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- RT @InmarsatGlobal: Delighted to pick up the award for Fleet Secure Endpoint for best security product at the @SafetyatSeaMag awards la… https://t.co/IZCcSVZ83w
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- #Shell launches 8 #wellbeing training modules for #seafarer's, available to entire industry ased on HiLo risk asse… twitter.com/i/web/status/11717…
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- #ClassNK establishes cross-sectional cyber security team
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- Marine Catering Expo to Return to Miami Under New Name - Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo! ow.ly/dNdf50w5brw… twitter.com/i/web/status/11717…
- Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Reveals New Branding and Show Names ow.ly/1H3150w58Ri @CSIexpo #CSI2020 pic.twitter.com/cgwnrVmZtM
- RT @TeamHumber: HRH Princess Anne speaking at the launch of London International Shipping Week 2019 @LISWOfficial at the Banqueting… https://t.co/MMaEptn8PT
- RT @nachubb: Ronald Spithout, President of @InmarsatGlobal Maritime says that they already have ships consuming 1tb of data per… https://t.co/tHi3aBk452
- RT @WISTAInt: Women are usually overmentored but undersponsored says Natasha Dillon, Chief People Officer @inmarsat and that nee… https://t.co/xhhxkghFec
- RT @InmarsatGlobal: Women are fed up & want to be heard & there is a level of recognition in the maritime industry of this. It takes a… https://t.co/enNukhyDMq
- RT @Seafarers_UK: Very excited about tomorrow’s #TechCrewWelfare conference hosted by @InmarsatGlobal on behalf of the four #LISW19 b… https://t.co/nHReA2R9hd
- RT @InmarsatGlobal: Inmarsat CPO Natasha Dillon, Cyprus Shipping Minister @NatasaPilidou, @BIMCONews President Sadan Kaptanoglu,… https://t.co/lbHyxhCZuT
- RT @WISTAInt: It’s not about women or men, it’s about #diversity and #inclusion says Ian Hampton, Chief People, Communications &… https://t.co/Qvn84jLr5n
- RT @InmarsatGlobal: Every industry is converging with technology and now it's time for #shipping... #digitalisation is not about effici… https://t.co/lP435OzCHO
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The 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 moreSyncing PR and social media strategies
Posted in Social media
With 77% of marketers using at least one social media channel to market their business, it is clear that a large number of business-to-business (B2B) companies are seeing value in investing in a field that was originally dominated by their B2C counterparts.
Read moreThe human element celebrated
Posted in Marine industry talk
Many of JLA Media’s clients stand at the forefront of the technological revolution unfolding in today’s maritime industry, including advanced ship to shore communications, the Internet of Things, new propulsion and automation solutions, and other cutting-edge developments. However, the fact remains that the most important ‘component’ in ensuring the efficiency of the modern cargo vessel is its human crew.
