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After 2 years of physical absence, the Africa CEO Forum will take place in Abidjan, and for this occasion, MSC’s delegation will be led by CEO Soren Toft, who will also speak at the event. MSC is proud to be attending the forum for the fifth time in a row and as a diamond partner. CEO Soren Toft will attend the event alongside other MSC senior leadership, and he will do an exclusive one-on-one interview during the conference programme. Africa CEO forum The event, taking place on 13-14 J...

Artemis Technologies, the pioneer in green maritime innovation, has just released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype on Belfast Lough. Artemis eFoiler® system The vessel was designed and built to include the production specification drivetrain, battery, and flight control components consumers will eventually see in the finished workboat. With big goals set for 2022, this announcement brings Artemis Technologies one step closer to providing high-s...

Inmarsat, the pioneer in global, mobile satellite communications, is expanding its market presence in the luxury expedition market as a result of new orders for its Fleet Xpress service covering three specialised Galápagos Islands vessels. The reliability and speed of the maritime broadband service will meet guest connectivity needs for the Quasar Expeditions luxury yachts Grace and Evolution and the Kleintours cruise ship Galapagos Legend, following two contracts signed with own...

Babcock has started construction of the first of five Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, HMS Venturer, at its Rosyth facility. After cutting the first steel on the programme in September 2021, the traditional keel-laying event formally recognised the start of the build, including placing a specially commissioned coin under the keel.  On completion of the ship, the coin will be presented to the Captain and crew. The ceremony was held in the new build hall, the Venturer Building, which forms...

Waves Group are pleased to announce it has secured the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) contract for the third phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm development – Dogger Bank C.  This is our third win of the three project phases as they are currently providing MWS services for Dogger Bank A and B, which are currently under construction. Once the three phases are complete, Dogger Bank will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world. Offshore marine consultancy In total it is expected...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2022, in Houston, Texas, USA, from May 2-5, 2022. MetOcean Systems and Iridium OTC is a global event that connects offshore energy professionals from more than 130 countries to collaborate and discuss the challenges, solutions, and changing energy landscape of the offshore energy sector.  OTC is looking forward to connecting with partners and clients in the industry and showcasing...

MSC is proud to be exhibiting at Breakbulk Europe 2022 in Rotterdam. Taking place from 17-19 May 2022, the conference has become the global gathering for the industry with more than 120 countries represented, providing a key opportunity to meet, network, and connect.   MSC's project cargo experts from around the world look forward to welcoming visitors at stands 2A20-B21 in Hall 2.  One size does not fit all  MSC will be promoting its solid expertise in oversized freig...

The renowned annual B2B event for the global cruise industry, Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 brings together more than 13,000 buyers and suppliers from 140 countries and 300 international journalists. Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 The three-day exhibition is the largest gathering of the cruise industry, hosting over 700 exhibiting companies from all sectors, including Design & Ship Interiors, Entertainment, Environmental & Health, Hotel Operations and Concessions, Information Technology, Po...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a global cruise company which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, announces its commitment to pursue net zero emissions by 2050 across its operations and value chain. The Company has also committed to develop short- and near-term greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) reduction targets to support its path to net zero. In addition, the Company has published its first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (...

MAN Energy Solutions has won the order for 4 × dual-fuel MAN B&W 6S60ME-GI engines in connection with the construction of two hybrids, 8,000 lane-metre, RoRo vessels for CLdN, the Luxembourg-based shipping group. Both 234-metre vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025. The two new buildings will have a hybrid propulsion system with each featuring 2 × ME-GI engines (2 × 11 MW) along with MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculat...

Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus), an established provider of marine equipment and engineering services, recently revealed how some of the company’s deck-handling equipment proved instrumental to the discovery of the iconic US Revenue Cutter Bear. The shipwreck was located during a 2019 geophysical reconnaissance mission off Nova Scotia carried out by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG), and CSA Ocean Sc...

The first comprehensive set of Marine Plans to guide development across England’s seas have been adopted and published. The publication of the North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans follows the adoption of the East Marine Plan in 2014 and the South Marine Plan in 2018. This means all of England’s seas – an area of approximately 230,000 square kilometres – a third larger than the total land area of England – are now covered by Marine Plans....

The AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 will be held in Orlando, Florida, April 25-28, 2022. This event will bring together industry experts, end-users, technologists, and policymakers to discuss autonomous innovation and its safe and seamless integration into everyday life. Thales will have the following speaking engagements throughout the event: April 27, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – “The Safety Target” Frank Matus, Director, ATC Digital Aviation Solutions, Amer...

Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-ready LNG-fuelled Panamax bulk carrier developed by the Planning and Design Centre for Greener Ships (GSC). Ammonia is expected to be used as ship fuel for decarbonisation since it does not emit CO2 when burned. Meanwhile, taking adequate safety measures is impartial due to its characteristics of being toxic to humans and corrosive against materials, and ClassNK has worked on the development of...

With an aim to broaden their coverage in the Indian Ocean region, CMA CGM is happy to announce the reinstatement of the company’s IO Feeder 3 service. As from early June 2022, a new fortnightly rotation will start as follows: Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Tamatave – Pointe des Galets – Longoni – Pointe des Galets

Navies around the world are becoming increasingly aware that they will also be affected by the decarbonisation challenge facing the maritime world. However, to fulfil their defensive purpose, naval vessels must also meet specific requirements which add complexity to their search for the most sustainable fuel types. Despite navies not being subject to the same scrutiny as the commercial shipping industry, they are nevertheless coming under growing societal pressure to reduce their environmental...

