Cameroon News

Thordon Bearings has signed a multi-vessel supply agreement for a range of water-lubricated and grease-free bearings for installation to several fleet boats under construction, at the FMT Shipyard & Repair facility in Louisiana, U.S.A. for workboat owner - Maritime Partners. Twelve twin-screw push boats are scheduled to be delivered from the Louisiana-based shipyard with equipment that includes RiverTough tailshaft bearings, ThorPlas-Blue rudder bearings with Pucker Seals, ThorPlas-Blue ste...

The creator of the world’s first liquid hydrogen bunkering facility for fuelling zero-emission ships, Unitrove, has won a UK Government grant to develop a unit ready for rapid deployment to ports around the world. Steven Lua, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Unitrove Innovation, part of the Unitrove Group (Unitrove), said the £30,000 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG), awarded by the Department for Transport, in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, would be use...

Rob Jetten, the Dutch Minister of Climate and Energy, received the first certificate for green hydrogen, during a visit to North Sea Port in Terneuzen. These certificates facilitate the trade in hydrogen, as envisaged by HyXchange.   HyXchange contributes to the energy transition and the growth of sustainable energy, and the reduction of natural gas dependence in the Netherlands. HyXchange, Trading Platform  Trading in hydrogen will take place via the trading platform - HyXchange...

Obeikan Glass Co is a glass manufacturer based in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, that exports products across the world. They specialise in manufacturing a particular type of glass that requires special handling and equipment. Their main markets for this product are North America, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean. The challenge Limited availability of special equipment and space posed a major challenge for the manufacturer. The solution Maersk started by working with the customer to...

As part of ongoing efforts to achieve its decarbonisation objectives, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to share that it is conducting a trial use of marine biofuel on its container vessel - Kota Megah, when it called at the Port of Singapore, on April 10, 2022. The main aim of the trial is to test the feasibility of using marine biofuel on the engines of the vessel, and to obtain first-hand data on the potential carbon and other emissions. With the experience, PIL will be able t...

At Blue Water, they have been preparing for the transition from Aalborg to Aarhus for a long time. With their own terminals of more than 40,000 sq metres in Port of Aarhus, they are ready to continue the high-quality packing and handling of cargo to and from Greenland. In this way, the change will not affect the level of service for their customers. Receiving and handling cargo Blue Water is upgrading 6,000 sq metres terminal in Aarhus, making the facilities more efficient for receiving and h...

Babcock is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Drake as Babcock’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will take up his new role on 1 July 2022, succeeding Dr. Jon Hall who will be retiring later this year. Jon joined Babcock in 2008 with the acquisition of Strachan and Henshaw and has held several senior management positions before becoming Chief Innovation and Technology Officer in 2020. Babcock would like to thank Jon for his commitment and contribution during his many y...

British Marine, organisers of the brand-new luxury yachting showcase, London Luxury Afloat, is delighted to confirm Bentley Motors as the exclusive Luxury Automotive Partner for the event. Taking place from 21-24 April at St. Katharine Docks, London, Bentley will be showcasing two stunning models from the Bentley range: the Continental GTC Mulliner and the Bentayga V8. Handcrafted by the oldest automotive coachbuilders in the world, Bentley Mulliner, the Continental GTC Mulliner offers l...

NextGEN Connect will bring diverse stakeholders together for route-based action to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Route-based action to reduce GHG Singapore and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have jointly launched NextGEN Connect, which aims to bring industry stakeholders, academia, and global research centres together to offer inclusive solutions for maritime decarbonisation for trials along specific shipping routes. The launch was made during the IMO-Singapore Future of Shippin...

NAPA, the maritime software, services, and data analysis provider, will work with ClassNK and Japanese general trading company Marubeni to assess what fuel and carbon emission savings could be achieved through voyage optimisation. Fleet Intelligence platform NAPA will use its Fleet Intelligence platform to retrospectively analyse the impact of EEXI using the actual vessel performance across Marubeni’s fleet and compare it against similar fleets. ClassNK will provide its expertise in...

As a response to increased customer demand in the Baltic Sea South region, Stena Line will launch its two new E-Flexer vessels on the route between Karlskrona and Gdynia. The E-Flexers are modern, fuel-efficient ferries and a vital part of Stena Lines strategy for expansion as well as the company’s aim to develop sustainable shipping. Stena Line will launch two E-Flexer ferries on the route between Swedish Karlskrona and Polish Gdynia in 2022. The first E-flexer will commence operations i...

Blue Water Shipping announced that they are expanding their operations in Malaysia. The company has been represented in Malaysia since 2009, and now the business is growing further. It has always been in the Blue Water DNA to be locally present on a global scale. With more than 60 offices worldwide, it is now time to further upgrade the setup in the Asia Pacific region. Delivering high quality logistics solutions Delivering logistics solutions of high quality is supported by having connection...

The first cruise ship of the season will arrive in Stockholm, Sweden, on 10th April, 2022. Despite the troubling international situation, the season has a lot of bookings, with many cruise ships booking extended stays. Stockholm is an extremely popular cruise destination and an obvious choice for shipping companies and travel organisers. World Odyssey is the first cruise ship of this season. She arrives at Frihamnen Port on the morning of 10th April, 2022 and will stay for four days. It is the...

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the aerospace, defence and security firm, has signed a four year contract to deliver through life support to the Marinha do Brasil’s flagship vessel, NAM Atlântico, formerly the UK Royal Navy platform HMS Ocean, as part of its global support programme. Working hand-in-hand with their customers, Babcock’s key asset management activities include deep maintenance, in-service support, equipment and systems support, and through life engineerin...

