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Are 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 morePosidonia 2018…from dusk till dawn
Posted in Maritime PR
Like no other event on the shipping calendar, Posidonia is what you make it: multi-million-dollar deals can be done over the canapés; footsore foot soldiers can be nabbing ‘exclusive’ party invites before breakfast; all the while, self-inflating strategists can grow more convinced of their own importance without leaving the top table bubble.
Read moreShipping in Greece: Posidonia 2018
Posted in Marine industry talk
With Posidonia just around the corner, we have created a JLA infographic that includes some key stats about the show and the maritime industry in Greece!
Bolidt has the Edge on its rivals
14 December 2018 – Some of the eye-catching features on board Celebrity Edge, one of the most eagerly-awaited cruise ships for many years, will be distinguishable by their inclusion of high quality decking from Bolidt Synthetic Products and Systems. The 2,908 passenger capacity Celebrity Cruises ship embarked on its maiden cruise from Port Everglades on December … Continue reading “Bolidt has the Edge on its rivals”
Carbon Trust and ClassNK Consulting Service enter into partnership to deliver expert climate change support for businesses
06 December 2018 – The Carbon Trust and ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to work together to develop a commercial partnership for offering climate change and sustainability services. The partnership will initially involve the two organisations exploring collaborative opportunities to deliver advice and consulting projects for businesses in Japan, as well … Continue reading “Carbon Trust and ClassNK Consulting Service enter into partnership to deliver expert climate change support for businesses”
ClassNK opens new survey office in Reggio Calabria
05 December 2018 – Leading classification society ClassNK has opened a new exclusive survey office in Reggio Calabria, Italy with operations beginning 5 December 2018. Reggio Calabria, located in Southwest Italy, faces the Strait of Messina which crosses through the Italian Peninsula and Sicily. In recent years, the number of surveys and audits required in … Continue reading “ClassNK opens new survey office in Reggio Calabria”
MacGregor deck machinery delivers improved performance capabilities to eight new tugboats
05 December 2018 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received deck machinery orders for four escort and four harbour tugboats from Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd in Hong Kong. The MacGregor winches have been specifically designed to maximise vessel performance by minimising equipment weight. The orders were booked into Cargotec’s fourth quarter 2018 order intake, with equipment … Continue reading “MacGregor deck machinery delivers improved performance capabilities to eight new tugboats”
Cargotec calls for startups to join the global Rainmaking programme
05 December 2018 – Cargotec partnered with Rainmaking Ltd. in September this year to establish a startup collaboration programme called Trade & Transport Impact. The programme connects world leading corporations and innovative startups to address the biggest challenges in maritime, cargo transport and logistics. Applications to join can now be made, and Cargotec invites startups worldwide … Continue reading “Cargotec calls for startups to join the global Rainmaking programme”
Samskip’s UK investments secure supply chain against Brexit disruption
05 December 2018 – Two years of pre-Brexit investment in North Sea container shipping services is proving decisive in winning shippers away from cross-Channel ferry routes at a critical time for UK-EU relations, according to leading multimodal operator Samskip. With many questions remaining over the exact nature of the future EU-UK trading relationship, Samskip says … Continue reading “Samskip’s UK investments secure supply chain against Brexit disruption”
ABB enables groundbreaking trial of remotely operated passenger ferry
04 December 2018 – Ice-class passenger ferry Suomenlinna II was remotely piloted through test area near Helsinki harbor, proving that human oversight of vessels from anywhere is achievable with today’s technologies With this historic trial in the Finnish capital’s port last week, ABB and Helsinki City Transport took the next step in autonomous shipping. In … Continue reading “ABB enables groundbreaking trial of remotely operated passenger ferry”
MissionEase chosen for Nexans cable layer
29 November 2018 – Vestdavit has secured a major breakthrough for its MissionEase multi-boat handling system for mission bays, after winning the contract to equip the Nexans flag ship cable layer Nexans Aurora. The high-end Nexans cable laying vessel (CLV) has been designed by Skipsteknisk in Ålesund and will be constructed by Norwegian yard Ulstein Verft. … Continue reading “MissionEase chosen for Nexans cable layer”
MacGregor News, Autumn 2018
29 November 2018 – MacGregor News, Autumn 2018 is available for download via the following link: https://www.macgregor.com/news-insights/macgregor-news-173-autumn-2018/ Any articles that are of interest may be reproduced in full or in part. Would publishers please ensure that any such reproduced material is properly accredited to MacGregor – MacGregor News, Autumn 2018. For further information please … Continue reading “MacGregor News, Autumn 2018”
