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ABB software to enable energy savings and performance gains for Tallink’s new ferry MyStar

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for Cargo Containment System for Large Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries

07 May 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd for the design of a cargo containment system (CCS) of the world’s largest capacity (40,000 m3 class per tank) developed for use on a large liquefied hydrogen carrier.

ClassNK certifies Alpha Ori’s AssetAI as Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions

VIKING YouSafe™ Walk to Work lightweight immersion suit makes crew transfer easier

06 May 2021 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched a new Walk-to-Work crew transfer suit that overcomes a cumbersome feature of offshore wind turbine maintenance procedures without compromising safety, further strengthening its reputation for innovation in the renewables sector.

A smart choice: UK High Court confirms shipowner had an unfettered right to collect freight under its bills of lading even whilst on time charter

VIKING acquires unique HydroPen™ container firefighting system

05 May 2021 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has acquired HydroPen, the company behind the unique HydroPenTM container firefighting solution supplied to hundreds of ships.

Full power of Current Direct project brought into focus

Samskip extends one stop global logistics shop with launch of Samskip Air

04 May 2021 – Samskip has established a dedicated air freight business, adding significant new options to a service portfolio that already includes rail, road, shortsea and inland waterway links throughout Europe and global cargo logistics solutions.

CJC Currents – April 2021

IoS-OP fully utilized in bulk carrier built by Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding

27 April 2021 – IoS-OP*1 has been fully utilized in the bulk carrier built by Shin Kurushima Sanoyas Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. by concerned parties.

VIKING brings turbine safety step change with all-in-one evacuation kit

26 April 2021 – Quickly growing turbine numbers, installed in deeper waters offshore and farther out to sea are needed to serve accelerating demand for wind energy but safety issues for such structures go beyond the feats of civil engineering making them possible.

HydroPen™ system for container firefighting is adopted by a world leader in shipping and logistics

26 April 2021 – Container firefighting duties across 85 CMA CGM ships have been assigned to the HydroPen™ system supplied exclusively by VIKING Life-Saving Equipment, in the latest large scale order for the innovative drilling and spraying solution. This contract demonstrates that, within 18 months of launch, the HydroPen system is becoming the preferred fire-fighting solution for the largest container ships at sea.

Global Ferry Digitalisation Report confirms huge transformation opportunities for Operators

26 April 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new report on attitudes to digitalisation in the ferry market drawing on interviews with ten leading ferry owners by consultancy JG Maritime Solutions. This essential insight comes at a moment when the sector faces a major change in expectations on connectivity from passengers, crew and vessel operators.

Maritime industry to meet again at 40th edition of Europort

22 April 2021 – Rotterdam Ahoy is delighted to announce Europort will return this year for its 40th event, taking place from 2 – 5 November 2021 at the newly renovated Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre.

Samskip drives forward with commitment to sustainable marine biofuels

22 April 2021 – Global multimodal logistics company Samskip has increased its commitment to greener shipping through a new formal agreement with sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping to run part of its fleet on marine biofuels and significantly reduce carbon footprint. The initial usage of biofuels will enable a CO2-reduction of up to 45%, with plans to scale up to a CO2-reduction of up to 80% for any given voyage later in 2021. This initiative underlines the company’s longstanding dedication to take a leading role in reducing CO2 emission within the sea freight industry. 

New Inmarsat report captures role of Singapore start-ups in Maritime’s digital transformation

21 April 2021 – A new study sponsored by Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, offers the most comprehensive overview ever of Singapore’s vibrant maritime start-up sector.

IoS-OP holds Taiwan seminar to introduce its data sharing initiative

Ecochlor Launches EcoOne™- A Revolutionary New Filterless BWMS

ONE is added to ISO9001 certification registry of ClassNK

Inmarsat and OneOcean partner to deliver pioneering digital solutions for navigation and compliance

14 April 2021 – Inmarsat, the world-leading mobile satellite communications provider, and OneOcean, the global leader in compliance and navigation services for the maritime industry, are delighted to announce a partnership that focuses on the next phase of the digitalisation of navigation and compliance in the maritime industry. 

ClassNK certifies “Sunflame Smart Support System” as Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions

The GTMaritime Download – Issue 4

ABB sets course for sustainable river transport with ten all-electric Lisbon ferries

Helm Operations, ShipTracks Launch New Harbor Automation Tools

07 April 2021 – Leading marine operations software developer, Helm Operations, and AIS services provider, ShipTracks, have launched a new set of integrated features for harbor docking companies designed to ensure that companies “never miss another job” in their ports.

