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Vopak Agencies has a strong track record within both hub services and port agency within the tanker segments in Europe and extensive experience within their field. Diize is a Vopak developed digital software company aimed at the future of port orchestration. The completion of the transaction is subject to predetermined conditions and works council advice and is expected to close later in the fourth quarter of this year. Vopak Agencies will transfer to Wilhelmsen Port Services once the deal is...

Global reefer trade and the customers’ needs have always been a key priority at Blue Water. For this reason, it is important to be present where the customers are. The opening of a new office in Gdansk further strengthens the growth journey that Blue Water is currently carrying out. Frozen foodstuff production Poland has an increasing potential within frozen foodstuff production and export, which is why Blue Water considers it a great opportunity to strengthen the company’s positi...

Survitec’s Maritime Protection brand has registered a significant increase in orders for Inert Gas (IG) systems over the past two years, following a surge in orders for newbuild vessels with LNG-burning engines. This increase is partly attributed to the global shipping industry seeking to meet decarbonisation targets by moving away from high polluting heavy fuel oil (HFO) towards alternative, cleaner marine fuels. Increase in orders for Inert Gas (IG) systems These engines need to be fi...

Tokyo-based ClassNK has approved the Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) scheme for the main diesel engine on coal carrier - Noshiro Maru owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). From safe operation and operational cost reduction perspectives, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) has been attracting more attention. ClassNK publishes CBM Guidelines ClassNK has developed rules for the adoption of CBM in class maintenance surveys ClassNK has developed rules for the adoption of CBM in class...

Iridium Communications Inc. announced that Iridium partners MetOcean Telematics, NAL Research, and Trace Systems are now Iridium Certus® service providers for U.S. government customers, joining Satcom Direct, in this capacity. These unique, long-term deals will allow these companies to provide Iridium's secure global satellite broadband and midband connectivity for mobile voice and data services to the U.S. government through a dedicated gateway. Leveraging inherent advantages By leveragi...

The UK-based Kohler distributor Atlantis Marine Power has been purchased by SAIM Group. The acquisition strengthens SAIM's presence in international markets and gives more opportunities for distribution in the UK. Due to the acquisition SAIM and AMP will be the two most important Kohler distributors in Europe. Atlantis Marine Power Founded in 1986, Atlantis Marine Power (AMP) became a well-known regional player in the supply and support of marine mechanical and electrical equipment both to l...

KONGSBERG establishes Kongsberg Renewables Technologies and strengthened the group's investments in renewable energy. The ambition is a double-digit NOK billion income by 2030 for the group in total. Sustainable management “KONGSBERG is a leading global ocean space company with technology and solutions that are crucial for the sustainable management and utilisation of the oceans.” “We will play a central role in enabling a faster, more cost-effective, and sustainable scale...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider announced a strategic partnership to deliver and scale eMobility charging infrastructure to simplify the transition to fleet electrification. Zero-Emission Urban Transportation The companies signed a letter of intent outlining the cooperation. They will jointly seek to deliver turnkey solutions for fleets to transition to zero-emission urban transportation through an end-...

Siemens and Automotive Cells Company (ACC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join forces in a new strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Siemens will become ACC’s preferred supplier in automation, digitalisation, and electrification technology, enabling ACC to scale up its production, maximising plant and energy efficiency. Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform The partnership is part of the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform, launc...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama held a christening and launch ceremony for the OSHIMA MARU, a training ship for the National Institute of Technology (Kosen), Oshima College. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant at MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The handover is scheduled for March 2023, following the completion of interior work and sea trials.  Fourth-generation tr...

Following a summer that saw millions of passengers return to the skies, airlines have their sights firmly set on recovery, with a key focus for many being the fully connected passenger journey. To meet this demand, Inmarsat has launched a series of bundles for its OneFi passenger experience platform, giving airlines the ability to create the digital experience they want to provide. Connected platform OneFi is a new connected platform that brings multiple inflight services together within a si...

Hurtigruten’s ambition is to develop a zero-emission ship for the costal route from Bergen to Kirkenes. The project is close to 130MNOK and in close cooperation with several Norwegian maritime suppliers, including Brunvoll. “We could have waited for others to develop the technology, but Norway would then miss a great opportunity,” says Hedda Felin, CEO in Hurtigruten Norge. Government financially support But it is decisive that the Norwegian government financially support th...

Following the announcement by the European Commission that Uniper's H2Maasvlakte project has been selected as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), Uniper took another important step towards the realisation of their 100 MW electrolyser project for green hydrogen at the Maasvlakte power plant site in the port of Rotterdam. At the World Hydrogen Congress, Uniper and Technip Energies signed the agreement that awards the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study contract to the...

CMA CGM informs its customers of following Local Port Charge in South Africa. Effective October 1st, 2022 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice (November 10th for US shipments): Local Port Charge: Ports: South African ports Perimeter: Import/Export Cargo: All Quantum: ZAR 38 per unit Payment: Collect/prepaid Please contact local CMA CGM office should anyone require further information on the same.

GEM elettronica will participate at Euronaval 2022, the World Naval Defence exhibition, which is to be held in Paris, France, from October 18 to October 21, 2022. Euronaval 2022 Visitors attending Euronaval 2022 event can join GEM elettronica at the company’s booth in Hall 2A, stand number - L146.

Damien Oliver has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Damien will begin his new role on Monday 17 October, 2022, which follows the current MCA Chief Executive Brian Johnson’s retirement. Chairman and board member Christopher Rodrigues said, “Damien has had a number of high-profile roles within the MCA since joining in 2001 and he will bring a wealth of maritime experience and knowledge.” “Damien has been responsible...