Read moreAdam D. Tihany confirmed as Keynote Speaker at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe
16 September 2019 – The first six high profile speakers have been confirmed for the inaugural Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe conference, which debuts at Fira Barcelona between 4-5th December, 2019. Leaders from across the sector are being lined up to give inspirational and thought-provoking presentations at the CSIE event, raising the key opportunities and … Continue reading “Adam D. Tihany confirmed as Keynote Speaker at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe”
Game-changing VIKING LifeCraft™ gets 100% approval
16 September 2019 – VIKING’s entire LifeCraft™ system has now obtained flag state approval as a novel life-saving appliance to be installed on passenger ships for the utmost safety in evacuation emergencies. VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, the leading global safety products manufacturer and service provider, has announced the first flag state approval of its entire … Continue reading “Game-changing VIKING LifeCraft™ gets 100% approval”
YSA Design proves natural choice for exclusive SeaDream Global Yachting club
16 September 2019 – Proven experience in smaller ultra-luxury cruise ships and a lasting relationship with the pioneer of superyacht vacationing are behind the selection of YSA Design as the design partner for the truly special SeaDream Yacht Club vessel SeaDream Innovation. Innovation will offer yachting lifestyle standards to guests occupying 100 ocean-view suites, developed … Continue reading “YSA Design proves natural choice for exclusive SeaDream Global Yachting club”
ABB enables emissions-free port stay in Marseille for Corsica Linea ferries
11 September 2019 – With ABB’s shore connection technology, three Corsica Linea ferries will cut emissions and noise pollution when berther in the Port of Marseille, France. Instead of running diesel-fueled auxiliary engines, Paglia Orba, Jean Nicoli and Pascal Paoli ferries will use electricity for power at berth. Each of the three vessels is being … Continue reading “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
10 September 2019 – Boat launch and recovery specialist Vestdavit has secured an order to supply three new Norwegian Coast Guard vessels with davits equipped for polar conditions, in a project which also calls for installation of a deck-mounted transfer system for rapid deployment. The ships are being built by Vard Group within the P6615 … Continue reading “Vestdavit equips Norwegian Coast Guard’s next generation for Polar boat launch and recovery”
Samskip Duisburg–Falköping launch serves Swedish industrial heartland
09 September 2019 – Samskip has launched a new four-times weekly rail shuttle link between Duisburg, Germany and Falköping, Sweden, in a significant shift in focus for unitised services connecting Sweden’s southern industrial heartland and the rest of Europe. Coordinated through Samskip’s rail centre in Genemuiden, the Netherlands and supported through local representation from its … Continue reading “Samskip Duisburg–Falköping launch serves Swedish industrial heartland”
ClassNK establishes cross-sectional cyber security team
09 September 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has established a cross-sectional cyber security project team made up of ship and security experts of the Society in order to accelerate its cyber security service in response to the expanding needs of clients. Cyber security for ships is entering a practical stage, including the Maritime Safety … Continue reading “ClassNK establishes cross-sectional cyber security team”
MacGregor designs innovative cargo system for the world’s largest containership, MSC Gülsün
05 September 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has designed the cargo system for the world’s largest containership, MSC Gülsün, which was delivered in July 2019 by South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries. She is 400 m long, 61.5 m wide and is the first in a series of 11 ultra-large containerships with a capacity of … Continue reading “MacGregor designs innovative cargo system for the world’s largest containership, MSC Gülsün”
ClassNK releases Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships
04 September 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships. Environmental regulations continue to tighten, and as the IMO has announced its goal to completely eliminate GHG emissions within this century, technology using wind power for auxiliary propulsion is attracting attention as one of the underlying technologies … Continue reading “ClassNK releases Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships”
First ever ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier
02 September 2019 – ABB enters new market segment with order to install Azipod® electric propulsion on board two dry bulk carriers from Germany’s largest bulk carrier company Oldendorff Carriers Two self-unloading dry cargo transshipment units will be the first bulk carriers in the industry to feature ABB’s Azipod® electric propulsion. Both vessels, due for … Continue reading “First ever ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier”
