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Autonomous Ship draws digital audience
A compelling line up of speakers ensured a strong maritime press turn out for the JLA Press Briefing Webinar – the Year of decision for the Autonomous Ship on June 30th, with attendees online simultaneously in the US, Europe and Asia.
Read moreWhat 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?
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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 moremarineworks makes its mark as first Korean company to join IoS-OP
04 March 2021 – Korea-based maritime solution provider “marineworks” has joined IoS Open Platform (IoS-OP), the ship IoT data sharing platform promoted by Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. (ShipDC). As the first Korean company to join the initiative, marineworks works on not only the transmission and utilization of the ship operation data in IoS-OP but … Continue reading “marineworks makes its mark as first Korean company to join IoS-OP”
MOL to expand sharing of ship operation data
01 March 2021 – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. (ShipDC; President: Yasuhiro Ikeda) have agreed to share the data of about 180 MOL’s ships in operation targeted for MOL’s “FOCUS Project”*1 through IoS Open Platform (IoS-OP)*2, the ship IoT data sharing platform promoted by … Continue reading “MOL to expand sharing of ship operation data”
United Wind takes ABB advisory software fleetwide to boost safety and efficiency of operations
25 February 2021 – United Wind Logistics’ module deck carrier VestVind will rely on ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS to support real-time decision making as it transports large windfarm components such as turbines, foundations and blades to offshore installation sites By minimizing unwanted vessel motions and accelerations, ABB Ability™ Marine Advisory System – … Continue reading “United Wind takes ABB advisory software fleetwide to boost safety and efficiency of operations”
ClassNK grants its first Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for PCC ORCA ACE
24 February 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for ORCA ACE, PCC operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and managed by MOL Ship Management Co., Ltd. (MOLSHIP). This is the first vessel on ClassNK’s registry to be marked with RMSV notation. To provide a proper guidance for … Continue reading “ClassNK grants its first Remote Survey (RMSV) notation for PCC ORCA ACE”
METIS first with predictive Poseidon Principles Emissions INDEX
24 February 2021 – METIS Cyberspace Technology has refined its cloud-based data acquisition and ship performance reporting solution to offer shipping’s first tool to predict the trade-off between emissions reduction and debt servicing for ships financed under the Poseidon Principles. Designed to incentivise maritime de-carbonisation, the Poseidon Principles offer a framework for financial institutions to … Continue reading “METIS first with predictive Poseidon Principles Emissions INDEX”
North posts solid renewal results after P&I’s challenging year
23 February 2021 – North P&I Club has reported continuing growth in its diversified business lines and solid progress in raising premiums to reflect market conditions and is expecting to see a small tonnage reduction after a planned de-risking exercise. The attention to risk, revenue and diversification leaves the global marine insurer in robust financial … Continue reading “North posts solid renewal results after P&I’s challenging year”
North Signals – Winter 2021
22 February 2021 – The Winter 2021 issue of North Signals is now available for download or to view online at the following link: North Signals – Issue 122 This issue includes articles on: Challenges in trading with China during COVID-19 Important amendments to seed cake cargo schedules in the IMSBC Code IMO takes first … Continue reading “North Signals – Winter 2021”
ABB Marine & Ports expands in Turkey and Saudi Arabia to support existing and new customers
17 February 2021 – Extending its global reach and service capabilities, ABB Marine & Ports is ramping its presence with local divisions in Turkey and Saudi Arabia The move will strengthen ABB Marine & Ports’ ability to work closely with its growing client base in each country and reinforce efforts to enhance efficiency and sustainability … Continue reading “ABB Marine & Ports expands in Turkey and Saudi Arabia to support existing and new customers”
MacGregor secures contract to supply 36 traction winch systems
10 February 2021 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order from SIA Solutions LLC to deliver 36 traction winch systems, 72 storage reel brakes and electrical control systems to the specialised concrete mat sinking unit, ARMOR 1, currently under construction at Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Houma, Louisiana for the United States Army Corps … Continue reading “MacGregor secures contract to supply 36 traction winch systems”
MacGregor signs a 2 year OnWatch Scout agreement
