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The decarbonisation policy report-card
Posted in Marine industry talk
The IMO has a clear goal for reducing GHG. What it now needs is an action plan to reach it. At the end of MEPC73 it set member States a homework assignment, instructing them to come up with ideas to discuss when it next convenes, in a global transportation industry variant of the classroom favourite ‘show & tell’.
Read moreJLA Media appoints Levett to lead Oil & Gas
Neil Levett is joining the JLA Media team as Lead Consultant for its newly-established Oil & Gas division, taking responsibility for a fast-growing part of the organisation’s PR and communications activities.
Read moreAre 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 moreI-Tech expands team with Technical Director appointment
22 May 2019 – I-Tech AB, the bio-technology company responsible for the unique marine anti-fouling active agent Selektope®, has appointed Dr. Markus Hoffmann to the role of Technical Director. In the newly-created senior position, Dr. Hoffmann will play a pivotal role in I-Tech’s commercial and development processes with the aim of accelerating and expanding current … Continue reading “I-Tech expands team with Technical Director appointment”
ABB to enable world’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel
21 May 2019 – ABB will provide a power and propulsion solution for a newbuild vessel operating along the Rhône river in France to run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells ABB strengthens its position as the marine market’s frontrunner on hydrogen fuel cell technology through its role in FLAGSHIPS, the EU-funded initiative to deploy commercially … Continue reading “ABB to enable world’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel”
Nor Lines AS launches a pilot for the coastal concept of the future
16 May 2019 – As we are experiencing industrial growth and business sector developments, the need for domestic transportation services in Norway is growing strongly. Mainly, increasing demand is being covered by land-based transportation within Norwegian and by foreign trucks, which has a negative effect on safety and the environment. The powers that be and … Continue reading “Nor Lines AS launches a pilot for the coastal concept of the future”
Samskip Russia launches global airfreight logistics service with beer festival success
09 May 2019 – Samskip Russia has launched airfreight services connecting Moscow and St Petersburg to destinations worldwide, providing a single point of contact for time sensitive shipments door to door. The airfreight service launch announcement comes after the successful delivery of a first shipment of 10 kegs of craft beer from Moscow’s Zagovor Brewery … Continue reading “Samskip Russia launches global airfreight logistics service with beer festival success”
Team Tankers International signs up more ships to using Selektope®-powered hull coatings
07 May 2019 – Bermudan tanker owner and operator Team Tankers International has committed four additional ships to using the protection of the anti-barnacle active agent Selektope® following distinguished fouling prevention performance during a 40-month trial of an antifouling coating containing the technology on an MR tanker in their fleet. The vertical sides of the … Continue reading “Team Tankers International signs up more ships to using Selektope®-powered hull coatings”
ABB powers tourists to the Niagara Falls with first US built all-electric vessels
03 May 2019 – Niagara Falls tour operator Maid of the Mist orders two new passenger vessels sailing on pure electric power, enabled by ABB’s technology Visitors to the iconic Niagara Falls will soon be able to experience one of the USA’s top landmarks emission-free. Two new Maid of the Mist passenger vessels will be … Continue reading “ABB powers tourists to the Niagara Falls with first US built all-electric vessels”
VIKING enables true, single-source safety sourcing at OTC 2019
02 May 2019 – With renowned lifeboat supplier Norsafe already well integrated into the VIKING group, the offshore industry has access to an unprecedented range of solutions to help improve safety while reducing compliance related complexity and costs. In 2018, at the time of acquiring Norway-based lifeboat, davit and hook maker Norsafe, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment … Continue reading “VIKING enables true, single-source safety sourcing at OTC 2019”
ABB enables Eckerö Line’s cruise ferry to increase operational safety
30 April 2019 – ABB’s situational awareness solution, ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision, will allow MS Finlandia to enhance safety during maneuvering and docking ABB and Eckerö Line teams will install ABB Ability™ Marine Pilot Vision on board cruise ferry MS Finlandia with no interruption to the ship’s schedule. In addition to the mechanical interface, … Continue reading “ABB enables Eckerö Line’s cruise ferry to increase operational safety”
ADNOC Logistics and Services selects VIKING for safety servicing
30 April 2019 – Abu Dhabi-based shipping company, ADNOC Logistics & Services entrusts its entire safety equipment servicing to VIKING with a five-year contract. Maritime safety equipment manufacturer and global service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S (VIKING) has won a tender to work with world-class shipping company ADNOC Logistics & Services. The five-year VIKING Shipowner … Continue reading “ADNOC Logistics and Services selects VIKING for safety servicing”
