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During the past Düsseldorf Boat Show, Rodman interviewed different nautical companies interested in representing the Rodman brand in Croatia. Nautical accessories After various meetings, MaÇa Elektrocentar was the chosen company to distribute Rodman pleasure boats in this important market. With more than 20 years of experience in the nautical market, MaÇa Elektrocentar is a company specialised in the sale of nautical accessories with great technical solvency in everything...

As companies prepare for the coming boating season, there is no doubt thinking about all of the maintenance projects waiting for them. There’s cleaning, painting, varnishing brightwork, and maybe some updates to electronics in the months ahead. Future-proof with Propspeed The bottom paint probably needs touching up and the anodes need checking, as well as inspecting for any signs of corrosion on the prop, shaft, thrusters, and trim tabs. There will also be the usual time-consuming and ex...

One of Port-Log’s many unique attributes is that it can handle all types of data, from many different sensors all at the same time, giving the ability to see all the data in a single platform.  Connectivity expansion Oceanwise has recently expanded this and has been working hard to expand connectivity with third-party APIs and software systems to enable further integration of sensors, ensuring they work harmoniously within OceanWise’s Port-Log system. Obscape weather sens...

CMA CGM informs its customers of changes to its SAFRAN & SIRIUS services connecting Europe with East Coast South America. SAFRAN will call Rio Grande, Brazil as from m/v "CAP SAN MARCO", ETA Rio Grande on April 4th, 2023. The new rotation will be: London, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Tanger, Santos, Paranagua, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Rio Grande, Paranagua, Santos, Tanger, and London. Changes to CMA CGM’s SAFRAN & SIRIUS services Simultaneously, CMA CGM’s Mediterrane...

The renowned global marine energy solutions provider and trader - KPI OceanConnect, the major container shipping line - Pacific International Lines (PIL) and physical marine fuel supplier - Bunker One have announced the successful completion of their first live electronic marine fuel inventory statement for an overseas delivery through the Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex). Singapore-flagged container vessel - Kota Rakan, owned by PIL, was bunkered with Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLS...

Following a competitive selection process, Professor Max Mejia has been selected by the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Chancellor of the university, to succeed Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry as the new President of the World Maritime University (WMU), based in Malmö, Sweden. It is expected that Professor Mejia will take over the president's role on 29 June 2023, when Dr. Doumbia-Henry's term expires. World Maritime University (WMU) The World Maritime Univers...

A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider ACUA Ocean in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider Unitrove has won a multi-million pound UK government grant in a major push to decarbonise the maritime sector. The “Hydrogen Innovation – Future Infrastructure & Vessel Evaluation and Demonstration (HI-FIVED)” consortium will receive over £3.8m of funding to build and showcase its innovative autonomous vessel and bunkering infrastructure technologies...

The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi Odundun II has installed the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh (OFR) as the Baatona of Akure Kingdom. The Honourable Minister of State Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye who was at the installation ceremony, described Dr. Jamoh as a de-tribalised Nigerian genuinely committed to the development of the nation through the maritime sector. He also appreciated the Deji of...

Joining forces to create the green hydrogen supply chain from Spain to the Netherlands, Cepsa and ACE Terminal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Spanish energy company will supply green ammonia to the planned ACE import terminal in the port of Rotterdam. The green ammonia is destined for end use applications in the industry after conversion of the ammonia back into hydrogen, or for direct end use in the shipping and other industries in Northwest Europe Europe's largest green...

For those who have an environmental monitoring project and need help understanding what they need, what they have or if they want OceanWise to send them a quote? OceanWise is excited to launch their new Monitoring System Builder tool, which can help do just that. Monitoring System Builder tool In a few easy steps – their tool will ask all the key questions and even allow them to add images and files. Once completed, their entry will go straight to their experienced sales team who will a...

P&O Maritime Logistics, a global provider of maritime services globally, has announced plans to convert one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV’s) into a Cable-Laying Vessel (CLV). Powered by alternative energy, the vessel will be the first-of-its-kind within the company’s fast-expanding portfolio of specialised offshore products and services. Set to start operations in the third quarter of 2024, the conversion aligns with P&O Maritime Logistics’ commitment to decarboni...

The UK Ship Register (UKSR) is a long-time supporter of London International Shipping Week (LISW) and is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event (London International Shipping Week 2023 - LISW23). Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, London International Shipping Week (LISW) is one of the most respected and valued maritime events in the world, showcasing the best of UK maritime. The UK Flag is an important part of the UK maritime offer, recognised for its leading globa...

Babcock is pleased to announce that they have signed a framework agreement with Additure, to enhance their digital manufacturing capability. With a focus on increasing availability of their customer’s platform, this collaboration will develop new digital solutions, such as additive manufacturing, to better manage complex, critical, low volume parts. Babcock to use effective and sustainable technological methods Babcock will be utilising effective and sustainable technological methods B...

The Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has provided technical support to Instituto Marito e Portuaruo IMAP in São Tomé and Príncipe. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, while making the presentation at an event in São Tomé, with the Nigerian Ambassador to São Tomé, Ambassador - Gambo Hamza in attendance, noted that the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to regional maritime deve...

Tokyo-based classification society - ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to an object recognition system on machine vision and sensor fusion called Groke Pro, developed by Groke Technologies Oy. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service, in cooperation with technological front runners to establish appropriate evaluation criteria. Among the certifi...

  Following their recent trade notice, Neptune Pacific Direct Line - NPDL can provide further information on the barge service ex Brisbane to Norfolk Island. Vessel / Barge Name: Seaforce Voyage Number: v008E ETD Brisbane: 17th March Cargo Bookings All cargo must be booked with Kalgin prior to shipment. When making a cargo booking, customers will be required to provide the following information: Shipper Name & Address Consignee Name & Address Number & Type...

