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NYK Line, IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd. (IHI Power Systems), Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Nihon Shipyard), Japan Engine Corporation, and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) (hereafter, “the consortium”) are pleased to announce that the world’s first four-stroke ammonia-fuelled engine has successfully completed a land-based test for the stable combustion of fuel ammonia having an 80% co-firing ratio, as part of a demonstration project for the commercialisation of vessels equipped with a do...

A new study from West Australia – East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor Consortium finds that ships powered by clean ammonia could be deployed on the iron ore trade routes between West Australia and East Asia by 2028 and reach 5% adoption by 2030. Green corridors Green corridors, specific trade routes where zero-emission shipping solutions are demonstrated and supported, are one of the key levers to aid the shipping industry and governments in the decarbonisation of the maritime sector. The...

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has presented at the Transport Logistic Fair held in Munich, Germany, its logistics offer and its catalogue of services as Europe’s main container port in the Mediterranean and the best connected precinct, according to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Head of Commercial and Business Development of the PAV, Mar Chao, has led the delegation of Valenciaport in this event that returns to host the German city af...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) on May 12, 2023, held the 383rd Board meeting that passed the Q1 2023 financial report and approves the procurement of LNG dual-fuel container vessels. According to this report, the consolidated revenues in Q1 totaled NT$ 36.95 billion (US$ 1.22 billion). The net profit after tax stood at NT$ 3.4 billion (US$ 112 million), with an EPS of NT$ 0.97. Downward incline in demand in the global market The maritime transport market in Q1 suffered del...

From June 13 to June 15, 2023, Seawork 2023 will again take place in Southampton, United Kingdom (UK). They are pleased to once again be able to participate in Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition. Seawork 2023 During the three-day exhibition, Seawork 2023, Fender Innovations Group will be present at Stand E9 for a personal update on the latest developments and new projects. Both Fender Innovations and Poly Marine Fender Systems will be represented here with sample...

Internacional Marítima is a Brazilian company leader in marine and port support services, with over 35 years in the market and for over five years using WEG paints in its fleet. The vessel - BLG 2, originally destined to launch jack-ups of up to 8000 tonnes and reclassified to support work in ocean navigation, will be receiving a new paint job for restoration and protection in a 9,000 m² area of side, bottom and deck. WEG supplies paint for the vessel - BLG 2 WEG is supplying more...

Hempel’s efforts in supply chain engagement on climate issues gain external recognition with an A score in CDP’s 2022 Supplier Engagement Rating (SER). Hempel is recognised for accelerating climate action in its supply chain through efforts including its Sustainable Procurement Programme, validated science-based target on Scope 3, and sustainability governance and reporting. Hempel attains top rating for its sustainability framework The top rating fully supports the company’...

A ransomware attack at a commercial and defence shipbuilder in Wisconsin highlights the vulnerabilities of manufacturing operations, including shipbuilders, to the threats of cybersecurity.  Fincantieri Marinette Marine was targeted by a cyberattack in the early morning hours of April 12, 2023. Large segments of data on the shipyard’s network servers became unusable because of the efforts of an unknown professional group. In ransomware attacks, offenders encrypt information on a serv...

At the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Sea Cargo Charter Association in Copenhagen, the 36 Signatories elected new Steering Committee members and discussed past and future activities. In total, 12 member companies were elected to the Steering Committee to coordinate the Association on behalf of its members. The Sea Cargo Charter is a framework for assessing and disclosing the climate alignment of chartering activities. Charterers and cargo owners play an important role in the industry’s path t...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has called on Nigerians in diaspora to consider investing in the country’s maritime sector, describing it as the next big thing packed with assets to fuel the growth of the economy of Nigeria. Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, the Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), made the call during the closing ceremony of the Global African Diaspora Symposium, themed, ‘Building stronger co...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Bolette and sister-ship Borealis have made inaugural connections to shore power in calls to Bergen and San Francisco this month. Borealis became the first of Fred. Olsen’s fleet to utilise shore power, by connecting during a transit call to San Francisco as part of the ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ cruise on 17th April 2023. Bolette and Borealis make first connections to shore power Bolette will connect again when she returns to Berge...

U-Boat Worx is delighted to announce the appointment as the exclusive international partner for the sale of the U-Boat Worx Nautilus submarine to Moravia Yachting The U-Boat Worx Nautilus is the world’s first superyacht submarine. This incredible hybrid-electrical sub offers deep-sea exploration to a depth of 150 m. U-Boat Worx Nautilus submarine In an innovative feat of engineering, the sun deck is retracted before the Nautilus dives Designed to deliver the superyacht lifestyle above...

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has commenced a 10- Day programme to understudy the implementation of the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act - also known as the Cabotage Law in Nigeria, under a collaborative arrangement with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA. The Director General (DG) of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, while addressing the Ghanaian delegation, expressed delight at the opportunity to share knowledge on Cabotage implementation, noting that it will not o...

Humans have always sought to make life easier. It is almost what defines us as a species. We have always sought ways to avoid mundane tasks, from making a pot stand so it doesn’t have to be held over fire, to having an automatic out-of-office reply on your email. Automation Since the industrial revolution, systems have become more complex, and we have seen more interest in the automatic control of those systems, one of which is the automatic steering of ships.  One problem with s...

Mackay is pleased to announce a featured article, entitled: ‘Mackay Marine South Africa: Dynamic Mackay Positions for a Steady Course of Growth’. Globally renowned seller and installer of communication and navigation equipment for seafaring vessels, Mackay Communications, dba Mackay Marine, has acquired South Africa’s Dynamic Marine Systems (DMS) and is integrating the company to bolster its service portfolio. Mackay Marine South Africa The acquisition of DMS has been very f...

