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Neste and DHL Express announce one of the largest ever sustainable aviation fuel deals

DHL Express and Neste have announced a significant step towards decarbonising aviation logistics by expanding their existing cooperation with a new strategic collaboration. In the next five years, Neste will supply DHL with approximately 320,000 tons (400 million liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM. The agreement is Neste’s largest for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to date and one of the largest SAF agreements in the aviation industry. SAF availability  Nest...

Clarksons Port Services tells businesses ‘not to panic’ if they have missed the deadline for supplementary declarations

Clarksons Port Services (CPS) is advising businesses not to panic if they have outstanding supplementary declarations following the 175 day cut-off and they can still be completed. Supplementary declarations must be made after a business has completed an entry in its records or a simplified frontier declaration. However, if a business is bringing uncontrolled goods into Great Britain, it may be able to declare the goods by entering them in its records without getting authorisation in advance an...

Kongsberg HUGIN Edge delivers the most advanced low drag Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)

Delivering exceptional durability and reliability, configured for ease of deployment from all platforms and offering class-leading sensor and navigation performance, HUGIN Edge is the newest member of the HUGIN family of AUVs. The new design combines elements of HUGIN’s carbon monocoque approach used with success for the last 20 years coupled with extensive hydrodynamic modelling to refine the hull’s low-drag shape. HUGIN Edge stands out as a next-generation vehicle designed spe...

MSC connects the Baltic Sea and the USA East coast

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is pleased to announce the launch of a new weekly service connecting the ScanBaltic with the US East Coast, starting end of March. MSC is the only carrier to provide a direct connection between the two regions, reducing transshipment for customers and providing expedited transit times. The service will offer Klaipeda to New York in 15 days, Gdynia in 13 days and Goteborg to New York in 11 days, with no transshipment required between load and discharge...

MSC supporting Mercy Ships - Global Mercy sets sail to save lives

Following the successful completion of preparations to equip it for service the Global Mercy, the brand new hospital ship built by Mercy Ships, visited the Port of Rotterdam prior to setting sail for Africa, where it will provide healthcare assistance to those most in need. Representatives from MSC Cargo, MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation took part in a series of events, including a flag raising ceremony and a tour of the completed vessel in all its glory, seeing first-hand how this am...

Wärtsilä announces the release of their first dedicated methanol fuel supply system, MethanolPac

The globally renowned technology company, Wärtsilä (Wärtsilä Corporation) has developed a dedicated fuel supply system for methanol, MethanolPac, as interest grows in the methanol pathway to decarbonisation. Combined with the recently introduced Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine and the company’s well-proven retrofit and system integration capabilities, MethanolPac enables Wärtsilä to deliver methanol-capable fuel and power systems, across a wide range of...

MSC team at Fruit Logistica 2022

MSC is delighted to be attending and speaking at this year’s Fruit Logistica 2022. Taking place from 5 - 7 April 2022 this trade fair event includes presentations, panel discussions and live Q&A sessions with leading experts from across the world.   MSC looks forward to welcoming people to the booth: B04, in Hall 25, daily from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm, and on Thursday, 7 April, from 09.00 am to 04:00 pm. Experts on stage  The experts will be presenting in the Logisti...

MSC joins White House Flow initiative to improve supply chain data-sharing

MSC is pleased to be part of the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) data-sharing initiative, launched at the White House on 15 March 2022. This major project will help to clear supply chain bottlenecks by improving freight information exchange between key stakeholders – leading to the faster delivery time and reduced costs for consumers. A diverse taskforce representing many stakeholders FLOW includes 18 initial participants, with the aim of welcoming more in the futur...

ClassNK issues AiP for World’s First Methane Oxidation Catalyst System developed by Hitachi Zosen, MOL and YPT

ClassNK granted the Approval in Principle (AiP) for the world’s first concept design of the methane oxidation catalyst system jointly developed by Hitachi Zosen Corporation (Hitachi Zosen), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YPT). Risk assessment and other measures A concept of the methane oxidation catalyst system was designed by Hitachi Zosen and YPT as part of a project which was adopted by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Deve...

Waves group secures Dogger Bank wind farm marine warranty contract

Waves Group is pleased to announce it has secured the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) contract for the construction of the second phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm project – Dogger Bank B. Dogger Bank is a 3.6GW Wind Farm project being built in three 1.2GW phases A, B and C. This is the second win of the three project phases as Waves Group is currently providing MWS services for Dogger Bank A. When fully complete, the entire wind farm will be capable of powering 6 million UK homes, helpin...

