Surveillance & Maritime News for December 2024

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised Globus Maritime Limited on their US$ 28 million sale and leaseback of newbuild bulk carrier m.v GLBS MIGHT with a Japanese leasing house. This is Globus' first sale and leaseback transaction, with the US$ 28 million being made available under a ten-year capital sale & leaseback arrangement. Athens-based Globus is an integrated dry bulk shipping company that provides marine transportation services worldwide with a current fleet of eight dry bulk ves...

The WG20 S is the perfect combination of the efficiency of helical gears and the cost-effectiveness of worm drive gearboxes. It is compact and features a modern and functional design, saving space and producing low noise levels. A complete solution that carries WEG’s reliability and quality, already recognised in the WG20 gearmotor line. Available in five sizes and reaching torque from 125 to 1,600 Nm, it has standard dimensions for total interchangeability. In addition, it offers versa...

  Port of Tyne has recently elevated their real-time weather displays by implementing the new Port-Log Forecast Extension. Forecasting Extension “Implementing the Forecasting Extension to our Port-Log online platform has been transformative for our operations. It provides us with precise and reliable weather forecasts and tidal predictions on a single screen," said Dillon Brown, Port of Tyne. "This has helped streamline the process for our operators, giving them access to all th...

Teknotherm to deliver the HVAC system to the new Ocean Energy Support Vessel (OESV) to Gondan Shipbuilders. For this new state-of-the-art vessel for Østensjø Rederi, Teknotherm Marine will deliver the most advanced HVAC system they have ever delivered. Cabin Management System In addition to a full Thermal Energy Management system (TEMS), including heat pump function and absorption chiller, Teknotherm will also deliver a full Cabin Management System. The Cabin Management System...

According to a new DNV white paper outlining FuelEU Maritime requirements and compliance strategies for shipowners, compliance with the upcoming regulations will be expensive but applying certain strategies can significantly reduce the cost. FuelEU Maritime regulation Effective from 1 January 2025, the rules mandate stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity requirements for ships over 5,000 gross tonnage (GT) transporting cargo or passengers for commercial purposes in the EU/ EEA. GHG...

Propspeed, a globally renowned innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has appointed Nautilus Yacht Equipment as its single-entry point for all Propspeed existing and future partners in Greece and Cyprus, effective January 1st, 2025. Focusing on yachting and light-commercial customers, Nautilus will act as importer, local warehouse, and a training and service centre for Propspeed in this growing market.  Nautilus's commitment Nautilus has been a trusted Propspeed part...

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Industrial Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“CIBFL”) on a leasing transaction for two liquified natural gas carriers. Upon delivery, the vessels will be bareboat chartered to a disponent-owner and sub-chartered to a Middle East charterer on a long-term basis. Delivery of the vessels Unlike conventional sale and leaseback transactions where the lessors enter into Memorandum of Agreements (“MOAs”) with the lessees...

Saggas and Valenciaport have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the identification of innovation and development projects linked to renewable gases and CO2. The agreement was signed by Rosa María Prieto, President of Saggas, and Mar Chao, President of the Port Authority of València (PAV). Through this memorandum, Saggas and the PAV undertake to work together to identify innovation projects to accelerate the development of storage, generation and logistics solut...

The port of Rotterdam faces major challenges and opportunities arising from the expected growth in container volume to and from the port. One of those is efficiently handling road transport. The most important stakeholders have signed a declaration of intent to join forces in the ‘sector-wide negotiations for container transport by road’. Within the sector-wide negotiations, the challenges are being tackled to improve traffic flow, safety and sustainability of road transport to stre...

WEG has achieved, for the second consecutive year, the Gold seal in the EcoVadis assessment. This year’s performance was even better, placing the company among the 2% best enterprises evaluated globally. This rating highlights WEG's dedication to sustainability, showcasing its performance in environmental care, ethics, human rights, and responsible supply chain management. With a focus on innovative solutions, WEG reaffirms its commitment to contributing to a more efficient and responsibl...

