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In an effort to help pharmaceutical and food and beverage manufacturers adhere to increasingly stringent hygiene standards, Alfa Laval has developed PlusClean, the wall mounted cleaning nozzle. A 2020 survey of UK manufacturers, conducted by Harris Interactive, indicated that 79% of respondents now feel more aware of hygiene practices, following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, amid the rise of new COVID-19 variants, manufacturers working in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage sector are un...

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...

Former Amazon consumer chief Dave Clark has a new job: co-CEO, and eventually sole CEO, of the $8 billion-valued supply chain software startup Flexport. Clark, whose resignation surprised observers, finishes up as CEO of Amazon’s massive Worldwide Consumer division last day on July 1, 2022. And on September 1, 2022, he will take over as Flexport’s co-chief executive, alongside Flexport founder Ryan Petersen. Flexport plans for the 49-year-old Clark to become the company’s sole...

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...

DNV signed two Memorandum of Understanding Agreements (MOUs) with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Kongsberg Digital (KD). Efficient and standardised data access The partners agreed to closely cooperate on improving DNV’s data infrastructure verification as well as further strengthening SHI’s and KD’s respective vessel and system design when it comes to providing efficient and standardised data access for ship owners. The MOUs were signed at the Posidonia trade fair in Ath...

In a joint technical seminar held during the Posidonia trade fair, shipyard Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD), ship service company Hyundai Global Service (HGS), and classification society DNV presented the results of a joint industry project (JIP) on eco-friendly marine solutions that can help shipowners and managers to comply with tightening environmental regulations. The results of the second phase of the “Green tankers towards 2050” project explore the possible options for a 50,000 DW...

Port of Toulon, which handles over 1.6 million ferry and cruise passengers annually, has committed to ABB Shore Connection technology at a key stage in its sustainability drive. With around 1,300 yearly calls from ferries and cruise vessels right in the heart of the city, the port of Toulon plays an important role in developing the attractiveness of the region for business and tourists. The port is also central to the “Zero-smoke stopovers” plan by the region of Provence-Alpes-...

The world of logistics has become more and more interlinked, with disruptions, bottlenecks, and conflicts resulting in delays, affecting trade across the globe. Whilst these situations are often outside of the realm of the company’s control, working with a partner that cares about the business goals and can provide integrated end-to-end solutions like Maersk, means a company can infuse more visibility and resilience in their supply chain. Leading the way forwards As a company that is co...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has acquired Approval in Principle (AIP) from the French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) for a spherical cargo tank system for liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers. A presentation ceremony was held on June 7 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition centre in Athens, Greece, venue for the international shipping exhibition Posidonia 2022. LCO2 carriers LCO2 carriers transport liquefied CO...

Subsea 7 has announced that Seaway 7 ASA has been selected by Seagreen 1A Limited as a preferred supplier for the Seagreen 1A offshore wind project, located offshore Scotland, in the United Kingdom (UK). Seagreen 1A lies adjacent to the existing Seagreen project that Seaway 7 is currently progressing and represents approximately 500 MW of additional renewable energy generation capacity. Scope of work Seaway 7’s scope of work is under final negotiation and may include the full engineerin...

The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition 2022 will be arranged in the Smárinn, Fifan Halls Kópavogur, Iceland from 8th to 10th June 2022. Icefish 2022 A must-attend event for all commercial fisheries organisations and associated businesses, Icefish hosts the latest developments from the industry showcasing new and innovative products and services, covering every aspect of the commercial fishing industry from catching and locating to processing and packaging, right through to marketing...

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...

Peel L&P has formally submitted a planning application to Wirral Council to build a £25 million world class maritime centre of excellence, focused on innovation, engineering, R&D (research & development), entrepreneurship and training, within the heart of Wirral Waters. The proposed Maritime Knowledge Hub will be an architectural landmark, providing a high-level industrial and maritime facility, supporting the region’s £5 billion maritime ecosystem, where research...

