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Matson, Inc. (‘Matson’; MATX) has announced that its subsidiary, Matson Navigation Company, Inc., a renowned U.S. carrier in the Pacific, has signed contracts with Philly Shipyard Inc. to build three new 3,600 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units - the standard unit of measurement for container capacity) Aloha Class containerships for an aggregate price of approximately US$ 1 billion. The first vessel is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026, with subsequent deliveries...

The Odissey of the Seas cruise ship has made its first call in Valencia, Spain, as informed by the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). Francesca Antonelli, the Head of Marketing and Cruises of the València Port Authority (PAV) has been in charge of handing over the traditional socarrat – the Valencian terracotta tile designed with maritime motifs that Valenciaport gives to the ships that dock for the first time at its facilities – to the ship’s Captain - Per Kristoffersen...

Representatives from maritime and energy organisations convened in Sydney in October with the aim of accelerating the development of a green corridor for the transportation of iron ore between Australia and East Asia (the Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor) and identifying key actions to fuel the clean shipping of iron ore by matching emerging clean ammonia supply with industry demand. Net-zero-emission shipping solutions In June 2022, 13 members of the Getting to Zero Coalition and A...

Trident Energy recently completed its first saturation diving event and subsea export hose replacement, marking a significant milestone for the company. It is very pleased with the work performed offshore by the teams and contractors, both projects were completed within the scheduled timeline and without any incidents. A great deal of effort and detail went into planning and executing these technically complex and safety-critical projects. Milestones Following are some great mi...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced the appointment of Zillah Byng-Thorne to its Board of Directors as a new independent director, effective November 1, 2022. With Ms. Byng-Thorne’s appointment, the Board has expanded from seven to eight members, six of whom are independent, and 50% of director seats are held by women and/or under-represented minorities. Ms. Byng-Thorne will serve as a Company’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee member. Developing and delivering...

Mikko Juelich took over the position as Trade Director for Business Region Germany at the Swedish ferry company Stena Line. By focusing on customer demand, stable operation and a strong competitive positioning, the new head of Stena Line in Germany will drive the growth strategy of the company further. “Commercial positioning and operational excellence are key pillars in Stena Line´s growth strategy. Mikko Juelich brings a wealth of experience from the ropax/roro ferry, container an...

‘Ultimate protection for flight crews operating in cold climates’ - that’s the premise of global Survival Technology solutions provider - Survitec’s upgraded multi-platform, Cold Weather Protection Ensemble, which debuted at the SAFE Association’s annual symposium in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Based on the Survival Technology company’s existing flight coverall, the upgrade includes a new high-insulation base layer, delivering an improved level of thermal protectio...

FESCO Transportation Group (‘FESCO’ or the ‘Group’) is expanding the geography of its container services between Russia and China – in addition to routes via ports of the Far East and railway border crossings the Group has launched a sea line along the Deep Sea through the Suez Canal and the Black Sea. FESCO Black Sea Service (FBSS) FESCO Black Sea Service (FBSS) operates on the route - Novorossiysk – Istanbul – Shekou – Ningbo – Shanghai &...

MAN Energy Solutions has announced that its portfolio of two-stroke, dual-fuel engines has passed more than 1,000 units on order or in service. The engines can run on a variety of alternative fuels, including LNG, methanol, ethane and LPG. The company notes that the new mark also comprises part of an even larger milestone of more than 2,500 Tier-III compliant engine orders. Two-stroke, dual-fuel engines MAN Energy Solutions’ dual-fuel journey began in 2011 with a full-scale demonstratio...

Barber Ship Management (Barber), a ship manager focused on the management of tankers owned by Wilhelmsen Ship Management and MPC Capital announces the appointment of Roine Ahlquist, effective from 1st Oct 2022. Roine’s appointment follows an extensive selection process that considered both internal and external candidates. He is based in Hamburg, Germany.  Roine's experience  With over 25 years of maritime experience, Roine held a variety of executive and senior leadership ro...

ABB has published another of its ‘Energy Transition Equation’ reports that shows how industrial customers can reduce carbon emissions and manage the energy transition for a more sustainable future. Based on nine months of research and modelling, the report highlights how early adoption and integration of automation, digitalisation, and electrification technologies to enable autonomous operations can deliver savings of over 300,000 tons of carbon emissions per annum for offshore site...

For the first nine months of 2022, container terminal of FESCO Transportation Group (“FESCO”, the “Group”) in Novosibirsk increased processing of containerised cargo by more than 13%, compared to the same period last year, to 86,000 TEU. Growth in comparison with the first nine months of 2020 is 27%. The main drivers of such increase in transshipment volumes were re-orientation of export flows from the North-West of Russia to the Far East and development of domestic cont...

Peel Ports Group (PPG) has announced it is launching a new ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfer service on the River Mersey in partnership with Stanlow Terminals Ltd. The STS Transfers will enable larger ships to transport products directly from Tranmere to a wide range of international destinations. The new service will significantly save time and lower costs, allowing the import and export of much larger cargos than previously possible. New ship-to-ship (STS) fuel transfer service Previously, l...

Naval Ship Management (NSM), a Babcock company, has been selected as the Regional Maintenance Provider (RMP) West for Defence’s new Regional Maintenance Centre (RMC) West, servicing the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The contract was formalised at a signing ceremony at HMAS Stirling, on Garden Island in Western Australia, on Thursday, 13 October, 20222. Naval Ship Management selected as RMP West As the RMP West, NSM will manage the sustainment of RAN ships at Henderson in Western Australi...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the International Workboat Show 2022, in New Orleans, LA from November 30 to December 2, 2022. International Workboat Show The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders as well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them. They are looking forward to connecting with partners and attendees in the industry, and showcasing our latest MetOcean system...

