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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 moreForeship partners with Vaaka to realize global ambitions
11 October 2019 – Private equity investor Vaaka Partners has become the majority shareholder of Foreship LTD, a Finnish company specializing in ship design and engineering. With headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and more than 100 naval architects and marine engineering experts on board, Foreship is a market leader in cruise ship design, refits and ship … Continue reading “Foreship partners with Vaaka to realize global ambitions”
ClassNK participates in the Getting to Zero Coalition
10 October 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK is participating in the “Getting to Zero Coalition” (*1), an international corporate coalition that promotes the de-carbonization of the maritime industry. The Getting to Zero Coalition is an alliance that aims to have commercially viable zero emission vessels powered by zero emission fuels operating along international trade routes … Continue reading “ClassNK participates in the Getting to Zero Coalition”
ONE SEA adds Awake.AI to autonomous ship ecosystem
10 October 2019 – ONE SEA, the industry alliance bringing together leading exponents of autonomous ship technology, has made a significant addition to its growing membership, after signing up Awake.AI – a company led by an experienced team of maritime digital innovators. Awake.AI is aiming to create a new platform and ML models (Machine learning) … Continue reading “ONE SEA adds Awake.AI to autonomous ship ecosystem”
One Sea appoints Riku-Pekka Hägg as chairman with mission to grow Autonomous Ship Alliance
07 October 2019 – ONE SEA, the industry alliance whose primary aim is to lead the way towards an operating autonomous maritime ecosystem by 2025, has appointed Riku-Pekka Hägg as Chairman of its Management Board. Hägg, who will oversee ONE SEA while retaining his current role as Vice President, Ship Design and Integrated Solutions Sales … Continue reading “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
04 October 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” in preparation for carrying out remote surveys (*1) using ICT (Information and Communication Technology) (*2). The guidelines outline requirements to apply to remote surveys for some types of occasional surveys, and from now on ClassNK will implement remote surveys that satisfy … Continue reading “ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Remote Surveys” – ICT utilization in remote surveys”
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe provides industry-leading agenda
03 October 2019 – Full details have been released of the industry-leading conference agenda framing the debut of Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE), which takes place at the Fira Barcelona on 4-5th December, 2019. Over two days, the speaker programme will bring together 30 of the most senior, influential and innovative cruise designers in … Continue reading “Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe provides industry-leading agenda”
ClassNK grants AIP related to Wind Challenger Project
03 October 2019 – 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 for the basic design of a hard sail system, which converts wind energy to propulsive force with a telescopic hard sail, and is a fundamental technology of … Continue reading “ClassNK grants AIP related to Wind Challenger Project”
Maritime IoT platform Fleet Data secures decisive approval from Bureau Veritas
01 October 2019 – Fleet Data from Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from leading classification society Bureau Veritas. This is a major milestone for the maritime industry’s leading secure sensor data and Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Conditions of approval by Bureau Veritas verify that … Continue reading “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”
01 October 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its “Booklet for ship crew members: Precautions concerning change-over to 0.50% sulphur compliant fuel oils” to address the IMO regulation on the new sulphur limit for fuel oil used on board ships beginning 1 January 2020. The precautions outline potential risks for ship crew members responsible for … Continue reading “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)
26 September 2019 – In September 2018, Leading Classification Society ClassNK analyzed the retrofitting status of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on its registered ships and confirmed that installation deadlines based on the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention) for many of them are highly concentrated in the year 2022. The status has now been … Continue reading “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
24 September 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) to Osaka Gas for their joint project with Daihatsu Diesel on an LPG Reformer for marine engines. This was the first AIP granted in Japan for such equipment. The LPG Reformer is designed to convert LPG into synthetic methane gas equivalent … Continue reading “ClassNK grants AIP on LPG Reformer for marine engines”
Samskip adds northern Netherlands point of entry to dedicated Swedish rail connections
19 September 2019 – Samskip launches new five times weekly rail connection between Coevorden in the north of the Netherlands and Nässjö, Sweden, in second significant Swedish service enhancement in September 2019. Already the leading intermodal operator between mainland Europe and Sweden, the new link is Samskip’s first direct Sweden-Netherlands rail service, and the first … Continue reading “Samskip adds northern Netherlands point of entry to dedicated Swedish rail connections”
South Korean port to slash passenger vessel emissions with ABB shore power
19 September 2019 – ABB will install Port of Incheon’s first shore-to-ship power solution, enabling passenger vessels to cut emissions, noise and vibrations at berth ABB has secured the contract covering South Korea’s commitment to sustainable shore-to-ship power, after a pilot scheme for passenger ships to plug into the local grid received the go ahead … Continue reading “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
19 September 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured orders to provide MacGregor products to a Naval project in Europe and TTS products to a RoRo project in Asia. The total order value is more than EUR 20 million and the contracts include ramps, car deck and lifting platform equipment. The orders were booked … Continue reading “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
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”
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