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Tokyo-based ClassNK has approved the Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) scheme for the main diesel engine on coal carrier - Noshiro Maru owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). From safe operation and operational cost reduction perspectives, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) has been attracting more attention. ClassNK publishes CBM Guidelines ClassNK has developed rules for the adoption of CBM in class maintenance surveys ClassNK has developed rules for the adoption of CBM in class...

Damien Oliver has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Damien will begin his new role on Monday 17 October, 2022, which follows the current MCA Chief Executive Brian Johnson’s retirement. Chairman and board member Christopher Rodrigues said, “Damien has had a number of high-profile roles within the MCA since joining in 2001 and he will bring a wealth of maritime experience and knowledge.” “Damien has been responsible...

Siemens Mobility, along with consortium partners - ST Engineering and Stadler, have been awarded an Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) turnkey contract to deliver the Yellow Line for Kaohsiung Metro. Siemens Mobility will provide its state-of-the-art CBTC signaling technology with GoA4 functionality, which will allow for full automated train operations (ATO). Furthermore, Siemens Mobility will deliver its highly reliable and precise Airlink radio communication system, which will facilitate the...

Viasat Inc. a Communications Company and INMARSAT, a provider of mobile satellite communications services, remain committed to working with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to demonstrate how their planned transaction will benefit airline, passenger and enterprise users of In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) in aviation businesses. Working with CMA “There is great interest in ubiquitous, high-performance, affordable IFC, so the CMA’s decision to proceed to a Phase 2...

The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has signed a partnership agreement with the Commonwealth Secretariat, under which both organisations commit to strengthening the maritime and port sectors in selected developing countries, through activities which will promote and facilitate the adoption of sustainable maritime transport systems and practices. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday (29 September, 2022) by IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim...

The International Maritime Organization is shining a spotlight on the role of emerging technologies to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future. During the World Maritime Day 2022, on 29 September, celebrations will focus on the theme of 'New technologies for greener shipping', providing a platform to showcase inclusive maritime innovation, research and development, and the demonstration and deployment of new technologies. Authority comment In his message on...

Starting on 10 October, Maritime UK Week 2022 will shine a spotlight on the latest developments in the maritime sector and engage people across the UK with the world of maritime.  Responsible for enabling 95% of the UK’s global trade, maritime touches every part of our lives. As an island nation, during the pandemic, the maritime sector’s key workers kept the UK supplied with food, energy and medicine. Now, as we move toward a greener industry, the sector is investing and grow...

Half a hundred companies from Riba-roja took part in a guided tour of the Port of Valencia led by the president of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), Aurelio Martínez, in a networking event organised by the Riba-roja A-3 Business Association (Rib A3) in which the support of the business sector and the Riba-roja City Council for the expansion plans being developed by the Valencian port was confirmed. During the visit, the president of the PAV described the activity figures of the Port...

JRC Europe is proud to announce that its sister company ProNav, in collaboration with a Norwegian dealer, has provided three Aero High-speed catamarans from Attica Group with a complete JRC navigation and communication package. The package includes JMR-5410 ECDIS; the advanced nature of JRC's new ECDIS system allows users to plan a route in different ways with extensive flexibility. But also JMR-5400 sea radar, JLR-21 GPS satellite compass, JLR-8600 multi GNSS, JLN-741 doppler log, and more. S...

FESCO Transportation Group (“FESCO”, the “Group”) has launched a new intermodal container service FESCO Trans China Railway from Japan to Uzbekistan via China and Kazakhstan in order to expand its own route network. The service The service includes marine delivery from port Yokohama (Japan) to port Lianyungang (China, Jiangsu Province). Then containers proceed by the Trans China Railway route, which connects China with Kazakhstan. At the border crossing Khorgos –...

imageHOLDERS’ bespoke kiosk technology has helped Lufthansa Cargo streamline its delivery processes at a time of numerous challenges for the airfreight industry. Founded in 1994, Lufthansa Cargo is one of the airfreight companies, employing around 4200 people worldwide and servicing 300 destinations in more than 100 countries. The company is continuously investing in state-of-the-art technologies to enhance sustainability and efficiency; when it needed to improve its shipping handling pro...

Inmarsat, the internationally renowned company in global, mobile communications, provided Sea-Kit International’s uncrewed surface vessel (USV) - Maxlimer with connectivity services to transmit data and video from the site of the recent underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga. As part of an international project to assess the environmental damage caused by the eruption, the 12-metre remotely operated vessel mapped the volcano’s submerged caldera and measured local marine conditions....

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce Geoffrey Creighton has joined the MetOcean Telematics team as the Director of Marketing and Communications. Reporting directly to Tony Chedrawy, Geoff is responsible for the development and implementation of their global marketing efforts across all business units. He will develop innovative marketing strategies to refine the company’s image, support customer education, and further promote the attraction and retention of customers. Ex...

