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ABS and the Hydrogen Ship Technology Centre at Pusan National University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint research and technology development of liquid hydrogen carriers and cryogenic engineering. The agreement establishes a cooperative framework for both organisations to share resources and expertise to help develop a liquid hydrogen carrier and hydrogen propulsion systems. Application of hydrogen technology “ABS and Pusan National University's Hydrogen Ship Tec...
Peel Ports Clydeport has invested £3 million in infrastructure to support the growing demand for handling huge wind turbine components for the renewable energy sector at a key facility. The UK’s second-largest port operator has developed a new egress road at its King George V(KGV) Dock in Glasgow, which is designed to improve the movement of such project cargo through the port. Route for oversized cargo More than 100 turbines and 800 wind turbine components will also be processed...
RightShip’s mission is to enable their customers to achieve Zero Harm in the global maritime value chain – zero harm to vessels, to people, and to environment – through unique data and actionable insights. They do this by constantly strengthening their market and product relevance, and augmenting their data and technology capabilities. RightShip’s growth As the need for safety in the global supply chain increases and the development of data and technology accelerates,...
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 20 main engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for a new 40.9-metre long state-of-the-art fishing vessel, specifically designed for lobster fishing. The vessel, which will operate in North Atlantic waters, has been ordered by Canadian operator Clearwater Seafoods and will be built at the Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2025. Services for the fi...
Marketing in Maritime, the specialist networking community for marketing and communications professionals in the marine and energy sectors, has appointed an Advisory Board to guide the next phase of its evolution. Featuring pioneering experts from across the maritime and marketing industries, the Advisory Board has been created to provide advice and guidance as Marketing in Maritime expands its event activity and prepares to launch a learning and professional development platform to help market...
Since 1946, Torvald Klaveness has consistently challenged the status quo in shipping, combining innovation with robust, purpose-driven solutions aimed at both future-proofing the business and the industry they operate in. In 2022, the company took it a step further by establishing a holding structure and dedicated investment team to put skin in the game across new segments and asset classes. Agility and long-term value "Guided by a structured strategy focused on diversification, agility...
With Nor-Shipping 2025 just around the corner, Euronext Oslo Børs CEO - Øivind Amundsen shares why Oslo remains the exchange of choice for global shipping companies – thanks to its fast, flexible listings, maritime-savvy investors and a regulatory environment built for efficient capital-raising. When it comes to shipping finance, there’s one stock exchange that continues to punch above its weight – and it’s not in London or New York. “Shipping is part...
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the cargo handling systems for two very large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) vessels being built at the Hanwha Ocean shipyard in Korea. The 88,000 m3 capacity vessels have been ordered by a Japanese ship owner. This latest order, which was booked by Wärtsilä in Q2 2025, further strengthens the company’s established position as a supplier of cargo handling systems. “We have good experience...
Wallem Group, a major global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ship systems, and crews are fully prepared to load, store, and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use, and best practice’ recognises the contribution that biofuels can make to maritime decarbonisation, while also offering comprehensive guidance on the precautions owners and crew need to consider before and during use. Biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas...
CLdN unveiled one of its newest vessels during a naming ceremony at the Liverpool Cruise Port yesterday, marking its longstanding partnership with Peel Ports Group to regenerate dock infrastructure. The MV Seraphine is part of CLdN’s advanced fleet of larger vessels designed to carry more cargo, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Partnership with Peel Ports Group CLdN highlighted its ongoing partnership with Peel Ports Group to renovate Brocklebank Dock As part of the celeb...
ClassNK has started offering the 2025 edition of ClassNK Academy's e-learning content. These courses help new employees understand the maritime industry, deepen engineers' knowledge of ship stability, performance design, and structural strength, and enhance cybersecurity awareness for crew members and IT staff. Each course is available on the ClassNK Academy website, making it possible to learn the necessary knowledge anytime, anywhere. Audits of ship management systems ClassNK Academy was es...
Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V., a Dutch pioneer in digital maritime technology and advice, announced a minority investment from CPAC Systems AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, on May 7th, 2025. CPAC Systems (Sweden) is specialised in developing advanced control and automation systems for marine, construction and commercial vehicle industries. Advanced fleet management For the Flying Fish team, this step marks the beginning of a broader strategic partnership aimed at accelerating...
ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) signed a memorandum of understanding that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships. Types of naval ship designs With the goal of achieving approval in principle, ABS will apply its rigorous goal-based and prescriptive requirements to three different types of naval ship designs from HHI: HDA-24000: Auxiliary Logistic Support Ship HDF-3200: Frigate HDP-2200: Offshore Patrol Vessel International naval vess...
The Maritime Standard has confirmed the programme for the third edition of the Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TACCC), which will take place on Thursday, 25th September 2025, at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Building on the momentum of previous editions, TACCC 2025 will once again bring together key industry players from across the transport spectrum to explore practical steps toward achieving sustainable, low-carbon transportation systems. Climate goals acr...
A routine ship on a special call, outside the normal liner schedule, turned into a costly oversight for a liner agent, resulting in unexpected expenses of US$135,000 – ultimately reimbursed by the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC). The incident began when a liner agent received advance notice of an inbound vessel scheduled to make a special call outside the regular service pattern. Ship’s arrival at the discharge port Line informed the agent of a three-day delay i...