GTMaritime signs VAR agreement with Marinesat
27 November 2018 – GTMaritime has signed Marinesat as a value-added reseller to deliver its maritime-optimised communication solutions to vessels in China and other markets. The agreement with Marinesat is GTMaritime’s first partnership within the Chinese market. GTMaritime provides a range of technology solutions to the maritime industry that serve to enable effective communications over satellite, including maritime-optimised … Continue reading “GTMaritime signs VAR agreement with Marinesat”
VIKING’s LifeCraft™ passes toughest ever test at sea
19 November 2018 – Rough seas with wave heights up to 50% above the stipulated heavy weather testing requirements proved no obstacle for VIKING’s innovative LifeCraft™ system, paving the way for cruise ship operators worldwide to benefit from all the advantages that this new hybrid – intended to replace lifeboats/liferafts – has to offer. It … Continue reading “VIKING’s LifeCraft™ passes toughest ever test at sea”
Inmarsat enhances cyber security offering for Maritime industry
15 November 2018 – Mobile training app for crew and intelligent endpoint security for onboard computers strengthen Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure portfolio of products Inmarsat has introduced two new components to its maritime cyber security service, Fleet Secure, as it continues to develop solutions that combat ever-increasing cyber threats faced by ship owners and ship managers. … Continue reading “Inmarsat enhances cyber security offering for Maritime industry”
ForSea (formerly HH Ferries Group) completes conversion of the world’s largest battery ferries, powered by ABB
14 November 2018 – Inauguration of Tycho Brahe and Aurora marks successful completion of a high-profile conversion project with ABB’s technology at its heart. The largest emission-free ferries in the world have been officially welcomed into service after guests boarded Tycho Brahe in Helsingborg, Sweden and Helsingør, Denmark on November 9 for a special inauguration ceremony … Continue reading “ForSea (formerly HH Ferries Group) completes conversion of the world’s largest battery ferries, powered by ABB”
ABB signs breakthrough contract for marine automation in China
14 November 2018 – First marine automation system contract signed in China for a cruise ferry sets new benchmark for systems integration. ABB has won its first marine automation system contract for a cruise ferry in China, after the technology package for Chinese-built Viking Line vessel has been extended to include the ABB Ability™ System … Continue reading “ABB signs breakthrough contract for marine automation in China”
ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland Sign Partnership Agreement for Cybersecurity Services
12 November 2018 – Leading classification society ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland have concluded a worldwide partnership agreement for cybersecurity services. ClassNK is a classification society which carries out surveys to help ensure the safety of vessels and marine structures, and has many achievements involving the certification of ship equipment. TÜV Rheinland is a global leader … Continue reading “ClassNK and TÜV Rheinland Sign Partnership Agreement for Cybersecurity Services”
ONE is added to ISO14001 certification registry of ClassNK
07 November 2018 – ClassNK has registered Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE) to its registry of ISO14001:2015 (Environmental Management System/EMS) certification. During the EMS construction of ONE, ClassNK had been assigned as the certification body by ONE and completed the initial audit process in Oct. 2018. Speaking on the opportunity at the certificate delivering ceremony … Continue reading “ONE is added to ISO14001 certification registry of ClassNK”
MacGregor receives clearance from the German competition regulator for the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS
06 November 2018 – MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has yesterday received a clearance decision from the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) for the company’s acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA, which was announced on 8 February, 2018. The completion of the intended transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals … Continue reading “MacGregor receives clearance from the German competition regulator for the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS”
ClassNK Releases “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC”
01 November 2018 – Leading classification society ClassNK released “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC” on 1st November 2018. It is the world’s first software that calculates and analyzes a ship’s speed for Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) calculation in compliance with the latest International Towing Tank Conference (ITTC) 2017 Guidelines (ITTC Recommended Procedures and Guidelines 7.5-04-01-01.1, Preparation, Conduct … Continue reading “ClassNK Releases “PrimeShip-GREEN/ProSTA ver.ITTC””
MacGregor signs Letter of Intent on strategic cooperation with CSSC
