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TS Lines has taken delivery of the TS SHANGHAI, the first of four 1,096teu ships that the carrier will receive from the Kyokuyo Shipyard of Japan. Hong Kong-based TS Lines has ordered two ships of the type in December 2017 and then committed to another two sister ships six months later.  While TS SHANGHAI and the next ship of the type do not feature scrubbers, the carrier’s units three and four, due in April and July 2020, are to be equipped with exhaust gas cleaning devices. Kyokuy...

Hong Kong-based TS Lines (TSL) has taken in charge the 1,808 teu TS PUSAN, the last of six wide beams ‘Bangkokmax’ sisters from CSBC of Taiwan. The carrier had ordered the first two ships in July 2015 with two follow-up orders in May 2016 and two more in March 2018.  TS Lines’ gearless ships are based on the ‘CSBC 1800 Mk-II’ design, a type of which, including the TS PUSAN, 22 units have been delivered since 2014. The ships are 171.99 m long and they...

MySky, the only AI-powered spend management platform designed for the private aviation industry, and Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider, announced a strategic alliance enabling seamless access to real-time data for private aviation. Subscribers to MySky and SD will greatly benefit from an all-encompassing approach to aircraft management that combines operational and financial information into a single source of data, the SD Pro® platform. MySky and Satcom Direct p...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) initiates Marine Safety and Quality Campaign 2020, in order to reiterate the marine navigation safety practices. VQS inspections ONE has launched a new self-inspection challenge for vessels, replacing their previous (VQS) inspections As a charterer, Ocean Network Express has carried out onboard Vessel Quality Standard (VQS) inspections, since the start of its operations, in April 2018. In line with their core values, these inspections have enabled ONE to offer a re...

Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has been working with BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO & INTERTANKO, in collaboration with Nigerian Authorities, in order to improve maritime security and better understand the challenges faced by seafarers.　 Post a series of successful meetings with the Nigerian Government, an Industry/NIMASA Joint Working Group (JWG) has been formed of key stakeholders. The working group held their first meeting on 28 May, 2020 and will focus on: National and reg...

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (‘Imabari’), MAN Energy Solutions (hereinafter ‘MAN’), Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. (‘Mitsui E&S Machinery’), ClassNK (‘ClassNK’), ITOCHU ENEX Co. Ltd. (‘ITOCHU ENEX’) and ITOCHU Corporation (‘ITOCHU’) have agreed to jointly develop ships equipped with the main engine using ammonia as its main fuel (‘Ammonia-fuelled Engine’). With international momentum towards the transi...

Seeking logistical efficiency has been a hallmark of some of the most successful brands. They continuously search for solutions that bring the biggest impact through the smallest amount of investment. These solutions can be as broad as launching a new product line to something as focused as shifting to a new mode of logistics. Their customer, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, chose long-term efficiency over short-term fixes. Intercontinental rail solution The customer...

Ocean Infinity, the next-generation marine robotics company announces that it has completed its project with Total E&P in Angola, one of the main branches of Total, a major energy player worldwide. Maximising sub-sea survey operations The project was the first time that geophysical, geotechnical, and seismic data has been gathered at the same time. This was achieved through simultaneous operations of Ocean Infinity’s state-of-the-art Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) wi...

Ocean Infinity, the next-generation marine robotics company announces that it has completed its project with Total E&P in Angola, one of the main branches of Total, a major energy player worldwide. Maximising sub-sea survey operations The project was the first time that geophysical, geotechnical, and seismic data has been gathered at the same time. This was achieved through simultaneous operations of Ocean Infinity’s state-of-the-art Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) wi...

The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) held a successful diplomat briefing session focused on the preparation of the upcoming event at Sharq Village and Spa yesterday, which was attended by high-level diplomats. DIMDEX 2020 A fixture on the global maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2020 expects an unprecedented turnout of exhibitors and attendees from up to 80 countries. Attendees of the delegate briefing session rece...

Inmarsat, the renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has launched a new video to demonstrate the potential of high-speed, always-on satellite connectivity, to revolutionise the use of digital technologies and remote access solutions onboard superyachts and ocean racing yachts. Remote connectivity solutions onboard yachts Yachts equipped with global, reliable satellite connectivity have access to a variety of cutting-edge applications Offering unique insight into the late...

Bolstering their joint commitment to the development of a secure national maritime infrastructure, the organizing committee of Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced Qatar Ports Management Company (Mwani Qatar) as a ‘Silver Sponsor’ for its seventh edition, which will return to the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in less than 100 days. DIMDEX 2020 will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the...

