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Autonomous Ship draws digital audience
A compelling line up of speakers ensured a strong maritime press turn out for the JLA Press Briefing Webinar – the Year of decision for the Autonomous Ship on June 30th, with attendees online simultaneously in the US, Europe and Asia.
Read moreWhat does $5 billion buy in shipping decarbonisation?
When IMO next convenes for MEPC, one agenda item member States will be asked to consider is whether to give the go-ahead to the establishment of a $5 billion collaborative R&D fund to accelerate the development of technological solutions aimed at weaning shipping off fossil fuels and eliminating CO2 emissions.
Read moreThe decarbonisation policy report-card
Posted in Marine industry talk
The IMO has a clear goal for reducing GHG. What it now needs is an action plan to reach it. At the end of MEPC73 it set member States a homework assignment, instructing them to come up with ideas to discuss when it next convenes, in a global transportation industry variant of the classroom favourite ‘show & tell’.
Read moreJLA Media appoints Levett to lead Oil & Gas
Neil Levett is joining the JLA Media team as Lead Consultant for its newly-established Oil & Gas division, taking responsibility for a fast-growing part of the organisation’s PR and communications activities.
Read moreAre EEDI shortcoming shipping’s smoking gun?
Posted in Marine industry talk
As the celebrations surrounding IMO’s 70th anniversary fade into memory, it is one of the industry’s worst kept secrets that the UN agency’s Energy Efficiency Design Index requirements have failed to keep pace with improvements in vessel design and operation.
Read moreNorth Covid-19 Tracking Tool wins 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award
21 October 2020 – Leading global marine insurer North P&I Club has won the 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award for its Digital Covid-19 Tracking Tool, after a public vote recognised the solution as the year’s standout technological contribution to maritime safety. Hosted on MyGlobeView – a market-leading interactive platform for identifying commercial risks and physical threats … Continue reading “North Covid-19 Tracking Tool wins 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award”
ABB delivers sustainable shore connection technology for Viking Line’s high-speed ferry
21 October 2020 – ABB Marine & Ports latest shore connection technology is ensuring that calls by the passenger ferry Viking XPRS at Estonia’s Port of Tallinn are made quietly, efficiently and emissions-free The well-known ferry, built in 2008, is deployed on the 2.5-hour route across the Baltic Sea between Tallinn, Estonia, and Helsinki, Finland, … Continue reading “ABB delivers sustainable shore connection technology for Viking Line’s high-speed ferry”
Vestdavit wins long-term service agreement with NOAA
20 October 2020 – Leading boat launch and recovery systems supplier Vestdavit has secured a far-reaching frame agreement to provide service, support and spares for the variety of marine davits it has supplied to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA operates a fleet of research and survey vessels that conduct a wide variety … Continue reading “Vestdavit wins long-term service agreement with NOAA”
KSS Line signs with Hyundai Global Services for Smart Ship solution powered by Inmarsat and Intellian
20 October 2020 – Hyundai Global Services (HGS) has announced the signing of a contract to deliver its Smart Ship and Satellite Communications package to KSS Line shipping fleet supported by Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress and digital solution Fleet Connect. This is the first time that the Integrated Smart Ship (ISS) solution from the world’s largest … Continue reading “KSS Line signs with Hyundai Global Services for Smart Ship solution powered by Inmarsat and Intellian”
Inmarsat and Cobham SATCOM enable Maldives fisheries sustainability with Fleet One
15 October 2020 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, and Cobham SATCOM, the market leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions, have been awarded a new contract to connect 732 fishing vessels active in the Maldives Economic Exclusion Zone to Inmarsat’s Fleet One maritime broadband services. Cobham’s SAILOR Fleet One … Continue reading “Inmarsat and Cobham SATCOM enable Maldives fisheries sustainability with Fleet One”
Bright outlook at Gibdock as bookings remain solid
14 October 2020 – Ship repair activity at Gibdock has continued to be rock solid, despite uncertainties through the first three quarters of 2020 relating to Covid-19 and Brexit. Occupancy levels remain high, contracts continue to be agreed and scheduled dry dockings are already booked into 2021, the Gibraltar-based yard reports. “The outlook is set … Continue reading “Bright outlook at Gibdock as bookings remain solid”
ABB wins contract to equip Knutsen shuttle tankers with electric solutions for higher efficiency and sustainability
14 October 2020 – First two shuttle tankers for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) to feature battery technology, in addition to a wide scope of ABB’s electric solutions, will achieve significant gains in fuel efficiency, operational flexibility and emissions reduction Securing a contract from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, ABB Marine & Ports will deliver … Continue reading “ABB wins contract to equip Knutsen shuttle tankers with electric solutions for higher efficiency and sustainability”
