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The eCommerce surge is shaking up the shipping industry, making speed and efficiency a must. The time has come to move beyond paper and towards widespread adoption of the game-changing electronic Bill of Lading (eBL). MSC’s CDIO André Simha will explain more at an upcoming event during the eCommerce week organised by UN agency UNCTAD. Demand for shipping eCommerce has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. Due to lockdowns, travel restrictions, and health concerns, more and...

After 2 years of physical absence, the Africa CEO Forum will take place in Abidjan, and for this occasion, MSC’s delegation will be led by CEO Soren Toft, who will also speak at the event. MSC is proud to be attending the forum for the fifth time in a row and as a diamond partner. CEO Soren Toft will attend the event alongside other MSC senior leadership, and he will do an exclusive one-on-one interview during the conference programme. Africa CEO forum The event, taking place on 13-14 J...

Charities and community groups operating locally to Aberdeen Harbour, soon to be known as Port of Aberdeen, have received £30,000 from the port to help their work supporting individuals and families through the cost of living crisis. Supporting communities Through the port’s community action program, supPORT-all, two awards of £10,000 have been granted to CFINE and Big Noise Torry (Sistema Scotland). Two further awards of £5,000 have been granted to the Inchgarth Commun...

Artemis Technologies, the pioneer in green maritime innovation, has just released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype on Belfast Lough. Artemis eFoiler® system The vessel was designed and built to include the production specification drivetrain, battery, and flight control components consumers will eventually see in the finished workboat. With big goals set for 2022, this announcement brings Artemis Technologies one step closer to providing high-s...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, is expanding its market presence in the luxury expedition market as a result of new orders for its Fleet Xpress service covering three specialised Galápagos Islands vessels. The reliability and speed of the maritime broadband service will meet guest connectivity needs for the Quasar Expeditions luxury yachts Grace and Evolution and the Kleintours cruise ship Galapagos Legend, following two contracts signed with own...

Babcock has started construction of the first of five Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, at its Rosyth facility. After cutting the first steel on the programme in September 2021, the traditional keel-laying event formally recognised the start of the build, including placing a specially commissioned coin under the keel.  On completion of the ship, the coin will be presented to the Captain and crew. The ceremony was held in the new build hall, the Venturer Building, which forms...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2022, in Houston, Texas, USA, from May 2-5, 2022. MetOcean Systems and Iridium OTC is a global event that connects offshore energy professionals from more than 130 countries to collaborate and discuss the challenges, solutions, and changing energy landscape of the offshore energy sector.  OTC is looking forward to connecting with partners and clients in the industry and showcasing...

MSC is proud to be exhibiting at Breakbulk Europe 2022 in Rotterdam. Taking place from 17-19 May 2022, the conference has become the global gathering for the industry with more than 120 countries represented, providing a key opportunity to meet, network, and connect.   MSC's project cargo experts from around the world look forward to welcoming visitors at stands 2A20-B21 in Hall 2.  One size does not fit all  MSC will be promoting its solid expertise in oversized freig...

Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey have placed an order for a pair of MAN 12V175D-MM marine prime movers. The 2 x 2,040 kW-rated propulsion engines were selected to provide power for a new generation 60 TBP TRAnsverse tug. Both engines will be supplied along with MAN Energy Solutions’ versatile and efficient SCR exhaust gas after-treatment system, enabling the vessel to meet IMO Tier III emission standards. TRAnsverse tug design The engines and accompanying SCR systems will be supplied direct t...

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the world’s largest seafood trade exposition, an event all professional seafood buyers don’t want to miss. Seafood-related product The exposition features more than 1,850 exhibiting companies from 79 countries. Exhibitors supply nearly every type of fish, seafood, and seafood-related product or service. Attend Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global and find the following: Fresh fish and seafood. Frozen fish and seafood....

As a crucial element in the maritime sphere, insurance is almost as basic as sea water. It has also been around almost as long, with concepts of insurance dating back to Hammurabi law in ancient Babylon. The first formal marine insurance policy still recognisable now was from 1350. Lloyd’s Coffee House was the first insurance market, in the late 1680s, evolving eventually into the world’s largest insurance marketplace. Looking to the future, insurance in the maritime sector is pois...

The renowned annual B2B event for the global cruise industry, Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 brings together more than 13,000 buyers and suppliers from 140 countries and 300 international journalists. Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 The three-day exhibition is the largest gathering of the cruise industry, hosting over 700 exhibiting companies from all sectors, including Design & Ship Interiors, Entertainment, Environmental & Health, Hotel Operations and Concessions, Information Technology, Po...

MAN Energy Solutions has won the order for 4 × dual-fuel MAN B&W 6S60ME-GI engines in connection with the construction of two hybrids, 8,000 lane-metre, RoRo vessels for CLdN, the Luxembourg-based shipping group. Both 234-metre vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025. The two new buildings will have a hybrid propulsion system with each featuring 2 × ME-GI engines (2 × 11 MW) along with MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculat...

MSC will celebrate its 40th Anniversary in Spain in 2022. This history began on 2 May 1982 when the first offices were opened in Valencia and Barcelona, and today MSC Spain has over 600 staff dedicated to servicing the needs of its customers in the country.   To mark this historic moment, MSC Spain will host a series of events for people who have worked with the company over the years and who have contributed to its success and growth, including those in the local community. This...

