). The revenue for FY2024 2nd quarter was USD 5,864 million, up 65% from the same quarter of the last year, with a net profit of USD 1,999 million (YoY +USD 1,812 million). The Asia-North America and Asia-Europe trades have experienced strong demand, driven by consistent consumer demand and an early peak season in July and August. In addition, early shipments in the North Ameri...

Cummins Inc., a global pioneer in power solutions, will exhibit its latest marine technologies at the International Workboat Show 2024, in New Orleans, from November 12-14, 2024.  QSK38 EPA Tier 4 solution Visitors to Booth 3001 will have the opportunity to examine the QSK38 EPA Tier 4 solution, designed with repower flexibility in mind.  This innovative engine provides clean power in a compact package, leveraging trusted technology that operators can depend on for their fleet. Dur...

Technology group - Wärtsilä has introduced its innovative NextDF feature for the Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than two percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide load range. What’s more, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are lower than on the standard Wärtsilä 25DF engine, which already has low emission levels bel...

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a 30,000 m3 LNG carrier equipped with two Mark III Flex membrane tanks, developed by GTT. The vessel’s ballast tank design and ballasting operations allow for the elimination of filing limits, enhancing operational flexibility. The AiP demonstrates the feasibility of this design concept. LNG carrier In LNG carriers with membrane tanks, filing limits are often required based on the strength assessments against sloshing loads, which ca...

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for its 15K TEU ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel design. This milestone follows the successful completion of a joint development project aimed at addressing the challenges associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel. Ammonia as a marine fuel The project focused on developing cutting-edge designs to enhance safety, including an optimised ammonia tank design, advanced fire safety systems, enhanced amm...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Autonomous Navigation Assistance System - ‘SAS’ developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd. Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System (SAS) is a partially Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) including the functions of situational awareness through sensor fusion and electronic navigational chart information, collision and grounding risk assessment, and collision and grounding avoidance. Design, installation, and mai...

The Baltic Exchange has launched a Know-Your-Customer (KYC) platform to give the maritime sector greater access to company data to support informed decision-making and meet increased regulatory obligations. KYC platform KYC is a regulatory requirement in the banking and financial services sectors to ensure businesses do their due diligence on customers to prevent fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing. With shipping a vital part of global commerce, the need to manage the risk of fra...

Rolls-Royce is developing new and advanced concepts to show navies how they can meet the growing challenges of undersea national defence. These include a significantly more powerful mtu submarine charging unit and mtu NautIQ automation systems for underwater ship control. Both will be unveiled by Rolls-Royce Power Systems at the Euronaval naval exhibition taking place from 4 to 7 November in Paris, France, underlining Rolls-Royce's role as a solutions provider in this special area...

The Brun Bear Foundation, a registered charity established by Edwin Lampert, executive editor of Riviera Maritime Media, is pleased to announce the launch of “Mealtimes With My Maritime Friends.” This unique cookbook celebrates the global maritime community while raising funds for important causes. Featuring 60 inspiring recipes from around the world, contributed by prominent figures in the maritime industry, this book offers a taste of maritime culture alongside the personal storie...

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT), a global provider of maritime domain awareness systems and technologies for security, safety, and environmental protection, is pleased to announce that it has agreed a substantial investment and short-term finance bridge support package from existing shareholder Ocean Infinity (OI), worth approximately £31 million.   Finance support package This new financing allows SRT to immediately satisfy the need for the substantial performance bond required under...

With its many peninsulas and bays, coves, and small headlands, the UK coastline is a complex stretch of land to monitor and patrol. Traditional coastal surveillance methods utilising patrol aircraft and vessels are very expensive and non-persistent. However, big data and machine learning (ML) are providing a solution, lowering the cost of these tasks and transforming the way the coastal maritime activity is monitored, analysed, and responded to by agencies and governments. AI-powered maritime...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, are pleased to announce that “K” LINE will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime's new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE's fleet. NexusWave seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real-time to enable high-speed, always-on ship-to-shore communications, thereby enhancing digitalisation of ship operation and environmental response, as well as the welfare of se...

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Intellian, a pioneering provider of feature-rich, future-proof satellite communications solutions, announced a contract award for Intellian to design, supply, install, and integrate 127 Gateway Antenna Systems at Landing Stations for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation. Intellian’s 4-metre Gateway Antenna System has been meticulously engineered to optimise tracking precision and h...

INTERCARGO, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners, has announced significant changes to its leadership following its Annual General Meeting. The new appointments will take effect from 1 January 2025. In recognition of their distinguished service, Mr. Dimitrios Fafalios has been appointed Honourary Chairman following six years as Chairman. Mr Fafalios, President of Fafalios Shipping S.A., has led INTERCARGO through significant developments in the shipping sector since 2019, havin...

Fincantieri is pleased to announce that it has signed contracts with Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships, based on the successful features of the previous vessels, which Fincantieri has already built for this shipowner in its Italian yards. The units will be delivered in 2030. Fincantieri and Viking have also reached an agreement for four additional ships in option with deliveries scheduled for 2031 and 2032. Latest environmental rules Fincantieri and Viking for...

ship.energy Limited is excited to announce that it is ready for the Marine Energy Transition Forum 2024 (#METF24)! Taking place on 22 October at the iconic Port House in Antwerp, this highly anticipated event will bring together renowned voices from the maritime industry for dynamic and thought-provoking discussions on the future of marine fuels and ship technology.  #METF24 At #METF24, delegates will explore how critical factors, such as vessel type, operating routes, and profiles...

ship.energy is proud to present ARACON 2024, the globally renowned event for the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) bunkering and maritime industries, which will take place on 24-25 October 2024 in the dynamic city of Rotterdam. As the pre-eminent conference in the ARA region, ARACON 2024 will bring together top decision-makers, marine fuel suppliers, shipowners, operators, and key stakeholders to explore the latest developments in bunkering, decarbonisation, and maritime regulations. With a r...

Wilhelmsen Ships Service and Yinson GreenTech have signed an agreement to build a charging infrastructure for Hydromover, Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel, at Wilhelmsen's Pandan Loop facility in Singapore. This project aligns with ongoing efforts by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI), aiming to promote the electrification of harbour craft as part of broader industry shifts towards lower-emission solutions. Lower-emi...

MAN Energy Solutions launches ‘AmmoniaMot 2’ research project with industry partners and research institutes. Having designed and tested the first two-stroke ammonia engine, MAN Energy Solutions has now announced launching the ‘AmmoniaMot 2’ research project. Initiated by MAN with partners from industry and research institutes, the project aims to develop a four-stroke, medium-speed, dual-fuel test engine that runs on ammonia. Internal-combustion engines Supported by t...

Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive range of equipment for a new fleet of 10 platform supply vessels (PSV) being built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China for Greek shipowner, Capital Offshore. This significant contract win is valued at approximately 800 million MNOK, and includes all propulsion, automation, and energy systems. Oil and gas operations The 10 contracted vessels mark a major investment by Capital Offshore in the PSV market The 10 contracted vessels mark a major invest...