SunStone Ships goes for another cruise vessel in its INFINITY class. All the vessels in this class are designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. These vessels were the first to introduce the patented X-BOW design in the cruise industry, a solution that has been warmly welcomed by cruise passengers and crews alike. “We are immensely pleased to announce that we have signed a new contract with the CMHI Haimen yard for the construction of a new X-BOW expedition cruise vessel of the ULSTE...

One of Europe’s largest ferry route and port operators, Stena Line, has signed a new deal with Peel Ports, a major UK Port operator, to operate their 12 Quays port and ferry terminal in Birkenhead until the beginning of the 22nd Century.  The Swedish company has operated twice daily ferry services to Belfast since 2011 and this new deal will see them continue to operate there for at least another 77 years, until 2100. Stena Line and Peel Ports Group partnership The length of this d...

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its Group revenue by 7.7 percent to € 1,578 million in the 2022 financial year (previous year: € 1,465 million) according to preliminary unaudited figures. The Group operating result (EBIT) came to € 220 million, thus exceeding the expected range of € 175 million to € 210 million (previous year: € 228 million). Container throughput decreases in volumes Container throughput saw a decrease in volumes, which were down...

Wilhelmsen Port Services has completed its acquisition of Vopak Agencies, which was first announced on 13 October 2022. Vopak Agencies, which has now become a Wilhelmsen group company, is highly complementary and a perfect match for the global reach of Wilhelmsen Port Services’ maritime network of 2,200 ports. Vopak Agencies Vopak Agencies is a specialist within both hub services and port agency in the tanker segments in Europe and has extensive experience within their field. As part of...

The future of the leisure marine industry is an exciting one, with technologies and sustainability playing an increasingly important role. For years, the industry has been leveraging new technologies to create innovative solutions for pleasure boaters, from electric propulsion systems to advanced navigation and communication systems. Sustainability is also becoming a focus for marinas and boatyards, with eco-friendly practices being implemented to help reduce the environmental impact of recreat...

OXE Marine AB (OXE Marine) has developed a concept engine with hybrid drive that combines the diesel drive of OXE Marine's outboards with electric drive and thus offers even lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine is the world's first hybridised diesel outboard in the higher power classes and premiers at the Miami International Boat Show, in Miami, Florida, USA. OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine The OXE Hybrid 450 concept engine is based on OXE Mar...

A new Ports of Stockholm customer, shipping company - Torghatten, will this spring introduce an electrically powered autonomously operated ferry service across Riddarfjärden in the Stockholm city centre. The initiative is a sustainable and innovative addition for the general public and is fully aligned with Stockholm’s quays strategy. Norwegian shipping company - Torghatten plans to have services in place this spring in Riddarfjärden, between two inner-city quays. The ferry...

ClassNK granted the Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification to VesselsValue Ltd., which provides daily updated ship values and data based on the latest market insights and intelligence.ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement "Provider Certification", which supports innovative initiatives for companies and organizations. As companies pursue ESG-oriented management and SDGs, ClassNK conducts third-party certification on the initiatives to transform their own busines...

To improve its connectivity to key markets in East Africa, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the resumption of its call to Zanzibar, Tanzania through the launch of the Zanzibar Shuttle (ZNS). The service will commence from Mombasa, Kenya on 16 March 2023, and is a feeder between Mombasa and Zanzibar. The ports of call for ZNS service are: Mombasa – Zanzibar – Mombasa From Mombasa, cargo will be routed to and from the Far East, via PIL’s existi...

Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has signed the latest contract for MAN Energy Solutions’ dual-fuel, methanol-powered MAN B&W ME-LGIM engine. Long-term MAN Energy Solutions licensee, Mitsui E&S Machinery, has won another contract to supply the individual MAN B&W 6G50ME-LGIM (-Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engine for a 65,700 dwt bulk carrier slated for construction at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The vessel represents the latest methanol-fuelled engine ordered by the bulk...

HMM announced that it has signed newbuilding contracts with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) and HJ Shipbuilding and Construction (HJSC) for nine 9,000 TEU containerships powered by methanol dual-fuel engines. In July 2022, HMM unveiled a mid-to-long-term strategy to leap forward to be a global top-rated shipping and logistics company through enhancing fleet competitiveness. Methanol-powered containerships HMM has taken an initial step towards expanding its eco-friendly fleet using alter...

To help achieve the required IMO regulatory standards on efficiency levels, the Finnish shipping company - Langh Ship Oy Ab opted for WE Tech Solutions’ permanent magnet shaft generator solution for their three new 1200 TEU container feeder ships. The ships will be built by PaxOcean Engineering (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd in China and will be utilised for container traffic in Europe after their delivery. The design for the container ships has been developed by Langh Ship in collaboration with the...

NAPA, a maritime software and data analysis expert, and classification society - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) have announced the results of a joint study conducted with Marubeni Corporation, which has measured the impact of voyage optimisation on the greenhouse gas emissions and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) ratings of a real-life fleet. The research found that a vessel’s fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 7.3% by using NAPA Voyage Optimisation. Moreover, the a...

As part of its efforts to strengthen services in the Philippines, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of PIL Philippines Incorporated as its agent in Cebu, Davao and General Santos, Philippines. The appointments will be effective from the following voyages: ELEFTERIA EXPRESS - CEEX9001S/N - South China Philippines Service (SCP) - Cebu, 18 February 2023 KOTA NANHAI - KNHI0064E/W - South Philippines Service (SPE) - Davao, 18 February 2023 KOTA NANHAI...