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Sören Scheid Joins Ecochlor as Business Development Manager of Europe, Scandinavia and UK

North P&I Club Calls for Collective Action on Crew Repatriation

ClassNK Joins the Maritime Transportation System ISAC to Help Address Cybersecurity Risks

07 July 2020 – Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (“ClassNK”) joined the Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MTS-ISAC) as part of a growing list of maritime community partners. This is an innovative relationship between the two nonprofit organizations aimed at strengthening vessel and shoreside cyber risk management. The partnership provides ClassNK with actionable insights from community-sourced cyber threat intelligence to reinforce ClassNK’s Cyber Security Guidelines to help prevent cyber incidents from negatively impacting the safety and security of maritime operations. ClassNK is the first classification society and the first non-U.S. organization to formally join the MTS-ISAC, helping broaden the reach of the MTS-ISAC’s efforts to support the maritime community.

ClassNK releases amendments to class rules

ClassNK releases Annual Report on Port State Control

North completes integration of Sunderland Marine

VIKING reaps Shipowner Agreement reward after Marine Fire Safety restructure

30 June 2020 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has reported a surge in demand for its one-stop shop Shipowner Agreement concept, following the integration of the Drew Marine Fire Safety and Rescue (FSR) division into its maritime safety solutions business.

Wallem Pulse magazine – Issue 4

MacGregor receives USD 11 million crane order for general cargo ships

Welfare 2.0 report investigates the role of technology in enhancing crew safety, health and well-being

ClassNK wins the Safety Initiative Award at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2020

The GTMaritime Download – Issue 2

Atlantic Offshore protects against cyber threats with Fleet Secure Endpoint

ABB wins hybrid power order for sustainable live fish carrier

YSA Design partners with Scenso to deliver cleaner air on cruise ships

ABB marine software to boost ship safety and efficiency for Roll Group

ABB provides 24/7 remote support to Sovcomflot’s trailblazing LNG carrier on the Northern Sea Route

ABB partners with Vigor to pave the way for Washington State Ferries’ shift towards zero-emission fleet

YSA Design lends expertise to cruise industry comeback

DNV GL and ABB launch new MOU to advance marine digitalization with a remote signing ceremony

Inmarsat extends seafarer well-being commitments with new ISWAN collaboration and roll-out of COVID-19 video telemedicine service

Vestdavit fulfils four-davit order for Trinidad and Tobago coast guard

North Signals – Spring 2020

Vestdavit wins contract for US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base duo

North resilient in the face of large claims

27 May 2020 – Two major casualties put a dent in North P&I Club’s underwriting figures for policy year ending 20 February 2020, but the period also saw the launch of new products as part of its continuing diversification, Member retention maintained at 99% and more tonnage insured than ever before. North’s 15th consecutive year of ‘A’ financial strength rating, supported by AAA capital, was also reconfirmed by leading independent analysts, S&P Global.

GTMaritime offers customisable news service to support crew welfare

26 May 2020 – At a time when access to news from reputable sources is more important than ever, GTMaritime is introducing a fully-customisable news distribution service for vessel owners and operators helping them keep their crews up-to-date on events unfolding in their home countries as well as offering a selection of lighter content to help maintain morale.

ABB Marine & Ports launches TechTalks

Cruise Ship Interiors Expo and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America postponed to 2021

18 May 2020 – In light of the current global pandemic, and its effect on travel restrictions and the hospitality and leisure industry, Cruise Ship Interiors Expo and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America has taken the carefully considered decision to cancel this year’s show. The dates of 2-3 September, originally postponed from June 2020, will no longer be going ahead and the next in-person version of Cruise Ship Interiors Expo and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America will take place 8–9 June 2021.

ClassNK grants AiP to NYK Line and MTI for their joint project on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework

Edda Wind selects MacGregor for Offshore Wind Service Vessels

Vestdavit secures boat handling performance for HMS Protector

Foreship launches Project Hygiea to keep coronavirus off cruise ships

Crowley Maritime Corp. signs up to Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress

05 May 2020 – Crowley Maritime Corp. has agreed a contract to install Fleet Xpress from Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, on a majority of its vessels.

North P&I enters the blue-water hull and machinery market with a new insurance product line, North Hull, and recruits specialist underwriting talent

ClassNK grants world-first AiP to Imabari Shipbuilding for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier

Inmarsat report highlights critical role of partnership in Japan’s connected maritime innovation ecosystem

23 April 2020 – A new study, ‘A quiet revolution – the maritime innovation ecosystem in Japan’, explores the commitments to Internet of Things (IoT)-based ship and crew management already made by corporate Japan, then goes on to offer unique insights into the country’s emerging start-up culture.

VIKING adds Hellenic Navy SAR duties to RIB reference list

22 April 2020 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has won an order for eleven (11) METIS RIBs from the Hellenic Navy, in a second deal calling for the company’s Greek branch VIKING Norsafe Life-Saving Equipment Hellas S.A. to supply this daughter craft type to the Greek naval force.

Bolidt Innovation Center stays open for virtual visitors

Vestdavit secures four-ship davit contract with French Navy

ABB to power South Asia’s first LNG hybrid tug for efficient and sustainable operations

15 April 2020 – ABB’s electric propulsion, power, energy storage, control and automation technology will be at the heart of the first tug in South Asia capable of switching between low emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines and zero-emission battery power. The tug, which will operate in Singapore harbor, has been ordered by Sembcorp Marine subsidiary Jurong Marine Services for delivery from the Sembcorp Marine shipyard by the end of 2020.