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What does $5 billion buy in shipping decarbonisation?
When IMO next convenes for MEPC, one agenda item member States will be asked to consider is whether to give the go-ahead to the establishment of a $5 billion collaborative R&D fund to accelerate the development of technological solutions aimed at weaning shipping off fossil fuels and eliminating CO2 emissions.
Read moreThe 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 moreYSA Design lends expertise to cruise industry comeback
04 June 2020 – As the cruise industry gears up for its return, shipowners are looking to ready their vessels for the post-pandemic era. According to leading architecture and design firm YSA Design, passenger ship interiors will require radical rethinking to enable higher standards of hygiene and adequate social distancing. The Oslo-based company, which has … Continue reading “YSA Design lends expertise to cruise industry comeback”
Vestdavit fulfils four-davit order for Trinidad and Tobago coast guard
03 June 2020 – Leading davit supplier Vestdavit has completed the delivery of four boat-handling systems to Australian shipyard Austal. The PLAR-4501-type davits are due to be installed on two Cape-class patrol boats aquired by the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to enhance the island nation’s border protection capabilities. The cutting-edge launch-and-recovery … Continue reading “Vestdavit fulfils four-davit order for Trinidad and Tobago coast guard”
North Signals – Spring 2020
01 June 2020 – The Spring 2020 issue of North Signals is now available for download or to view online at the following link: North Signals – Issue 119 This issue includes articles on: The impact of COVID-19 on crew Dealing with ship visitors and social distancing New BIMCO sanctions clauses Drug trafficking on ships New fuels … Continue reading “North Signals – Spring 2020”
Vestdavit wins contract for US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base duo
27 May 2020 – Leading boat launch and recovery systems supplier Vestdavit will deliver the most advanced motion-compensated davits in the world to the US Navy, following orders placed with Vestdavit Inc. by General Dynamics NASSCO to equip two Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) ships. The US shipbuilder’s San Diego yard will deliver ESB 6 and … Continue reading “Vestdavit wins contract for US Navy Expeditionary Sea Base duo”
ABB Marine & Ports launches TechTalks
20 May 2020 – ABB Marine & Ports is inviting you to attend TechTalks – a series of live webinars in which technical experts share insights on the electric, digital and connected solutions that are redefining shipping. ABB Marine & Ports TechTalks will focus on the technical expertise that is helping to define shipping’s response … Continue reading “ABB Marine & Ports launches TechTalks”
ClassNK grants AiP to NYK Line and MTI for their joint project on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework
14 May 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter referred to as NYK Line) and MTI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as MTI) for their joint project on the concept design of an autonomous ship framework (development code “APExS”). ClassNK is involved in various … Continue reading “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
13 May 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received equipment orders for a total of four offshore wind service vessels which will expand the Edda Wind fleet, the offshore wind segment of the Østensjø Group. The order was booked into Cargotec’s first quarter of 2020 order intake and the first vessel will enter into … Continue reading “Edda Wind selects MacGregor for Offshore Wind Service Vessels”
Vestdavit secures boat handling performance for HMS Protector
12 May 2020 – Leading boat launch and recovery systems supplier Vestdavit is bringing new fast craft handling capability to HMS Protector, the only Royal Navy ship dedicated to Antarctic Patrol & Survey duties. The advanced icebreaker, which provides a UK presence in the Antarctic and meets treaty obligations on inspections, hydrographical charting and in … Continue reading “Vestdavit secures boat handling performance for HMS Protector”
Foreship launches Project Hygiea to keep coronavirus off cruise ships
07 May 2020 – Leading naval architecture and marine engineering firm Foreship has devised an initiative to limit the presence and spread of coronavirus and other pathogens on passenger ships and get the cruise sector back up and running. Entitled ‘Project Hygiea’, the four-step approach comprises interception, prevention, mitigation and evacuation. Foreship Business Development Director … Continue reading “Foreship launches Project Hygiea to keep coronavirus off cruise ships”
North P&I enters the blue-water hull and machinery market with a new insurance product line, North Hull, and recruits specialist underwriting talent
04 May 2020 – The new offering from North is designed for larger ocean-going vessels and will complement the H&M insurance already available from Sunderland Marine for fishing vessels and other small craft. We expect that the new line will be taken up by a number of Members, whilst it is also open to non-Members. … Continue reading “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