Nor-Shipping, in partnership with YoungShip, reveals the shortlist for this year’s Nor-Shipping Young Entrepreneur Award, with the drive to decarbonise, digitalise, and deliver greater inclusivity within the maritime industry taking centre stage. Set to be presented on 2 June at Nor-Shipping’s After Work ‘kick-off’ at Oslo’s famous Leketer’n venue, the prestigious accolade celebrates under-40s making waves with commercially viable solutions addressing key oce...
Orca AI, a pioneer in maritime technology, announced it has closed an investment of $72.5 million in Series B funding. Brighton Park Capital led the round with participation from existing investors Ankona Capital and Hyperlink Ventures. The investment will enable Orca AI to further its autonomous platform, add new capabilities and enter new categories, including defense and security. Autonomous shipping capabilities The funding will maintain the company’s...
Technology group - Wärtsilä has announced that its breakthrough carbon capture solution (CCS) is now commercially available to the global maritime industry, delivering a step-change in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. According to Wärtsilä’s tests, the new ‘Wärtsilä Carbon capture solution’ is proven to reduce vessel CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent, providing ship owners with an immediate solution to meet increasingly stringent environm...
ABS issued an approval in principle to SBM Offshore for its concept of a near-zero floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. The NearZero FPSO design incorporates low-carbon technologies that collectively create a 'Near Zero' Scope 3 carbon emissions profile, achieving up to 80 percent reduction in GHG emissions. Low carbon technologies The introduction of the NearZero FPSO is an important step in SBM’s strategic path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. ABS completed de...
Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) is pleased to announce that maritime disputes expert - Andrew Rigden Green has joined the firm as a partner in Hong Kong. He was previously at Stephenson Harwood in the same city. Andrew has over 20 years’ disputes experience having begun his career focussing on arbitration and London High Court litigation. In 2012, he relocated to Hong Kong to grow Stephenson Harwood’s maritime disputes practice and establish its international arbitr...
Marine Specialised Technology (MST Group), a globally renowned designer and manufacturer of high-speed and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) primarily for military, coast guard and law enforcement sectors is expanding to meet record demand after securing a £6 million funding package from NatWest. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bromborough, between Ellesmere Port and Birkenhead, the company has grown to become a major employer in the Wirral area, with approximately 135 staff. MST Group&...
ClassNK has released ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines’, which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. Given the evolving environment surrounding ship management, including fuel transition, stricter regulations, and crew shortage, ClassNK aims to enable flexible responses to unexpected situations by drawing on lessons learned from successful case studies that had not received much attention before. ClassNK's ‘Prime Shipmanagement Guideli...
Wattlab, the Netherlands-based maritime solar specialist, is proud to introduce its SolarDeck to the seagoing shipping industry. SolarDeck is a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that yield significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Moreover, based on installation on a seagoing general cargo vessel, SolarDeck combines substantial savings via Fuel EU Maritime and EU ETS regulations and an expected return on investment of 3-5 years. Reduce fuel costs for...
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group - Wärtsilä, and Höegh Evi, a pioneer in marine energy infrastructure, have successfully completed development of the world’s first floating ammonia-to-hydrogen cracker. This breakthrough technology enables floating import terminals to produce hydrogen at industrial-scale volumes from transported ammonia, marking a major step in the energy transition. The project was announced in April 2023 and is part of Norway&rsqu...
ABS presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of the Foremost Group. The first ABS award of its kind, the honour was presented by ABS Chairman and CEO - Christopher J. Wiernicki at the 163rd ABS Annual Members Meeting recognising Dr. Chao’s contributions to shipping and his legacy of honour, integrity and dedication to the maritime industry. Legacy of achievement Dr. Chao, who founded Foremost Group with Ruth Mulan Chu Chao in 1964, accepted hi...
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Sallaum Lines, a pioneering Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) cargo shipping company, to upgrade to Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service, making it an early adopter in region. As Sallaum Lines expands its global presence, NexusWave will provide secure, ultra-fast connectivity with unlimited data, complemented by Inmarsat’s Care Premium programme for 24/7 support and maintenance. IoT sensors a...
On April 17, 2025, the Office of the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a notice of action (the “USTR Notice”) implementing its port fee proposal, first announced on February 21, 2025. The rules differ substantially from the February proposal. The calculation of the fees has changed to a net tonnage-based fee (or for certain vessels, based on containers discharged or Car Equivalent Units). LNG transportation and vehicle carriers Specialised rules apply to LNG t...
Alfa Laval, a pioneer in heat transfer & centrifugal separation, is pleased to announce the appointment of ESI Process (UK) Ltd as its new distribution partner for the industrial sector and process industries within the United Kingdom, explicitly for Alfa Laval’s Energy Division. Effective immediately, ESI Process (UK) Ltd will be responsible for the distribution of Alfa Laval's extensive range of products and solutions, including Gasketed, Spiral & Compabloc heat exchangers. This...
Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of the highest-quality, safest boat storage equipment on the market, now celebrating more than 70 years of operation, announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility. After breaking ground in 2023, Brownell officially moved into its new facility this spring. Brownell’s continued commitment The new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located in Dartmouth, Mass., is 10% larger than Brownell’s original factory, which h...
GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world pioneer in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, announced strategic company restructuring and leadership changes to better serve its customers and further expand the company’s reach around the world. GOST Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Brian Kane will now lead the company as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This new appointment comes as Jay Keenan transitions to the...
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