House Committee On Navy Commends NIMASA Transparency

The Chairman House Committee on the Nigerian Navy Honorable Yusuf Gagdi has commended the Management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, for its commitment to transparency in its execution of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure also known as the Deep Blue Project. This commendation was made today when the Agency’s Management appeared before the House Committee on Navy currently investigating the Deep Blue Contract...

MetOcean Telematics to exhibit at Fish Canada Workboat Canada (FCWC) 2022

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at Fish Canada Workboat Canada 2022 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, from March 25-26, 2022. They are looking forward to connecting with partners and attendees in the industry, and showcasing their latest MetOcean systems and Iridium products. Attendees for the event can visit the MetOcean Telematics team at booth 639. Fish Canada Workboat Canada (FCWC) Fish Canada Workboat Canada (FCWC) is the country’s largest c...

Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers ensure efficient water cleaning on the world’s largest container vessel – Ever Ace

On 28 July 2021, the world’s largest container vessel - Ever Ace, set sail from Samsung Heavy Industries’ shipyard. Owned by Evergreen Marine Corporation, Ever Ace has two Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubbers with a shared water cleaning system (WCS). This consolidated solution provides maximum reliability with a minimal footprint. Ever Ace is the first of 12 vessels planned for Evergreen’s record-breaking A Class, which comprises container vessels of nearly 24,000 TEU capacity. Power...

Hacking into sustainability at Nor-Shipping

Astrup Fearnley, DNV, and Microsoft are no strangers. Norwegian-based Astrup Fearnley and DNV are global companies with long traditions and well-established values in the maritime industry. The Veracity by DNV cloud platform is built on Microsoft’s cloud computing service Azure. In 2021, DNV received the Sustainability changemaker partner of the year award from Microsoft Norway, based on cases developed over the platform. Bonded by an ambition to help facilitate a more sustainable shippin...

ClassNK issues AiP for Fully Autonomous Ship Framework developed by NYK, MTI and Japan Marine Science

ClassNK granted the Approval in Principle (AiP) for a fully autonomous ship framework (development code “APExS-auto”) jointly developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI), and Japan Marine Science Inc. Autonomous concept “APExS-auto” is a framework of the concept for realising a fully autonomous ship by automating a series of processes required for ship operation, including information gathering, analysis, planning, approval, and execution....

The Seafarers' Charity funds new research to explore the welfare needs of women seafarers

The brand-new research project will be carried out by the Seafarers International Research Centre at Cardiff University and will focus on women working on cargo ships. It aims to explore their welfare needs and the extent to which these are currently met. “We recognise that seafaring is a male-dominated industry and that creates an assumption that the welfare needs of women seafarers may be similar to those of men. However, with this new research project, we want to explore that assumptio...

FESCO continues its cooperation with Rusfond to help critically ill children of Primorye

FESCO Transportation Group together with Rusfond Charity Fund is extending the program of assistance to critically ill children of Primorye for the year 2022. For these purposes, the Group will allocate 5 million rubles. The joint program was launched in January 2020 and operates in accordance with the principle of co-financing. FESCO and Rusfond together cover the costs of treating critically ill children living in the Primorsky Territory: the Group undertakes to collect 50% of the r...

Atlas Copco announces deal to acquire LEWA GmbH and Geveke B.V. companies and their subsidiaries

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire LEWA GmbH and its subsidiaries, and Geveke B.V. and its subsidiaries, for a combined enterprise value of MEUR 670 (BSEK 7.15). LEWA GmbH is a globally renowned manufacturer of diaphragm metering pumps, process pumps and complete metering systems. Geveke B.V. distributes compressors and engineers advanced and complex process pump installations. Acquisition of LEWA GmbH LEWA GmbH was founded in 1952 and is based in Germany. The company has around 1200 employees...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. completes investment in Tokyo-based marine solutions company, Marindows Inc.

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed investment into Marindows Inc., a Tokyo-based firm, aiming to utilise the revolution in information technology to build an integrated digital platform for the marine industry. Amid the current energy revolution, this partnership will accelerate efforts to achieve a carbon neutral world in areas from electrification and autonomous operation to the marine industry, create new value by merging the p...

Codelocks brings CL600 marine grade locks to enhance security for the workplaces and homes by the sea

Codelocks has further expanded its Marine by Codelocks range, giving customers a wider choice of weather-resistant keyless access solutions. The CL600 Marine Grade locks feature a specially enhanced marine grade finish that can withstand harsh weather conditions – appropriate for workplaces and homes by the sea, as well as outdoor and coastal applications. The new CL600 Marine by Codelocks range is heavy-duty mechanical locks which are particularly well suited for areas with high levels o...

