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Ultramag is back exhibiting at Seawork 2022, which is taking place in Southampton, United Kingdom (UK) and will present over the 3 days of the exhibition, featuring the Managing Director, General Manager, NDT Manager, and one of Ultramag’s young Apprentices. Various items of test equipment were on show covering the inspection of composite materials; with plenty of interest in the testing and inspection capabilities and training programs on offer.

The commissioning of the first of two 10” dredgers supplied to the Indian Government has just been completed by Italdraghe SpA. In the next few days, the assembly and commissioning of the other remaining 10” dredger will also take place. Italdraghe SpA had been awarded with a tender from the Indian Government for two 10” dredgers, confirming the company’s technical expertise in this market. Italdraghe 10″ dredgers supplied to India Currently, Italdraghe technicia...

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (Wilhelmsen) is pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement with Seven Seas, to acquire 100% of their shares in their subsidiary company - Stromme. When first established in 1971, Stromme became the first specialised cargo hold cleaning company in the marine industry. The company is a renowned global player with extensive specialised experience within their field, providing customers with high quality solutions and innovations for cargo hold cleaning, w...

Finding a project freight forwarder users can trust to handle the oversized or hard-to-move cargo is more critical now in 2022 than ever before. With new challenges around global shipping and varying COVID-19 laws and guidelines per region or per country, having a hands-on, experienced team is a key asset in project planning. TGI Cargo pride itself on being not just a service provider to clients but a true end-to-end partner, working with users to find tailored solutions for their freight needs...

Mersey Maritime was conceived almost twenty years ago to create an ecosystem, championing and supporting one of the most diverse maritime regions in the UK. Created as a not-for-profit organisation with more than 200 active members, Mersey Maritime spans more than 33 sub-sectors of maritime and its related supply chain, including ports, shipping, offshore, engineering, professional services, logistics, manufacturing, and academia. Mersey Maritime Chris Shirling Rooke, the Chief Executive Offi...

Lloyd’s Register (LR), a global provider of maritime professional services, has acquired OneOcean, a renowned supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone), a renowned European mid-market private equity firm. The move will accelerate Lloyd Register’s ambitions to be the maritime industry’s trusted adviser for compliance, safety, performance and sustainability solutions, enabling clients to benefit from more effici...

As part of the SEA-EU (European University of the Seas) European Alliance for promoting and strengthening scientific collaboration between the University of Brest and five other multidisciplinary universities, the catamaran ‘Oceanograf’ undertakes her first oceanographic research cruise. During the cruise, she will be calling at four European ports: Gdansk/Poland, Kiel/Germany, Brest/France and Cadiz/Spain. Modern research vessels Owned by the Faculty of Oceanography of Gdansk, &l...

Tokyo - Leading Classification Society, ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the Octamar Combustion Catalyst Series of Innospec Limited, a subsidiary of Innospec Inc. and manufactures and distributes specialty chemicals. In July 2020, in order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK launched Innovation Endorsement as a swift certification service, in cooperation with technological front runners, so as to establish appro...

Propspeed, the globally renowned innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, has announced that it has partnered with Marine Protection Systems, in order to educate and provide innovative solutions to prevent corrosion and minimise damage to vessels, and the marine biosphere. The insulative properties of Propspeed combined with correct anode solutions greatly improve efficiencies, reducing fuel burn and operational costs, while also minimising the environmental impact that corrosion and coat...

Final preparations have been completed for the globally renowned maritime conference - Mersey Maritime Exchange Conference 2022, which is set to take place in Liverpool, United Kingdom, on Thursday, 23rd June 2022. In its fourth iteration, the Mersey Maritime Exchange Conference 2022, will see government ministers, politicians and leading industry figures come together to debate the most topical industry issues around the environment, innovation, technology, people, skills, regional growth and...

Ship charterers and operators representing over 15% of total bulk cargo transported by sea in 2021 deliver on their commitment to the Sea Cargo Charter, a global framework for aligning ship chartering activities with society’s goals. Signatories to the Sea Cargo Charter commit to measuring and publicly disclosing the alignment of their chartering activities with the ambition to reduce total GHG emissions from international shipping by at least 50% by 2050, as set out by the International...

Vestdavit is maintaining its role as a trusted supplier of advanced boat-handling technology to support ocean research, with the delivery of davit systems for a pair of newbuild scientific vessels that are being built for the USA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The company has now secured a contract with US shipbuilder - Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, LLC, in order to supply one of its HN-5000 workboat davits for each of the two vessels, named - Oceanographer and...

SAFE Boats International is thrilled to announce the addition of Cole Christensen as Business Development Manager – Commercial. Cole Christensen brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to SAFE Boats International. In his new role with the Business Development Team, Cole Christensen will focus on all aspects of the commercial sector, growing brand awareness both domestically and globally. Promote the Stormer Workboats line of products He will be integral in advancing efforts...

Mackay Marine (Mackay) stations two full-time technical staff at their Naknek-seasonal shop, from June 1 to June 30 of Alaska’s 6-week Bristol Bay Salmon Season, thereby servicing commercial fishing fleets with spare parts, finished goods and electronics & electrical service. Salmon fishing fleets come from throughout North West America’s coastal communities and operate in-season almost 24/7. Vessels venture onshore only to drop off their catch or if they have trouble with their...

