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Inmarsat launches Fleet LTE service in the North Sea

04 December 2019 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, will extend its service portfolio for customers with the launch of Fleet LTE, following an agreement with subsea fibre and offshore LTE network operator, Tampnet.

MacGregor and Kongsberg Digital to collaborate to verify the operational benefits of a high quality, standardised and secure digital service solution

Equinor chooses VIKING’s New Electric Lifeboats for the Njord “A”

ClassNK Magazine – 86th Edition

MacGregor secures orders worth approximately EUR 8 million for port development and naval projects in Europe

MacGregor News – Issue 174 – Winter 2019

Inmarsat and ABB Marine & Ports sign agreement to enable digitalisation via Fleet Data platform

28 November 2019 – Inmarsat and ABB Marine & Ports, two driving forces behind maritime digitalisation, have signed a milestone Master Supply Agreement. The implementation of the agreement tackles an obstacle identified by ship owners themselves which has stopped them using IoT (Internet of Things) technology.

Inmarsat’s successful launch of GX5 next generation satellite to add significant Fleet Xpress capacity

27 November 2019 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has confirmed the successful launch of GX5, the fifth satellite in the world leading Global Xpress (GX) fleet delivering Fleet Xpress high-speed maritime broadband services. The satellite was lifted into orbit by an Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the Ariane Launch Complex No. 3 (ELA-3) in Kourou, French Guiana.

YSA Design claims cruise ship first for Build Information Modelling

Press registration for Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe

ClassNK signs a joint research agreement for Condition-based Maintenance

YSA Design Insights: Issue 4

Ecochlor Launches NanoVapor Gas-Freeing Fuel Tank Technology at Marintec China

Inmarsat, Addvalue and Network Innovations bring the first IP-based broadband terminal and vessel monitoring to U.S. fisheries market with iFleetONE™

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, along with its partners Addvalue Innovation Pte Ltd (Addvalue) and Network Innovations, have launched the first type-approved IP-based terminal and Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) for fishing vessels operating in United States (U.S.) waters, marking a significant milestone for sustainable fishing in the U.S.

Ecochlor to Demonstrate its Ballast Water Management System at Marintec China

21 November 2019 – Ecochlor, Inc. will display its ballast water management system (BWMS) at Marintec China, Stand N3D5N, to give customers an opportunity to understand why the system is widely regarded as one of the best, most reliable technologies available worldwide.

Foreship launches Hamburg business to grow in Germany

Shell Marine secures contract for COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers

MacGregor secures complete piggy-back hatch cover order from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Europort attracts international visitors in record numbers

GTMaritime takes Cyber Security Award at Smart4Sea EUROPORT 2019

Fleet Xpress agreement marks new stage in Bourbon digitalisation strategy for offshore

11 November 2019 – Bourbon, a world leader in marine services for offshore oil and gas, has signed a contract committing more than 100 offshore support vessels (OSVs) to Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress, the maritime broadband service that combines the speed of Ka-band with continuous back up from Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband operating on L-band.

Shell Marine signs fleet-wide lubricants and technical service contract in China

08 November 2019 – Shell Marine has today signed a framework agreement with CCCC Dredging (Group) Co. Ltd of China to supply marine lubricants and provide technical services across the Chinese company’s fleet. The strategic cooperation, formalised today at a signing ceremony demonstrates Shell Marine’s ability to provide a comprehensive all-in-one service, reliably supplying lubricants and technical services around the clock wherever they are needed.

Elite Exhibitions Launches Connected Cruise Ship Expo America

06 November 2019 – Connected Cruise Ship Expo (CCS) is the world’s first exhibition and conference to focus exclusively on the latest innovations within the cruise technology, communications, and connectivity sectors. This brand new, highly focused two-day exhibition and conference will provide a much-needed platform for the most innovative suppliers to network with qualified buyers from cruise line companies on a global scale.

