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VIKING delivers first of ambulance boat trio for Hellenic Coastguard

13 August 2020 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has delivered its first VIKING Norsafe Munin-S1200 ambulance boat to the Hellenic Coastguard. Stationed in Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades island group, the vessel is the opening installment in a three-boat order that will change the face of regional healthcare provision.

MacGregor receives EUR 18 million RoRo orders from Japan

Ecochlor Expands Service Support Network in Singapore

Joint R&D Starts for Use of Ammonia in Marine Transportation to Reduce GHG Emissions

12 August 2020 – On August 6th, NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation, and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition to an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB).

North Signals – Summer 2020

Ecochlor Receives IMO BWMS Code Type Approval

Inmarsat, Thetius and Shell Shipping and Maritime launch ‘Crew Welfare Open Innovation Challenge’

03 August 2020 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with Shell Shipping and Maritime and maritime digital consultancy Thetius to launch a new ‘Open Innovation Challenge’ for start-ups and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The Challenge aims to identify technology that can benefit crew safety, health and wellbeing at sea at a moment when COVID-19 has exposed the welfare of seafarers to global scrutiny.

ClassNK launches “Innovation Endorsement” service for certifying innovative technology

MacGregor receives a further order to supply deck handling solutions for the US Naval Sea Systems Command’s Towing, Salvage and Rescue Ships (T-ATS)

VIKING supplies Munin patrol craft to the Hellenic Army Special Forces

23 July 2020 – VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has won a tender to supply the Hellenic Army Special Forces with its Munin S1200 daughter craft, the largest boat type currently offered by VIKING.

CJC Currents – Issue 4

ClassNK releases Guidelines for Designing Cyber Security Onboard Ships (Second Edition)

Nine companies have started “Ship Carbon Recycling WG” of Japan’s CCR Study Group

16 July 2020 – Nine Japanese companies (Note 1) have started the Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group (hereinafter referred to as “WG”) formed within Japan’s Carbon Capture & Reuse (CCR) Study Group (Note 2), and held its first meeting. Participating members are EX Research Institute Ltd., Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Japan Marine United Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, JGC Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK), Nippon Steel Corporation, and Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation.

Bolidt antimicrobial decking clears way for cruise industry return

Vestdavit News July 2020

15 July 2020 – Vestdavit News July 2020 is available to read here.    

ABB to power the world’s largest diamond recovery vessel for De Beers

Gibdock services Shearwater survey vessels in testing times

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