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The World Shipping Council (WSC) continues its work for a safe, secure and sustainable industry, and is excited to welcome a new member in Swire Shipping.  Headquartered in Singapore, Swire Shipping is a globally renowned provider of specialist customer solutions for a wide range of cargo and aims to provide a full suite of land and ocean solutions. Swire Shipping Swire Shipping celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2022 and for much of its modern history, the company has been actively inv...

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor has completed a £1.6m investment in Aiber, a Scottish med-tech firm, headquartered in Inverness. This completes a £2m fundraising round, with existing investors Scottish Enterprise and Equity Gap also participating. First aid software product Aiber, the trading name of MIME Technologies Ltd, is a proprietary first aid software product with an onboard kit, designed to support medical emergencies in environments remote from profess...

Harland & Wolff is a multisite fabrication company, operating in the maritime and offshore industry through five markets: commercial, cruise and ferry, defence, energy and renewables. Its Belfast yard is one of Europe’s largest heavy engineering facilities, with deep water access, two of Europe’s largest drydocks, ample quayside and vast fabrication halls. As a result of the acquisition of Harland & Wolff (Appledore) in August 2020, the company has been able to capitali...

The CMA CGM Group, a pioneer in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions is joining the partners of the Jupiter 1000 industrial demonstrator project piloted by GRTgaz in Fos-sur-Mer. This innovative installation aims to produce green hydrogen from renewable power and also e-methane, a synthetic gas using this hydrogen and CO2 captured from the industrial process. Through its participation in the project, CMA CGM aims to further accelerate the pace of its fleet’s transition to new very low-...

Over the next months, the European Union (EU) is introducing a range of policy and regulatory proposals related to the shipping industry as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. The package is aimed at achieving the decarbonisation goals set out in the European Green Deal. The newly published Getting to Zero Coalition Insight Brief – 'How EU Contracts for Difference can support zero-emission fuels' – outlines how the EU could use shipping-related Emissions Trading System (ET...

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is the provider of sustainable short sea solutions in Europe, and the carrier has through a long time offered a North Sea service route connecting the ports of Zeebrugge, Gothenburg and Drammen on a weekly basis. Now, Esbjerg has been added to the service. Zeebrugge is the hub of UECC, and from here cargo can be shipped with other regular UECC services to additional network. Regular UECC services In April this year, UECC called at Esbjerg Port carrying prim...

For over 30 years, Thales Australia (Thales) has been a trusted partner of the Royal Australian Navy, onboard and onshore. Australian capability, above the water and below the water, is at the heart of everything Thales does. From designing, manufacturing and integrating advanced sonar and autonomous underwater systems, to successfully maintaining the Royal Australian Navy’s critical assets, so they are available whenever and wherever they are needed, Thales carries out all tasks effi...

Spire Global, Inc., a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services announced a new contract with Gale Force, a global weather routing and performance monitoring service, to provide weather data to enhance its maritime route optimisation platform. With Spire’s global weather data, Gale Force can provide its maritime customers with optimal route recommendations, helping them save time, reduce fuel costs and increase the accuracy of arrival times at ports. It also reduce...

GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar Kelly Clarkson has announced that she would join Norwegian Cruise Line, in celebrating and rewarding educators, as part of the ‘Norwegian's Giving Joy’, annual recognition programme, hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022), the songstress and TV host and producer concluded a week-long on-air celebration recognising educators on her criticall...

In September 2021, CULINES launched its South China – USWC TPC service, which has received broad attention and recognition in the market. After operation for over half a year, CULINES has recently announced to launch of its TP2.0 services, of which the upgraded TPC is the flagship. The voyage MV RENJIAN 09 E2217 on May 5 at YICT would be the official launch. On this voyage, about 2,200 TEUs have been loaded at YICT, some of which are e-commerce cargoes of BCO customers with newly signed l...

MAN Energy Solutions’ Two-Stroke Business has announced that it has surpassed 2,000 orders for IMO MARPOL Annex VI NOX Tier III-compliant technologies for its portfolio of MAN B&W two-stroke engines. The new milestone occurs just over a year after the company announced the passing of the 1,000 milestones in January 2021. Prioritise environmental considerations Bjarne Foldager – Senior Vice President and Head of Two-Stroke Business – MAN Energy Solutions, said: “Thi...

Norway-funded Carib-SMART Preparatory Phase Programme will enable Caribbean SIDS maritime sector to build-back better, post the COVID-19 pandemic. A new programme to develop and implement a Sustainable Maritime Transport (SMART) system in the Caribbean has begun in a preparatory phase, aimed at supporting the small island developing states (SIDS) of the Caribbean region, in order to build-back better from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the maritime sector. Carib-SMART Preparatory Phase...

Stena Line proudly announces that the winners of the company’s Propeller Prize 2022 are Life Finder Systems International and Cetasol. Life Finder Systems International won in the category of digital communication technology, while the jury chose Cetasol as winners in the field of maritime technology. The companies are awarded with a prize money of 100.000 SEK each. Life Finder Systems International produce intelligent alert systems that integrate seamlessly into workers everyday safety r...

The May Crew Change Indicator records a tiny increase in seafarers onboard vessels beyond their contract expiry since April, but overall does not indicate that the fears of a re-escalation of the crew change crisis due to the war in Ukraine have been fulfilled. May Indicator The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has increased slightly from 4.2% to 4.5% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over...

Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of The Spheres World Tour by 50% compared to the band’s previous world tour. Neste will provide Coldplay with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help reduce emissions from air travels, while the company’s renewable diesel will help cut emissions from the band’s tour transports and stage power generation. In 2019, Coldplay pressed pause on their touring un...