05 February 2021 – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has signed a 2 year OnWatch Scout Predict agreement with Load Line Marine SA to support operation of their fleet equipped with MacGregor merchant cranes. The order was booked into Cargotec’s fourth quarter of 2020 order intake, with installation and testing starting on board four vessels the … Continue reading “MacGregor signs a 2 year OnWatch Scout agreement”
North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping’s James Tyrrell as Chair
04 February 2021 – North P&I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as its new chair of the board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, in a seamless change at the helm of the global marine insurer that also sees Ioanna Procopiou become the Club’s first female vice-chair. Mr Tyrrell, a director of Arklow Shipping, takes up the … Continue reading “North P&I Club names Arklow Shipping’s James Tyrrell as Chair”
“K” LINE to expand sharing of ship operation data to enhance utilization of big data in the maritime industry
02 February 2021 – Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. (ShipDC) have agreed to share operation data of all “K” LINE fleet equipped with “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions”*1 through IoS Open Platform (IoS-OP)*2, the ship IoT data sharing platform promoted by ShipDC. “K” LINE had so far stored operation … Continue reading ““K” LINE to expand sharing of ship operation data to enhance utilization of big data in the maritime industry”
Maritime Lessons from a Watershed Year
01 February 2021 – With COVID-19 testing improving and vaccine roll-out accelerating, there is much to feel hopeful about in 2021 for a maritime industry learning from its 2020 experiences, writes Paul Jennings, Chief Executive of North P&I Club. A new and energetic US administration, agreement on an EU-UK trade deal and resurgent Chinese economic … Continue reading “Maritime Lessons from a Watershed Year”
CJC Currents – January 2021
29 January 2021 – The January edition of CJC Currents is out now! The first issue for 2021 opens with cautionary advice on the potential for false economies in evidence gathering where incidents appear straightforward. CJC also announces the appointment of new directors at its Newcastle and Singapore offices. Featuring topical articles on US sanctions, … Continue reading “CJC Currents – January 2021”
New ABB emission monitoring solution helps the maritime industry achieve decarbonization targets
29 January 2021 – The launch of ABB’s CEMcaptain will help shipping comply with the sulphur emission regulations that were enforced in 2020, and keep in check their CO2 footprint. In January 2020, the low sulphur and nitrousoxide emission limits in the International Maritime Organization regulations became effective worldwide. CEMcaptain is a powerful emissions monitoring … Continue reading “New ABB emission monitoring solution helps the maritime industry achieve decarbonization targets”
ABB to power South Korea’s first domestic zero-emissions ferry
28 January 2021 – ABB has secured a contract with Haemin Heavy Industries shipyard to provide a complete power and propulsion solution for Busan Port Authority’s first all-electric passenger ferry The new ferry represents the first commitment by South Korean authorities to a plan which will see 140 state-owned conventionally powered vessels replaced with those … Continue reading “ABB to power South Korea’s first domestic zero-emissions ferry”
Wallem implements Ocean Technologies Learning Platform
28 January 2021 – Wallem has signed an agreement with the Ocean Technologies Group to implement its recently launched OCEAN Learning Platform. The OCEAN Learning Platform is designed to deliver blended learning, assessment and competency management solutions to improve knowledge, skills and behavioural development. The new platform will boost learner interaction and engagement and drive … Continue reading “Wallem implements Ocean Technologies Learning Platform”
Tidewater accelerates digitalisation strategy with Fleet Xpress
27 January 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a fleet-wide agreement with offshore support vessel major Tidewater to advance its digitalisation strategy by upgrading the majority of its active fleet to Fleet Xpress. Inmarsat has developed a product roadmap of advanced vessel technology efficiencies solutions and enhanced and … Continue reading “Tidewater accelerates digitalisation strategy with Fleet Xpress”
CJC appoints two new Directors
27 January 2021 – Campbell Johnston Clark (CJC) has announced the appointment of two new Directors, with Singapore-based Senior Associate Will Pyle and Newcastle-based Senior Associate Alex Hudson promoted with effect from 1 March 2021. The appointments exemplify the firm’s commitment to its Singapore and Newcastle offices and CJC’s continuing desire to promote the best … Continue reading “CJC appoints two new Directors”
ClassNK updates “Guidelines for Remote Surveys”
