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Merseyside shipyard and marine engineering services company - Cammell Laird has announced that John Syvret is retiring from his role as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Cammell Laird and Atlantic and Peninsula Marine Services. John, whose retirement follows 43 years of service to the maritime sector, will continue to support Cammell Laird and Atlantic & Peninsula Marine Services in his capacity as a non-executive Director. John will also maintain his involvement with his ch...
MetOcean Telematics, is pleased to announce that it will supply the Royal Navy with its new Maritime Acoustic Scoring and Simulation System (MASS). The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) awarded MetOcean an extensive contract vehicle to supply MASS, and systems will soon be commissioned by the Royal Navy. Maritime Acoustic Scoring and Simulation System (MASS) MASS eliminates the need for land bombardment ranges and the necessity to destroy physical targets MASS is the world’s fir...
Satcom Global is delighted to announce that its flagship Aura VSAT service boasts enhanced coverage through new High Throughput Satellites (HTS) and beam enhancements, offering superior connectivity to maritime users in popular trading routes, fishing waters, and leisure hotspots in the Americas and Asia. Satcom Global has strengthened the Aura VSAT network with the addition of two new High Throughput Satellites, SES-14 HTS and SES-15 HTS, delivering a boost in coverage and service quality for...
Shipping accounts for 2.2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Norwegian shipping companies are now taking a leading role in the fight against climate change. The goal is for the entire Norwegian fleet to be climate neutral by 2050. The aim of the Paris Agreement is to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has given the world ten years to halve the total greenhouse gas emissions and maintains that they must drop to net-zero emissions by 2050. Clim...
To meet the shipping needs of the market and customers, CULINES is upgrading its South China-Taiwan direct container service (STD) from May 29, adding a call to Nansha Port. The STD will call at the Nansha Container Terminal III every Saturday, so the new port rotation will be Kaohsiung – Taichung – Huizhou – Yantian –Nansha – Shantou – Kaohsiung. Providing two direct sailings With this upgrade, CULINES will be providing two direct sailings per week between...
The latest vessel of Kongsberg Maritime design to enter service, an 81.80m NVC 375 WP freezer trawler named Ilivileq, has just been delivered to its working domain in the Arctic waters. Ilivileq, freezer trawler Ilivileq typifies the principles upon which the NVC range was conceived, combining an economical and environmentally beneficial foundation of low emissions and fuel-efficient operation, with a freeboard of optimal height, in order to ensure crew safety, teamed with modern, responsible...
Kongsberg Digital has signed a MUSD 25 agreement for the delivery of real-time data aggregation and visualisation software, and various domain specific services for a major energy company. The agreement includes an upside potential of up to MUSD 5, over the next five years, should the customer decide to expand delivery to all installations. Software services The agreement is covering a portfolio of software services for data aggregation, visualisation and decision support. These services are...
SBM Offshore CEO Bruno Chabas commented: “SBM Offshore delivered a good set of results during the first quarter of 2020, in line with expectations. The Company’s results, dividend track record and completed share repurchase exemplify SBM Offshore’s robust business model. At the same time, SBM Offshore is also impacted by the combined demand and supply crises in the oil and gas market and is taking measures to evolve and adapt with the uncertain dynamic market conditions."...
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter referred to as NYK Line) and MTI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as MTI) for their joint project on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework (development code “APExS”). Guidelines The AiP was granted upon confirming the feasibility of the framework through safety evaluation in line with the guidelines ClassNK is involved in various demonstrati...
Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to report that its K-CAT (KONGSBERG Competence Assessment Tool) is receiving positive reports from the global oil & gas fleet supplier Siem Offshore, consolidating a deal between the two companies worth in the region of 700,000NOK. Innovative digital tool An innovative digital tool that enables personnel assessments to be carried out online, K-CAT’s abilities range from pre-employment evaluation through to crew competence verification. It is availabl...
The order backlog remained high and the cash flow was solid as a result of both a strong positive contribution from the operations and the sale of underwater technology company Hydroid. The financial effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was limited in the first quarter. However, the situation is creating increased market uncertainty going forward, especially in the maritime industry. WEBCAST: Recording of online presentation of KONGSBERG's 1st quarter 2020 Key figures: The order intak...
The recruitment company Universum conducts an annual student survey at 26 Norwegian educational institutions. More than 13,000 students have been asked to rank different companies by attractiveness. KONGSBERG is ranked on second place among engineering students, beaten only by Equinor who has topped the list for a number of years. When female engineering students are asked to pitch their preferred employers, KONGSBERG comes in 10th place, up two places from last year. Increasing support among...
Reliable oxygen compressor solutions for the medical sector and health care are needed like never before. In order to be able to meet this increased demand even in the high-pressure range, Sauer Compressors has developed a system that can compress pure oxygen up to 300 barg. The compact solution consisting of an oil-free and dry-running HAUG compressor and a pneumatic gas booster meets the highest requirements for efficiency and safety. It is ideally suited for medical oxygen in hospitals and m...
Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (‘Imabari’), MAN Energy Solutions (hereinafter ‘MAN’), Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. (‘Mitsui E&S Machinery’), ClassNK (‘ClassNK’), ITOCHU ENEX Co. Ltd. (‘ITOCHU ENEX’) and ITOCHU Corporation (‘ITOCHU’) have agreed to jointly develop ships equipped with the main engine using ammonia as its main fuel (‘Ammonia-fuelled Engine’). With international momentum towards the transi...
Tokyo – Leading Classification Society, ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier, developed in cooperation with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Approval in Principle (AiP) The AiP was granted to the concept design, based on ClassNK’s Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels and its Rule Part GF (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels), incorporating...