Marintec China 2019, organised by Informa Markets and the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers (SSNAME), the most influential and Asia largest maritime exhibition will be held from 3 to 6 December in Shanghai. 2019 marks a milestone for the 40th anniversary of Marintec China as well as the reform of the China shipbuilding industry over the past 40 years. Promoting Chinese and global maritime industry For 40 years, Marintec China progresses hand in hand with China's ship...

Business aviation solutions provider - Satcom Direct (SD) is highlighting the benefits of its open architecture technology, as it introduces an impressive set of new strategic alliances with third-party systems at NBAA-BACE 2019 – Booth C10217. The seamless integration of digital pre-flight trip-planning, into the intelligent data management platform, SD Pro® conveniently centralises flight operations. Flight departments subscribed to SD Scheduler will have the ability to integrate se...

The 11th Edition of INMEX SMM organised by Informa markets India kick-started at Bombay exhibition center with over 260 exhibitors participating in the three-day exhibition. The scaled-up 2019 edition of the INMEX SMM India Expo brings buyers and manufacturers from across the globe to conduct business and be a coveted conglomeration of global industry leaders, key decision-makers, government agencies and key trade associations, to network, explore new business opportunities and unveil services...

Set to be bigger and more diverse than ever before, the seventh edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2020) will take place from 16 to 18 March 2020. With less than one year to go until key decision-makers from the maritime defense and security industry meet in Qatar once again, DIMDEX organisers say that demand for exhibition space is high and have already received requests for bookings for the upcoming edition. Delegation management system He...

WAN HAI LINES (the “Company”) solemnly declares that the Company is a safety-certified and good-quality enterprise (AEO), and is always at the top of container shipping schedule reliability recognized by this industry for long. Also time and again has the company always been recognised for schedule reliability and awarded “Container Shipping Line of The Year India-Far East Trade Lane”. International safety standards, laws and regulations In strict accordance with the r...

Global eTrade Services (GeTS), a global trade platform company and a subsidiary of CrimsonLogic (a provider of digital solutions, products, and services) announced the addition of Pacific International Lines (PIL) – the world’s top 10th containership operator on CALISTA™, an interoperable, neutral and trusted platform that enables supply chain orchestration across the world. Benefits of intermodal connectivity PIL will leverage the innovative supply chain orchestration platfo...

On April 19, 2018, a ceremony for the delivery of three semi-rigid vessels with cabin (SRC) to the Regional Command of the Azores Maritime Police (CRPM of the Azores) was held in the city of Ponta Delgada on the island of S. Miguel, chaired by the Secretary State of National Defense and Maritime Affairs, Dr. Marcos Perestrello. Semi-rigid vessels with cabin (SRC) This construction project resulted from the need to equip the CRPM of the Azores with three fast SRC vessels This construction proj...

PIL is honoured to be present at MPA’s Maritime Innovation Lab launch on 9 April 2019, at PSA Vista. The launch of the innovation lab was held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week and the event was graced by Guest of Honour Dr. Lam Pin Min. Many industry players, startups, and maritime personnel were gathered to share knowledge and explore future collaborations within maritime. e-BL blockchain project PIL formed part of the exhibition team and together with IBM showcased their el...

Pacific International Lines (“PIL”) has used an electronic Bill of Lading (e-BL) built on the IBM Blockchain Platform in a successful real-time pilot tracking shipment of mandarin oranges from China for the Lunar New Year celebrations. The trial produced a reduction in the administrative process of transferring the title deed from 5-7 days to just one second Reduces administration With the use of IBM Blockchain-powered e-BL, the trial has produced a significant reduction in the ad...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) hosted a vessel visit of the Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office and the Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Chan Chun Sing and NTUC President and Singapore Maritime Officers' Union head MaryLiew onboard Kota Pekarang on 2 April 2018. Latest vessel equipment Kota Pekarang is a new 11,923-TEU container vessel plying the Red Sea service from Asia to the Middle East. PIL Executive Chairman & Managing Director Mr. SS Teo,...

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia’s premier shipbuilding & marine, workboat, and offshore exhibition and conference were officially launched by Dr. Lam Pin Min, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Transport & Ministry of Health, Singapore. Taking place from 14 to 16 March, the biennial event comes at a time when the industry is cautiously optimistic, supported by signs of recovery across maritime sectors and positive macroeconomic development. Introduction of new showcases APM...

HMM announces that it launches a new Asia-North Europe Express (AEX) service in April. HMM opens a new Asia-North Europe loop in accordance with the increased demand for Express Service. AEX is an independent service operated by HMM outside of the strategic cooperation with 2M. In the meantime, HMM has utilised 2M’s vessel space in Europe trade. Last year, HMM’s handling volume dramatically increased to 4.03 million TEU, up more than 30% y.o.y mainly in Asia, US and Europe trades....