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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

ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement certification to TSUNEISHI FACILITIES & CRAFT CO., LTD.

20 July 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted its first Innovation Endorsement “Provider Certification” for organizations to TSUNEISHI FACILITIES & CRAFT CO., LTD. (TFC). Upon examining TFC’s established organizational structure for innovation and its innovation activities, the Society granted Class C and D certification to the provider.

North P&I Club appoints Nick Wolfe to drive diversification forward

“Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group” of Japan’s Carbon Capture & Reuse Study Group has confirmed that carbon recycled methane can be recognized as zero emission ship fuel

19 July 2021 – The “Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group(WG)” of Japan’s Carbon Capture & Reuse (CCR) Study Group has confirmed that carbon recycled methane produced by methanation technology (Note 1) can be recognized as zero emission ship fuel. A technical paper describing the details of the calculation procedure and evaluation conducted by the WG has been published in the latest issue of the journal of Japan Institute of Marine Engineering.

Samskip strengthens presence in the Nordics led by new subsidiary in Finland

15 July 2021 – Samskip has established its own business entity in Finland with ambitions to grow shortsea, inland and freight forwarding (ocean and air) volumes from new premises in Helsinki.

ClassNK and the Carbon Trust sign agreement to support progress of offshore wind power generation in Japan

CJC Currents – July 2021

New report finds connectivity crucial to seafarers’ future welfare needs

14 July 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has further showcased its commitment to crew welfare by sponsoring a new report exploring the future of seafaring to 2050. The report offers recommendations on how shipping, training institutions and welfare services can respond to the changing needs of tomorrow’s seafarers.

METIS contributes digital expertise to EU sustainability project ENGIMMONIA

ABB’s new digital solution helps optimize ship performance across fleets

ClassNK conducts third-party verification of GHG emissions from entire value chain – including Scope 3 emissions – of NS United Kaiun Kaisha and issues a GHG verification statement

Helm Operations Launches New Work Rest Product to Help Companies Ensure STCW Compliance

ClassNK publishes an onboard poster describing common issues and recommended measures when using compliant fuel oil

Foreship-conceived Spirit of Tasmania ferries given go-ahead for construction

NKCS launches EEXI support service

07 July 2021 – ClassNK Consulting Service (NKCS) has launched an EEXI compliance support service for shipping companies. NKCS offers a full range of support, from proposing and providing the best solution for compliance with the EEXI regulation, to developing the required documents and obtaining the IEE certificate.

Edda Wind selects MacGregor for a further two Offshore Wind Service Vessels

VIKING arrives at DEFEA Athens to spread good news for defence contractors on safety at sea

06 July 2021 – With order volumes from defence customers in Greece at their highest level for many years, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment is taking the first ‘real-life’ opportunity to present its consolidated portfolio of products and services to naval and military clients in an encouraging market.

ClassNK enhances support for shipping’s transition to zero-emission

05 July 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has proclaimed its roles to support the transition of the shipping business to zero-emission.

METIS establishes Singapore subsidiary as focus for shipowners in Southeast Asia

ABB further enhances efficiency of Azipod® electric propulsion with digital solution

ClassNK releases Guidelines for Hull Monitoring

ShipDC welcomes Navarino to IoS-OP

ABB completes key stage in DNV cyber security type approval process for vessel systems

ABB technology enables world’s largest civilian hospital ship to access even the most challenging harbors

YSA Design captures essence of Florence for Costa Cruises vessel

North P&I Club office move demonstrates ongoing commitment to future growth in Asia

METIS adds electric profiling functionality to vessel performance analytics

ClassNK updates EEXI and CII information following MEPC76

Ecochlor Completes all Land-based and Shipboard Testing for EcoOne™ Filterless BWMS

METIS and Geislinger integrate vibrations into Neptune Lines vessel performance trial

ABB and Keppel O&M reach key autonomy milestone with remote vessel operation trial in Port of Singapore

One Sea White Paper sets agenda for autonomous ship safety regulation

21 June 2021 – One Sea, the high-profile industry alliance that brings together leading exponents of autonomous ship technology, has released a new white paper focusing on the relationship between ship safety and autonomous technology.