27 April 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier developed in cooperation with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The AiP was granted to the concept design based on the Society’s Guidelines for Ships … Continue reading “ClassNK grants world-first AiP to Imabari Shipbuilding for their concept design of a 180,000 DWT LPG dual fuelled bulk carrier”
Bolidt Innovation Center stays open for virtual visitors
21 April 2020 – Bolidt has found a creative way of supporting its clients during the COVID-19 restrictions by inviting visitors to take a virtual tour of its groundbreaking Bolidt Innovation Center, which officially opened near Rotterdam last year. The Center, which is being kept open to continue the pioneering research and development work that … Continue reading “Bolidt Innovation Center stays open for virtual visitors”
Vestdavit secures four-ship davit contract with French Navy
16 April 2020 – Leading boat-handling systems supplier Vestdavit has won a tender from Chantiers de l’Atlantique to supply davit systems for four new logistic support ships due delivery to the French Navy under the FLOTLOG (Flotte Logistique) programme. The modern, double-hulled vessels will ultimately replace the Navy’s current, single-hulled LSSs and will be deployed … Continue reading “Vestdavit secures four-ship davit contract with French Navy”
North P&I Club supports new digital COVID-19 tool from International Group
A new COVID-19 Tracking Tool developed by global marine insurer North has been made available as a shared resource to the International Group of P&I Clubs. The online tool, first released by North in February, was formally launched via the IG website this week. It details the extent of COVID-19 and the numerous response measures … Continue reading “North P&I Club supports new digital COVID-19 tool from International Group”
CJC Currents – Issue 3
09 April 2020 – April Issue of CJC Currents is out now! Highlights in this edition include articles on the consequences of COVID-19 for shipping contracts, the Supreme Court judgement on the long-running dispute between London Underwriters and Dutch bank Credit Europe, and news of the appointment of two new directors. With appraisals of recent … Continue reading “CJC Currents – Issue 3”
CJC appoints two new Directors
08 April 2020 – Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has appointed two new Directors, following the promotion of London-based Senior Associates Duncan Ealand and James Clayton with effect from 1 May 2020. Both bring considerable insight to their new roles and exemplify the firm’s readiness to promote young talent from within. The promotions expand and develop … Continue reading “CJC appoints two new Directors”
Bolidt lights the way to cruise ship creativity
07 April 2020 – New additions to the Bolideck® range of ship deck covering solutions from Bolidt are illuminating design thinking across the cruise ship and superyacht sectors, with a first delivery of Bolideck® LED leading to follow up orders from several owners. Bolideck® LED is the latest variation of a decking solution which has … Continue reading “Bolidt lights the way to cruise ship creativity”
Inmarsat supports seafarers during global health crisis with 50% voice call discounts and free COVID-19 video call service
02 April 2020 – In a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on seafarer well-being, Inmarsat has formalised a sweeping 50% discount for crew voice calling services available for up to 40,000 ships for three months until the end of June. The leading maritime satellite service provider is also ensuring that calls … Continue reading “Inmarsat supports seafarers during global health crisis with 50% voice call discounts and free COVID-19 video call service”
VIKING takes flight with second offshore PPE deal in two years
02 April 2020 – Following a competitive tender process, leading safety product manufacturer and service provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has won a three-year contract to supply personal protective equipment (PPE) to Serica Energy, one of the UK’s leading oil & gas companies. The deal with the United Kingdom-based oil and gas company is the second of … Continue reading “VIKING takes flight with second offshore PPE deal in two years”
GTDeploy cuts delays in pushing out urgent security patches
01 April 2020 – A new solution from GTMaritime counters a major cyber security weakness of ships at sea today by deploying critical software and security patches to protect shipboard systems before threats emerge. GTDeploy provides a software deployment platform to deliver security updates to ships wherever they are in the world ‘in the background’ … Continue reading “GTDeploy cuts delays in pushing out urgent security patches”
Launch of DIMECC’s Sea for Value programme paves the way for remote pilotage and safer fairway navigation