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) manufacturer and maritime Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure provider Danelec Marine is highlighting a new version of its field-proven two-way communication Vessel Remote Server (VRS) at Posidonia (stand #1.562). Ready for delivery, VRS 003 is a cost-effective onboard data collection and processing solution connected to the DanelecConnect cloud platform where customers, OEMs, and application companies can develop operational efficiencies while improving safety...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the resumption of its service to Port Louis, Mauritius. The call to Port Louis will be added to its weekly Mozambique Feeder Service (MZS). The enhanced MZS service will commence with Kota Nanhai, departing Singapore around 14 Jul 2022 and arriving at Port Louis around 25 Jul 2022. With the promising prospects of the Mauritius economy, more PIL customers are requiring shipping services to the country. With this resumption, PIL will also b...

Speaking at KONGSBERG’s Capital Market Day in Oslo earlier this week, Geir Håøy, CEO of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), said “KONGSBERG is performing strongly. In addition to delivering on financial targets and growth, I have an overall mandate to contribute to a more sustainable world. We aim to be a trusted partner for customers, industries and society in this transformation. We are addressing sustainability across several perspectives.” At the same time, the CEO...

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...

The Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex), a public-private initiative, was launched on the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2022 by the Minister for Communications and Information, and the Minister in charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity Mrs Josephine Teo. SGTraDex, a trusted, secure, and easy-to-use digital utility, seeks to connect ecosystem partners in the local and global supply chains via a common data infrastructure. Value-creating benefits More than 70 participants ha...

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...

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announces the closing of the acquisition of Senator International, a well-renowned global company in freight forwarding. Integrated logistics solutions Senator brings with it a strong organisation and a well-developed airfreight network comprising its controlled flights and long-term partnerships with best-in-class airlines, a well-established full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) network, and specialised services such packaging, warehousing...

WE Tech Solutions received an order to deliver its Solution One Economical Operations Solution with Shore Connection to the Norwegian shipping company Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC)’s energy efficiency retrofit on two modern vessels and 9 options. The installations will be made on one CABU II class vessel and one CLEANBU class vessel during their next scheduled dockings during Q2 and Q3 2023. Operations solution The delivery package includes the innovative Direct Drive Perman...

A trusted provider of logistics services to the offshore industry for over 60 years, supporting operating companies on the Norwegian continental shelf, NorSea first welcomed Wilhelmsen as one of the owners in 2012. The latest transaction increases Wilhelmsen's shareholding from 75% to 99%.  Now announced increased shareholding was a purchase option that was agreed in 2017 with a set price at MNOK 500. Former partners Eidesvik Eiendomsinvest AS and Simon Møkster Eiendom AS have each...

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...

Newly introduced crew connectivity requirement adds support to calls for improved seafarer welfare – and emphasises the value of Fleet Hotspot to crew and ship owners. In May 2022, eight significant amendments were agreed to update the landmark Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC), including making onboard crew connectivity a requirement for ship owners. The new requirements come at a time when seafarer welfare is under increasing scrutiny from within and outside the shipping industry....

Thordon Bearings reports increasing demand for its COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft bearings, as superyacht operators and managers opt for more environmentally friendly propulsion solutions. Since the first installation of its system to the 2007 Italian-built 1540 metres (5053 feet) long Savarona superyacht, Thordon Bearings now has more than forty superyacht references for the award-winning COMPAC system, the most recent of which being the Blue Bird of 1938. Clean propulsion solutions...

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...

Unifeeder is introducing an upgrade to their current services connecting Benelux and Sweden. Starting on the 10th of October, their customers will enjoy a direct vessel leaving Antwerp on Friday afternoons and arriving for Monday deliveries in the Gothenburg area. Fixed weekday schedules This upgrade offers a great addition to our existing service between Rotterdam and Gothenburg, as well as a shorter trucking distance for cargo coming from Belgium and France. Reliable door-to-door service...

Unifeeder announces that it has acquired a 77% stake in The Feedertech Group, a Singapore-based feeder and shortsea operator. The Group’s Chairman, Ali Maghami, will retain the remaining 23% shareholding. The Feedertech Group Established in 2003, the Group operates two companies; Feedertech, which is a feedering service, and Perma, a regional shortsea network. Both operate in the same market and connect the fast-growing trade route of Asia-Middle East via the Indian Subcontinent. The Gr...

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...