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BSNL receives license to operate Inmarsat’s world-leading Global Xpress satellite communications services in India

OceanGate’s 2021 Titanic Survey expedition connected by Inmarsat satellite communications

19 October 2021 – The OceanGate Expeditions 2021 Titanic Survey Expedition was connected by Inmarsat’s critical satellite communications. Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, kept the OceanGate Expeditions crew connected with team members and support services during the six-week expedition to document the important maritime heritage site located over 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic Ocean.

ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC) is upgraded to be more convenient

18 October 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has carried out system updates and the application procedure revision to improve the convenience of ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC).

Inmarsat announces Ben Palmer as President of its Maritime Business Unit

The GTMaritime Download – Issue 5

13 October 2021 – Welcome to The GTMaritime Download, our regular newsletter keeping you up to speed with the latest developments at GTMaritime. Enjoy reading!     For further information please contact: Alexandra Collins​ Marketing Manager, GTMaritime +44 (0)1925 818918 Alexandra.Collins@GTMaritime.com Amanda Buchan Account Manager, JLA Media +44 (0)7487 802818 amanda.buchan@j-l-a.com    

Significant acceleration in digitalisation of maritime industry highlighted in Inmarsat report

13 October 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new report pinpointing the impact of COVID-19 in accelerating global shipping’s digital journey.

HEMEXPO HERALD: Issue 1

ClassNK extends “Zero-Emission Transition Support Services”

06 October 2021 – More than 120 countries and regions have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and governments have made their GHG reduction targets more ambitious. Meanwhile, sustainable finance for pursuing zero-emission is gaining more attention in economic activities. In the maritime industry as well, initiatives toward zero-emission are accelerating in both the public and private sectors, and the time has come to systematically manage GHG emissions from shipping.

MacGregor receives EUR 31 million RoRo orders from Asia

Campbell Johnston Clark joins the UK Chamber of Shipping

Fleet Xpress offers Navigazione Montanari the route to its digital destination

30 September 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, is enabling an acceleration in the digitalisation plans of long-term client Navigazione Montanari, after agreement for the chemical and crude oil tanker owner to extend its use of Fleet Xpress to its entire fleet.

World Maritime Day – a key opportunity to embrace crew-supporting digital technologies

30 September 2021 – Over the last five years, and particularly during the last 20 months, digital technologies have transformed lives ashore, both at home and at work. World Maritime Day 2021 therefore provides a timely opportunity to explore how digital and autonomous technologies can transform the working lives of our seafarers while also raising both safety standards and operational efficiency.

World Maritime Day 2021: A message from Wallem

Staying ahead of the curve — and saving 22% fuel

29 September 2021 – A recent retrofit to optimize a container ship’s propeller blade design has brought performance and fuel efficiency gains that are measurable in real-world conditions.

VIKING boat and davit solutions meet BW Offshore requirements for large FPSO bound for Australia

28 September 2021 – Primary means of evacuation will be three VIKING Norsafe GES-50 Mk. III Free-fall Lifeboats – each able to carry 70 people – with secondary launch and recovery achieved by corresponding HD-50 Davits.

Inmarsat makes Fleet LTE Offshore agreement with Solstad Offshore

28 September 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a contract for its new Fleet LTE service, covering the connectivity needs of several Solstad Offshore North Sea vessels.

Samskip acquires Sea Connect UAB in strategic Baltic Sea investment

24 September 2021 – European transport group Samskip has broadened its Baltic operations by acquiring shortsea specialist Sea Connect. The Klaipeda-based shipping company, which will be renamed Samskip Sea Connect, offers shortsea services connecting Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.

YSA Design Insights: Issue 6

Petredec selects Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot fleet-wide after consultation with seafarers

23 September 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a significant new commitment to its Fleet Hotspot internet portal service, following an extension of its Fleet Xpress service agreement with leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transport group Petredec. Fleet Hotspot has been designed by Inmarsat to give crew onboard access to high-speed connectivity with the freedom to use their own devices.

ClassNK joins as signatory to Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization

22 September 2021 – Signatories of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization urge world leaders to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. The private sector is already taking important steps to decarbonize global supply chains. It is indispensable that governments deliver the policies that will supercharge the transition and make zero emission shipping the default choice by 2030.

North Signals – Summer 2021

ABB’s Eero Lehtovaara appointed Chair of EU association Waterborne Technology Platform

21 September 2021 – ABB Marine & Ports’ Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs, Eero Lehtovaara, has been elected Chair of the Board for major EU research and development forum Waterborne Technology Platform (Waterborne TP) during the association’s general assembly on September 15, 2021.

Ecochlor Submits Filterless and Hybrid BWMS for USCG Type Approval

HEMEXPO Invites Visitors to New Virtual Exhibition Centre

Ecochlor’s Filterless EcoOne™ & EcoOne Hybrid™ BWMS Receives IMO Type Approval

13 September 2021 – Ecochlor®, Inc. is pleased to receive IMO BWMS Code Type Approval for its EcoOne™ and EcoOne Hybrid™ BWMSs from the Norwegian Maritime Authority. This certification is an amendment to Ecochlor’s existing BWMS Type Approval and is in accordance with the recent and more stringent standards set by IMO Resolution MEPC.300 (72), Code for Approval of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS Code). 

PONANT’s polar explorer reaches North Pole with ABB technology, setting new standards for cruise

13 September 2021 – The hybrid-electric exploration cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot became the first vessel of its kind to reach the geographic North Pole on September 6, 2021, as it was completing the sea trials in preparation for welcoming guests for the maiden voyage later this year.