01 April 2020 – The new DIMECC Sea for Value programme (S4V) provides blueprints for digitalisation, service innovation and information flows in maritime transport. Its longer-term mission is in preparing for advanced autonomous operations and navigation. DIMECC S4V is a transformative programme that aims for wide societal influence by providing concrete research-based recommendations on regulation, … Continue reading “Launch of DIMECC’s Sea for Value programme paves the way for remote pilotage and safer fairway navigation”
ClassNK establishes “Rules for the Survey and Construction of Governmental and Naval Ships”
31 March 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has established its “Rules for the Survey and Construction of Governmental and Naval Ships”, technical rules that are applied to governmental ships and their onboard equipment. During the overseas transfer of defense equipment including governmental ships and their onboard machinery, the equipment may be subject to third-party … Continue reading “ClassNK establishes “Rules for the Survey and Construction of Governmental and Naval Ships””
Inmarsat takes founding role in first Decarbonising Shipping programme for Asian start-ups
30 March 2020 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, is a founding member of Asia’s first ‘Decarbonising Shipping’ initiative to harness the power of start-ups to meet UN targets on greenhouse gas emissions, which launched earlier this month. The regional initiative, based in Singapore, is part of the Trade & Transport … Continue reading “Inmarsat takes founding role in first Decarbonising Shipping programme for Asian start-ups”
Ecochlor Announces Collaboration with Horizon Air Freight to Expand Shipping Services
30 March 2020 – Ecochlor is proud to announce that Horizon Air Freight is joining forces with the Ecochlor Service Team to provide world-wide logistical support for Ecochlor customers. Ecochlor is a respected ballast water management system (BWMS) manufacturer with a reputation for delivering a reliable, easy-to-use system for ship crews worldwide. Ecochlor’s treatment system … Continue reading “Ecochlor Announces Collaboration with Horizon Air Freight to Expand Shipping Services”
ClassNK releases Guidelines for Non-destructive Inspection by Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing
30 March 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released its “Guidelines for Non-destructive Inspection by Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing”. Phased array ultrasonic testing is an advanced non-destructive inspection technology that enables the visualizing of flaw detection results and the digitizing of the record-keeping process. It has higher detection performance for defects in materials and … Continue reading “ClassNK releases Guidelines for Non-destructive Inspection by Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing”
VIKING offers e-learning remedy for COVID-19 STCW headache
24 March 2020 – VIKING Safety Academy has addressed a fast-emerging seafarer training issue brought by coronavirus by delivering a unique e-learning tool that can keep seafarers STCW-compliant until restrictions on movement and social interactions come to an end. With many countries in lockdown, face to face seafarer training is also being suspended and some … Continue reading “VIKING offers e-learning remedy for COVID-19 STCW headache”
YSA brings breath of fresh air to Splendor dining experience
23 March 2020 – In upholding the luxury and sophistication for which the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand has become renowned, new fleet addition Splendor also includes a makeover with a twist for a much-loved Seven Seas dining area courtesy of YSA Design. The stern section outline of Seven Seas ships is part of brand … Continue reading “YSA brings breath of fresh air to Splendor dining experience”
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America rescheduled for 2-3 September 2020
20 March 2020 – The Elite Exhibitions Team have closely monitored updates on the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and its potential impact on Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America, originally scheduled to take place on 16-17 June at the Miami Beach Convention Center. However due to imposed travel bans … Continue reading “Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America and Cruise Ship Hospitality Expo America rescheduled for 2-3 September 2020”
ClassNK completes joint feasibility study on 3D model based approval with JMU and NAPA
19 March 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK, Japan Marine United (JMU), and NAPA have completed a joint feasibility study on 3D model based plan approval using 3D CAD models as part of their technical investigation project. Shipbuilding designs are gradually transitioning from 2D drawings to those designed with 3D CAD software. Classification societies, whose … Continue reading “ClassNK completes joint feasibility study on 3D model based approval with JMU and NAPA”
ClassNK appoints new President & CEO and executives
