India maritime industry review

From the 1st of October 2024, container cargo from Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan can only be collected via the Secure Chain in the port of Rotterdam. Starting from this date, the major shipping lines will no longer issue PIN codes. Containers from these sailing areas will always be securely and reliably released via the new approach. Only hauliers, rail operators and barge operators that have been authorised via the Secure Chain are able to access the terminals. The introduction f...

The CEMIG standard Integrated Compact Substation (SECI) represents a transportable and versatile solution, designed to operate in high-voltage environments up to 138kV with medium-voltage outputs up to 34.5kV, fully assembled on a robust base of steel structures. WEG has been offering this solution for over 5 years, and since 2023 they have been manufactured at the modern factory in Betim, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Strengthening energy distribution Delivered fully assembled and commissio...

The popularity of the Port of Hamburg remains first-class in Asia. At the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony in Shanghai on 25 June 2024, the Port of Hamburg won the award for 'Best Global Seaport'. During the ceremony organised by the trade journal Asia Cargo News in Shanghai, Darren Barton, Publisher of Asia Cargo News, presented the award to Inga Gurries, Head of Market Development Asia Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM). Readers of Asia Cargo News About 15,00...

Ahlsell Norge AS has entered into an agreement to purchase all shares in K-H Service AS. The acquisition strengthens Ahlsell’s tools and service offerings to professional craftsmen. The company has eight employees and a turnover of approximately 50 MNOK in 2023. K-H Service AS specializes in sales, repair, and maintenance of tools from well-known brands to professional craftsmen. The company was founded in 1983 and has since developed a clear market position by offering high availability...

Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of India’s pioneer shipyard, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), wins a prestigious international order from Wilson ASA, Norway, for Design and Construction of 4 nos. of 6300 TDW Dry Cargo Vessels. Agreement has also been entered into for additional 4 vessels of the same type which will be formally contracted within September 19, 2024. This is a follow up order in continuation of the contract awarded in June 2023 for Design and C...

Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) has unlocked further fuel and emissions savings from its popular FuelOpt™ system with the addition of the trim optimisation advisory system - TrimSense™. Available as a simple added feature to existing FuelOpt™ installations, TrimSense™ has the potential to deliver fuel savings of 1-4%. TrimSense™ also comes with the additional benefit of no commercial downtime during installations. The system integrates easily and assists with...

Pioneering classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) hosted a Seminar and Industry Interaction on Analysis and Assessment of Mooring Systems at its Head Office in Mumbai, as part of its efforts to strengthen its initiatives in this field. The meeting was well-attended by representatives from design firms, marine warranty service providers, Government authorities and other maritime stakeholders. Several presentations related to Mooring activities covered fundamentals of moori...

Strengthening trade relations and promoting collaboration between Valenciaport and China. This is the objective with which the Port Authority of València has traveled to China to participate in the 8th edition of the Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Forum 2024, held from June 26 to 28, 2024 in Ningbo (China). The value proposition of the Valencian enclosure as a green, intelligent and innovative HUB of the Mediterranean has been the common thread of the presentation of t...

ClassNK has granted its first software security certifications to ship management solution - 'MACK', developed by SVM Solutions and Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Solverminds). ClassNK has summarised its basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships in the 'ClassNK Cyber Security Approach'. Furthermore, to support the '5. Development of shipboard products with reduced cyber risks' referred to in this approach, ClassNK has issued the 'Guidelines for Software Security'. ClassNK issues the...

Demand for ammonia is being transformed by the energy transition. Until recently used as an input for fertiliser and chemical products, new markets for green and blue ammonia are emerging, replacing fossil energy in power generation, steel production and marine fuel. Today some 200m tonnes per annum of ammonia is produced worldwide with 20m tpa transported in LPG carriers. The scale of the emerging and potential demand will see these figures rise; how quickly this can be achieved will determine...

FuelEU Maritime regulations, which will take effect in 2025, will help to encourage investment in research and development (R&D) for the maritime industry. The European Union initiative is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships operating within EU waters.  Adopting cleaner alternative fuels By setting increasingly stringent limits on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, FuelEU Maritime makes it clear to the industry that traditional high-emission fuels are not sustainable...

Offshore wind farms are a major component of the future of clean energy, and the share of electricity generated by offshore wind turbines will increase as the global community works to minimise carbon emissions to achieve net zero by 2050. Current expectations for the vast expansion of energy production from offshore wind farms may lead to environmental impacts and ecological risks to marine ecosystems. Maritime consequences The increase in offshore wind farms will also have broad conse...

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an Executive Order aimed at shoring up the cybersecurity of U.S. ports, a move fuelled by mounting concerns about the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure to cyberattacks. This initiative marks a significant shift in policy, empowering key agencies and outlining concrete actions to bolster defences. By empowering key agencies, establishing clear standards, and fostering collaboration, the initiative aims to strengthen U.S. ports against the evolving...

The terms under the new Building Safety Act 2022 became enforceable from October 1st this year.  Here, Bob Glendenning, Fire Design Engineering Manager of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, examines why creating a ‘Golden Thread’ of information within the new legislation is so important for those involved in the intumescent coatings industry.  Building Safety Act 2022 The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has been developed as a new framework for the design,...

We are in the midst of a decisive decade when it comes to the future of maritime. Facing a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the industry needs to make more informed and science-based decisions, and a new level of collaboration and flexibility will be needed among all maritime stakeholders.  DNV’s Maritime Forecast to 2050 report provides a deep dive into shipping’s decarbonisation journey.   Energy Transition Outlook 2023 The Energy Transition...