MacGregor secures turnkey project from Cochin Shipyard, India for four 8,000 dwt bulk carrier hatch cover shipsets
02 September 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, secured a turnkey contract to deliver 4 shipsets of weather deck hydraulic operated folding hatch covers for 8,000 dwt coal carriers. The turnkey project includes design and key components, fabrication and transportation of hatch covers as well as commissioning of the complete system at Cochin shipyard. The … Continue reading “MacGregor secures turnkey project from Cochin Shipyard, India for four 8,000 dwt bulk carrier hatch cover shipsets”
ClassNK reorganizes its structure to support the industry with the 2020 Sulphur Cap
27 August 2019 – Leading classification society ClassNK has undergone structural changes that include an integration of its point of contacts in order to more quickly and efficiently support clients with the IMO’s upcoming Sulphur Cap which will be globally enforced starting in January of 2020. In light of the increasingly strengthening SOx regulation, until … Continue reading “ClassNK reorganizes its structure to support the industry with the 2020 Sulphur Cap”
Vessel powered by ABB Azipod® propulsion reaches North Pole for the first time in history
23 August 2019 – Norwegian Coast Guard’s vessel KV Svalbard was on an international environmental research expedition when it became the first ever Azipod®-powered ship to reach the North Pole With its superior performance in the harshest of ice conditions, Azipod® propulsion has become an industry standard for icegoing vessels, enabling vessels to cross the … Continue reading “Vessel powered by ABB Azipod® propulsion reaches North Pole for the first time in history”
Wallem-managed bulk carrier rescues Indonesian fishermen lost at sea for 10 days
20 August 2019 – ISL Star, a bulk carrier managed by Wallem Group, together with the U.S. Coast Guard successfully retrieved a crew of eight Indonesian fishermen adrift for over a week after their boat lost power in the middle of the western Pacific. The Hallelujar, a 60ft Indonesian-flagged fishing vessel of wooden construction, had … Continue reading “Wallem-managed bulk carrier rescues Indonesian fishermen lost at sea for 10 days”
Campbell Johnston Clark opens in Miami and appoints Neil Bayer as partner
19 August 2019 – Shipping law firm Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) is opening a Miami office after appointing well-known Florida-based litigator Neil Bayer as a partner. Bayer will head a team focusing on marine claims, with an emphasis on hull and yacht work. The London-headquartered firm, which also has offices in Singapore and Newcastle, opens … Continue reading “Campbell Johnston Clark opens in Miami and appoints Neil Bayer as partner”
GTMaritime adds regional expertise to drive growth in Asia-Pacific
14 August 2019 – Leading maritime software specialist GTMaritime appoints satellite connectivity expert Keng Teen Phang (KT) as Head of Sales for Asia-Pacific to drive business development as the region forges ahead in maritime digitalisation and faces up to fast-emerging disruptive cyber threats Keng Teen (KT) brings more than 15 years’ experience of delivering satellite … Continue reading “GTMaritime adds regional expertise to drive growth in Asia-Pacific”
Wallem turns to collaborative inboxes to deliver swifter ship agency services
13 August 2019 – Wallem Group is introducing collaborative inboxes to its agency business line, in a move designed to enhance responsiveness in communications by overcoming the limitations of conventional end-to-end email. The rethink on how communication takes place between Wallem’s agents and its counterparties is part of a broader digital transformation championed by CEO … Continue reading “Wallem turns to collaborative inboxes to deliver swifter ship agency services”
COSCO Shipping strengthen the mutual cooperation with MacGregor
06 August 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed a framework purchasing agreement with COSCO Shipping to support MacGregor spare parts and service of equipment installed on their fleet of more than 1000 ships operating worldwide. “We are looking forward to increasing our collaboration with COSCO Shipping,” says John Carnall, Senior Vice President, Global … Continue reading “COSCO Shipping strengthen the mutual cooperation with MacGregor”
ClassNK participates in a Working Group for Zero Emission Alternative Fuels
05 August 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK is participating in the “Cross-industrial Working Group Related to Zero Emission Alternative Ship Fuels” established by the CCR Study Group (*). This working group which ClassNK acts as secretariat to aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the international value chain by use of methane synthesized through methanation … Continue reading “ClassNK participates in a Working Group for Zero Emission Alternative Fuels”