Marine Resources (Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd) is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with Marcela de Kern of Onboard Monaco, with the aim to share industry knowledge, support with recruitment expertise and professionalise the Superyacht industry further. Author of the first textbook ever written about the superyacht industry, Marcela is the Founder of the Superyacht Industry-Forum, a platform to connect yachting professionals. She is currently developing Genoa Superyacht Hub and...

Marine Resources is pleased to announce its selection by Simpson as its key recruitment partner. The UK's specialist recruitment company for the Leisure Marine and Superyacht Industry, Marine Resources has been selected as the sole recruiter to partner with Simpson Marine for this exciting period of expanding their team in Asia. The first project of the partnership will see the appointment of experienced Client Service Managers in Thailand and Hong Kong and experienced Yacht Brokers in Singapor...

As part of its efforts to continually provide new and improved service offerings to customers, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to launch a new weekly express service connecting Singapore and Surabaya, Indonesia. This new service serves to expand and develop PIL’s presence in Indonesia, further strengthening its intra-Asia trade services. With this dedicated service, PIL continues to drive its global connectivity through the key Asian gateway of Singapore to PIL’s extens...

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has restated the Agency’s commitment to the development of the Nigerian Maritime University, (NMU) Okerenkoko Delta State. He stated this when a delegation from the University paid a visit to NIMASA Management in Lagos and noted that despite handing over the university to the National University Commission,(NUC) the Agency is committed to supporting NMU by completing projects it initia...

Indian engineering company Thermax Ltd has a long and successful history in the energy and environment sectors. The company’s growing business portfolio includes products for water & waste management, heating, cooling, and specialty chemicals. They ship thousands of tonnes of specialist cargo all over the world and have been one of Maersk’s biggest Beneficial Cargo Owners (BCO) across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka over the past year. The challenge Special cargo logistics G...

ClassNK has released ‘ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator),’ a GHG emissions management tool to track accurate CO2 emissions and confirm and simulate CII ratings. While the shift toward a zero-emission society has accelerated around the world, the time has come for the maritime industry to systematically plan, manage, and report the GHG emissions from shipping. ClassNK has provided ‘ClassNK Zero Emission Transition Support Services’ to support customers in...

Crowley has taken delivery of Athena, its fourth and most powerful Tier IV ship assist and harbor escort tugboat. The 77-foot Athena provides the agility of its compact size without the sacrifice of power offering the most bollard pull for a tug under 80 feet in the market. The vessel operates on a pair of Caterpillar Marine 3516 Tier IV-compliant engines, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions while achieving a power output of nearly 6,800 horsepower and 96 tons of bollard pull. Susta...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) held its 372nd Board Meeting on 15th April to approve that, the five new 15,000 TEU vessels authorised at 368th Board Meeting on 14th January, would be equipped with dual-fuel LNG marine engines. Addressing climate change Yang Ming will be the first shipping company in Taiwan that owns LNG-powered container ships. The shipbuilding plan is set to strengthen the Company’s mid-to-long-term operational competitiveness and accelerate the fl...

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, based in Yokohama, Japan, has completed a conceptual study for the design of an ‘Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier’, which is capable of transporting both ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides the basis for a type of vessel with the potential to become mainstream in the LCO2 carrier market, by flexibly meeting the projected increase in...

MAN Energy Solutions., a solutions provider for the maritime, power, and industrial sector, has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to provide advanced analytics, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities for MAN’s CEON platform. MAN CEON digital platform The MAN CEON digital platform connects MAN equipment across different industries and geographies to offer customers advice, condition-based maintenance, and repair guidance for marine and...

Teknotherm’s subsidiary company in Poland has recently obtained a new contract for delivering HVAC systems to the new Ro-Pax ferry, which is intended for service between Świnoujście, in Poland and Ystad, in Sweden. The contract includes 3 hulls and 1 option. The vessel will carry trucks, vans and cars on three decks. Total lane metres will be 4100 m. The superstructure includes cabins for 400 passengers and 50 persons of the crew, public spaces include restaurant, bars, shop, passenger lo...

The last of the four Argentinian offshore patrol vessels (OPV), OPV 87 A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero, was delivered to the Argentine Navy. The delivery and commandment handover ceremony of the last vessel of the series marks the completion of a successful programme. A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero A.R.A. Contraalmirante Cordero has been delivered to the Argentine Navy in Concarneau in the presence of Francisco Cafiero, Secretary for International Defence Affairs at the Ar...

Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, Crowley and Shell Trading (US) Company (‘Shell’) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (‘MOU’) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The MOU follows an ongoing joint project that was previously initiated between the companies to provide lower-carbon fuel solutions by designing, building and operating th...

Alphatron Marine saw the light of day in September 1991. Over the past thirty years, the innovative company in the field of maritime electronics has grown into a global player with 450 employees and head offices in Rotterdam, Tokyo, Singapore and Houston. Inland shipping has always had a special place within Alphatron Marine. “The inland shipping customer is a completely different customer than the seagoing customer,” said Peter van Veen, the General Manager - Inland Shipping at Alp...