PARAT Halvorsen multi-fuel Combined Steam Boiler adds Shore Power to optimisation options
13 October 2020 – PARAT Halvorsen AS, Norway’s leading supplier of combined steam boilers for commercial marine, offshore and fishing applications, has launched a new multi-fuel boiler that delivers unprecedented flexibility for seagoing assets. The company’s MCS Combined Exhaust Gas / Fuel-Fired / Electrical Boiler is a compact and highly efficient unit enabling ship operators … Continue reading “PARAT Halvorsen multi-fuel Combined Steam Boiler adds Shore Power to optimisation options”
MacGregor receives over USD 10 million crane order for four general cargo ships
09 October 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order to provide cargo handling cranes for four 62,000 dwt general cargo ships to be built in Asia. The order is booked into Cargotec’s third quarter 2020 order intake, with deliveries planned to commence during the third quarter of 2021 and completed during the … Continue reading “MacGregor receives over USD 10 million crane order for four general cargo ships”
Bolidt builds momentum in ferry market
07 October 2020 – Resin applications specialist Bolidt reports strong growth in the global ferry market as its state-of-the-art decking solutions are selected for an increasing variety of passenger ship projects. With ferry operators worldwide striving to keep up with consumer demands and environmental regulations, Bolidt’s standing in the market is reaching new heights. The Netherlands-based … Continue reading “Bolidt builds momentum in ferry market”
Inmarsat Fleet Xpress breakthrough on Paraná River to support real-time vessel surveillance inland
05 October 2020 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has equipped four Paraná River push boats operated by Impala Paraguay with Fleet Xpress connectivity, in a breakthrough for maritime broadband inland along one of South America’s longest waterways. The prime mover vessels are used by Impala Paraguay to steer its fleet … Continue reading “Inmarsat Fleet Xpress breakthrough on Paraná River to support real-time vessel surveillance inland”
ClassNK opens new survey offices in Kandla and Valencia
01 October 2020 – Leading classification society ClassNK has opened new exclusive survey offices in Kandla (India) and Valencia (Spain) with operations beginning 1 October 2020. Both offices are located in one of the most well-known port cities in each country. In recent years, the number of surveys and audits required in the northwest part of … Continue reading “ClassNK opens new survey offices in Kandla and Valencia”
Sunderland Marine Polaris – September 2020
28 September 2020 – The September 2020 issue of Sunderland Marine Polaris is now available for download or to view online at the following link: Polaris – September 2020 This issue includes articles on: Keeping new crew safe Guidelines for vessels going into and returning from lay-up About North P&I Club: North P&I … Continue reading “Sunderland Marine Polaris – September 2020”
Inmarsat Fleet LTE service coverage extended to Gulf of Mexico following successful trials with V.Ships Offshore
24 September 2020 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, will extend its unique ‘three-in-one’ Fleet LTE coverage for offshore service vessels to the Gulf of Mexico, following successful trials with V.Ships Offshore in the North Sea area. In conjunction with Inmarsat’s service provider One Net, the North Sea trials were undertaken … Continue reading “Inmarsat Fleet LTE service coverage extended to Gulf of Mexico following successful trials with V.Ships Offshore”
Vestdavit wins contract to supply six Australian Navy patrol boats
23 September 2020 – Leading davit supplier Vestdavit has secured an agreement with Austal Australia to deliver twelve boat launch-and-recovery systems for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The marine davits will be installed on six new Cape-class patrol boats (CCPBs), under construction for the Navy at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. Joining the combined … Continue reading “Vestdavit wins contract to supply six Australian Navy patrol boats”
ABB powers P&O super-ferries towards new sustainable transport era
23 September 2020 – ABB to supply electric, digital and connected solutions for P&O Ferries’ two new vessels, including Azipod® propulsion and energy storage, cutting fuel consumption by one ton per return trip across the English Channel ABB has won a contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd for supplying a full scope of integrated solutions … Continue reading “ABB powers P&O super-ferries towards new sustainable transport era”
GTReplicate averts looming ship-shore data transfer bottleneck
15 September 2020 – GTMaritime has launched a new cloud-based tool to automate a key part of the data transfer process between ship and shore, relieving seafarers and shore teams of a growing manual file replication burden. GTReplicate is a cyber-secure solution that automates synchronisation of files and data relating to vessel operation with next … Continue reading “GTReplicate averts looming ship-shore data transfer bottleneck”
Wasaline launch confirms growing ferry preference for ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion
14 September 2020 – Taking only one week to install, Azipod® propulsion will ensure sustainable performance for Wasaline’s new ferry Aurora Botnia, while achieving up to four days of annual time savings due to operational efficiency The new ferry, launched by the Finnish shipyard Rauma Marine Constructions, will be operated by Wasaline on the world’s … Continue reading “Wasaline launch confirms growing ferry preference for ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion”
