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The Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR, has restated the Agency’s commitment to issuing appropriate certification to qualified men of the Nigerian Navy, who undergo requisite trainings at the Nigerian Naval Training Command, NAVTRAC. Dr. Jamoh who stated this when a delegation from NAVTRAC led by the Flag Officer Commanding, Rear Admiral Patrick Nwatu paid a working visit to the Agency, noted the need for collabor...

Babcock has joined companies worldwide in declaring their continued support for the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine, by signing the Ukraine Business Compact, ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference taking place on 21 and 22 June. Global business compact For the past two years, they have been heavily involved with supporting the development of Ukraine’s military capability and are proud to have signed the Business Compact to commit their support and stand in solidarity with Ukrain...

The All Aboard Alliance releases its first-ever annual report detailing the diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of 27 member companies within the maritime industry. The Insights report, based on a binding commitment to submit annual self-assessments, found that while many companies are still starting on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journeys, there are encouraging signs that the member companies are working to address some of the well-known problems in this area, s...

Ports of Stockholm is building six new rooftop solar cell systems that will increase the company's own solar electricity production by 55 percent. This is fully aligned with the company’s and the City of Stockholm’s goals and strategies. Ports of Stockholm has taken an investment decision in June to increase the company's own production of solar electricity. This decision means expanding the number of solar cell system installations to increase internal solar electricity produc...

FPSO Sepetiba, SBM Offshore’s third Fast4Ward® FPSO, sailed away on June 16, 2023, from the BOMESC shipyard, China, after the successful completion of the topsides integration and onshore commissioning phases. The FPSO has commenced its transit to the Mero field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil, located 180 kilometres offshore of Rio de Janeiro. SBM Offshore has a contract with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) for the 22.5 years lease and operation of FPSO Sepetiba....

Furuno, a provider of the most accurate timing devices, is pleased to announce that the multi-GNSS receiver chip, eRideOPUS 9 (Model: ePV9000B), has been awarded the Technology Innovation Award of the Year 2022 by Alps Alpine. This award is given annually to a company that has made significant contributions to the technological advancement of Alps Alpine. The ePV9000B is highly rated by the business prospects with sub-meter level accuracy, as well as the contributions to the development of busi...

Following the completion of the investment screening process, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) and COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSPL) have signed the agreement for CSPL’s minority shareholding in Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT). This agreement provides CSPL with an interest of 24.99% in HHLA’s Container Terminal Tollerort in Hamburg. CTT will now be developed into a preferred handling location for HHLA’s long-term customer COSCO, where freight flows between Asia an...

SmartLoC, a pioneering German start-up specialising in B2B payment solutions based on IoT data derived from direct monitoring of shipments, is thrilled to announce its recent victory in winning the highly esteemed 2023 Physical Internet Start-up Award. This accolade recognises SmartLoC's groundbreaking contributions to the field of supply chain innovation, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in revolutionising the B2B payment sector. The Physical Internet Start-up Award, bestowed annually...

After the summer, the consortium Hakkers, Van Oord and De Klerk will start construction of the tugboat quay in the Yangtzekanaal. To this end, contracts were signed with the Port of Rotterdam Authority. It involves 500 metres of quay wall, offering twelve berths. The construction of the tugboat quay is part of the "Widening Yangtzekanaal" programme. Completion is scheduled for spring 2025.   The choice of this consortium is in line with the Port Authority’s commitment to s...

They are delighted to announce their new leadership team structure. Following the significant growth and global expansion of Waves Group, the new structure will ensure that they continue to develop and best deliver their services to the clients whilst supporting and developing the dedicated team. Leadership team structure With immediate effect, the Waves Group Board of Directors is: Dennis Kelly becomes Executive Chairman, with responsibility for overall Company performance, their global o...

SEAWORK is Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition and it is the meeting place for the commercial marine and workboat sector. World-class manufacturers Atlantis Marine Power - a SAIM Group company and distributor for numerous world-class manufacturers -displayed Kohler Marine Generators and QS Seamaster Thrusters. It was also pleased to introduce AnchorGuardian on the booth. SAIM Marine thus enters the British market directly and has the chance to become a st...

Nauti-Craft, a pioneering company in marine technology, is proud to announce its partnership with Wavecalmer, a pioneering innovator in the boating industry. This partnership marks an exciting milestone as Wavecalmer becomes the first to licence and utilise Nauti-Craft’s revolutionary technology for its boats in North America. The first boat of its kind, built by Nauti-Craft for Wavecalmer, is set to be shipped from Dunsborough, Australia, to America, heralding a new era for the North Ame...

In October 2022, to save costs and enhance training opportunities for tug operators, Boluda Mexico began collaborating with VSTEP to revitalise the NAUTIS 360-degree tug simulator. The simulator had remained unused for two years until Boluda Mexico recognised the value of reviving the simulator. Reviving NAUTIS: A cost-efficient choice for Boluda Mexico  Despite the NAUTIS simulator’s two-year period of inactivity, the VSTEP team of professionals successfully revitalised an...

Global law firm - Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a committee of secured creditors on the first-of-its-kind restructuring of international shipping company - Vroon, which was completed on 12 June 2023. Parallel restructuring  This was the first restructuring to be carried out using a parallel English scheme of arrangement and the Dutch WHOA plan. This restructuring involved certain lenders receiving participations in a new syndicated secured facility, while other lenders had their faci...

WE Tech Solutions, a renowned provider of energy efficiency solutions for the global shipping industry, has announced a new partnership with Marine 2-Stroke Consultant and Service GmbH (MTCS), who will represent WE Tech Solutions in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This strategic agreement is aimed at expanding WE Tech Solutions’ market reach in the region and accelerating the advancement of environmental sustainability in the shipping industry. WE Tech Solutions and MTCS partnersh...

