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ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that is currently under research and development by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Japan Engine Corporation, IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. Ammonia is expected to be used as ship fuel for decarbonisation since it does not emit CO2 when combusted. Meanwhile, adequate safety measures are imperative as it has been pointed out that ammonia is toxic to humans and corr...

A Safety Award was presented by Thomas Bek, COO of Energy, Ports, and Projects, Blue Water recently. It was awarded to Victor Pay, Transport & Field Operations Manager from the Technical Engineering Department, Blue Water Singapore for his remarkable excellence towards HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Quality) stopping the job before it was handed to Blue Water’s scope of work. Factory operations  Victor Pay was supervising a lifting operation remotely fr...

Zero Emission Industries (ZEI), a globally renowned hydrogen technology company for maritime, has announced the first close of its Series A funding round. The round is led by Chevron New Energies, with additional investment from U.S.A-based shipping and logistics company, Crowley. The new funds are expected to enable Zero Emission Industries to roll out their next generation fully integrated marine power system and scale quickly, in order to meet the demand within the maritime industry for thei...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Nautics Group. Founded in Brisbane, Australia in 1991, Nautics has provided security surveillance solutions and support to the Law Enforcement, DoD & Intelligence communities around the globe for over 30 years. Nautics Group develops, designs, and manufactures a variety of covert audio devices. MetOcean is excited to add Nautics’ advanced audio monitoring technology to the suite of security products as they co...

Babcock has signed an 11-year agreement with BAE Systems for continued support to the Royal Air Force (RAF)’s Hawk fleet at RAF Valley, Anglesey. The contract will secure hundreds of jobs in North Wales, and provide local economic value and job opportunities, including aeronautical engineering apprenticeships. Amazing aerobatic displays As part of the contract, Babcock will continue to provide maintenance and groundcrew training in support of the RAF’s Hawk TMk2 fleet, ensuring...

Rolls-Royce is setting another milestone on the road to climate-neutral shipping with the approval of its Series 2000 and Series 4000 mtu marine diesel engines in 2023 for use with sustainable fuels. Following successful bench and field tests, the Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems will gradually be approving its Series 2000 and Series 4000 mtu marine engines for EN15940 synthetic diesel fuels from the beginning of 2023. Sustainable fuels These fuels include the sustainable fuels - BtL (...

Hamburg-based Becker Marine Systems is presenting new product developments, its cooperation with strategic partner Nakashima Propeller and the combined product portfolio of energy-saving solutions at SMM 2022, the international trade fair for the maritime industry. Propulsion efficiency and improved manoeuvrability For decades, Becker has been known as one of the innovation drivers in the marine industry. The range of groundbreaking product developments covers not only the superior Becker Twis...

Babcock’s LGE business, the pioneer in liquefied gas solutions, partners with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to develop liquefied CO2 carrier designs to service the growing demand for this kind of vessel. Babcock will design the cargo handling system for a range of ship sizes, specifications, cargo purities, and voyage profiles to produce a highly efficient system, which has been optimised to minimise emissions and cargo loss – thereby reducing enviro...

Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord AS. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferr...

When established in 1971, Stromme became the first specialised cargo hold cleaning company in the marine industry. Today, the company is the foremost player with extensive specialised experience within their field, providing customers with high quality solutions and innovations for cargo hold cleaning. Stromme's transfer Stromme will now transfer all of its people, business and assets into Wilhelmsen Ships Service. Stromme will further retain its brand and operate as a fully owned subsidiary...

The SMM International Maritime Trade Fair in Hamburg is the largest maritime industry trade fair and is considered the most important global maritime industry event. It gathers more than 2,200 companies from almost 70 countries, attracting more than 50,000 visitors from all over the world. It is a pioneer fair of the maritime economy. SAIM Marine and QS Seamaster thrusters will be there from September 6 to 9 - Hall B3 - OG Stand 128.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have announced the acquisition of Approval in Principle (AiP) for their jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier from the Norwegian classification society, Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV). The presentation ceremony took place on September 5, 2022 at Fiera Milano, the venue of Gastech 2022, a major international conference on global energy and environmental issues, including natural gas, LNG, and hydrogen, held in Milan, Ita...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, launches Fleet Safety to modernise safety communication and improve safety standards in global shipping. Several years in the making, and a successor to the maritime safety service, Inmarsat C, the formal launch follows the successful conclusion of Fleet Safety sea trials. Fleet Safety was granted International Maritime Organization (IMO) approval under Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) requirements following the...

IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim has highlighted the significant progress on the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the critical role of seafarers in delivering global trade, during a visit to Odesa, Ukraine. In Odesa, on Monday (29 August), Secretary-General Lim was able to gain first-hand experience of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and hear how ship safety and port management is being implemented. Maritime humanitarian corridor "I appreciate the UN and all other stakehold...

A new life jacket that will increase survival time in cold water has been developed jointly by one of the UK’s largest port operators and a specialist safety supplier. The personal floatation device has been two years in the making, filling a gap in the market for marine pilots, and could be rolled out to other workers in water-based roles. Peel Ports Group – working in partnership with Mullion Survival Technology, a producer of marine safety equipment – developed the jacket a...