The Seafarers’ Charity’s Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Spencer will step down on 6 July 2022 to take on a new role outside of the maritime sector. Catherine has led the Charity since July 2019. She has worked with the Senior Leadership Team and General Council to re-energise an effective and efficient organisation, working across the maritime sector to ensure seafarers and their families have access to a wide range of quality support. New strategic plan “Catherine has b...

Classification society DNV has updated its recently released Compliance Planner. The digital tool will additionally enable DNV customers to monitor their entire fleets and individual vessels against Flag State compliance requirements. Compliance Planner The tool is continuously updated to reflect the latest decisions of regulators and includes options for compliance International shipping and offshore regulations are expanding in scope and complexity, increasing the burden on ship owners and...

MSC is pleased to launch its Bengal service on the Intra-Asia trade, connecting South China and Bangladesh, starting in late April. The new service will provide customers with a direct link between South China and Chattogram. Service rotation In addition, the service will also enable connections for Bangladesh imports and exports via our transshipment hubs in Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas. The first sailing will be the MSC Kymea, voyage SX 2017A, ETA Hong Kong, 27 April 2022. The servi...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce it has been awarded a five-year contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), to supply NOAA’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Laboratory, Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, and Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory with critical real-time satellite connectivity, services, and support through the Iridium® satellite network (Iridium). MetOcea...

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum. and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to assess the development of an iron ore Green Corridor between Australia and East Asia. To mobilise demand for green shipping and to scale zero- or near-zero greenhouse gas emission shipping, governments and industry decision-makers are increasingly looking to enable and simplify the task of decarbonising the maritime sec...

The Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment has awarded DNV and its partners a contract to develop a roadmap for the introduction of sustainable zero-carbon fuels across the Nordic region.  The “Nordic Roadmap” aims to accelerate the transition to zero-carbon fuels by reducing the key barriers to their uptake and creating a platform for cooperation across the region.  Working together with DNV on the development of the Nordic Roadmap are Chalmers, IVL, MAN Energy So...

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV signed a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), ordered by the Norwegian pure-play offshore wind operator Edda Wind. The vessels will be built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka and are designed for service operations during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms and are prepared for hydrogen operations. They are scheduled to be delivered under the Norwegian Flag in January 2024 and July 2024. Next-...

DNV has awarded Inocean AS, a Norwegian subsidiary of Technip Energies, Approval in Principle (AiP), and Basic Design Approval for their new INO12™ semisubmersible platform concept. The certificates were presented during the Nor-Shipping trade fair at the DNV stand, by Geir Fuglerud, Director of Offshore Classification at DNV to Øystein D Nilsen, Managing Director of Inocean AS. INO12TM floating offshore wind concept The INO12™ floating offshore wind concept has bee...

The potential of hydrogen as a clean future fuel is a familiar talking point, but what’s the reality? Ocean Hyway Cluster, a specialist Norwegian trade body, gathers leading players to assess, demystify and enable developments within the maritime field, at The Maritime Hydrogen Conference. This unique conference is split into three main sessions, in order to help navigate hydrogen’s horizon. As such, partnership-based models, infrastructure (from both a shipowner and energy supplier...

The inland shipping department of Alphatron Marine is pleased to be present again at its well-known location, during the Maritime Industry 2022 trade fair (stand L-103). With an eye-catching stand, as Alphatron Marine also presents at other international fairs, the company will show their complete line of navigation and communication equipment for European inland shipping. Maritime Industry 2022 The sales and service team will be happy to provide visitors with information about Alphatron Mari...

Rolls-Royce is expanding its range of MTU NautIQ ship automation systems with three new products: MTU NautIQ CoPilot, MTU NautIQ CoOperate, and MTU NautIQ CoDirect, which each offer different levels of intelligent crew support, autonomous control, and remote command capabilities. Safety, efficiency, and climate friendliness Customers in all marine applications will gain significant operational advantages and benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and climate friendlines...

UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways. Isle of Wight based charity, UKSA, has designed the programme to give young people the opportunity to start on the maritime career ladder in a vital port operative role which allows businesses and organisations to deliver cargo on time and within a safe environment. The course will provide students with all the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to...

The Jones Act, also known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, has been in the news recently, both as an element in the supply chain muddle and related to the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas. The Jones Act requires that ships operating between ports in the United States of America be constructed in the U.S., fly the U.S. flag, be owned by U.S. citizens, and be crewed only by U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. The Jones Act The law was introduced by Senator Wesley Jones (R-Wash.) and be...

Hitachi Energy launched its OceaniQ™ portfolio for the offshore energy environment, which will be showcased this week at the annual WindEurope event in Bilbao, Spain. Wind, marine, and offshore applications The global technology and market pioneer in power grids, which has a proven track record in pioneering solutions for offshore, has created OceaniQ to help accelerate the clean energy transition. OceaniQ will result in greater volumes of wind power being efficiently harvested and...

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce that Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, has confirmed the award of contracts for the Yellowtail development project located in the Stabroek Block in Guyana. Construct, install, and operate Under these contracts, SBM Offshore will construct, install, and then lease and operate the ONE GUYANA FPSO for a period of up to two years, after which the FPSO ownership and operation will transfer to EEPGL....

The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased slightly from 5% from 4.2% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over 11 months has remained stable at 0.4%. This is the first decrease in numbers, albeit slight, since December 2021. The Neptune Indicator also reports a 4.4 percentage point increase in seafarer vaccines, from 72.8% in March to 77.2% in April, as seafarer vaccinations have sta...