Having just signed a letter of Intent (LoI), DB Schenker and its cooperation partners – the furniture giant Ekornes and vessel designers Naval Dynamics, in addition to KONGSBERG and Wilhelmsen joint-owned company Massterly have taken the first step in an ambitious collective aim to replace the traditional feeder vessels utilised along this stretch of the Norwegian coastline. Autonomous and electric short-sea container feeder The new autonomous and electric short-sea container feeder leve...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division is partnering with Baltic Workboats to supply the electric propulsion system for the Estonian shipyard’s new hybrid passenger and bicycle ferry. The Ferry 19 Electric will be delivered in 2023 to DAB Vloot, the Flemish governmental fleet operator. The hybrid ferry is designed to transport up to 50 passengers and 25 bicycles at a time. The vessel will primarily operate in fully electric mode only, which will help the Belgium government achiev...

As a response to the growing demand for containerised E2E solutions to and from the United Kingdom Unifeeder is expanding its network and launching a weekly connection from Gdynia to London Gateway. Many customers are reviewing their supply chains and considering the competitive advantages of Shortsea. The new service is offering yet another regular link to the important UK market without any “post-Brexit hassle”. Service Highlights Fixed-day service with secure berthing windows...

The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) announces the appointment of a new Risk, Safety and Training Lead. The post is partially supported by a three-year grant from The Seafarers’ Charity. The new appointment of Charles Blyth, who has until recently served as a Marine Surveyor with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) aims to assist Federation members maintain the highest safety standards. Chairman of the NFFO’s Risk Safety and Training Committee,...

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has developed an approach to integrate human factors into its activities. A core human factors principle in support of the company’s focus on reducing risk is the acceptance that people make mistakes and that mistakes become more likely under conditions that make work difficult. Crises such as the current conflict can have a direct and indirect impact on the well-being of personnel. Emotions such as uncertainty, fear, anxiety or sadness...

Babcock’s Vehicle Support Team (Operations), part of the DE&S Organisation, has won a Minister for Defence Procurement Acquisition Award for supporting the deployment of British troops to Mali on Operation NEWCOMBE, which was a collaborative effort involving Army HQ, DE&S, Babcock and other industry partners. The team, comprised of both military and civilian personnel, is responsible for the in-service support of the land vehicle fleet on operations and training worldwide. Urgent...

OceanWise’s Shane Djokey, who started with the team in September 2020 (slap bang in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic!) has been awarded a distinction in his apprenticeship as ‘Software Development Technician’. Shane Djokey has been working with the Technical Team at OceanWise, under the guidance and support of the company’s Managing Director - Caroline Levey and the Line Manager - Steve Bourne, as an Information Systems Apprentice.  ‘Software Develo...

A group of former students from the Danish Seaman’s School reunited after 50 years. Many began their careers onboard Maersk vessels – these are their personal recollections of their first experiences at sea. Meet Johnny Ibsen, retired Captain at Maersk. After having spent most of his career with Maersk, Johnny Ibsen retired as a captain in 2018. He lives on the Danish island Funen with his wife and still frequently goes to sea – now paddling his kayak or with his teammates fro...

ClassNK released “Guidelines for Advanced Safety Measures”, “Guidelines for Excellent Living and Working Environment”, and “Guidelines for Installations for Infection Control”. These guidelines outline the requirements for additional class notations for ships adopting measures and equipment related to improving safety as well as the living and working environment onboard. Innovative technologies In 2020, to promote the spread and development of innovati...

The first of the four force replenishment vessels (BRF - Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force in French) of the FLOTLOG program was launched in Saint-Nazaire. The Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces (BRF) Jacques Chevallier is the first of a series of four ships intended for the French Navy. The contract was awarded in January 2019 to Chantiers de l'Atlantique and Naval Group. The four vessels will be delivered successively until 2029. FlotLog program The FlotLog program is pa...

CMA CGM announces that it will be launching a new India East Coast Express 2 (IEX 2) service that connects Asia with Indian Subcontinent, effective m/v "Songa Tiger” ETD Singapore on May 30th, 2022. IEX 2 features are the following: Shuttle service from Singapore to Chennai and Colombo Port Rotation: Singapore – Chennai – Colombo – Singapore Connecting Chennai exports via Colombo on CMA CGM's extensive network

CMA CGM Group, globally renowned company in shipping and logistics, and WWF France have entered a partnership to decarbonise shipping and logistics, strengthen the fight against illicit trafficking in protected species, and preserve marine ecosystems. This collaboration is true to CMA CGM's commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050 and in line with the numerous initiatives undertaken by CMA CGM, in order to reduce its environmental footprint and fight against ocean pollution. CMA CGM and W...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a large liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. Hydrogen is expected to be used as a clean energy source to realise a decarbonised society as its burning does not emit CO2. To contribute to the maritime transportation of hydrogen and usage for marine fuel, which is anticipated to expand its use worldwide, ClassNK has worked on the establishment of necessary standards and certification. Approval in Principle...

An energy crisis unlike anything seen in decades is squeezing more out of those who have the least. As the months roll by, the price of turning on lights, cooking food and heating homes, has jumped dramatically. This is a worry many people, but for those who are struggling already it’s a nightmare scenario. Many seafarers put their lives on hold when they leave their families to go off to work. But their worries follow them. While they struggle through harsh living and working conditions,...

Blue Water Shipping is happy to announce that a new General Manager Sea & Air, Norway has been hired to their office in Oslo, Norway. Morten Würgler has more than 20 years of broad international business and logistics experience within air freight, sea freight, perishables and customer service. Morten Würgler has great international know-how from Denmark, Houston, Texas and Norway under titles of Sales Executive and Senior Director in similar corporations to mention a few. Extens...