HRH Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark officially opened the underground storage of CO2 in Denmark, following speeches by such figures as Lars Aagaard, Denmark’s Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Later in the day, representatives from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, appeared onstage at the First Carbon Storage event in Esbjerg to present the Statement of Conformity to Project Greensand....

The 33 Signatories, which disclose the climate alignment of their chartering activity for 2022, account for more than 17% of total bulk cargo transported by sea over the year. Their average reporting rate has increased since last year to 90%. It is important to highlight, that it is not possible to compare the scores of individual Signatories to one another for several reasons: Signatories have different portfolios, different ship types and different numbers of voyages. Furthermore, the Signato...

Italdraghe SpA announced that the company will be presenting at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo 2023, the world’s renowned technology expo for marine electrification, decarbonisation, future fuels and hybridisation. Visitors can interact with the Italdraghe SpA team, who will be present at Stand 1309, Hall 8, at RAI Amsterdam, located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from June 20 to June 22, 2023.

Peel Ports Group has invested £10 million in new outer lock gates at the Port of Liverpool as it further enhances its resilience. The new gates will play a key role in enabling the safe navigation of local vessels, increasing reliability, and improving operational efficiencies for port users. Gladstone Dock has been serving vessels for more than 95 years, with original works completed in 1927. New gate installation Several iconic ships have passed through the dock since then including a...

WE Tech has successfully concluded a remarkable week at Nor-Shipping 2023, the renowned international maritime event. The event served as a platform for WE Tech to showcase its cutting-edge solutions and foster collaboration within the industry. Sustainable shipping practices Throughout the week, WE Tech’s presence at the exhibition garnered significant attention, reaffirming the company’s commitment to driving sustainable shipping practices. The highlights of the event include...

Ecomar Propulsion has agreed to their third partnership agreement at Nor-Shipping 2023 - with Swiss hydrogen fuel cell specialists - EH Group Engineering AG. The partnership will see the partners integrating a series of new innovations into 200 kW+ marinised fuel cells. The partners aim to rationalise complexity and use a new series of control strategies for the seamless integration of fuel cells into Ecomar Propulsion’s zero-emission marine powertrains. Transition to clean propulsion P...

Nor-Shipping 2023 proved to be one of those 'you had to be there' moments. From the second the bell rang at Oslo Stock Exchange on Monday morning, announcing the beginning of 2023's packed programme, through to the final delegates leaving the Lillestrøm exhibition centre on Friday afternoon, Nor-Shipping 2023 delivered on every expectation. A record turnout at the exhibition, big names at the conferences, and a social scene that basked in unbroken sunshine created, in the words...

Korean Register (KR) has awarded an Approval in Principle (AIP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for a new type of tank shape designed for various liquefied gases and fuels. The announcement was made during Nor-Shipping 2023 in Oslo, Norway on 8 June, 2023. The new tank shape, developed by HD HHI, is designed to improve safety and productivity. The new tank shape aims to address the challenge of sloshing that impacts the transportation of liquefied gases, such as LNG. Sloshing refers to...

Remota AS, the joint venture between DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore, and Østensjø Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Hyke (Hydrolift Smart City Ferries) to develop remote operations capabilities for Hyke’s ferries.  Under the LOI, Remota will support Hyke in the development of the remote operations capability of its electric and autonomous water shuttles. The LOI includes provisions for control technology and the interface between Hyke’s water shuttles an...

"To supercharge the green shift, we need a clear zero-emissions target by 2050, a market-based levy on CO2 emissions, and an improved set of efficiency measures, and as our industry’s global regulator, the IMO is the body to do it and fast. We no longer have the luxury of time," writes Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) CEO, Harald Solberg. He adds, "In the wake of this year’s Nor-Shipping, it was clear to me in all the conversations I had both on and off the record that...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (‘NCLH’ or the ‘Company’), a global cruise company that operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has welcomed cruise industry veteran Patrik Dahlgren as the Company’s new Executive Vice President (EVP), Vessel Operations. Patrik Dahlgren will oversee marine and technical operations, hotel operations, entertainment, cruise programs and security across NCLH’s three brands, repo...

OrbitMI’s reporting tool is being integrated with the cloud platform Veracity by DNV to ease the process of compliance for ship owners and operators by enabling trusted emissions data to be shared with regulators and stakeholders. Stena Bulk is the first shipping company to take advantage of the new integration for the DNV-developed digital ecosystem that hosts verified operational data from more than 10,000 vessels and has over 300,000 users, including ship owners and managers, charterer...

SeaDrone has announced the SeaDrone MINI, the latest in their line of single-man portable subsea ROVs. The SeaDrone MINI is a professional ROV for users of all experience levels. Realise major productivity gains with a system that can carry and deploy in minutes.  Maximise uptime with easy-to-service modular components. Dive fast using SeaDrone's Top Gun mode and operate in 3-knot cross-current. The MINI's control system actively stabilises the vehicle and allows to capture of crisp a...

Babcock Canada (Babcock), a pioneer in submarine support, has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with Hanwha Ocean to collaborate on the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The CPSP was established by the Canadian Department of National Defence to research procurement options for its next generation submarine. This Technical Cooperation Agreement enables both pioneering marine organisations to share their respective capabilities in shipbuilding and submarine sustainment in support o...

A newly minted integration between maritime software supplier OrbitMI and data-driven communication platform Sedna is intended to ease the time-consuming process of handling voyage information in multiple emails by creating “intelligent connected workflows”, with Stena Bulk being the first to adopt the innovative solution. While there is increasing adoption of digital applications in shipping, current ways of working mean vital vessel data remains siloed in disconnected software pla...