Automated identification systems (AIS) News

The launch of a new report by DNV, the world’s renowned classification society’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050, part of the Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) suite of reports. Conceived to help shipowners navigate the technologies and fuels needed to meet global greenhouse gas (GHG) targets, the report features an updated carbon risk management framework, including a new ‘decarbonisation stairway’ model to help owners map a path to sustainability. The 80-page report ai...

ClassNK has opened a new exclusive surveyor office in Rome, Italy with operations beginning 1 August 2022. Responding to the recent increase in the number of surveys and audits required in the southern part of Italy and Malta, ClassNK opened its newest office in Rome, located at the center Italian Peninsula, and will provide more efficient service in these areas. ClassNK will continue to improve its worldwide survey offices network in order to meet its clients’ requests and provide timel...

ClassNK will add the function for SEEMP Part III development to its ClassNK MRV Portal on 2 August 2022. With the start of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating in 2023, it is required for ships of 5,000GT and above engaged in the international voyage to develop a ship operational carbon intensity plan (SEEMP Part III) with the IMO designating format, which should include CII calculation methodology, required CII values over the next three years, an implementation plan for achieving the r...

Hanseaticsoft, part of Lloyd's Register’s Maritime Performance Services division, a global provider of ship management software and Kaiko Systems, a renowned provider of a user-friendly data collection and analysis tool, have announced that they will be integrating their systems to ease technical management and increase collaboration between vessels and staff on shore. Hanseaticsoft offers a cloud-based management system for shipping and ship management companies, Cloud Fleet Manager (CFM...

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has entered into an agreement to acquire Lithuanian smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer - NanoAvionics. The planned acquisition expands KONGSBERG’s space offering to also have products and technology for manufacturing small satellites. NanoAvionics is a globally renowned smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer with significant global growth in recent years, including expansions into the United Kingdom and the United State...

VSTEP announces that Viking Cruises has chosen to facilitate their professionals with VSTEP’s state-of-the-art and CESNI-compliant simulation products. With this partnership, Viking Cruises enables learning by simulation at a large scale for all their sailing professionals. Viking Cruises is facing, like many other inland shipping companies, a shortage in personnel. By investing in their own simulation solutions, they gain control over their learning paths and reaching their training obje...

The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased slightly to 4.3% from 4.5% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over 11 months has remained stable at 0.3%. These numbers remain very close to what has been reported since December 2021, confirming a stabilisation of the situation. Neptune Indicator The Neptune Indicator also reports a 2.8 percentage point increase in seafarer vaccines, from...

Rolls-Royce will provide 70 of its mtu Series 4000 engines, produced in Yulin by MTU Yuchai Power, the Chinese Joint Venture with Yuchai Diesel, for use in generator sets that will be packaged and distributed by emergency power systems provider Hefei Calsion Electric System Co., Ltd. The gensets will be installed at multiple semiconductor manufacturing locations in China to ensure that chip production is not affected by power failures. The rapid expansion of information technology applications...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2022 event in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from June 7-9, 2022. They are looking forward to meeting with clients and partners at the show, as well as showcasing MetOcean’s latest defence technology. Please visit their team of defence experts at booth F24 at Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2022, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) Undersea Defence Tec...

Neste and Netherlands-based startup Circularise have announced a partnership to bring Circularise’s traceability software into circular polymers and chemicals supply chains. The companies are collaborating in establishing digital solutions to trace renewable and recycled material flows, providing increased transparency along the value chain. The companies will use Circularise’s blockchain-based supply chain traceability software, which creates a digital twin for the physical materia...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at CANSEC 2022 event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from June 1-2, 2022. CANSEC is North America’s largest multi-service defence event and is back for its 25th anniversary in 2022. They are looking forward to connecting with partners and clients at the show, and showcasing MetOcean’s latest defence technology. Visitors at CANSEC 2022 event can visit the MetOcean team at booth 1010. CANSEC CANSEC has been held ann...

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, announces at EBACE 2022, a new three-way partnership agreement with OneWeb, the global communications company powered from space, and QEST, Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH, a worldwide market pioneer in innovative aeronautical antennas. Inflight broadband services The collaboration is to progress the development of an Electronic Phased Array antenna to support OneWeb’s advancing mobility services. The agreement also covers a long...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, has completed the first phases of testing of innovative technology developments for Orchestra, the company’s forthcoming dynamic network of the future. Deliver additional capacity The tests proved the ability to deliver additional capacity at hotspots via unique, shore-based terrestrial networks. Continued growth in demand in key ports and shipping lanes as well as airports and busy flightpaths will lead to signal con...

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, has ramped up its support for military and government customers by unifying COMSAT and SD Communications, under a new brand, SD Government. The rebrand brings its military and government services and support under one umbrella to deliver customers streamlined access to the entire SD ecosystem of services for an even stronger connectivity and support experience. Reliable, consistent connectivity Integration of SD Government with the coll...

Gard announces that Lars Lislegard-Bækken is appointed Gard’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with Ingvild Høgenes Nilsen taking over as General Counsel. Lislegard-Bækken has served as Gard’s Chief Legal Counsel since 2018. “Gard is growing and evolving. We have created this new COO role to make sure we are well-positioned and continuously able to deliver on our long-term strategy and goals. It’s about being fit for the future,” said Gard CEO,...