Global technology brand, HONOR announces Gateway to the Future, an initiative designed to enrich cultural heritage through the power of technology. Launched during its IFA 2022 keynote, HONOR challenged two popular artists to creatively reimagine the Wasserschloss, an iconic landmark located in Hamburg’s Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site using augmented reality (AR). Set against the backdrop of surging interest in the metaverse and the growth of hybrid tourism, the project aims...

The Seafarers’ Charity is celebrating the announcement that Robert Greenwood, trustee of the charity, has been awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. Robert was nominated for the Merchant Navy Medal for his considerable dedication over many years to improving safety and welfare in the fishing industry; one of the most dangerous professions in the world. Extensive knowledge Robert Greenwood has been a trustee for The Seafarers’ Charity for five years. During that...

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has completed the acquisition of OneOcean, a supplier of voyage compliance, safety, and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe. The move accelerates LR’s ambition to be the maritime industry’s trusted adviser for compliance, safety, and sustainability solutions, enabling its clients to benefit from the more efficient, cleaner, and safer operation, providing a holistic, single-platform view of vessel and voyage performance. Digital soluti...

Chris Davies has been appointed as Group Business Development Lead (Commercial Ship Repair) at A&P and Cammell Laird in a newly established position across both businesses. Chris joined A&P Group as a Business Development Manager Marine in 2018 and has a wealth of connections across the maritime sector. Over the last four years, Chris has been responsible for bringing a range of new customers to A&P from both the commercial and offshore sectors. Dock availability to ship owners Ch...

P&O Maritime announced a partnership with P&O Maritime Logistics which will help in the decongestion of customer supply chains with the unique Multi Carrying Vessels (MCVs) which can now transport containerised cargo in the Middle East region. Connecting ports between Europe and Asia By connecting Port of Jeddah – a key port between Europe and Asia – and Port of Sudan, will enable a faster-than-anticipated service to all customers by offering a liner route between the ter...

SAFE Boats International is proud to announce that they have earned ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. DNV, an independent certification, and risk management provider, performed a comprehensive audit of SAFE Boats’ systems and processes at their Bremerton locations to bestow this designation. ISO 9001:2015 is a globally recognised quality management standard developed and maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The certification provides...

Ports of Stockholm is investing in the environment by building onshore power connection facilities for cruise ships at two city centre quays. This environmental initiative will result in significantly lower air pollution emissions in Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. The groundbreaking ceremony to begin building onshore power connections for cruise ships took place during the World Water Week 2022. Building the facilities at Stadsgården quay berths 167 and 160 makes Ports of Stockholm the fir...

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, on Aug. 27, 2022, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who enjoyed an immersive experience in the beautiful Icelandic capital and a christening celebration like no other. Highest staffing levels "With her stunning design a...

The CULINES 190TEU container new building “CUL BANGKOK”, was successfully named and delivered at CSSC Whampoa Wenchong Shipyard Guangzhou South Salon point factory. In the ceremony, CULINES mainly invited representatives from cargo owners, merchants, e-commerce logistics, and shipping agencies to witness. Attendees at the ceremony Ms. Li Bin, CEO of Midea Group international logistics sharing platform, named and cut the ribbon for the new building as the godmother. Mr. Chunsen Z...

The acquisition process has now been finalised and Unifeeder becomes part of the DP World Group. They have the pleasure to announce that the acquisition process, which has been initiated in the summer of 2018 has finally come to a close. Unifeeder Group is now part of the DP World Group, an enabler of global trade and an integral part of the supply chain. Sustainable shareholder value They are excited to become part of a company that shares the Unifeeder’s vision of serving the customer...

The Port of Valencia has consolidated its position as the foremost connected port in the Mediterranean according to the Port liner shipping connectivity index (LSCI) prepared by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and is in 20th position worldwide in the second quarter of the year in terms of connectivity. A position that reinforces Valenciaport as a benchmark for improving the competitiveness and opportunities of Spanish import/export companies. Maritime connectivit...

In the last 12 months, the Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has managed 3,004 containers with shoes destined for 71 countries around the world. The maritime connectivity of Valenciaport allows the footwear industry a greater participation in international trade. America (USA) is the main importer of Valencian and Spanish shoes. Greater maritime connectivity Every day, four containers leave the Valencian docks for 17 American countries. The United States of America (USA) and Mexico lead the ra...

The San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will postpone consideration of the 'Container Dwell Fee' for four weeks, until Sept. 23, 2022. Since the programme was announced on Oct. 25, 2021, the two ports have seen a combined decline of 46% in aging cargo on the docks.  The executive directors of both ports will reassess fee implementation after monitoring data over the next month. Fee implementation has been postponed by both ports since the start of the program. The Long Beach...

“It was very clear that young thought providers in the maritime industry have strong visions of what it takes to attract a broad pool of talent. Their message is clear, the maritime industry needs to improve the overall approach to human sustainability, human wellbeing, and work conditions at sea,” says Chair of the selection committee, Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The top 30 competit...

In response to significant concerns at the start of the pandemic about the potential impact of COVID-19 on the health of offshore workers, operators in the Southern North Sea (SNS) came together for the first time through the HSE Hub, to collaborate on finding the best solution for protecting their workers. RMI, which specialises in saving lives and protecting the health and wellbeing of workers on remote and diverse sites across the world, partnered with the CHC, to deliver a solution to suit...