New Corsican 130 MW power plant to feature 8 × MAN 18V51/60 engines optimised to run on 100% liquid biomass fuel of plant origin. A consortium comprising MAN Energy Solutions and EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) specialist, Bonatti, has signed a contract with EDF PEI – a 100% subsidiary of EDF (Électricité de France SA) that builds and operates power-generation facilities in the French overseas departments and regions, and Corsica. The contract covers the...

Babcock has officially launched a new International Engineering and Technology Hub in Melbourne, Australia as part of their increased research and development efforts across global defence markets. The $3.5 million state-of-the-art Abbotsford facility will serve as a collaborative environment for engineers and technologists working in areas such as systems engineering, secure communications, autonomy, artificial intelligence and digitally-enabled asset management. It includes provision for sp...

Lloyd’s List Intelligence (LLI), a global provider of maritime data, insights, and analytics, and Siglar Carbon, a pioneer in maritime emissions performance analytics, announced a strategic partnership to drive greater awareness of vessel emissions performance across the maritime industry aligned to EU ETS and Fuel EU market frameworks. This collaboration will combine LLI’s deep understanding of the maritime market and its comprehensive Risk & Compliance, Insurance and Legal sol...

A £150m upgrade to an Ayrshire marine yard has been given a boost as it is awarded planning permission, paving the way for increased offshore wind power off the UK’s west coast. Peel Ports Clydeport has secured permission for the complete redevelopment of the Hunterston marine yard as it prepares the site for major renewables infrastructure. Upgrades to the marine yard The overall redevelopment of Hunterston is expected to attract £3.5bn in inward investment and create over...

NAVTOR believes it has “simplified the complexity” of FuelEU Maritime with a major update to its NavFleet ship operations platform. Released now, NavFleet 2.1 boasts the ability to automate extensive “well-to-wake” calculations, delivering a front-end user experience that is both easy to understand, and rich in regulatory and business insights. The solution, featuring enhanced visual upgrades and fully integrated digital logbooks, provides seamless data validation a...

OceanScore has identified persisting EU ETS pain points for shipping, such as system readiness, data anomalies, transparency and contractual responsibility, after assessing lessons learned from the first year of the regulation, with the clock ticking towards the initial settlement of emissions liabilities in 2025. “Fortunately, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is now well understood by most players in the industry after a year of implementation, despite adding yet another layer of...

Wärtsilä Water & Waste has strengthened its strategic partnership with Fornovo Gas SpA, becoming Fornovo’s authorised Service Partner for the United Kingdom and Ireland. This enhanced collaboration empowers Wärtsilä to provide comprehensive support services, including genuine spare parts supply, commissioning, and specialised maintenance for Fornovo Gas compressors throughout the region. Encompasses compressor systems As the UK and Ireland service partner for For...

SAE is pleased to announce that, following the successful deployment of turbine 4, the globally renowned MeyGen tidal stream site now has all four turbines fully operational. This means that the site is now at full power for the first time, delivering 6MW of predictable, renewable power. Since deployment in 2016, the turbines operated by MeyGen have undergone several upgrades and enhancements to increase system efficiency and cost reduction. The site continues to support the innovation and deve...

Swiss marine power company WinGD has won an order for 16 X-DF dual-fuel engines after a late-stage switch by a major ship owner. The company was influenced by WinGD’s extensive track record for reliable operations, continuous improvements to the market-pioneering X-DF concept and successful operational experience since the first series of X-DF2.0 engines were delivered earlier this year.  New building planning phase The order was received relatively late in the new building plannin...

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Hindustan Shipbuilding Limited to supply its electric replenishment-at-sea equipment for its Fleet Support Ships programme. The Indian Navy's Fleet Support Ships (FSS) are a new class of five large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. Crucial for naval vessels Kongsberg Maritime’s RAS technology enhances naval logistics by offering faster, safer operations Kongsberg Maritime’s...