18 March 2020 – Current Senior Executive Vice President Hiroaki Sakashita has been appointed as President & CEO as well as a Representative Director of leading classification society ClassNK, effective 18 March 2020. Current Senior Executive Vice Presidents Tetsuya Kinoshita, Junichiro Iida, and Dr. Toshiyuki Shigemi will continue in their present roles on the team, … Continue reading “ClassNK appoints new President & CEO and executives”
Chairs of the board get creative at CSI 2020
17 March 2020 – Following on from the success of last year’s event, Cruise Ship Interiors Expo America (CSI) returns to Miami Beach Convention Center later this year. Last year, nearly 3,000 guests attended from every corner of the cruise interiors industry and early bookings suggest that 2020 will see significantly more. But this time, … Continue reading “Chairs of the board get creative at CSI 2020”
How ABB technology is supporting a sustainable future for Arctic shipping
16 March 2020 – High in the Arctic Circle lies the Northern Sea Route, one of the planet’s vital shipping arteries. It cuts a journey by almost a third compared to the southern route but it is passing through waters which are mostly frozen. The northern route connects east and west, allowing cargo to be … Continue reading “How ABB technology is supporting a sustainable future for Arctic shipping”
ClassNK grants AiP on LPG reformed gas fueled coastal LPG carrier
13 March 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) based on its Rule Part N which adopts IGC Code and its Guidelines for Ships Using Low-Flashpoint Fuels to Daihatsu Diesel for their concept design of an LPG reformed gas fueled coastal LPG carrier developed in cooperation with Iino Gas Transport, … Continue reading “ClassNK grants AiP on LPG reformed gas fueled coastal LPG carrier”
MacGregor enhances customer support capability in the Americas
13 March 2020 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, announces that following the acquisitions of Rapp Marine and TTS in 2018 and 2019 respectively, customers in the Americas will benefit from extended coverage and capability to support all their service needs. MacGregor now has over 80 service personnel in place supporting the full product range across … Continue reading “MacGregor enhances customer support capability in the Americas”
Wallem Pulse magazine – Issue 3
12 March 2020 – Welcome to the 3rd issue of the Wallem Pulse magazine In this issue: Wallem News Waking up to Fatigue A Testing Time for Fuel Quality On High Alert in West Africa BASSnet remains on course SeaView: Fleet Officer Meetings Race4Water: A Plastic Odyssey Feel the Pulse and enjoy the read … Continue reading “Wallem Pulse magazine – Issue 3”
Online scammers will exploit Coronavirus if they can, warns GTMaritime
12 March 2020 – Maritime cybersecurity faces a new and highly unpredictable threat as scammers line up to exploit fears surrounding the Coronavirus at the same time as the industry moves to encourages remote working to minimise the spread of the pathogen. “Shipping companies are looking into reconfiguring their shore-based operations in response to the … Continue reading “Online scammers will exploit Coronavirus if they can, warns GTMaritime”
Gibdock momentum builds on variety
11 March 2020 – High levels of occupancy during the first two months of 2020 and strong forward bookings are sustaining momentum for Gibdock, following a strong surge in demand for the Gibraltar repair yard in the last quarter of 2019. One standout project involving significant complexity saw Gibdock undertake extensive repairs to Juvel at the … Continue reading “Gibdock momentum builds on variety”
ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd.(NKCS) Launches Cyber security training (e-learning)
10 March 2020 – NKCS has just announced the launch of a Cyber security training service (e-learning), developed in cooperation with KDDI CORPORATION (KDDI) and KDDI Digital Security Inc. (KDS). Features The program is focusing on the maritime industries. The program supports Japanese and English and provides a certificate of completion after a comprehension test. … Continue reading “ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd.(NKCS) Launches Cyber security training (e-learning)”
ABB wins system contract for Japan’s first super-size wind turbine installation vessel
10 March 2020 – ABB’s advanced power systems chosen for the first self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel built in Japan will support nation’s fast-expanding offshore wind sector The 28,000-GT jack-up ship – a purpose-built, self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) delivered from a Japanese yard – will feature ABB’s advanced power and control technologies. The vessel, … Continue reading “ABB wins system contract for Japan’s first super-size wind turbine installation vessel”
ClassNK releases CBM Guidelines
09 March 2020 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its CBM Guidelines that explain the revised rules for using Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) in class surveys to promote the use of CBM technology. Condition based maintenance, a method for monitoring the operating state of equipment, diagnosing the state of said equipment based upon the information … Continue reading “ClassNK releases CBM Guidelines”
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