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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...
In recent years, with the growing need for ESG investment and SDGs management, social transformation utilising digital technology is rapidly progressing. In the maritime industry, attempts are being made to create new value by collecting and utilising data on ship operations and cargo movements and sharing it among different players to promote further innovation. Advances in digital technology are also introducing unprecedented ways of ensuring safety, such as data condition monitoring and...
In support of international military collaboration and exchange, the organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) will host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) under the theme Resilience in the Maritime Domain – Confronting Asymmetric Threats. The upcoming MENC edition will feature panel discussions that will once again address today’s multifarious naval security challenges. Under the auspices of HE Dr. Khalid...
In support of international military collaboration and exchange, the organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) will host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC) under the theme Resilience in the Maritime Domain – Confronting Asymmetric Threats. The upcoming MENC edition will feature panel discussions that will once again address today’s multifarious naval security challenges. Under the auspices of HE Dr. Khalid...
In support of international military collaboration and exchange, the organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference 2020 (DIMDEX 2020) will host the Middle East Naval Commanders Conference (MENC), under the theme – ‘Resilience in the Maritime Domain - Confronting Asymmetric Threats’. The upcoming MENC edition will feature panel discussions that will once again address current multifarious naval security challenges. Under the auspices...
Allweiler launches the next-generation AEB-DE progressing cavity pump series of four pump sizes that share one installation footprint and are capable of bi-directional flow. Combining proven features from two dosing pump ranges with newly optimised rotor and stator geometrics, Allweiler customers benefit from the utmost in accurate dosing of high viscosity and particulate-filled fluids in one compact, versatile series. Standardising process made simpler In addition to simplifying pump selecti...
SBM Offshore is pleased to announce a EUR 150 million (c. US$165 million) share repurchase program, effective from February 13, 2020. The objective of the program is to reduce share capital and, in addition, to provide shares for regular management and employee share programs. Share repurchase program The Execution of the share repurchase program will be done under the terms of an engagement letter with a third party The repurchase program is expected to be completed within the year 2020, an...
CUL Shining Shipping Co., Ltd. was established on October 29, 2015, as a subsidiary held and operated by China United Lines Ltd. (CULines). CUL Shining Shipping is mainly engaged in the barge transportation of containers and bulk cargoes in the Yangtze River. It owns dozens of self-operated barges and is able to dispatch more than 300 barges. Branch lines for domestic trade CUL Shining Shipping owns a branch line network connecting Shanghai to the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze...
The Norwegian Shipowners Association follows the development of the Corona virus (COVID-19) closely and has a good dialogue with its members, and other actors about the situation. A large number of people in China and elsewhere in the world have been infected, and more than 600 deaths have been reported. COVID-19 implications for shipping industry Norwegian shipping companies operate all over the world and are thus, directly affected by the development Norwegian shipping companies operate all...
Unifeeder is happy to announce that it is adding London Gateway as Hub Port to their UK East Coast port network. They will have a weekly service from Grangemouth and Teesport to/from London Gateway and further connections from this point to Antwerp and Dunkerque. The new service is an addition to Unifeeder’s existing port network, now connecting the UK East Coast (Grangemouth, South Shields, Teesport and Immingham) and the hub ports of Felistowe, London Gateway, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Dunker...
The organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa, which was attended by high-level diplomats. A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Event host and attendees Attendees of the delegate briefing sessi...
The organising committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa, which was attended by high-level diplomats. A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Event host and attendees Attendees of the delegate briefing sessi...
The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa yesterday, which was attended by high-level diplomats. DIMDEX 2020 A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Attendees of the delegate briefing session rece...