Global Survival Technology provider - Survitec has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to develop new flight equipment, as part of a capability upgrade for the mission proven F-16 in service with air forces worldwide. Survitec will leverage its 70 years of experience in the design and certification of high-performance functional garments to meet the safety and comfort needs of pilots operating the latest and most advanced F-16 configuration. F-16 Aircrew Flight Equipment The F-16 Aircr...

Wind power is one of the fastest-growing forms of renewable energy. Global demand for power from offshore wind farms is expected to change the way offshore operators and transfer providers consider workforce safety and how they procure critical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Survitec HeliPPE In the white paper exploring subscription-based rental and the future of offshore PPE, Survitec HeliPPE, the trusted PPE rental brand to the offshore wind industry, highlights how digital capabilitie...

NSSLGlobal announced its Gold sponsorship of the HMS OARDACIOUS rowing team as they take part in the world’s toughest ocean-rowing race - the 2022 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Providing critical connectivity services, airtime, equipment, and essential support NSSLGlobal will enable the crew to remain in contact with their on-land support team, and families and also access daily essential meteorological reports as they row 3,000 miles across the North Atlantic. As one of...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce that they will be co-exhibiting at Expo Naval 2022 in partnership with Integrated Procurement Technologies (IPT) in Valparaíso, Chile, from November 29 to December 2, 2022. They look forward to showcasing their latest defence technology and connecting with attendees in the industry. MetOcean at Expo Naval 2022 Visit the MetOcean team at booth A061. Expo Naval 2022 is organised by FISA of the GL events Group. This international ex...

Satcom Direct, the connectivity solutions provider, is making its inaugural appearance at the influential Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show recently demonstrating services designed to enhance the connectivity experience for yacht owners who also own business jets. SD portfolio The SD portfolio includes the SD Marine Router and SD Marine Rack as well as a plethora of value-added services. The low-profile, rack-mounted router is the next evolution of the well-established SD Router family...

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Société Générale and a syndicate of international banks on the BpiFAE-backed financing arrangements and delivery of MSC Cruises’ latest vessel, “MSC World Europa”. The vessel, which is the first iteration of MSC Cruises’ newest class of vessel, was delivered at Chantiers de l'Atlantique’s yard in Saint-Nazaire on 24 October 2022.  MSC World Europa is the world’s largest liquef...

Rolls-Royce and Neste have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build a strategic partnership on the implementation of sustainable fuels for diesel engines. Both companies share a common vision - that sustainable fuels will play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in off-highway applications. The main components of the agreement are: promoting the use of existing internal combustion engines for sustainable fuels; advancing the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable fue...

Neste and Rolls-Royce have agreed to build a strategic partnership on accelerating the use of renewable diesel as a lower-emission solution for diesel engines. Both parties share a common vision of renewable fuels playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in off-highway applications, such as construction and power generation. The key focus in the collaboration will be on promoting the use of more sustainable fuels in applications based on the existing internal combustion engine te...

Crowley has named Erika Graziuso as its new Chief Information Officer, a key step in the company’s commitment to providing customers with efficient and sustainable digital solutions, supporting supply chain integrity and maintaining global competitiveness alongside its partners. New Chief Information Officer In her new role, Erika Graziuso will lead Crowley’s information technology and digital transformation strategy with a key focus on digital solutions, cyber security and respons...

The much-awaited iconic Route du Rhum race is fast approaching. IEC Telecom will be providing its state-of-the-art satellite communication services to 40+ racing boats during their journey across the Atlantic. The event officially kicks off on October 25th, 2022 with the opening of the Villages in the City of Saint-Malo, France. The racing event will commence on November 6th, 2022 with 138 solo sailors setting sail for the historic port of Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Satcom products and...

Neste’s fuel distributor Bolloré Energy has announced an exclusive long-term supply contract with the French transportation company LK Kunegel to replace 100% of their fossil diesel use with renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) from Neste. LK Kunegel operates 350 buses that cover around 15 million kilometers each year. By switching to Neste-produced renewable diesel, LK Kunegel expects to reduce its carbon footprint annually by 10,000 tons of CO2.  Low-carbon liquid fuels...

P&O Maritime Logistics is driven by its vision to disrupt the offshore industry for the better. From the projects and clients to the people and policies, P&O Maritime Logistics feels a great responsibility to improve the industry and find energy solutions that benefit future generations. Digital technology and solutions Working collaboratively is a big part of its strategy for driving industry-wide change, and P&O Maritime Logistics is pleased to be sharing this mantle with leading...

Rolls-Royce is taking an important step towards a more climate-friendly future in construction equipment, industrial applications, agriculture and mining with the approval of mtu Series 1000, 1100, 1300, 1500 and 4000 engines for sustainable fuels. The mtu Series engines The mtu Series 1000, 1100, 1300 and 1500 engines – and therefore, the entire Rolls-Royce product portfolio for these applications – have already been approved for use with EN15940 paraffinic diesel fuels following...

Sleek, sustainable, and striking, the recent development by Haslob Kruse + Partners fuses past and present with an expansive wooden exterior made with the sustainable pioneer, Kebony wood, which was selected to house over 60,000 precious maritime artefacts at Germany’s National Maritime Museum in Bremerhaven. Clad entirely in sustainably sourced Kebony Character wood and containing 2,300 square metres of depot space, the German Maritime Museum houses an extensive collection...

Protecting undersea infrastructure has taken on more urgency and a higher profile in the wake of explosions on September 26, attributed to sabotage, that damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that carry Russian gas across the Baltic Sea. Seismic data from Sweden and Denmark point to forceful undersea explosions around the pipelines, which are owned by Gazprom, Russia’s state-controlled energy company. Safeguarding critical infrastructure The entire undersea network of pipelines and...