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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...

Almost 600 workers at the Port of Liverpool are on their third walkout in a row over pay and Mersey Maritime CEO Chris Shirling-Rooke fears the dispute will drive away shipping lines. Tony McDonough reports. Big shipping lines could leave the Port of Liverpool for good if the current pay dispute is not resolved quickly. That is the warning from Chris Shirling-Rooke, chief executive of industry body Mersey Maritime, who fears long-term danger not just to the port itself but the wider Liverpool c...

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...

The potential for autonomous technology to advance understanding of the constantly evolving ocean and coastlines has taken a major step forward with the launch of the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy. The UK’s first autonomous fully integrated coastal observing and monitoring network employs the latest autonomous technologies to drive towards a net zero oceanographic capability, delivering world-leading and cutting-edge science. A fleet of state-of-the-art surface autonomous vessels,...

A pioneering new study has been published that investigates global trends in ship emissions, using a novel AI method to catalogue over one million ship tracks. This research establishes the first clear evidence of a global cloud response to changes in environmental regulations. Ship tracks are the clouds that form around ship exhaust plumes in still air. As ships travel they emit pollution particles into the atmosphere, such as 13% of the global emissions of sulfur dioxide, that can act as seed...

Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI) of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and seven companies launched “Satellite VDES Consortium” after the inaugural meeting which was held on October 13, 2022. OPRI joined the consortium as a secretariat.  OPRI has been conducting research to promote satellite VDES, the next-generation maritime communications infrastructure, with the aim of fostering cooperation between the ocean and space. Based on the results of these studies, OPRI also relea...

Jelmer Domela Nieuwenhuis is the new director of Alphatron Marine Netherlands. Many relations already know him from previous positions, which he has fulfilled in the past two years at JRC | Alphatron Marine. The 49-year-old Jelmer Domela Nieuwenhuis is a maritime man in heart and soul, who attaches great importance to efficiency and safety in shipping. Already at the age of 14, he worked at Electro Nautic, his father's company. He was taught the profession with the proverbial spoon. After comp...

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has been chosen to provide drivetrain systems for three hybrid passenger ferries that will operate on the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany. German shipyard Schiffbau- u. Entwicklungsgesellschaft Tangermünde mbH (SET) will build the vessels for Hamburg transportation company HADAG, expanding its fleet to 29 ships. Passenger ferry service Hamburg’s passenger ferry service is integral to its public transportation offering. With eight rou...

The potential for autonomous technology to advance understanding of the constantly evolving ocean and coastlines has taken a major step forward with the launch of the National Centre for Coastal Autonomy. The UK’s first autonomous fully-integrated coastal observing and monitoring network employs the latest autonomous technologies to drive towards a net zero oceanographic capability, delivering cutting-edge science. Surface autonomous vessels A fleet of state-of-the-art surface autonomou...

The Seafarers’ Charity has funded a new information film to help fishers meet new MCA inspection standards. In partnership with the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) and supported by the Fishing Industry Safety Group (FISG) the film is aimed at helping all owners to prepare for their MCA inspection following changes to the regulations for fishing vessels under 15 metres. MCA inspection changes The Seafarers’ Charity aims to make working at...

Neste has been selected as a finalist in the contest for the German Sustainability Award for companies 2023. With its ambitious sustainability vision and renewable solutions for the aviation industry, road transport, and polymers and chemicals, Neste was nominated for the final round. The winner will be announced and awarded at ceremonies taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, on December 1 and 2. German Sustainability Award The German Sustainability Award recognises companies th...

DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country, and supporting key customers by easing supply chain bottlenecks. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 TEUs sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman and arrived on-time on 7 October 2022. The new routes are serviced by a fleet of modified Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV) to bypass congestion by calling smaller berths. The shallow draft vessels use less space and can...

Stockholm remains a very popular cruise destination, despite the current turbulent times. When this cruise season ends, 205 cruise ships will have called at Ports of Stockholm, carrying twice as many passengers as the previous year. This year’s cruise season ends on 22 October, when the AIDADiva cruise ship departs from its city centre quay. In total 205 cruise ships, carrying 247,000 passengers, called at Ports of Stockholm during the 2022 season. This is twice as many as the previous ye...

Crowley has promoted Meaghan Atkinson to the position of Vice President (VP) of Sustainability. In her new role, Atkinson will lead Crowley’s sustainability journey, and especially drive action to decarbonise across the company’s operations and value chain, in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. As Vice President, she will lead the company’s efforts to build partnerships across its industries and value chain, so as to fulfill Crowley’s sustainability commitments....

FESCO Transportation Group has increased the capacity of sea line FESCO Turkey Black Sea Service (FTBS) between Russia and Turkey via a container ship capable of transporting up to 712 TEU. Moreover, FESCO has expanded the geography of the service by adding a new port of call – Gebze. The FTBS line operates on the route Novorossiysk – Istanbul – Gebze – Novorossiysk. Frequency of shipments once a week. Transit time from Novorossiysk to Istanbul is 1-2 days, and to Ge...

Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime industries, is announcing the appointment of colleagues from across the sector to its Diversity in Maritime Taskforce following the success of Maritime UK Week 2022 (10-16 October). The task force, which oversees the Diversity in Maritime programme, was launched in May 2020, in response to the government’s flagship Maritime 2050 strategy. The programme is focused on ensuring that the future maritime workforce across the shipping, ports, se...

The arrival of natural gas at the Port of Sagunto has tripled during the first nine months of 2022, so as to reach 3,038,695 tonnes, in comparison to 1,039,875 tonnes in 2021, which represents an increase of 192.22%, according to data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). Of this total, practically 60% comes from the United States of America (US), which has become the main supplier to the Sagunto site, in Spain. A situation marked by the geopolitical scenario &n...

Neander Motors announces that they have expanded their global distributor network by appointing GY Marine Services LLC., a Doha and Dubai-based supplier of marine propulsion engines, as the exclusive distributor of Neander Motors within the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) territory. Established in 2019 as a subsidiary of Gulf Yachts, GY Marine Services LLC offers its services in the Gulf countries, based in Doha, Qatar and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the latest diesel engines in the m...

Rolls-Royce will provide long-term service support for all mtu generator sets powering Great Britain’s Royal Navy fleet. Rolls-Royce business unit - Power Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support organisation, signed a contract covering the preventive and corrective maintenance of more than 90 mtu engines for the next five years. The contract, which is the first-of-its-kind for Power Systems, includes an option to extend for a further two years. Rolls-Royce...