MacGregor introduces first fibre-rope crane to the offshore market
30 April 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has completed the construction of FibreTrac, the first fibre-rope offshore crane to enter the market. The crane’s full potential is being validated and its capabilities have recently been demonstrated at an event in Kristiansand, Norway. “The project to build, certify and validate the MacGregor FibreTrac crane is … Continue reading “MacGregor introduces first fibre-rope crane to the offshore market”
Wallem to implement the Complete Enterprise Solution from BASSnet™
25 April 2019 – As a core backbone for their vision to be the leading provider of technology-driven maritime solutions and transform customers experience the Wallem Group has chosen BASSnet™ Fleet Management Systems. BASS, the leading provider of maritime software solutions, is pleased that Wallem has selected the complete suite of integrated software to manage … Continue reading “Wallem to implement the Complete Enterprise Solution from BASSnet™”
Wallem Group announces the appointment of the new Managing Director, Ship Management
24 April 2019 – John-Kaare Aune has been appointed the new Managing Director, Ship Management for the Wallem Group. He is expected to take up his position with effect from 1 July 2019. John joins Wallem from the Cayman Registry, where he was most recently Regional Director, Safety and Compliance overseeing its global commercial services … Continue reading “Wallem Group announces the appointment of the new Managing Director, Ship Management”
NAPA signs up to become first certified application provider for Inmarsat’s IoT service
24 April 2019 – Analytics service integrated into Fleet Data, allowing ship owners and managers to collect, transfer and analyse fuel optimisation data in real-time Inmarsat and NAPA, the leading provider of maritime software, services and data analysis, have signed an agreement to enable ship owners and ship managers to access and analyse real-time onboard … Continue reading “NAPA signs up to become first certified application provider for Inmarsat’s IoT service”
Gibdock converts ferry to run on LNG fuel
17 April 2019 – Gibraltar’s Gibdock shipyard has completed a major conversion project so that the Baleària ferry Napoles can operate using LNG as fuel. The three-month project – possibly the most complex and demanding ever undertaken by the yard – consolidates Gibdock’s position as one of the leading refit facilities for environmentally-driven work in … Continue reading “Gibdock converts ferry to run on LNG fuel”
New start for Wallem as CEO sets out strategy for change
16 April 2019 – Wallem has updated its corporate identity to mark the beginning of a profound shift in its service offering that will harness the latest technology to improve asset management transparency and efficiency in a program intended to transform the relationship between owners and their ships To support the maritime industry as it … Continue reading “New start for Wallem as CEO sets out strategy for change”
GTMaritime keeps business running with GTMailPlus.Continuity
16 April 2019 – GTMaritime launches GTMailPlus.Continuity, a web-based service that gives users access to emails even when end-to-end services ship-shore are offline, so that businesses can continue as usual GTMaritime has added the Continuity as a standard feature of its GTMailPlus service for the shipping and offshore industries, allowing users to access emails with … Continue reading “GTMaritime keeps business running with GTMailPlus.Continuity”
ClassNK Releases Cyber Security Management System for Ships
15 April 2019 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its Cyber Security Management System for Ships. As part of the ClassNK Cyber Security Series, ClassNK regularly releases guidelines and standards that outline cyber security measures based on the recently-released ClassNK Cyber Security Approach that outlines ClassNK’s basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for … Continue reading “ClassNK Releases Cyber Security Management System for Ships”
ABB to deliver full power and propulsion package for Seabourn’s two new ultra-luxury expedition cruise ships
10 April 2019 – Sustaining its strong track record in the expedition ship market, ABB secures power and propulsion contract for the two debut Seabourn ultra-luxury expedition vessels The contract covers two 170-meter length ships due delivery to the Seattle-based cruise company from Italian yard T. Mariotti, in June 2021 and May 2022 respectively. Seabourn … Continue reading “ABB to deliver full power and propulsion package for Seabourn’s two new ultra-luxury expedition cruise ships”
ABB strengthens exploration cruise leadership with repeat order from Ulstein for Lindblad Expeditions
09 April 2019 – ABB has secured the order covering power, automation, propulsion and digital systems for the second icegoing cruise ship to be built for Lindblad Expeditions by Ulstein. Destined to take exploration cruise guests sustainably and safely on voyages deep into remote polar regions, the Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. vessel will be built … Continue reading “ABB strengthens exploration cruise leadership with repeat order from Ulstein for Lindblad Expeditions”