James Fisher tackles supply chain challenges with seasonal charter agreement with Go Marine Group for multi-purpose service vessel

James Fisher, a global provider of innovative marine solutions and specialised engineering services, has signed a charter agreement with Go Marine Group for the exclusive use of the multi-purpose service vessel, Go Electra, adding much needed security for customers, amid cost and supply chain crunches in the industry. The agreement will see the boat used, throughout the remainder of 2022, by James Fisher’s marine group brands, James Fisher Renewables (JF Renewables) and James Fisher Subte...

Maritime UK’s Board of Trade announces the release of publication report on maritime trade

The fourth publication by Maritime UK’s Board of Trade sets out how the United Kingdom (UK) can deliver the trade benefits of the National Shipbuilding Strategy refresh. This paper puts forward the Board of Trade’s thoughts on: Global trends and the importance of the maritime industry to trade. UK strengths and opportunities within the maritime sector. How trade and investment solutions can address challenges in the global maritime sector. Board of Trade publication UK Secr...

TGI Cargo discusses navigating the impact of the Russian-Ukraine crisis

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, the effects on international shipping are evolving rapidly. TGI's insight into potential changes that could affect users include: Bunker fuel Bunker prices have increased since the start of 2022 by approximately 58%. Currently in Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, TGI has seen the bunker price for Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) reach US$1030 per tonne. At the end of December 2021, the price was US$648 per tonne. Crude prices have no...

Winners of the 2022 Maritime UK Awards announced in Glasgow

The very best of the UK’s maritime sector was celebrated at Maritime UK Awards in Glasgow. Hundreds of maritime businesses gathered for an awards ceremony hosted by RTS Scotland award-winning broadcaster, Jennifer Reoch, at the Glasgow Science Centre on the banks of the River Clyde. Fourteen awards were given out at the third annual Maritime UK awards, which celebrate organisations and individuals from the entire spectrum of the sector from leisure marine to shipping, professional servi...

Outlook Report reveals profitability and planning of Norwegian shipowners to invest in green technology

The Norwegian Shipowners' Association's annual Outlook Report reveals that profitability in the industry is increasing, there are fewer ships in a layup, and Norwegian shipowners are planning investments in new green technology. But the pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine continue to create challenges for Norwegian shipping. Shipping is an international industry, and Norwegian shipping companies are at any given time present on all the world's continents and oceans. This means tha...

Wärtsilä Corporation secures new deal to install scrubbers on two newbuild RoPax vessels

The technology group, Wärtsilä (Wärtsilä Corporation) has secured a new agreement for its exhaust gas cleaning systems to be installed on two newbuild 218m roll-on/roll-off passenger vessels (RoPax) at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China. V-SOx hybrid scrubber systems The contract, which was signed in February 2022, will see Wärtsilä fit and commission two 25-megawatt V-SOx hybrid scrubber systems, which can run in both open and closed loop configurati...

MAN Energy Solutions’ ME-GI engines to power liquid-CO2 carriers in carbon-capture-and-storage (CCS) project

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. Ltd. has ordered 2 × MAN B&W 7S35ME-GI dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of two 7,500 cubic-metre, liquid CO2 carriers for Northern Lights, the joint venture between Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies. Each ME-GI engine will feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EcoEGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system. Delivery of the 130-metre carriers has been set for mid-2024. Carbon-capture-and-storage (CCS) project Northern Lights i...

Leask Marine attain Cyber Essentials PLUS

Leask Marine Ltd is delighted to have attained Cyber Essentials PLUS, the highest level of Cyber Essentials certification. This involved a more rigorous test and technical audit of our security systems with external vulnerability scans carried out by cyber security experts who checked how robust the systems were against basic hacking. Leask Marine is committed to building a sound foundation of its corporate Information Technology system to significantly reduce the risk of prevalent cyber-att...

Succorfish helps keep your sea knowledge safe

The knowledge accumulated by fishermen during many expeditions over many years, and often over many generations, about different coastal locations, the tides, the weather conditions, the different seasons, the species that they’re after, and the price they’ll receive for their catch have a huge influence on how, when and where they cast their nets. Guarding this information carefully has always been crucial in stopping competitors from taking advantage of the opportunities that you&...

Maritime UK welcomes National Shipbuilding Strategy

Maritime UK has welcomed today's National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) as a “major turning point” for the industry, helping put the sector on track to be the world's most competitive maritime nation by 2050. Announced by the Prime Minister in Merseyside, the NSS contains plans to boost the competitiveness and productivity of UK shipbuilding, which the Prime Minister has identified as one of his major policy priorities. This includes more than £200m funding for green maritime...

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