The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) will present at the Seatrade Cruise Med fair, one of the main world events linked to the cruise industry, its offer of excursions in municipalities in the province of Valencia based on sustainable, safe, non-seasonal, and adapted to the needs of cruise passengers. A differentiated offer that includes a wide range of urban or rural activities, with alternatives for lovers of the outdoors, sport or hiking, with more sustainable options. An offer that adds to...

The Port of Sines and the Algarve Authority (APS) participated in several events as part of the UN Oceans Conference, held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1 of 2022, aiming to promote innovative science-based solutions to launch a new chapter in global action for the sustainability of oceans and the planet. Taking advantage of the stay of stakeholders related to the Blue Economy, the Blue Finance Event was held, which brought together companies related to the financing of sustainable development...

London Medway, part of the Peel Ports Group, has reported a substantial increase in trade on its unaccompanied freight service between the UK and France in recent weeks amid ongoing Dover delays. The cross-channel service, which is run by DFDS, has witnessed a 34 percent increase in units in the last fortnight as congestion issues continue to plague South East ports. The rise in demand for the service, between Sheerness and Calais, has seen individual vessels recently carrying more than 200 uni...

Ocean Wise are proud to announce a recent contract win with the Port of Tyne, in the United Kingdom (UK), to provide an environmental monitoring solution to support operational decision making across the Port of Tyne’s jurisdiction. New monitoring equipment The project involves installation of new monitoring equipment, as well as integration with a suit of existing sensors, in order to deliver ongoing, accurate and reliable, real-time tide and weather data. The Port of Tyne is one of UK...

ClassNK will add the function for SEEMP Part III development to its ClassNK MRV Portal on 2 August 2022. With the start of the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating in 2023, it is required for ships of 5,000GT and above engaged in the international voyage to develop a ship operational carbon intensity plan (SEEMP Part III) with the IMO designating format, which should include CII calculation methodology, required CII values over the next three years, an implementation plan for achieving the r...

Unifeeder is delighted to announce that they have signed a three-year deal with technology company -  ZeroNorth, as part of their green agenda strategy. The deal will see Unifeeder implement the full suite of services included in ZeroNorth’s platform, as well as ClearLynx’s bunker solution, as part of the company’s ambitious decarbonisation efforts and green agenda strategy. Unifeeder – ZeroNorth partnership The partnership with ZeroNorth will give the Unifeeder f...

Hanseaticsoft, part of Lloyd's Register’s Maritime Performance Services division, a global provider of ship management software and Kaiko Systems, a renowned provider of a user-friendly data collection and analysis tool, have announced that they will be integrating their systems to ease technical management and increase collaboration between vessels and staff on shore. Hanseaticsoft offers a cloud-based management system for shipping and ship management companies, Cloud Fleet Manager (CFM...

Switzerland’s SBB Cargo International AG, in cooperation with SüdLeasing GmbH, has ordered 20 Vectron multi-system locomotives equipped with the XLoad package from Siemens Mobility. SBB Cargo International will lease the locomotives from SüdLeasing under a long-term rental plan with a flexible term. The contract also includes maintenance of the locomotives by Siemens Mobility. Vectron XLoad is an equipment package developed to improve traction performance and increase trailer lo...

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has entered into an agreement to acquire Lithuanian smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer - NanoAvionics. The planned acquisition expands KONGSBERG’s space offering to also have products and technology for manufacturing small satellites. NanoAvionics is a globally renowned smallsat mission integrator and bus manufacturer with significant global growth in recent years, including expansions into the United Kingdom and the United State...

Tokyo-based Classification Society – ClassNK has released the latest version 2.0.0 of ‘PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence’, a mobile app to assist the improvement of Port State Control (PSC) performance and ship management systems, provided free of charge. ‘PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence’ app Based on the database of PSC reports inputted by ship managers, ship owners and ClassNK, ‘PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence’ mobile app provides various functions, in order to help...

The Normal Amsterdam Water Level (NAP) has been used as the basis for Vessel Traffic Services in the port of Rotterdam for approximately 200 years now. On 1 July, 2022, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will abandon the Normal Amsterdam Water Level (NAP) in shipping communication. Effective from July 1, 2022, the Port of Rotterdam Authority will use the Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide (ALAT) as a reference for water depths and water levels in the admission policy. Internationally,...

It’s perhaps easy to take for granted that ships today can communicate rather easily with their shoreside offices. What is often overlooked, however, is the growing importance of being able to instantly share data between ship and shore and with all relevant stakeholders. The close integration of onboard operations and the shoreside offices is faster and easier than ever thanks to high-speed internet connections. It is also, at the same time, significantly more essential than it has been...

Globally renowned fleet optimisation provider and Lloyd’s Register subsidiary, i4 Insight, has joined forces with data collection pioneers, Danelec Marine (Danelec), to solve fleet performance challenges. This new industry partnership, which brings together specialists in data collection and data analysis, will mean customers can get a more cost-effective solution to vessel optimisation. i4 Insight - Danelec Marine partnership As the maritime sector deals with digital transformation and...

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...

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...

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...