Global launch of data utilization platform announced at Sea Asia Exhibition
09 April 2019 – The wholly owned subsidiary set up by ClassNK, Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. (ShipDC), announced the global launch of IoS-OP (Internet of ships open platform), a platform for data distribution and utilization under common rules, at a seminar held during Sea Asia Exhibition on 9 April 2019. The aim of the … Continue reading “Global launch of data utilization platform announced at Sea Asia Exhibition”
Shell Marine launches Shell Alexia 40 lubricant ahead of IMO 2020 regulation changes
09 April 2019 – In support of customer preparedness for IMO 2020, Shell Marine is introducing Shell Alexia 40 – a new two-stroke engine cylinder oil specifically for use with engines running on 0.5% sulphur content Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO). With a Base Number of 40, Shell Alexia 40 has been developed to … Continue reading “Shell Marine launches Shell Alexia 40 lubricant ahead of IMO 2020 regulation changes”
Coldharbour Marine announces new senior appointment
08 April 2019 – UK-based Coldharbour Marine, the manufacturer of an in-tank ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) based on unique inert gas technology, has announced the appointment of Don Stephen as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years blue chip industry experience, Don’s career spans technical and leadership roles at De Nora Water Technology, Severn … Continue reading “Coldharbour Marine announces new senior appointment”
VIKING hard to beat for cruise evacuation choices
08 April 2019 – With the newly combined VIKING and Norsafe portfolio and flag approval of the revolutionary LifeCraft™ survival craft as a novel life-saving appliance, cruise and expedition operators have never had more – or better – evacuation options on show at Seatrade Cruise Global. Visitors to Seatrade Cruise Global 2019 in Miami Beach, … Continue reading “VIKING hard to beat for cruise evacuation choices”
YSA Design Insights: Issue 3
04 April 2019 – The latest issue of YSA Design Insights is available to view here: YSA Design Insights: Issue 3 STORIES INCLUDE: Venetian style and glamour heads east A 21st Century Art Movement Expert insight for Seatrade Cruise Spring freshness for Cruise Ship Interiors The delicacies and elegance of Bellissima Stockholm showcases sustainable ideas At the heart … Continue reading “YSA Design Insights: Issue 3”
BSNL granted authorisation to provide Inmarsat’s in-flight and maritime GX services in India
03 April 2019 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, today announced that its Indian telecommunications partner, BSNL, has received an In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) license from the Government of India’s Department of Telecommunications. The issuing of the license marks a major step for Inmarsat’s services in the Indian connectivity market. … Continue reading “BSNL granted authorisation to provide Inmarsat’s in-flight and maritime GX services in India”
YSA Design delivers stylish slice of Costa Venezia to China
02 April 2019 – A sizeable slice of Venetian style and chic will float into Asia’s flourishing cruise market next month, when Costa Venezia reaches Tokyo after a 53-day maiden voyage from Trieste taking in Middle Eastern, Indian, South East Asian and Chinese ports. The brand new ship will then prepare for its regular cruising … Continue reading “YSA Design delivers stylish slice of Costa Venezia to China”
ClassNK Provides Support with the 2020 Sulphur Cap
02 April 2019 – Leading classification society ClassNK has developed “Guidance for onboard use of Compliant Fuel Oil with SOx regulation from 2020” and an implementation plan sample for switching to compliant fuel oil in order to support the industry in complying with the sulphur cap which will be enforced starting on 1 January 2020, … Continue reading “ClassNK Provides Support with the 2020 Sulphur Cap”
ClassNK Releases its Cyber Security Approach
29 March 2019 – Leading classification society ClassNK has released the ClassNK Cyber Security Approach which outlines its basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships. It was released alongside its Guidelines for Designing Cyber Security Onboard Ships for newbuilding designs as the first part of the ClassNK Cyber Security Series which incorporates requirements … Continue reading “ClassNK Releases its Cyber Security Approach”
MacGregor receives EUR 19 million orders for port, cruise and PCTC equipment
28 March 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received orders to provide linkspans, cruise access equipment and RoRo solutions for pure car truck carriers (PCTC) from Europe and Japan. The total order value is approximately EUR 19 million. The orders were booked into Cargotec’s first quarter 2019 order intake, with delivery of the MacGregor … Continue reading “MacGregor receives EUR 19 million orders for port, cruise and PCTC equipment”
ABB wins contract to power the first Chinese-built cruise vessel
26 March 2019 – In a historic deal with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS), ABB will supply a comprehensive power and propulsion package for China’s first domestically built cruise ship ABB has been awarded a contract to supply an integrated package, including two Azipod® steerable propulsion systems, for the construction of China’s first ever … Continue reading “ABB wins contract to power the first Chinese-built cruise vessel”