27 January 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has released “Guidelines for Remote Surveys Ver. 2.0” including a class notation requirement for the ship with advance preparation for remote surveys. ClassNK has been working on the advancement of surveys using digital technology in line with its R&D roadmap and Digital Grand Design 2030, and published … Continue reading “ClassNK updates “Guidelines for Remote Surveys””
METIS and Hivecell agree to lead maritime digitalization from the edge
25 January 2021 – Maritime data analytics specialist METIS Cyberspace Technology has completed proof of concept trials to confirm that edge computing from Hivecell is wholly compatible with its cloud-based shipboard data acquisition solution. Completion opens the way for fully scalable Hivecell stack processing power to be used at locations onboard ship, resulting in significant bandwidth … Continue reading “METIS and Hivecell agree to lead maritime digitalization from the edge”
Inmarsat passes 10,000 vessel Fleet Xpress installation milestone as data demand accelerates maritime digitalisation
With ship data consumption doubling during 2020, Inmarsat launches new ‘Fleet Data Academy’ with partners and shipowners to understand full benefits of digitalisation provided by a fast-growing ecosystem of applications 21 January 2021 – Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has completed its 10,000th Fleet Xpress ship installation. Simultaneously the company has … Continue reading “Inmarsat passes 10,000 vessel Fleet Xpress installation milestone as data demand accelerates maritime digitalisation”
ABB Azipod® electric propulsion makes bulk carrier debut in Oldendorff ship delivery
18 January 2021 – China’s Chengxi Shipyard hands over the first of twin self-unloading transshipment newbuilds after both owner and builder highlight successful installation and commissioning for Azipod® propulsion The delivery saw two 1.9-MW Azipod® units installed on each of the 21,500-DWT transshipment bulkers for Germany’s largest bulk carrier owner, as part of a package … Continue reading “ABB Azipod® electric propulsion makes bulk carrier debut in Oldendorff ship delivery”
Statement from the Wallem Group
15 January 2021 – The board of Wallem Group announce that Chief Executive Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the Wallem Group shortly. As many will be aware Frank has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the Covid-19 pandemic and now wishes to become more involved in promoting their welfare, … Continue reading “Statement from the Wallem Group”
ClassNK certifies “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions” as its first Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions
14 January 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK certified “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions”, jointly developed by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, as its first Innovation Endorsement*1 for Products & Solutions, the Society’s new certification service for innovative technologies. In July 2020, to promote the spread and development of innovative … Continue reading “ClassNK certifies “Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions” as its first Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions”
ABB to provide Azipod® electric propulsion for eco-friendly superyacht
13 January 2021 – Debut contract with Dutch luxury yacht builder Oceanco on Azipod® technology installation project paves the way for broader cooperation on sustainable electric propulsion in a market expected to exceed $10 billion by 2025 Specified for a superyacht built to the highest sustainability standards, ABB’s integrated project scope covers the supply of … Continue reading “ABB to provide Azipod® electric propulsion for eco-friendly superyacht”
Cargotec’s MacGregor concludes a settlement agreement on the TTS marine and offshore businesses purchase price
12 January 2021 – Further to completion of the acquisition of the marine and offshore businesses of TTS Group ASA (now Nekkar ASA) on 31 July 2019, Cargotec’s MacGregor business area has concluded a settlement agreement with Nekkar after challenging calculation of the purchase price. The settlement agreement provides for a total payment of 94 … Continue reading “Cargotec’s MacGregor concludes a settlement agreement on the TTS marine and offshore businesses purchase price”
ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On (Updated in January 2021)
05 January 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK has been analyzing the retrofitting status of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on its registered ships periodically since 2018. The status has been updated based on the latest data and the Society has confirmed that installation deadlines based on the BWMS Convention for many of its registered … Continue reading “ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On (Updated in January 2021)”
Announcement of new research and innovation project Current Direct