30 October 2018 – MacGregor and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on strategic cooperation. The LOI was signed on 29 October, 2018 at an executive level meeting in Beijing led by Lei Fanpei, the CSSC Chairman and Michel van Roozendaal, MacGregor President. MacGregor sees that this cooperation will further … Continue reading “MacGregor signs Letter of Intent on strategic cooperation with CSSC”
ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC) stores the first IMO GBS Ship Construction Files of NACKS-built VLCC
29 October 2018 – ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC) has stored the first Ship Construction Files (SCF) complying with IMO Global Based Standards (GBS) for the NACKS-built 311,000 DWT VLCC delivered on 26 October 2018, managed by MOL Tankship Management (Asia) Pte. Ltd. To encourage design transparency and help ensure safety throughout the life of vessels, SOLAS … Continue reading “ClassNK Archive Center (NKAC) stores the first IMO GBS Ship Construction Files of NACKS-built VLCC”
Inmarsat wins Best Safety Service of the Year Award 2018
25 October 2018 – Recognition of the pivotal role Fleet Safety is playing in modernising the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) gathers momentum, as Inmarsat’s new maritime safety service scoops its second prestigious industry Award in as many weeks. Inmarsat’s new Fleet Safety service has been named Best Safety Service of the Year … Continue reading “Inmarsat wins Best Safety Service of the Year Award 2018”
ClassNK releases amendments to class rules
25 October – Leading classification society ClassNK has announced that it released amendments to its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships on 25 October 2018. ClassNK is constantly revising its Rules and Guidance in order to reflect the latest results from relevant research and development projects, feedback from damage investigations, … Continue reading “ClassNK releases amendments to class rules”
ABB plugs Holland America Line into low-emission shore power worldwide
23 October 2018 – ABB shore power connectors retrofitted to three Holland America Line vessels will help these ships achieve low emissions in port anywhere in the world. In line with its “Electric. Digital. Connected.” vision for the maritime industry, ABB is playing a key role in Holland American Line’s goals of embracing new technologies … Continue reading “ABB plugs Holland America Line into low-emission shore power worldwide”
Samskip Netherlands-Italy rail service launch brings multimodal benefits to Amsterdam
18 October 2018 – Samskip is making a significant addition to its north-south continental rail services, launching direct services between Melzo and Amsterdam. The move builds rail capacity between the Netherlands and Italy to nine block trains a week and adds a new multimodal routing option for shortsea services to Hull. Officially launched on October … Continue reading “Samskip Netherlands-Italy rail service launch brings multimodal benefits to Amsterdam”
ClassNK releases “ClassNK MRV Portal (IMO DCS)”
12 October 2018 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “ClassNK MRV Portal (IMO DCS)”, a software service for the reporting, monitoring and verification of shipping CO2 emissions in line with the IMO DCS regulations that will come into effect in 2019. The implementation of fuel consumption data reporting regulations has been ongoing in an … Continue reading “ClassNK releases “ClassNK MRV Portal (IMO DCS)””
ClassNK releases Guidelines for Vehicles Carrier Structures
05 October 2018 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Vehicles Carrier Structures. The Guidelines specify the technical requirements specifically related to the structural strength assessments of vehicles carriers by using direct calculation. Vehicles carriers are designed with a minimum number of transverse bulkheads and partial bulkheads in order to increase cargo … Continue reading “ClassNK releases Guidelines for Vehicles Carrier Structures”
Tug & Barge Solutions brings 100th vessel under management with Helm CONNECT
04 October 2018 – Industry leader uses experience and easy-to-use software to make Subchapter M compliance possible for tug and barge operators throughout the US. Less than two years since it began helping tug and barge operator Ivy Marine become one of the first companies to achieve compliance with new Subchapter M rules, Alabama-based Tug … Continue reading “Tug & Barge Solutions brings 100th vessel under management with Helm CONNECT”
Fleet Safety wins Safety4Sea Technology Award
03 October 2018 – New maritime safety service that paves the way for the modernisation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) wins prestigious industry accolade. Inmarsat’s new Fleet Safety maritime data service has been named winner in the Technology category for the highly regarded Safety4Sea Awards, 2018. The award win, by public … Continue reading “Fleet Safety wins Safety4Sea Technology Award”
Finland-Singapore Maritime Innovation camp seeks ways to improve stevedore working conditions
02 October 2018 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, participated in the Finland-Singapore Maritime Innovation camp which was held during 23 to 28 September in Singapore. The Corporate partners, MacGregor and PSA Corporation, presented the challenge of finding a way to reduce the stress level of stevedores whilst working onboard to students from Turku School of … Continue reading “Finland-Singapore Maritime Innovation camp seeks ways to improve stevedore working conditions”
