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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.

ClassNK expands scope of Innovation Endorsement

18 June 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has expanded the scope of its Innovation Endorsement, the third-party certification service tailored to innovative technologies and initiatives. Through third-party certification, ClassNK supports innovations related to environment, safety, and labor as well as the existing service for digital. Following the update of Innovation Endorsement policy, the society has revised its “Guidelines for Digital Smart Ships” and “Environmental Guidelines”.

Inmarsat secures first Fleet Data Premium installation in Asia Pacific with Diamond Bulk Carriers and Nautilus Labs

17 June 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has been pivotal in connecting digital stakeholders for Asia Pacific’s first Fleet Data Premium project. Delivered for Diamond Bulk Carriers, the project requires no new hardware to enable access to the Nautilus Platform for maximum fleet efficiency.

HEMEXPO President appointed as Vice-Chair of SEA Europe

ClassNK grants AiP to TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING for concept design of LNG-fueled bulker “KAMSARMAX GF”

VIKING signs contract for five more Hellenic Coast Guard ambulance boats

14 June 2021 – The latest deal, signed by Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Mr. Giannis Plakiotakis on May 28, covers delivery of five VIKING Norsafe Munin-S1200 boats to support emergency services for Sporades, Samothrace, the Saronic Gulf and the Ionian Islands. It follows on from VIKING’s previous delivery of three identical boats, which are stationed in Naxos, Rhodes and Leros in the Aegean sea.

ClassNK and 22 industry players kick off studying ammonia as an alternative marine fuel

Samskip Multimodal secures key approval to restart trailer transport by rail through Denmark

09 June 2021 – A key approval from Danish authorities has paved the way for Samskip Multimodal and traction partner Hector Rail to relaunch trailer moves through Denmark, renewing a significant rail routing option for leaner, greener intermodal transport.

ABB future-proofs sustainable operation of Monterey Bay ocean research vessel

Bolidt hosts inaugural Design Challenge for the cruise sector

Decoded: Celebrating 30 years of Azipod® electric propulsion

Samskip supports forest revitalisation and offsets carbon footprint through Ecobal initiative

03 June 2021 – As one of the first companies to join the Ecobal initiative, Samskip has reserved 50,000 square metres of woodland in Poland, Italy and Spain. Ecobal is responsible for the maintenance and protection of these plots and will plant hundreds of new seedlings to encourage their regeneration, which Samskip will be able to track using geofencing technology. Ecobal will also verify Samskip’s carbon offsetting and forest conservation efforts by issuing ECO2 compensation certificates.

Agreement Reached with Yara International for Joint Study of Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier

ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS) adds new course for cybersecurity training service

ABB’s OCTOPUS software finds smart way to increase wind vessel uptime by 35 percent

METIS opens subsidiary in Canada as part of international growth strategy

We4Sea signs Inmarsat application provider agreement as Roll Group takes vessel performance monitoring package fleet-wide

27 May 2021 – Dutch performance monitoring company We4Sea and Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, have signed an agreement for We4Sea to join the fast-growing group of more than 40 certified providers offering applications via Inmarsat’s digital solutions Fleet Data and Fleet Connect.

Samskip adds Waterford call and bigger ship to recently launched Amsterdam-Ireland lane

27 May 2021 – Samskip has responded to growing demand for its recently launched weekly container service between Dublin and Amsterdam by introducing a larger, faster ship and adding a call at Port of Waterford. The expansion comes less than five months after the debut of Amsterdam as a service separate from Samskip’s Rotterdam-Ireland links.

North’s diversification strategy rises to unprecedented challenges

ClassNK grants AiP to “Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy with EnergySail”, a Renewable Energy System for Ships developed by Eco Marine Power

ClassNK releases CBM Guidelines (Edition 2.0)

25 May 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its CBM Guidelines (Edition 2.0) that explain the revised rules for using Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) in class surveys to promote the use of CBM technology.

North Signals – Spring 2021

Samskip’s new partnership with Unilever and TMA Logistics demonstrates viability of 100% biofuel for haulage services

20 May 2021 – Global shipping company Samskip has strengthened its commitment to sustainability in the supply chain with a series of customer projects to advance the use of carbon neutral biofuel as part of its haulage services.

VIKING makes material breakthrough with YouSafe™ aviation suits

17 May 2021 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first pilot and air crew suits with the flame-retarding properties of GORE PYRAD® technology at their core and the intrinsic flexibility, breathability and durability aviators have asked for. Developed by the VIKING PPE design team after crew consultations and aircraft visits in the UK and Norway, the VIKING YouSafe™ Aviation suits are fully authorized by EASA.

Taiwan Navigation selects Inmarsat’s Fleet Connect to enable new smart ship bridge solution application

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING collects actual operation data by IoS-OP

12 May 2021 – TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. starts to collect actual operation data for a new ship under construction by IoS-OP*1.

ClassNK entrusted by Anchor Ship Partners Co., Ltd. with the evaluation of CO2 emissions of ships for its impact investment fund

Shell Marine expands Shipcare network, offering customers greater convenience and smoother operations

ABB Marine Academy supports customers with Blended Learning

ABB software to enable energy savings and performance gains for Tallink’s new ferry MyStar

ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for Cargo Containment System for Large Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries

07 May 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd for the design of a cargo containment system (CCS) of the world’s largest capacity (40,000 m3 class per tank) developed for use on a large liquefied hydrogen carrier.

ClassNK certifies Alpha Ori’s AssetAI as Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions

VIKING YouSafe™ Walk to Work lightweight immersion suit makes crew transfer easier

06 May 2021 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched a new Walk-to-Work crew transfer suit that overcomes a cumbersome feature of offshore wind turbine maintenance procedures without compromising safety, further strengthening its reputation for innovation in the renewables sector.

A smart choice: UK High Court confirms shipowner had an unfettered right to collect freight under its bills of lading even whilst on time charter

VIKING acquires unique HydroPen™ container firefighting system

05 May 2021 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has acquired HydroPen, the company behind the unique HydroPenTM container firefighting solution supplied to hundreds of ships.

Full power of Current Direct project brought into focus