MacGregor receives EUR 13 million orders from Asia and Scandinavia
14 September 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured two new orders, one from Asia for two RoPAX ferries and another from Scandinavia for a group of Linkspans. Both orders are booked into Cargotec’s third quarter 2020 order intake, with deliveries planned to commence during the fourth quarter of 2021 and completed during the … Continue reading “MacGregor receives EUR 13 million orders from Asia and Scandinavia”
Vestdavit to deliver advanced boat-handling systems to U.S. Navy
11 September 2020 – Vestdavit Inc., the US operation set up by industry-leading davit supplier Vestdavit, has won a contract to deliver boat launch-and-recovery systems to two Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) vessels belonging to the United States Navy. Currently under construction by global shipbuilder Austal at its yard in Mobile, Alabama, the EPFs will assist … Continue reading “Vestdavit to deliver advanced boat-handling systems to U.S. Navy”
ClassNK conducted the third-party verification with a reasonable level of assurance for IINO LINES’ GHG assertion
11 September 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK conducted the third-party verification with a reasonable level of assurance for a GHG assertion of IINO KAIUN KAISHA LTD.(“IINO LINES”) and group companies, and issued a verification statement. As actions against climate change has increased the importance as criteria for corporate evaluation, not a few companies are … Continue reading “ClassNK conducted the third-party verification with a reasonable level of assurance for IINO LINES’ GHG assertion”
China’s first hybrid-electric rescue vessel relies on ABB technology for safety and sustainability
09 September 2020 – The newbuilt vessel, Shenhai 01, features a full scope of ABB’s electric, digital and connected solutions that help support sustainable operations and enhance safety and efficiency The first Chinese-built hybrid emergency rescue vessel is powered by ABB’s bridge-to-propeller technologies, including Azipod® electric propulsion, energy storage system and state-of-the-art automation and control … Continue reading “China’s first hybrid-electric rescue vessel relies on ABB technology for safety and sustainability”
Foreship appoints Benjamin Sward as President to lead its strategy for U.S. growth
02 September 2020 – Leading naval architecture and marine engineering company Foreship Ltd has appointed Benjamin Sward as President of Foreship LLC to take responsibility for the company’s U.S. activities, their growth and a renewed pursuit of opportunities in the commercial shipping and offshore sectors. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Sward will also have oversight of … Continue reading “Foreship appoints Benjamin Sward as President to lead its strategy for U.S. growth”
ClassNK takes part in “CC-Ocean” Project to test Small Scale Demonstration Plant as Marine-based CO2 Capture System with “K” Line and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
31 August 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK, in cooperation with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” Line) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) group, will conduct test operations and measurements for a small scale ship-based CO2 capture demonstration plant, in order to verify the equipment’s use as a marine-based … Continue reading “ClassNK takes part in “CC-Ocean” Project to test Small Scale Demonstration Plant as Marine-based CO2 Capture System with “K” Line and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding”
ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” as part of its Innovation Endorsement initiative
28 August 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” which stipulates the procedures for class notations for ships with advanced digital technology. The guidelines are part of the society’s new initiative, “Innovation Endorsement”(*1), aiming to certify innovations utilizing digital technology. The “Digital Smart Ship Guidelines” set out the requirements … Continue reading “ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ship” as part of its Innovation Endorsement initiative”
Project Hygiea Covid-19 action plan welcomed on board cruise ship with Bureau Veritas approval
27 August 2020 – Three months after launch, Foreship’s Project Hygiea has been deployed on an undisclosed cruise ship in support of its return to market. Project Hygiea’s four-step Covid-19 passenger vessel response plan has been verified by classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) as in line with its comprehensive risk assessment strategy. Project Hygiea aims … Continue reading “Project Hygiea Covid-19 action plan welcomed on board cruise ship with Bureau Veritas approval”
MacGregor secures largest single vessel contract for OHT’s Alfa Lift wind foundation installation vessel
27 August 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a significant order for delivery of the mission-critical system to be installed on the OHT offshore wind foundation installation vessel, Alfa Lift, being built at the China Merchants Heavy Industry shipyard in Jiangsu, China. The order, which is the largest single vessel contract secured to … Continue reading “MacGregor secures largest single vessel contract for OHT’s Alfa Lift wind foundation installation vessel”