Owner summit opens Europort 2019 to visionary ideas

Vestdavit News November 2019

05 November 2019 – Vestdavit News November 2019 is available to read here.    

Wallem Pulse magazine – Issue 2

ClassNK releases Guidelines for the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (Ver.4.00)

CNOOC orders MacGregor pull-in system for a deepwater floating production unit in the South China Sea

VIKING Wins Greek Coast Guard Tender

Shipowners trust VIKING to manage safety

GTMaritime protects onboard cyber security in record numbers

Pacific Gas chooses Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress connectivity, protected by Fleet Secure Endpoint

23 October 2019 – The largest Liquid Ethylene Gas (LEG) ship owner in China has agreed a commitment to install Fleet Xpress connectivity from Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications on all its vessels. This will also include Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure Endpoint, the new line of defence in the multi-layered strategy to thwart cyber threats.

Europort 2019 launch led by shipowner summit

Inmarsat releases field guide to ICT best practice at sea

21 October 2019 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has published a new and authoritative guide to the information and communication technology that plays an increasingly critical role in the safety, efficiency and environmental performance of ships.

ABB to bring autonomous technology to the Port of Singapore

“K” LINE, MOL, & NYK Share Data with ONE through the Common Data Platform “IoS-OP”

Shell Marine White paper offers critical cylinder oil guidance to support customer preparedness for IMO 2020

Samskip to connect Portugal and the UK direct

Foreship partners with Vaaka to realize global ambitions

ClassNK participates in the Getting to Zero Coalition

CJC Currents

10 October 2019 – CJC Currents, a newsletter from Campbell Johnston Clark, is out now! With news about the new Miami office, IMO2020 and LISW2019 as well as appraisals of recent judgments covering deck cargo liability, bareboat charter obligations and SCOPIC charges. Read the full newsletter here!        

ONE SEA adds Awake.AI to autonomous ship ecosystem

One Sea appoints Riku-Pekka Hägg as chairman with mission to grow Autonomous Ship Alliance

ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” – ICT utilization in remote surveys

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe provides industry-leading agenda

ClassNK grants AIP related to Wind Challenger Project

Maritime IoT platform Fleet Data secures decisive approval from Bureau Veritas

ClassNK releases “Booklet for ship crew members Precautions concerning change-over to 0.50% sulphur compliant fuel oils”

ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On (Updated in September 2019)

ClassNK grants AIP on LPG Reformer for marine engines

Fleet Secure Endpoint wins Best Security Product Award at Safety at Sea Awards

19 September 2019 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications has won the Safety at Sea Award 2019 for Best Security Product of the Year, after recognition by a panel of judges from ship owner, marine insurance, maritime education, classification, crewing and training organisations.

Samskip adds northern Netherlands point of entry to dedicated Swedish rail connections

South Korean port to slash passenger vessel emissions with ABB shore power

MacGregor secures orders worth more than EUR 20 million for projects in Europe and Asia

Adam D. Tihany confirmed as Keynote Speaker at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe

Game-changing VIKING LifeCraft™ gets 100% approval

YSA Design proves natural choice for exclusive SeaDream Global Yachting club

ABB enables emissions-free port stay in Marseille for Corsica Linea ferries

Vestdavit equips Norwegian Coast Guard’s next generation for Polar boat launch and recovery

Inmarsat landmark study identifies critical role for maritime startups

10 September 2019 – New and original research into maritime startups conducted for Inmarsat by UK GovTech venture firm and research house, PUBLIC, concludes that more bandwidth connecting ships to shore at lower cost than ever before is empowering a new breed of single-minded innovators to bring the true benefits of digitalisation to the shipping and offshore sectors.

Samskip Duisburg–Falköping launch serves Swedish industrial heartland

ClassNK establishes cross-sectional cyber security team

Marine Catering Expo to Return to Miami Under New Name

06 September 2019 – In 2019, Marine Catering Expo (MCE) brought together the entire marine catering supply chain to the Miami Beach Convention Center. Co-located with Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America, MCE welcomed leading marine suppliers including Rational, Welbilt, Hobart, and more.