VideoRay, a rapidly growing underwater technology company, announced a $16.1 million order for Mission Specialist Defender underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and related components for the U.S. Navy's Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) programme.  This brings the U.S. Navy's total procurement of Mission Specialist Defender vehicles and accessories to $49 million since they entered into a Production-Other Transaction Agreement (P-OTA) with VideoRay. EOD units With t...

Crowley will launch an end-to-end, integrated ocean and rail service between Mexico and the U.S. Midwest region and into Canada. Featuring Crowley’s new Mexico-U.S. ocean route in the Gulf, the service will leverage the highly efficient inland rail network of Canadian National Railway Company and its U.S. rail subsidiaries (CN). The companies’ combined network provides broad reach across the Midwest and into Canada to increase solutions for global customers in North American markets...

Spire Global, Inc. (“Spire” or “the Company”), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, announced the launch of its new Deep Navigation Analytics™ (DNA) Platform, a centralised, space-powered hub that delivers essential insights to maritime stakeholders through three layers: maritime weather data APIs, actionable intelligence APIs, decision support solutions and visualisations. The platform utilises radio occultation (RO) data a...

For the second time, a delegation of pioneering Latvian transport and logistics companies recently visited Hamburg and Lübeck. German-Latvian Port Days in Lübeck were opened by Eglis Levits, President of Latvia. Cultivating partnerships Partnerships need to be cultivated regularly in order to develop intensive contacts and relationships. To this end, a delegation of pioneering Latvian transport and logistics companies, led by Uldis Reimenis, Deputy Undersecretary of the Latvian Mini...

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) delivered the traditional “socarrat” commemorating the arrival of the cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway to the Port of Valencia. The head of Marketing and Cruises of the PAV, Francesca Antonelli, presented the gift to those responsible for the ship, which has docked for the first time in the Valencian precinct from Malaga. Exploring the city of Valencia The Norwegian Breakaway has arrived with 3,596 passengers on board, with reservations to get...

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and its appointed consultant, DNV Maritime Advisory (DNV) supported by Surbana Jurong (SJ) and the Singapore Maritime Academy (SMA) at the Singapore Polytechnic (SP), have completed an ammonia bunkering safety study that was commissioned in January 2022.  The risks identified for conducting pilots in the Port of Singapore were found to be low or mitigable, thus paving the way for a pilot project to take place at three identified sites....

Seafaring is often deemed a ‘risky occupation’ when it comes to both physical and mental health, involving highly demanding work alongside long working hours, often poor social support, and extended periods at sea. In the Sailors Society’s recent 2022 Cadet Report, they found 57% of Generation Z, those born between 1996-2010, cadets from around the world had submitted scores suggesting anxiety, and that most believed loneliness would be the main cause of any mental health iss...

The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) has launched a Maritime Workforce Transformation Guidebook, which offers a practical approach for companies in the maritime sector to embark on job redesign to better attract talent to the industry. The Guidebook is distilled from key findings and actionable recommendations of a job redesign pilot conducted in 2022 by SMF, in partnership with Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL) and Pacific International Lines (PIL). The pilot, which focused on the roles of a T...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has welcomed its newest ship – Vista. Delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Oceania Cruises’ initial Allura Class ship features several firsts in the realms of dining, accommodation and guest experience. This 67,000-tonne, 791-foot-long ship is one of the most anticipated new ships to join the global cruise fleet in 2023. Delivery of new ship - Vista The 1,200-guest Vist...

Tokyo – based classification society, ClassNK has released its new white paper – ‘Towards MASS social implementation’. Regarding the development of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), various efforts gaining momentum worldwide, including the Nippon Foundation MEGURI 2040 Fully Autonomous Ship Program. The push for international rule establishment has been further intensified as the IMO MSC has agreed on a work plan to set forth mandatory requirements effective fro...

ABB has won a large order from Sembcorp Marine Ltd, a global provider of innovative engineering solutions to the offshore, marine and energy industries with headquarters in Singapore, to deliver the complete electrical system automation for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility for Brazilian oil and gas producer Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras). Financial details of the contract were not disclosed. The P-82 FPSO will be one of the largest vessels to be deployed...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has stated that inter-agency collaboration is critical to sustaining the efforts to curb criminal activities in the Nigerian waters and the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). The Director General of NIMASA made this assertion when he played host to the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP); Major General (rtd) Barry Ndiomu, at the headquarters of the Agency in Lagos, Nige...

Tokyo-based classification society, ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Ship Support Solution called MaSSA-One developed by BEMAC Corporation. In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service in cooperation with technological front runners, in order to establish appropriate evaluation criteria. Among the certification categories, ‘Products &...

Peel Ports is working with a consortium led by the University of Liverpool to bid for the UK’s flagship national Clean Maritime Research Hub. As part of a wider partnership with the University of Liverpool’s School of Management, Peel Ports has committed to participating in workshops, sharing operational port data and insights and allocating staff time to the project. UK SHORE programme The designation is part of the government’s UK SHORE programme, which aims to decarbonise...

The new qualitative study from the Global Maritime Forum and the All Aboard Alliance contains a wide spectrum of perspectives from women seafarers who address the challenges they experience at sea, from ill-fitting safety gear to slower career progression, and harassment. 15 key pain points From the anonymous interviews, the All Aboard Alliance has identified 15 key pain points which fall into four broad categories: Difficult for women to succeed professionally at sea. Challenging social r...