Samskip launches new Antwerp/UK shortsea route expanding its European multimodal network
01 October 2018 – Samskip is launching a new shortsea service connecting Antwerp and Hull, in an expansion of its continent-UK multimodal network that also sees it debut at Belgium’s largest port. The initial schedule offers a twice weekly short sea container service, with its first departure from Antwerp on the 12th October. The service … Continue reading “Samskip launches new Antwerp/UK shortsea route expanding its European multimodal network”
GTMaritime celebrates 20 years delivering essential maritime communications with excellence
01 October 2018 – GTMaritime, the maritime communication specialists, are celebrating 20 years of delivering essential maritime communications with excellence. Since 1998 GTMaritime has been providing a range of technology solutions to the maritime industry that serve to enable effective communications over satellite. In addition to providing the solutions, GTMartime also provide services that help … Continue reading “GTMaritime celebrates 20 years delivering essential maritime communications with excellence”
Foreship expertise to build West Coast cruise ship business
01 October 2018 – Naval architecture, design and marine engineering specialist Foreship has transferred a senior member of its management team in Finland to head its Seattle operation, in a move aiming to expand West Coast activities and provide a new focus for its US cruise ship customer base. Marcus Höglund, Foreship Senior Vice President … Continue reading “Foreship expertise to build West Coast cruise ship business”
ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On
28 September 2018 – Leading classification society ClassNK has 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. As difficulties are expected in the installation … Continue reading “ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On”
Samskip upgrades Nor Lines shortsea service network connecting to Norwegian coasts
28 September 2018 – Samskip is restructuring the multi-purpose cargo and reefer services connecting North Sea and Baltic ports to Norway operated by subsidiary Nor Lines, in a move that adds capacity, frequency and new port options to the logistics mix. The overhaul, effective from October 1st, 2018, will meet rising demand for reefer and project … Continue reading “Samskip upgrades Nor Lines shortsea service network connecting to Norwegian coasts”
ABB to boost sustainability and efficiency for pioneering superyacht
27 September 2018 – ABB will deliver electric, digital and connected solutions for one of the first superyachts built to meet strict new emissions standards. The 80-meter superyacht, built at the Nobiskrug shipyard in Germany, will feature a wide scope of ABB’s technologies that will enhance its environmental performance and help the vessel comply with … Continue reading “ABB to boost sustainability and efficiency for pioneering superyacht”
MacGregor hatch cover sets offer competitive solutions for eight container vessels at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
26 September 2018 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured orders from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), in South Korea, to design and deliver complete hatch cover sets and container fixed fittings for eight 1,800 TEU container ships. MacGregor’s cargo system expertise will ensure that the vessels are equipped with efficient, optimised and safe cargo handling … Continue reading “MacGregor hatch cover sets offer competitive solutions for eight container vessels at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard”
ClassNK releases “PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence” software for improving PSC performance
25 Septem ber 2018 – ClassNK has released the “PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence” to assist the improvement of PSC performance of shipping companies, provided free of charge. Based on the database of PSC reports inputted by ship managers, shipowners, and ClassNK, the software enables users to comprehend trends of the PSC findings pointed out by each country … Continue reading “ClassNK releases “PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence” software for improving PSC performance”
Helm Operations Joins Volaris Group
20 September 2018 – Leading developer of marine software looks to accelerate growth with new backing from global technology firm. Leading marine operations software company Helm Operations announced today that it has been acquired by Toronto-based Volaris Group Inc. (“Volaris”). Volaris specializes in strengthening and growing technology companies and is a leader in the marine … Continue reading “Helm Operations Joins Volaris Group”
COSCO Shipping deploys Cobham SATCOM SAILOR 100 GX on 50 ships
18 September 2018 – Cobham SATCOM has secured an order to supply SAILOR 100 GX antenna systems for 50 COSCO Shipping vessels, in a landmark deal to enhance onboard connectivity that strongly aligns with the Chinese state-owned shipping company’s recently announced digital transformation roadmap. The SAILOR 100 GX antenna systems will provide vessels with a … Continue reading “COSCO Shipping deploys Cobham SATCOM SAILOR 100 GX on 50 ships”
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