CNOOC orders MacGregor on-vessel mooring systems for their new deepwater floating production unit
26 March 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) to supply the on-vessel mooring system for a deepwater Floating Production Unit (FPU). The order is booked into Cargotec’s first quarter 2019 order intake and the delivery will take place in the first quarter of 2020. … Continue reading “CNOOC orders MacGregor on-vessel mooring systems for their new deepwater floating production unit”
Update on the regulatory process: Closing of MacGregor’s TTS acquisition postponed to Q2 2019
25 March 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, announced on 8 February, 2018 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals from the competition authorities in Germany, South Korea and China. MacGregor announced the approval from the German … Continue reading “Update on the regulatory process: Closing of MacGregor’s TTS acquisition postponed to Q2 2019”
VIKING’s 2018 shaped by renewed growth and a major acquisition
15 March 2019 – After two years of slightly declining revenue, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is seeing growth once more. In 2018, VIKING acquired the Norwegian manufacturer of lifeboats Norsafe AS. Adjusting for the costs of integrating this business and the impact on revenue in the last quarter of the year, the results show growth … Continue reading “VIKING’s 2018 shaped by renewed growth and a major acquisition”
World-first approval for VIKING LifeCraft™ Survival Craft
14 March 2019 – The Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) has officially approved the VIKING LifeCraft™ Survival Craft as a Novel Life-Saving Appliance, meeting the requirements for replacing conventional lifeboats on passenger ships and advancing progress toward greater safety in large-scale ship evacuation emergencies. Following successful heavy weather trials in November last year, the Survival Craft … Continue reading “World-first approval for VIKING LifeCraft™ Survival Craft”
ClassNK appoints new Senior Executive Vice President
12 March 2019 – Effective 12 March 2019, Mr. Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President as well as Executive Director of ClassNK. Mr. Sakashita began his career at Japan’s Ministry of Transport (now Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism) in 1980. During his period at the government he has played … Continue reading “ClassNK appoints new Senior Executive Vice President”
MacGregor receives EUR 22 million orders for port, cruise and RoPax equipment from Europe and China
08 March 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured orders to provide port, cruise access and equipment for RoRo/Passenger (RoPax) ferries from Europe and China. The total order value is approximately EUR 22 million. The orders were booked into Cargotec’s first quarter 2019 order intake, with the delivery of the MacGregor equipment planned to … Continue reading “MacGregor receives EUR 22 million orders for port, cruise and RoPax equipment from Europe and China”
YSA Design interiors ideas do justice to Bellissima
07 March 2019 – Stand-out gastronomic attractions on board MSC Bellissima will be served up in spaces that YSA Design believes deliver a first shipboard example of contemporary industrial restaurant design, and in a re-envisioned version of the chocolaterie that proved such a hit on Bellissima’s predecessor. Named at a star-studded ceremony in Southampton by … Continue reading “YSA Design interiors ideas do justice to Bellissima”
Anglo Eastern Univan fleet to benefit from MacGregor support
06 March 2019 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Ocean Sourcing Pte Ltd to support MacGregor equipment installed on the Anglo Eastern Univan Group fleet of 650 managed vessels. The agreement was signed in Singapore in February. “We are looking forward to increasing our collaboration with Ocean Sourcing and the Anglo … Continue reading “Anglo Eastern Univan fleet to benefit from MacGregor support”
ABB helps ferry achieve exceptional fuel savings with first chiller optimization project for marine
06 March 2019 – ABB’s chiller optimization solution for passenger ships achieves over 18% energy savings on board ferry La Suprema. ABB and Italian shipping company GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) have completed a first-of-its-kind retrofit of a technology that optimizes the performance of chillers used for heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems on ferries – … Continue reading “ABB helps ferry achieve exceptional fuel savings with first chiller optimization project for marine”
Inmarsat brings Crew Xpress to market with unique ‘Fleet Hotspot’ for seafarers
04 March 2019 – Fully-managed crew Wi-Fi portal is key component in new service package powered by Fleet Xpress that incentivises ship owners and operators to enhance connectivity for crew Inmarsat, the global leader in mobile satellite communications, is staying ahead of fast-changing dynamics in ship connectivity by launching Crew Xpress, a new service for … Continue reading “Inmarsat brings Crew Xpress to market with unique ‘Fleet Hotspot’ for seafarers”
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