Ocean Infinity is on a mission to play its part in protecting the planet by transforming operations at sea, through the development and deployment of innovative technology.   Developing technologies with benefits  Sam Taylor, Business Development Manager, discusses the essential technologies being developed to facilitate safe remote operations that could bring wider benefits to the conventional offshore industry by enabling lower emission operations. Some developments cou...

Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus), an established provider of marine equipment and engineering services, recently revealed how some of the company’s deck-handling equipment proved instrumental to the discovery of the iconic US Revenue Cutter Bear. The shipwreck was located during a 2019 geophysical reconnaissance mission off Nova Scotia carried out by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and CSA Ocean Sc...

Maritime UK has responded to the Transport Select Committee's inquiry on Maritime 2050. Ranging across shipping, ports, services, engineering, and leisure marine industries, the Department for Transport leads the Government’s strategy for the maritime sector. Maritime 2050: Navigating the future The Department’s policy is framed by Maritime 2050: Navigating the future. Published in 2019, this Government strategy addresses seven top-level themes of competitive advantage, tech...

The first comprehensive set of Marine Plans to guide development across England’s seas have been adopted and published. The publication of the North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans follows the adoption of the East Marine Plan in 2014 and the South Marine Plan in 2018. This means all of England’s seas – an area of approximately 230,000 square kilometres – a third larger than the total land area of England – are now covered by Marine Plans....

The AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 will be held in Orlando, Florida, April 25-28, 2022. This event will bring together industry experts, end-users, technologists, and policymakers to discuss autonomous innovation and its safe and seamless integration into everyday life. Thales will have the following speaking engagements throughout the event: April 27, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – “The Safety Target” Frank Matus, Director, ATC Digital Aviation Solutions, Amer...

With an aim to broaden their coverage in the Indian Ocean region, CMA CGM is happy to announce the reinstatement of the company’s IO Feeder 3 service. As from early June 2022, a new fortnightly rotation will start as follows: Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Tamatave – Pointe des Galets – Longoni – Pointe des Galets

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, has announced that its FlightDeck Freedom® (FDF) flight deck communications platform has been selected as the default datalink system for in-production Gulfstream G500™, Gulfstream G600™, and Gulfstream G650ER™ aircraft with initial line-fits already completed. Operators of Gulfstream aircraft can now optimise the flexible FDF platform, which includes configurable features and monitoring of industry datalink complian...

Navies around the world are becoming increasingly aware that they will also be affected by the decarbonisation challenge facing the maritime world. However, to fulfil their defensive purpose, naval vessels must also meet specific requirements which add complexity to their search for the most sustainable fuel types. Despite navies not being subject to the same scrutiny as the commercial shipping industry, they are nevertheless coming under growing societal pressure to reduce their environmental...

Marine Resources (Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd) is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with Marcela de Kern of Onboard Monaco, with the aim to share industry knowledge, support with recruitment expertise and professionalise the Superyacht industry further. Author of the first textbook ever written about the superyacht industry, Marcela is the Founder of the Superyacht Industry-Forum, a platform to connect yachting professionals. She is currently developing Genoa Superyacht Hub and...

Marine Resources is pleased to announce its selection by Simpson as its key recruitment partner. The UK's specialist recruitment company for the Leisure Marine and Superyacht Industry, Marine Resources has been selected as the sole recruiter to partner with Simpson Marine for this exciting period of expanding their team in Asia. The first project of the partnership will see the appointment of experienced Client Service Managers in Thailand and Hong Kong and experienced Yacht Brokers in Singapor...

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has been named winner of the Vanguard Public Sector Icon, Maritime, 2021. The Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba who announced this while presenting a conveyance letter to Dr Jamoh in Lagos said other awardees are President of the African Development Bank, ADB, Akinwunmi Adesina, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State amongst others....

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has restated the Agency’s commitment to the development of the Nigerian Maritime University, (NMU) Okerenkoko Delta State. He stated this when a delegation from the University paid a visit to NIMASA Management in Lagos and noted that despite handing over the university to the National University Commission,(NUC) the Agency is committed to supporting NMU by completing projects it initia...

Indian engineering company Thermax Ltd has a long and successful history in the energy and environment sectors. The company’s growing business portfolio includes products for water & waste management, heating, cooling, and specialty chemicals. They ship thousands of tonnes of specialist cargo all over the world and have been one of Maersk’s biggest Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCO) across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka over the past year. The challenge Special cargo logistics G...

Crowley has taken delivery of Athena, its fourth and most powerful Tier IV ship assist and harbor escort tugboat. The 77-foot Athena provides the agility of its compact size without the sacrifice of power offering the most bollard pull for a tug under 80 feet in the market. The vessel operates on a pair of Caterpillar Marine 3516 Tier IV-compliant engines, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions while achieving a power output of nearly 6,800 horsepower and 96 tons of bollard pull. Susta...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) held its 372nd Board Meeting on 15th April to approve that, the five new 15,000 TEU vessels authorised at 368th Board Meeting on 14th January, would be equipped with dual-fuel LNG marine engines. Addressing climate change Yang Ming will be the first shipping company in Taiwan that owns LNG-powered container ships. The shipbuilding plan is set to strengthen the Company’s mid-to-long-term operational competitiveness and accelerate the fl...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, based in Yokohama, Japan, has completed a conceptual study for the design of an ‘Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier’, which is capable of transporting both ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides the basis for a type of vessel with the potential to become mainstream in the LCO2 carrier market, by flexibly meeting the projected increase in...