ABB to enhance safety of Sovcomflot’s ice-going fleet with remote diagnostics support
01 August 2019 – ABB has won a contract to supply ABB Ability™ Remote Diagnostic Systems for Marine to eleven Sovcomflot vessels operating in the Arctic and Russia’s Far East, helping optimize safety and performance through 24/7 remote support Sovcomflot’s vessels will be among over 1,000 ships connected to ABB Ability™ Collaborative Operation Centers worldwide. From … Continue reading “ABB to enhance safety of Sovcomflot’s ice-going fleet with remote diagnostics support”
Cargotec‘s MacGregor completes the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA
01 August 2019 – Cargotec’s MacGregor business area has completed the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA. Cargotec announced in February 2018 an agreement to acquire the businesses for an enterprise value of approximately EUR 87 million. Completion of the acquisition follows receipt of required approvals from the relevant countries … Continue reading “Cargotec‘s MacGregor completes the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA”
Bolidt Maritime Magazine 2019
25 July 2019 – The latest issue of Bolidt Maritime Magazine is available to view online here. We hope that you might find the articles included in this customer magazine of interest. If you wish to reproduce any of them, along with images, in your future editions then please do not hesitate to contact us. … Continue reading “Bolidt Maritime Magazine 2019”
Wallem reboots agency business with software for simpler workflows
18 July 2019 – Wallem Group is rolling out cloud-based software to reduce paperwork and streamline workflows across its ship agency business. Simplifying the management of documentation and actions required in port calls in a unified system will reduce administrative overheads and enable Wallem’s agents to enhance service quality and consistency to customers worldwide. Wallem … Continue reading “Wallem reboots agency business with software for simpler workflows”
Wallem Pulse magazine – Issue 1
17 July 2019 – Welcome to the new Wallem Pulse magazine! The first issue of the magazine is available to download here or to view online here. In this issue: Wallem World Modernising Shipping Building a Safety Culture: delivering Quality through Safety SeaView: Wallem Seafarers talk about what drives them in their work … Continue reading “Wallem Pulse magazine – Issue 1”
VIKING wins breakthrough order for HydroPen™ firefighting system
17 July 2019 – The globally exclusive HydroPen™ distributor and leading safety solutions expert, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, has announced the signing of a fleetwide contract with a major global container shipping operator to integrate the HydroPenTM System for container firefighting. Beyond the revolutionary system developed by Rosenby Engineering, the scope of supply also includes MED … Continue reading “VIKING wins breakthrough order for HydroPen™ firefighting system”
Finalised programme sees Europort 2019 setting industry agenda
15 July 2019 – Europort 2019 has finalized the most extensive conference and events programme in its history, adding a number of elements that will ensure that this year’s edition of the biennial maritime and offshore gathering in Rotterdam is more thought-provoking than ever before. The four-day conference and exhibition, to be staged between November … Continue reading “Finalised programme sees Europort 2019 setting industry agenda”
Cargotec’s MacGregor has received clearance from the Chinese competition regulator for the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group
15 July 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a clearance decision from the Chinese competition regulator, SAMR, for the company’s acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA. Based on revised estimates, potential cost synergies are estimated to be around EUR 25-30 million on annual level. MacGregor now has all … Continue reading “Cargotec’s MacGregor has received clearance from the Chinese competition regulator for the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group”
Samskip picks Kari-Pekka Laaksonen as Group CEO to lead customer-focused logistics strategy
11 July 2019 – Pan-European transport service provider Samskip appoints Kari-Pekka Laaksonen as the Group Chief Executive to execute growth plans based on a customer focused approach Samskip, Europe’s largest multimodal service provider group, has secured the services of Kari-Pekka Laaksonen as Group Chief Executive Officer, in an appointment reflecting its strategy to align logistics … Continue reading “Samskip picks Kari-Pekka Laaksonen as Group CEO to lead customer-focused logistics strategy”
Chugoku Marine Paints expands Selektope®-containing antifouling coating range