In this webinar on ‘Improving inventory availability in a volatile supply chain’ hosted by MIT University and delivered by Dr. Erez Agmoni, Head of Supply Chain Warehousing and Distribution, North America at Maersk, on 7 April 2020, we discussed how Maersk and its customers can ensure their supply chains are kept moving and improving even during volatile times. Webinar Agenda Reasons for supply chain volatility How to prepare for supply chain disruptions Innovational approaches...
FESCO Transportation Group’s (‘FESCO’) diesel motor vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin successfully finished the Antarctic expedition of 2020. The vessel delivered cargoes for two Indian and one Belgian research stations. The expedition lasted for three and a half months; the vessel returned to the port of Cape Town (South Africa) on 10 April 2020. Vasiliy Golovnin delivers various cargoes The vessel - Vasiliy Golovnin under the command of Captain Iksan Yusupov delivered 1382 to...
After only 9 months post the construction began in June 2019, the chilled capabilities of A.P. Moller - Maersk’s own cold store facility in St. Petersburg, Russia, are operational, addressing the needs of a high-demand Russian market. In the near future, the St. Petersburg cold store facility will also offer freezing capabilities in a separate storage chamber for frozen produce (-25°C). Maersk’s cold store facility in St. Petersburg The first container to arrive at the new war...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe, SBM Offshore has been adapting to this unprecedented situation, protecting its workforce and putting in place business continuity measures. SBM Offshore’s priority remains the health and safety of its staff, contractors and their families, ensuring safe operations across the Company’s activities at the same time. A dedicated task force continues to monitor the situation at all Company locations across the globe, on a daily basis....
ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to SHIN KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD CO., LTD. for their concept design of a 49,000 DWT LNG-fueled chemical tanker. The AiP was granted to the concept design based on its Rule Part GF (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels) incorporating “International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code), IMO Res. MSC.391(95) and MSC.458(101)”. Design features The main features of the design announced by S...
ClassNK has established its "Rules for the Survey and Construction of Governmental and Naval Ships", technical rules that are applied to governmental ships and their onboard equipment. Overseas transfer of defense equipment ClassNK has established standards for conducting third-party certification of governmental and naval ships During the overseas transfer of defense equipment including governmental ships and their onboard machinery, the equipment may be subject to third-party quality in...
The International Transport Forum (ITF) has announced the postponement of the ITF 2020 Summit, which was earlier scheduled to take place from May 27 to May 29, 2020. ITF 2020 Summit postponed The world’s renowned transport policy event, ITF 2020 Summit, was slated to take place in Leipzig, Germany The world’s renowned transport policy event, ITF 2020 Summit, was slated to take place in Leipzig, Germany, under the theme of ‘Transport Innovation for Sustainable Development&rsq...
SD Government, the global satellite connectivity solutions provider, has been named Independent Teleport Operator of the Year by the World Teleport Association (WTA), during its 25th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence event. The WTA presents the award to a teleport business whose achievements have been deemed exceptional by industry members from across the globe and selected SD Government as the winner from a field of 35 nominations. Teleport services SD Government was honoured to receive...
Classification Society ClassNK, Japan Marine United (JMU), and NAPA have completed a joint feasibility study on 3D model-based plan approval using 3D CAD models as part of their technical investigation project. Shipbuilding designs are gradually transitioning from 2D drawings to those designed with 3D CAD software. Classification societies, whose plan approvals are currently based mostly on 2D drawings, are also required to develop a scheme for 3D CAD models from their submission to their exami...
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) established for the first time in Korea’s shipbuilding industry ‘Co-Prosperity Business Office’ under the direct control of its CEO, with an aim to build a new win-win business model with its partner companies. For this, HHI expanded and reorganized the existing business unit responsible for supporting partner companies, led by a Senior Vice President-level Executive, into Co-Prosperity Business Office with three departments staffed with...
Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) based on its Rule Part N which adopts IGC Code and its Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels to Daihatsu Diesel for their concept design of an LPG reformed gas-fuelled coastal LPG carrier developed in cooperation with Iino Gas Transport, Osaka Gas, Izumi Steel Works, and Miura Shipbuilding in terms of safety assessments. The Vessel is designed to be equipped with an LPG reformer developed jointly by Daihatsu Diesel...
On the afternoon of December 3, 2020, the China Shipping 50 Forum, acclaimed as a think tank in the shipping industry, held its 7th annual meeting in Qingdao. As a member of the Forum, Chairman of CULines Raymond Chen attended the meeting upon invitation. Guest attending the event The event gathered top-class experts and scholars from the port and shipping logistics sector The event gathered top-class experts and scholars from the port and shipping logistics sector, senior executives at...
ClassNK obtained accreditation on January 23, 2020, from the Japan Accreditation Board (JAB) as a GHG emissions verification body based on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).Although global warming countermeasures are being discussed at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GHG emissions control in the international aviation sector, which operates across borders, will...
Following the cancellation of a number of global events, including the Mobile World Conference in Spain, ITB in Germany and the Geneva International Auto Show, the DIMDEX 2020 organising committee has been consulting with public health officials and the Government of the State of Qatar regarding the status of the event. DIMDEX 2020 event cancelled After extensive consideration, the DIMDEX 2020 organising committee has made the difficult decision to cancel the Doha International Maritime Defenc...
In fulfilling its mission to provide the most optimised service to its customers, Evergreen Marine Corporation (Evergreen Line) has launched ‘GreenX’ platform. Responding to the need for greater efficiencies through digitalisation, GreenX allows customers to enjoy seamless booking capabilities, in addition to direct access to integrated trade services. GreenX digital platform GreenX has received nearly two thousands of sign-ups via this one-stop digital platform GreenX provides a...