The exhibition organised by Valenciaport brings the ingenuity, creativity, and originality of Valencian producers and designers of the 19th and 20th centuries closer to the public to sell their products to the world. In the first week, an average of 300 people a day visited the exhibition, which includes labels and posters for products such as oranges, wines , and liqueurs. Design and creativity A journey through design and creativity, through the products of Valencian companies, through th...

Cepsa and the Port of Rotterdam are to work together to establish the first green hydrogen corridor between southern and northern Europe, ensuring a green hydrogen supply chain between two of Europe’s main ports, Rotterdam and Algeciras, as agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both parties. The corridor will connect two of Europe’s main ports: Rotterdam and Algeciras. The agreement accelerates the decarbonisation of heavy industry and maritime transport and s...

The EU adopted the eighth package of sanctions on 6 October 2022 in response to Russia’s continued military aggression against Ukraine. Several which further amend Council Regulation 2014/833. As well as imposing an asset freeze on several new individuals and entities, the Regulation contains the following provisions of particular relevance to shipping: Russian Maritime Register of Shipping The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has been added to the list of Russian state-owned entit...

Lloyd’s Register has been announced as a Bronze Sponsor for Maritime UK Week. Starting on 10 October, Maritime UK Week 2022 will shine a spotlight on the latest developments in the maritime sector and engage people across the UK with the world of maritime.  Maritime sector Responsible for enabling 95% of the UK’s global trade, maritime touches every part of everyone's lives. As an island nation, during the pandemic, the maritime sector’s key workers kept the UK supplie...

Parties to the treaties which regulate the dumping of wastes at sea have adopted a statement identifying the need to carefully evaluate marine geoengineering techniques, which may have potential for mitigating the effects of climate change but may have adverse impacts on the marine environment. The statement identifies four techniques which need priority evaluation, involving either carbon dioxide removal (CDR) or solar radiation modification (SRM). The statement was adopted by the 44th Consul...

Parties to the treaties which regulate the dumping of wastes at sea have adopted an amendment to ensure that the dumping of sewage sludge at sea would be prohibited worldwide. The amendment to the London Protocol will remove sewage sludge from the list of permissible wastes - wastes which may be considered for dumping at sea. The amendment was adopted by the 44th Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the 17th Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Protoc...

As there are always better ways to address a market, CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division is pleased to announce their new butterfly MOROCCO SHUTTLE service, launching from Week 45 between Morocco | France | Spain. This new weekly service (starting ex Agadir on November 10th, 2022) - on top of addressing Moroccan cabotage - will enable to implement a sustainable maritime bridge between Agadir & Port Vendres for the upcoming fruits & vegetables campaign. This will allow a -75% CO2 em...

Siemens Mobility, along with consortium partners - ST Engineering and Stadler, have been awarded an Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) turnkey contract to deliver the Yellow Line for Kaohsiung Metro. Siemens Mobility will provide its state-of-the-art CBTC signaling technology with GoA4 functionality, which will allow for full automated train operations (ATO). Furthermore, Siemens Mobility will deliver its highly reliable and precise Airlink radio communication system, which will facilitate the...

Inmarsat Government, the provider of secure, global, mission-critical satellite communications to the U.S. Government announced that the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded the company the U.S. Navy Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) Satellite Services Contract (CSSC II) for complex and worldwide end-to-end commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) services. In an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, the ceiling value of the award is...

Maritime UK is publishing its Programme for Government. The launch coincides with the start of a UK-wide celebration of the maritime industries. The Programme for Government sets out the maritime sector’s policy objectives for the new Prime Minister and Ministers having been developed jointly with Maritime UK’s member associations. It is launched at the start of Maritime UK Week 2022. Policy proposals Maritime UK is the umbrella body and collective voice for the UK’s maritim...

As a result of Johanniter and VTSEP’s collaboration, Johanniter purchased Response Simulator with a maritime module from VSTEP for the exercise in February and March 2023. For this event, they will be using VR, showcasing how the environment will be affected by ship collisions and oil spills. Hence, the people in charge can be trained to make the right decisions to contain and combat it timely.  Reducing environmental impact VSTEP is proud to be a part of such a good cause. It stri...

Effective December 2022, CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of its new AMERICAS XL service, offering a direct connection between US East Coast and West Coast South America. Features AMERICAS XL's main features will be the following: 100% CMA CGM Operated Vessels. Only direct service on the market connecting West Coast South America to USEC. Direct weekly connection from/to Port Everglades, Philadelphia, and New York from/to Buenaventura, Guayaquil, Callao, and San Antonio. Connect...

Starting November 2022, CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of its NEW BRAZEX and the new dedicated service named MANAUS SHUTTLE, offering fast, reliable connection between the US Gulf Coast and Latin America & the Caribbean. Features NEW BRAZEX offers the following features: Improvement of the current BRAZEX1 and BRAZEX2 setup with x2 dedicated loops for South Brazil and North Brazil. Direct weekly connection to Cartagena and South Brazil. Improved transit time and schedule rel...

Inmarsat’s Fleet Hotspot has won the Mission to Seafarers Innovation Award at the Seafarers Awards Singapore 2022. Presented in a ceremony at the Regent Singapore hotel on 6 October, the award recognises Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, for its outstanding contribution to crew welfare. With the well-being of seafarers under heightened scrutiny since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing crew-change crisis, recent amendments to the Maritime La...