North P&I Strengthens FD&D Leadership Team in Greece
27 August 2020 – North P&I has strengthened its FD&D leadership team in Greece with the appointment of Antigone Yanniotis and Gillian Stanton to the roles of Deputy Director (FD&D) Greece, demonstrating North’s continuing dedication to providing the highest standards of FD&D service to its local members. Taking effect from 1 September 2020, these appointments … Continue reading “North P&I Strengthens FD&D Leadership Team in Greece”
Samskip renews Amsterdam-Hull for UK trade requirements
24 August 2020 – Multimodal transport operator Samskip is responding to recovering North Continent-UK unitised traffic by reintroducing direct links between Amsterdam and Hull, in a service renewal that reinforces containerised short sea options ahead of finalised Brexit trade negotiations. Starting from September 5th, the three-times weekly service will depart from the TMA Terminal Amsterdam … Continue reading “Samskip renews Amsterdam-Hull for UK trade requirements”
ClassNK Magazine – Issue 87
19 August 2020 – The latest issue of the ClassNK Magazine is available for download here or to view online here. This edition focuses on developments and initiatives involving ClassNK and its partners, and includes: An interview with ClassNK’s new President & CEO (p. 8 – 9) An article on ClassNK’s Digital Grand Design for … Continue reading “ClassNK Magazine – Issue 87”
ClassNK grants AIP to “K” Line and Airseas for their Seawing kite system
19 August 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its “Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships” and related regulations to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and AIRSEAS SAS for their automated kite system “Seawing”. According to an announcement by “K” Line and Airseas, “Seawing” is … Continue reading “ClassNK grants AIP to “K” Line and Airseas for their Seawing kite system”
Samskip launches Duisburg-Amsterdam rail service
17 August 2020 – Multimodal company Samskip and Nunner Logistics are launching direct rail services between Amsterdam and Duisburg, in a new and far-reaching commitment to shippers using rail, road and waterborne transport services out of two of North Europe’s main container ports. From August 20th, 2020, the new service will connect Samskip’s rail terminal in … Continue reading “Samskip launches Duisburg-Amsterdam rail service”
MacGregor receives EUR 18 million RoRo orders from Japan
13 August 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured two orders from Japan to provide full hardware supply including ramps and lifting platforms for two RoPax vessels and two material supply vessels. The orders are booked into Cargotec’s third quarter 2020 order intake, with deliveries planned to commence during the first quarter of 2022 … Continue reading “MacGregor receives EUR 18 million RoRo orders from Japan”
Ecochlor Expands Service Support Network in Singapore
12 August 2020 – Michael Madely, VP of Global Service at Ecochlor is excited to reveal the first of many planned locations for Ecochlor’s spare parts support network outside the United States. “Having an inventory of spare parts located in Singapore will provide a faster response time to all vessels in Asia with our system … Continue reading “Ecochlor Expands Service Support Network in Singapore”
North Signals – Summer 2020
10 August 2020 – The Summer 2020 issue of North Signals is now available for download or to view online at the following link: North Signals – Issue 120 This issue includes articles on: The changing face of fuels Mental health helpline now includes WhatsApp Storage of liquid cargoes A low-carbon future Pilots on … Continue reading “North Signals – Summer 2020”
Ecochlor Receives IMO BWMS Code Type Approval
06 August 2020 – Ecochlor is pleased to receive Type Approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) for the IMO BWMS Code (MEPC.300(72) / revised 2016 G8) standards. The new certification applies to the entire range of Ecochlor ballast water management systems (BWMS), with flow rates of between 500 m3/hr. and 16,200 m3/hr., meaning that … Continue reading “Ecochlor Receives IMO BWMS Code Type Approval”
ClassNK launches “Innovation Endorsement” service for certifying innovative technology
31 July 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK is launching a new service titled “Innovation Endorsement” for certifying innovative technology. ClassNK ‘Innovation Endorsement’ overviewIn February 2020, the Society announced the “ClassNK Digital Grand Design 2030” *1 which shows its future vision for the digital society of 2030, aiming to support the evolution of ocean-related business … Continue reading “ClassNK launches “Innovation Endorsement” service for certifying innovative technology”
MacGregor receives a further order to supply deck handling solutions for the US Naval Sea Systems Command’s Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships (T-ATS)
27 July 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order to provide deck handling solutions to two T-ATS class vessels to be built at Gulf Island Shipyards LLC, a subsidiary of Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. The order was booked into Cargotec’s second quarter order intake, with deliveries planned during the last quarter of … Continue reading “MacGregor receives a further order to supply deck handling solutions for the US Naval Sea Systems Command’s Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships (T-ATS)”
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