“Viking Vela”, the first of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner - Viking, has been delivered at the yard in Ancona. The unit is placed in the small cruise ship segment. She has a gross tonnage of about 54,300 tons, is equipped with 499 cabins and is able to accommodate 998 passengers on board. Navigation and safety regulations Viking Vela is the 13th ship delivered to Viking by the Fincantieri Group, including the two expedition cruise vesse...

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (“BOCOM Leasing”) on a leasing transaction for three liquified natural gas carriers. Upon delivery, the vessels will be bareboat chartered to a disponent-owner and sub-chartered to a Middle East charterer on a long-term basis. Korean and Chinese shipyards Unlike conventional sale and leaseback transactions where the lessors enter into Memorandum of Agreements (“MOAs&rd...

The Nordic Roadmap project has unveiled the Fuel Transition Roadmap for Nordic Shipping (‘the Roadmap’), a comprehensive document outlining a decarbonisation strategy for the region. The report urges Nordic ministers to take immediate action to support the industry in achieving its goals by closing the cost gap associated with the fuel transition. Its findings and recommendations were officially presented to Nordic ministers at a High-Level Conference on Green Shipping in the Nordic...

HullWiper’s sustainable hull cleaning solution is coming to Singapore. The company has signed a lease agreement with Unidive Subsea to bring its eco-friendly Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) hull cleaning technology to PSA terminals, Seatrium Yards and Singapore’s inner anchorages. Plans are also in place to expand services to FPSOs, FSOs and semi-submersibles under contracts with regional oil and gas companies. Net-zero emissions by 2050 HullWiper’s sustainable hull cleaning...

ABS has introduced new Rules for Building and Classing Offshore Units (Offshore Rules) that bring multiple rule sets into a single, unified document with risk-based approaches for verifying new technologies along with easier navigation to support clients. The forward-looking initiative is part of a multi-year collaboration with industry, shipyards, owners, equipment manufacturers, designers and regulators to support the fast-moving technology advancements and innovations driven by digitali...

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) have entered into an umbrella agreement aimed at developing indigenous technologies and enhancing the capabilities of both organisations. As part of this initiative, IRS and CSL have signed a separate cooperation agreement for the development and certification of an autonomous vessel named ‘SWAYAT,’ which is being constructed at CSL as a fully indigenous pilot project. IRS Guidelines on Cyber Safety Key technology par...

APCL Group facility - Cammell Laird welcomed Rear Admiral Donald Doull CBE to its facility recently.  The Rear Admiral, Senior Responsible Officer for the Royal Navy's Dreadnought Submarine Programme, visited Cammell Laird to present an award in recognition of its exceptional contribution to Dreadnought programme delivery. Birkenhead facility tour The Rear Admiral was invited for a presentation with APCL directors, followed by a full workforce briefing and tour of the Birkenhead facility...

Cammell Laird has secured a £2 million contract to build two mooring dolphins on the River Mersey for Stanlow Terminals. Stanlow Terminals is a division of Stanlow Oil Refinery operator EET Fuels. A mooring dolphin is a standalone structure that assists in mooring and securing a ship to a terminal or other secure structure via a rope. Stanlow Terminals Cammell Laird is set to build two of these Dolphins for Stanlow Terminals and they will weigh 50 tonnes each. In 2022, Cammell Laird su...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Hiddentec Group of Companies, a long-standing designer and manufacturer of highly advanced tracking equipment based in the Netherlands (NL), United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (USA). The acquisition includes the complete portfolio of Hiddentec GSM/RF GPS security and tracking equipment. Hiddentec develops, designs, and manufactures completely secure, stand-alone, impenetrable, tracking solutions; including...

More than 80 staff from Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service took part in a major incident training exercise aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Fort Austin, yesterday – the first for 18 months due to coronavirus. Part of an initiative between Cammell Laird and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS), the training exercise put 10 fire and rescue teams through their paces with two different emergency scenarios - both set on the 23,384-tonne vessel which is berthed at Cammell La...