Fleet Xpress lands Clearwater Seafoods contract

06 April 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has made a significant breakthrough in the fisheries sector, following an agreement with Clearwater Seafood that commits Canada’s largest vessel-operating seafood company to Fleet Xpress high-speed maritime broadband services.

Bolidt supplies for world’s most advanced research vessel

ABB Azipod® electric propulsion marks 30 years of excellence at sea

ClassNK Opens Kyushu Regional Office in Hakata, Japan

Ecochlor Ranks 22nd in Inc. 5000 NYC Metro Regionals in USA

31 March 2021 – Inc. magazine released the winners of its second annual “Inc. 5000 Regionals: New York City Metro” award ceremony in the United States. Ecochlor was ranked 22nd in the list of fastest-growing New York City area-based private companies.

Inmarsat signs Greece and Cyprus representation agreement with SRH Marine Electronics

31 March 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has signed an agreement with SRH Marine Electronics for SRH to provide formal representation for support to customers in Greece and Cyprus, whose Inmarsat Maritime contracts were purchased from Speedcast by Inmarsat at the beginning of this year.

ABB to provide comprehensive vessel services to Canadian Coast Guard fleet

ClassNK begins joint investigative research with Sompo Japan on risk assessment of autonomous ships

GTMaritime Announces Move to Employee Ownership

Inmarsat report guides passenger ships towards IMO 2021 cyber risk management compliance

25 March 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has released a new, free of charge report covering new International Maritime Organization obligations and their implications for cruise ship and ferry professionals. The obligations enter into force next year and the report aims to support owners, managers and captains on compliance as they work to protect passenger ship cyber security.

CJC fully on board with Team Elijah’s Star

22 March 2021 – In December 2021, Team Elijah’s Star will take on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – a 3,000-mile rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean – in support of Action Medical Research’s and their work to support babies born too soon. Inspired by the story of a prematurely born but much-loved baby boy named Elijah Halse, the team will attempt to complete the gruelling row between the Canary Islands and English Harbour, Antigua & Barbuda  in 37 days – the same number of days Elijah survived before passing away of necrotising enterocolitis.

ClassNK issues AiP for design of methanol dual-fueled tanker

22 March 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of a methanol dual-fueled tanker developed by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering Co., Ltd. The Society confirmed the design’s compliance with the IMO’s “Interim Guidelines for the Safety of Ships using Methyl/Ethyl Alcohol as fuels”(*1) published in December 2020, and the “Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels” published by the Society in 2019.

Bolidt supplies ‘floating paddock’ for sustainable off-road championship

Samskip shines on the silk road

17 March 2021 – Urgent container capacity shortages and intense sea freight rate inflation are giving an extra push to rail cargo service links between China and Europe, as a fresh crop of long distance shippers find the speed, reliability and inland penetration available from multimodal options compelling.

ClassNK certifies “SOPass” as Innovation Endorsement for Product & Solutions

Ecochlor Expands Service Team in Southeast Asia

ClassNK grants its first Remote Survey (RMSV) notation to newbuilding

12 March 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for CENTURY HIGHWAY GREEN, an LNG-fueled PCC operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE). This is the first vessel on ClassNK’s registry to be marked with RMSV notation at the time of delivery.

MacGregor to supply environmentally sustainable PCTC solutions to NYK Line

ABB technology to support iconic U.S. ferry’s move to hybrid-electric operations

ClassNK releases Guidelines for ROV/AUV

marineworks makes its mark as first Korean company to join IoS-OP

ClassNK releases new PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) software

02 March 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Ver.8.0.0 developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (CSR BC & OT). The new version incorporates the latest rule amendments to CSR BC & OT including the ones based on feedback from the industry.

MOL to expand sharing of ship operation data

United Wind takes ABB advisory software fleetwide to boost safety and efficiency of operations

ClassNK grants its first Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for PCC ORCA ACE

METIS first with predictive Poseidon Principles Emissions INDEX

North posts solid renewal results after P&I’s challenging year

North Signals – Winter 2021

Ronald Spithout wins SMART4SEA Leadership Award

18 February 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, is proud to announce that Ronald Spithout, President, Inmarsat Maritime, has won the SMART4SEA 2021 Leadership Award.

ABB Marine & Ports expands in Turkey and Saudi Arabia to support existing and new customers