04 January 2021 – Current Direct, a new research and innovation project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 program, will revolutionize the way we move goods and people by water. The vast majority of water transport in Europe is propelled by dirty, noisy diesel engines. By cutting the cost of today’s marine battery electric … Continue reading “Announcement of new research and innovation project Current Direct”
ClassNK releases Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships
04 January 2021 – Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, which outline the additional safety requirements of liquefied gas carriers that supply LNG fuel at sea. The number of LNG-fueled ships has been increasing in recent years as their CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions have a … Continue reading “ClassNK releases Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships”
ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS) launches ISM compliance support for cyber security
17 December 2020 – ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS) has launched the service to support ship management companies in complying with ISM requirements for cyber security. Regarding IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), which recommends that a safety management system should take into account cyber risk management in accordance with the ISM Code requirements, the number of … Continue reading “ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. (NKCS) launches ISM compliance support for cyber security”
NYK to Expand the Number of Ships Sharing Data via ShipDC’s IoS-OP
17 December 2020 – Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. (ShipDC) have agreed to use the latter’s IoS-OP* to share data received from all NYK-operated vessels equipped with SIMS,** expanding the total to about 200 NYK vessels. Up until now, NYK had used ShipDC’s IoS-OP to share shipping data from … Continue reading “NYK to Expand the Number of Ships Sharing Data via ShipDC’s IoS-OP”
e5 Lab and ClassNK sign joint research agreement on cyber security
15 December 2020 – e5 Lab Inc. (hereinafter, e5 Lab) and ClassNK have signed a joint research agreement on cyber security. For their first joint research project, they will conduct a proof of concept (PoC) on “Marindows”, a comprehensive digital platform for ships being developed by e5 Lab. About Marindows (outline) e5 Lab is developing … Continue reading “e5 Lab and ClassNK sign joint research agreement on cyber security”
ABB Marine & Ports opens new lab to stress-test cyber threats to shipping
15 December 2020 – ABB Marine & Ports’ cyber security laboratory opens at key moment in shipping’s digital development as stricter maritime cyber security rules enter force on January 1, 2021 In line with the guidelines set out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the new laboratory features hardware and software systems developed to help … Continue reading “ABB Marine & Ports opens new lab to stress-test cyber threats to shipping”
MacGregor News – issue175 – Winter 2020
11 December 2020 – The latest issue of MacGregor News is now available to read online. Articles include: Cargo flow in 2030 Creation of the integrated digital ship MacGregor sees tipping point for condition-based maintenance The value of training “MacGregor through your eyes” photography competition Digital solutions webinar series Any articles that are of interest … Continue reading “MacGregor News – issue175 – Winter 2020”
ABB reinforces clean hydrogen commitment with ECH2A membership
09 December 2020 – Peter Terwiesch, President of ABB Industrial Automation becomes executive member of the EU Alliance established to kick-start the European hydrogen industry. ABB has been granted membership into the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance (ECH2A), the official EU body focused on an ambitious deployment of hydrogen (H2) technologies by 2030, as a means … Continue reading “ABB reinforces clean hydrogen commitment with ECH2A membership”
Vestdavit wins contract for new U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker
07 December 2020 – Leading boat-handling systems manufacturer Vestdavit Inc. has won a tender with Halter Marine in Pascagoula, Mississippi to supply marine davits for the United States Coast Guard’s new Polar Security Cutter (PSC). The 460-foot vessel will support U.S. operations in Arctic and Antarctic waters. Two HNFE-5000 davit systems from Vestdavit will launch … Continue reading “Vestdavit wins contract for new U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker”
METIS wins Lloyd’s List Intelligence Big Data Award 2020
07 December 2020 – Maritime data analytics specialist METIS Cyberspace Technology has emerged as a Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards winner, after securing the Lloyd’s List Intelligence 2020 Big Data Award in recognition of its contribution to digitalisation in the maritime industry. Sponsored by ABS and judged by a panel of Lloyd’s List Intelligence experts, … Continue reading “METIS wins Lloyd’s List Intelligence Big Data Award 2020”
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