Awind selects MacGregor for two Offshore Wind Service Vessels

ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels(Edition1.1)”

10 September 2021 – ClassNK is committed to providing comprehensive services to support the industry’s efforts for the transition to zero-emission of shipping business.

mySamskip delivers the power of digitalisation

09 September 2021 – Samskip has launched mySamskip, an integrated customer portal developed to ensure that the growing number of customers using its European multimodal network secure the benefits digitalisation brings to the supply chain.

Hapag-Lloyd renews and expands Inmarsat Fleet Xpress commitment

09 September 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has expanded its agreement to deliver maritime broadband to Hapag-Lloyd, after the global transport group renewed its Fleet Xpress contract for a further five years and committed 33 more ships to the market’s leading very small aperture terminal (VSAT) service.

GTMaritime reinforces maritime cybersecurity with enhanced GTDeploy software

ABB containerized energy storage offers plug-in battery power for a wide range of ships

08 September 2021 – ABB has responded to rapidly rising demand for low and zero emissions from ships by developing Containerized ESS – a complete, plug-in solution to install sustainable marine energy storage at scale, housed in a 20ft high-cube ISO container and ready to integrate with the vessel’s main power distribution system.

Lloyd’s Register and Inmarsat form industry-first collaboration to develop a remote survey solution

07 September 2021 – Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, have announced an industry-first collaboration between a satellite communications provider and classification society to provide a connectivity solution that will address challenges experienced during remote surveys.

Europort 2021: the path to a sustainable maritime future

New VIKING evacuation kit puts turbine tower safety first top to bottom

31 August 2021 – VIKING Life-saving Equipment is maintaining momentum in its development of the most complete range of safety solutions to cover the risks facing wind turbine service technicians, by introducing an easily accessible and self-contained evacuation kit located in the tower.

METIS and Carl Baguhn to deliver greener future for existing ships and land-based power plants

ClassNK releases Data Quality Guidelines

27 August 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its “Data Quality Guidelines”. For facilitating processes of collecting and utilizing shipboard data among various stakeholders, the guidelines outline points to note for ensuring high data quality in accordance with the related international standards.

Shell and Baker Hughes to Deliver Smart Oil Condition Monitoring and Equipment Health Service

ABB to fit Tallink Megastar ferry with shore connection for emission-free port stays

ClassNK releases Guidelines for Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Wallem appoints new Managing Director, Ship Agency for Indochina

MacGregor to deliver telescopic cranes for Manson Construction’s Frederick Paup

Sunderland Marine Polaris – Summer 2021

ClassNK releases “Handling of the use of biofuels on ships”

12 August 2021 – ClassNK is committed to providing comprehensive services to support the industry’s efforts for the transition to zero-emission of shipping business.

Inmarsat takes another leap forward with ELERA, the global network for IoT, safety and mission critical connectivity

12 August 2021 – In its second major announcement in two weeks, Inmarsat is today unveiling Inmarsat ELERA; a global narrowband network that is ideally suited to the rapidly evolving world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and for global mobility customers, including aviation, maritime, governments and select enterprises.  

VIKING launches the next generation of offshore crew PPE with the VIKING YouSafe™ Vanguard lifejacket

11 August 2021 – Continuing consultations between VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and its growing offshore client base has brought a new lifejacket to the oil & gas and wind energy markets whose form is as innovative as the range of new details to overcome longstanding safety challenges facing offshore crews and maintenance personnel.

ClassNK releases “ClassNK Technical Journal”

05 August 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “ClassNK Technical Journal”.
The purpose of this publication is contributing to the development of the maritime industry by publishing the outcome of R&D and technical activities.

Azipod® propulsion marks 300th vessel milestone with eco-friendly Orange Marine cable ship contract

Inmarsat shows the way for future maritime safety with unique data

05 August 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new report based on an exclusive analysis of Global Maritime Distress and Safety Services alerts from ships.

ClassNK grants its first DSS(Hull Monitoring) notation for 211,000DWT bulk carrier “DREAM CLOVER”

CJC acquires CTRL Marine Solutions from The Shipowners’ Club

GTMaritime product upgrades strengthen cyber resilience and smart data management

ABB to power first fully electric U.S. tugboat for maximum efficiency and zero-emission operations

Inmarsat unveils the communications network of the future

29 July 2021 – Today, Inmarsat unveiled plans for ORCHESTRA, the communications network of the future. In the largest ever transformation of its current world-class services, Inmarsat ORCHESTRA will bring together existing geosynchronous (GEO) satellites with low earth orbit satellites (LEO) and terrestrial 5G into an integrated, high-performance solution.

Inmarsat Maritime Ventures signs FleetBroadband sale agreement with SRH Connect

28 July 2021 – Inmarsat Maritime Ventures, a subsidiary of Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has signed an agreement with SRH Connect (SRH) for SRH to acquire Inmarsat’s FleetBroadband customer base in Greece and Cyprus. The SRH acquisition involves customer contracts purchased by Inmarsat Maritime Ventures from Speedcast at the beginning of this year. SRH already provides customer support for Inmarsat’s Fleet Network Manager portfolio after signing a customer support agreement in March 2021. As part of the sale agreement, SRH will become a formal Inmarsat distribution partner for FleetBroadband and a Value-Added Reseller for Fleet Xpress.

Inmarsat puts crew welfare and digitalisation issues centre stage at London International Shipping Week