MAN Energy Solutions’ Two-Stroke Business has announced that it has surpassed 2,000 orders for IMO MARPOL Annex VI NOX Tier III-compliant technologies for its portfolio of MAN B&W two-stroke engines. The new milestone occurs just over a year after the company announced the passing of the 1,000 milestones in January 2021. Prioritise environmental considerations Bjarne Foldager – Senior Vice President and Head of Two-Stroke Business – MAN Energy Solutions, said: “Thi...

The Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) have developed instruments for satellite-based maritime surveillance. KONGSBERG is now procuring three satellites and is establishing Norway's first satellite constellation with unique and world-leading capabilities. KONGSBERG is the Nordic region's largest company in aerospace and is a global leader in maritime surveillance. The company is now taking the next step to develop new technology and...

CMA CGM announces that it will be launching a new India East Coast Express 2 (IEX 2) service that connects Asia with Indian Subcontinent, effective m/v "Songa Tiger” ETD Singapore on May 30th, 2022. IEX 2 features are the following: Shuttle service from Singapore to Chennai and Colombo Port Rotation: Singapore – Chennai – Colombo – Singapore Connecting Chennai exports via Colombo on CMA CGM's extensive network

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...

The foundation project of the IMO Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping (IMO CARES) project, which aims to bring stakeholders together from the global north and global south, was launched on 6th April at the IMO-Singapore Future of Shipping Conference. IMO CARES is expected to be a long-term programme. It will support coordination to promote innovation, research and development collaboration, accelerate the adoption of green technologies and facilitate their deployment in develo...

The inland shipping department of Alphatron Marine is pleased to be present again at its well-known location, during the Maritime Industry 2022 trade fair (stand L-103). With an eye-catching stand, as Alphatron Marine also presents at other international fairs, the company will show their complete line of navigation and communication equipment for European inland shipping. Maritime Industry 2022 The sales and service team will be happy to provide visitors with information about Alphatron Mari...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, has made its maritime broadband service, Fleet Xpress, available to shipyards. Installed during new building, Fleet Xpress for Shipyards eliminates time-consuming and costly installation works in port, offering owners a pre-fitted very small aperture terminal (VSAT) solution included in the initial cost of the vessel. “Fleet Xpress for Shipyards is a game-changer for shipbuilders and owners alike, streamlining installation,...

The American people are looking for solutions to supply chain congestion resulting from the impacts of COVID-19. Unfortunately, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, S.3580, which was marked up by the Senate Commerce Committee, addresses none of the root causes of the U.S. landside congestion. Americans continue to import goods at record levels—so much so that the U.S. ports and landside logistics workforce is unable to process all the cargo. Ocean carriers have deployed every vessel and...

Clarksons Port Services (CPS) is advising businesses not to panic if they have outstanding supplementary declarations following the 175 day cut-off and they can still be completed. Supplementary declarations must be made after a business has completed an entry in its records or a simplified frontier declaration. However, if a business is bringing uncontrolled goods into Great Britain, it may be able to declare the goods by entering them in its records without getting authorisation in advance an...

Codelocks has further expanded its Marine by Codelocks range, giving customers a wider choice of weather-resistant keyless access solutions. The CL600 Marine Grade locks feature a specially enhanced marine grade finish that can withstand harsh weather conditions – appropriate for workplaces and homes by the sea, as well as outdoor and coastal applications. The new CL600 Marine by Codelocks range is heavy-duty mechanical locks which are particularly well suited for areas with high levels o...

Crowley has joined forces with Insurtech MGA, Loadsure to help accelerate the development of proprietary smart technology serving the global cargo and freight insurance market by investing in the $11 million Series A funding round. Crowley’s involvement aligns with the company’s strategic growth strategy to innovate the value chain and create visibility and efficiency for partners and customers who are demanding more accessible and agile paths to reduce risk. Cargo insurance innova...

Maritime UK today announces its plans to promote the maritime sector during National Careers Week (NCW). The annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships runs from 8 to 14 February 2021. NCW is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people leaving education. Maritime UK’s Careers and Outreach Programme exists to ra...

The UK has shut its borders to Russian ships as part of the ‘unprecedented’ package of sanctions it is developing with international allies. The Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps issued a statement to all UK ports on Monday, February 28 saying the Department for Transport deemed it ‘inappropriate’ for Russian vessels to continue to enter UK ports. Denying ship access UK ports are asked not to provide access to any ship which they have reason to believe is:...

After a rare dip in long-term contracted ocean freight rates in December and January, container shipping costs are rising once again, with a 3.9% increase in February. The development, revealed in the latest Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI®) Public Indices, means rates have risen across 15 of the last 17 months. They currently stand 87.9% up year on year. Furthermore, ongoing congestion, high demand, and a new level of geopolitical angst are unlikely to reverse that trend any time soon. “I...

Thales will be present at MWC Barcelona 2022 to showcase its key solutions that support the mobile industry’s digital transformation. 5G will count for 21% of mobile connections by 2025. This brings a huge opportunity for mobile operators, but also comes with new vulnerabilities and data privacy challenges.  Thales is helping actors and major players in the mobile industry in three key ways - To connect and manage devices on 5G networks, protect those devices and the data they handle...