On 10 June 2022, the ESCO terminal at Laem Chabang held a welcome ceremony for the maiden voyage of CUL NANSHA to Thailand. The maiden voyage of CUL NANSHA enjoyed attention from the Provincial Government of Chonburi and the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT). Mr. Phakkhrathon Thianchai (Governor of Chonburi Province), Lt. Kan Menaruji (Deputy Managing Director of Laem Chabang Port, PAT), Mr. Lee Siak Quee (President of ESCO), Mr. Raymond Chen (Chairman & CEO of CULINES), and Mr. Kettivi...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed the conceptual design of a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), initially powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), but adaptable to future use of ammonia as the main fuel. Approval in Principle (AIP) for the design has been acquired from the Japanese classification society - ClassNK. Conceptual design of VLGC The conceptual design of an LPG-powered VLGC enabling future conversion to ammonia fuel was...

The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has published a new report, commissioned by Maritime UK, highlighting the major impact the industry makes on Britain’s economy. In 2019, maritime contributed £116 billion in total turnover to the UK economy, 35% higher than 2010. For every £1 of turnover generated directly by the sector, a further £1.09 was generated indirectly across the supply chain, underscoring the far-reaching impact of an industry that carries 9...

The CMA CGM Group, a global player of shipping, land, air and logistics solutions, recognizes the global importance and urgency of healthy oceans and is committed to continuing with its efforts to ensure that our oceans are used sustainably, as well as ensuring that shipping services are ever more respectful of the environment. Committed to protecting the oceans This involvement of the CMA CGM Group is reflected in particular by the Reef Recovery programme, to restore coral reefs. These coral...

On UN World Oceans Day, SBMers around the globe take the opportunity to reflect on the role that the oceans play in connecting, sustaining, and supporting.  At SBM Offshore, the oceans are extremely important, as they are at the core of its business. Reef Balls project SBM Offshore is working hard to support SDG14, 'Life Below Water', by setting long-term targets to help protect the oceanic ecosystem. Among other initiatives, one example of the actions SBM takes is the Deep Panuke decom...

Plug Power Inc. (Plug), a global provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will build a 35-tons-per-day green hydrogen generation plant at Port of Antwerp-Bruges in the heart of Europe. Plug signed a 30-year concession agreement to build the plant at the Belgian port, the second largest in Europe. Plug plans to erect a 100-megawatt green hydrogen plant, using its own electrolyser and liquefaction technology, on 28 acres of land leased under the agreement. Plu...

MetOcean is pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at the Australia and New Zealand Intelligence Forum (ANZIF) in Brisbane, Australia from June 20-22, 2022. ANZIF is a bi-annual event organised and run by ATEK, which was founded to service and support Police, Military and Government surveillance. MetOcean is looking forward to connecting with partners and clients in the Australian and New Zealand security industry. Visit at booth 29. Emerging surveillance technology ANZIF gives Police, G...

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...

The Port of Sines and the Algarve Authority (APS) and the Cooperative for the Education and Rehabilitation of Disabled Children of Sines and Santiago do Cacém (CERCISIAGO) have been developing a project that aims to strengthen understanding about the role that the Port of Sines plays in the economy. The goal of this project was to integrate the institution’s users in the daily life of this port that is located in their area of residence. The project began in late 2020, in the middl...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh said the arrival of the Nigerian Naval Ship - NNS KADA will greatly enhance security in the Nigerian maritime domain, and commended the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral AZ Gambo for this achievement. Dr. Bashir Jamoh who joined the Chief of Naval Staff at the Naval Dockyard in Lagos, Nigeria, to witness the arrival of the ship from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), commended the Nigerian Nav...

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh says that the implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, ISPS, is a major component of the security architecture that NIMASA is implementing in the Nigerian maritime domain. Dr. Bashir Jamoh stated this while receiving in audience of the Deputy Head of International Maritime Security Operations Team, IMSOT, Jim Hamilton, who led a team on a working visit to ass...

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...

To navigate the challenge of net-zero carbon emissions, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has joined The Silk Alliance, in order to develop and formulate potential measures for vessel decarbonisation, among members of maritime supply chain. The Silk Alliance is aimed at establishing Green Corridor Cluster and paving the pathway towards maritime decarbonisation. The Silk Alliance Initiated by the Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, The Silk Alliance consists o...

The organisers of London International Shipping Week are proud to announce that Inmarsat has signed up as Diamond Sponsor of next year’s event, London International Shipping Week 2023 - LISW23. This announcement follows confirmation that the week-long premier global shipping and maritime event will be held during the week of September 11 to September 15, 2023. Inmarsat is the world’s renowned provider of global mobile satellite communications. Shipping Innovation, the Owner of Londo...

International Maritime Organization’s GHG Working Group finalises guidelines to support implementation of carbon intensity measures and agrees to further develop a ‘basket of candidate mid-term measures’, including technical and carbon-pricing elements Draft guidelines to support implementation of ship carbon intensity measures coming into effect in 2023 have been finalised by an International Maritime Organization (IMO) Working Group.  12th session of the ISWG-GHG 12 T...

Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has restated the Agency’s commitment to ensuring effective pollution prevention and control in the Nigerian Maritime domain, in order to continue to create an enabling environment for the sector to thrive. Dr. Bashir Jamoh who made this assertion while speaking at the 7th meeting of the National Standing Committee on International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund implementation in N...