08 July 2019 – A new antifouling coating containing the barnacle-repellent active agent Selektope® has been introduced to the market by Chugoku Marine Paints (CMP). SEA PREMIER 3000 PLUS is the eighth product developed by CMP that contains Selektope®, demonstrating the Japanese paint manufacturer’s growing commitment to the technology. SEA PREMIER 3000 PLUS is a … Continue reading “Chugoku Marine Paints expands Selektope®-containing antifouling coating range”
Further MacGregor deck machinery destined for heavy-duty naval operations
03 July 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply repeat packages of deck machinery equipment for two new US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) T-ATS class vessel under construction at Gulf Island Shipyards in Houma, Louisiana, US. These orders, with a combined value of circa €8 million, were booked into Cargotec’s … Continue reading “Further MacGregor deck machinery destined for heavy-duty naval operations”
Maersk Supply Service becomes first company to offer clients unique high-speed internet access with Fleet Xpress
Leading Offshore supply vessel operator adds dedicated bandwidth charterer service agreement to fleet-wide Fleet Xpress renewal contract commitment 02 July 2019 – Maersk Supply Service has reconfirmed its commitment to Fleet Xpress, in a three-year contract extension which also sees one of the world’s largest offshore support vessel operators among the first companies to sign … Continue reading “Maersk Supply Service becomes first company to offer clients unique high-speed internet access with Fleet Xpress”
ClassNK releases Annual Report on Port State Control
02 July 2019 – Leading classification society ClassNK has released its annual report on Port State Control. The report aims to assist ship operators and management companies in maintaining compliant operations by providing information about ships detained by PSC as well as deficiencies that were found on board from many port states in 2018. In … Continue reading “ClassNK releases Annual Report on Port State Control”
European Space Agency to partner with One Sea alliance on maritime digitalisation and autonomous shipping initiatives
03 July 2019 – A far reaching Memorandum of Intent covering future collaboration has been signed by the organisation orchestrating space programmes for 22 European countries and the coordinators of One Sea, the industry alliance bringing together leading exponents of autonomous ship technology. The agreement, between One Sea coordinator DIMECC and the European Space Agency … Continue reading “European Space Agency to partner with One Sea alliance on maritime digitalisation and autonomous shipping initiatives”
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects launches Eily Keary Award
27 June 2019 – In celebration of equal opportunities, RINA launches special Award to commemorate 100 years since Eily Keary became the Institution’s first woman member The Royal Institution of Naval Architects was founded in 1860, but it was not until 1919 that the first woman was admitted as a member of the Institution. Today, … Continue reading “The Royal Institution of Naval Architects launches Eily Keary Award”
MacGregor is working together with MSC to maximise performance and reduce emissions
26 June 2019 – MacGregor, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and Guangzhou Wenchong Dockyard have signed a contract to upgrade the cargo systems on 6 x 16,000 TEU containerships owned and operated by MSC. These Cargo Boost orders will be booked into MacGregor`s second quarter 2019 order intake and the upgrades will be implemented during drydocking … Continue reading “MacGregor is working together with MSC to maximise performance and reduce emissions”
Update on the regulatory process: Closing of MacGregor’s TTS acquisition postponed to Q3 2019
25 June 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, announced on 8 February, 2018 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals from the competition authorities in Germany, South Korea and China. MacGregor announced the approval from the German … Continue reading “Update on the regulatory process: Closing of MacGregor’s TTS acquisition postponed to Q3 2019”
Day of the Seafarer June 25th, 2019: A message from Wallem
25 June 2019 – If global trade is the engine of economic growth, shipping is the cylinder oil that keeps the engine running. However, the people who make this – our – industry work are almost invisible, as they labour unseen beyond the horizon and out of mind. For this reason, the Day of the … Continue reading “Day of the Seafarer June 25th, 2019: A message from Wallem”
ABB wins system package with Keppel for dredging contractor Van Oord
18 June 2019 – ABB to deliver benefits of integrated vessel systems to two dredgers built by Keppel Offshore & Marine for Van Oord, securing a first full-scope power, automation and navigation contract for specialized dredger market The landmark order – ABB’s largest dredging vessel project for a European end customer – covers integrated electrical … Continue reading “ABB wins system package with Keppel for dredging contractor Van Oord”
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