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Leask Marine announced that the company has recently completed a major offshore decommissioning project in France, on behalf of Hydroquest, to remove their 1 MW turbine from their test site off Paimpol-Bréhat, in Brittany, France. Offshore decommissioning project The offshore decommissioning project entailed project management, engineering, and marine operations, with the engagement of the North Sea Atlantic vessel. In association with Tadek Ltd, the decommissioning & recovery proc...

Tokyo’s renowned classification society, ClassNK has released ‘PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence’, a mobile app to assist the improvement of ship management system and PSC performance, provided free of charge. The application is the mobile version of PSC Intelligence PC version for ship management companies, which was released in 2018. PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence mobile app The PrimeShip-PSC Intelligence mobile application has been developed for seafarers The PrimeShip-PSC Intellig...

The fleet of containers of FESCO Transportation Group ('FESCO', the 'Group') for the first time exceeds 100 thousand TEU. As of December 21, 2021, there are 109 thousand TEU managed by FESCO. In total in 2021 the Group acquired 11 thousand containers or 21 thousand TEU, most of them were sent for loading to ports of China for their further shipment on FESCO foreign trade lines. The remaining containers continue to arrive from the factory located in the Chinese city of Dalian. In 2022 within...

Rolls-Royce is focusing on methanol as a fuel for climate-friendly shipping: Rolls-Royce business unit Power Systems is currently working on mtu engines for use with methanol. New four-stroke engines The new high-speed four-stroke engines, which are based on proven mtu technologies, are planned to be available to customers as soon as possible for use in commercial ships and yachts. Denise Kurtulus, the Vice President - Global Marine at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, said “With the new de...

Rolls-Royce has agreed to work with IHI Corporation, to develop and deliver a future fighter engine demonstrator. Rolls-Royce – IHI Corporation The engine demonstrator programme will be a critical step forward, in enabling the two nations – United Kingdom and Japan, to develop their future fighter aircraft requirements, potentially securing hundreds of future jobs in the UK and Japan. Work on the joint engine demonstrator will kick-start in early 2022, with the United Kingdom (UK)...

The technology group Wärtsilä has completed the installation and commissioning of a unique hybrid power system combined with a PV solar energy system in collaboration with Marfin Management and Solbian, onboard a bulk carrier vessel, making it one of the most technologically advanced vessel of its type in the global fleet. The installation was carried out on the M/V Paolo Topic, a bulk carrier built in 2016 at the Onomichi Dockyard in Japan and managed by Marfin Management S.A.M. The...

Market sentiments continue to remain strong across major economies in West and Central Asia, driven primarily by strong demand for consumer products. Despite growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the region has seen varied reactions across the logistics sector, over the last month. A truckers’ strike created supply chain disruptions in Bangladesh, while in India, a dip in fuel prices brought welcome relief for both businesses and consumers alike....

On behalf of Pakistan Customs, the Pakistan Single Window Company signs an agreement with TradeLens, a blockchain-underpinned logistics platform supported by 5 of the 6 largest ocean carriers globally, to digitise import-export documentation of the containerised cargo moving in and out of the country. Pakistan’s international trade ecosystem is being rapidly transformed through the introduction of technology-driven initiatives led by the Pakistan Single Window and the country’s auth...

‘By perseverance, everything reaches its target,’ the saying goes. Yet another year is almost over, and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge everybody’s patience and perseverance. Many probably thought they would be back to a more ‘normal’ situation by now, but unfortunately it seems everyone will have to persevere a while longer. All the more important it is now to acknowledge and celebrate some of the progress and milestones that are being reached in the...

Leask Marine have completed a 5-month O&M preventative maintenance programme, installing Dynamic Bend Stiffeners (DBS) on cables at the London Array offshore wind farm, in order to help extend the life of their subsea assets. C-Fenna and C-Force vessels The programming saw Leask Marine’s C-Fenna and newly commissioned C-Force, working side-by-side to clean marine growth from existing cable protection systems, before installing the Dynamic Bend Stiffener, using a bespoke installation...

At the 32nd session of the IMO Assembly (A 32) from December 6 to December 15, 2021, the Assembly adopted a resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges, during the COVID-19 pandemic, consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care, ‘key worker’ designation and seafarers' prioritisation for COVID-19 vaccination. The resolution urges IMO Member States to: Designate seafarers as ‘key workers’, in order to facilitate shore...

Inmarsat, the renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, is giving free connectivity to maritime crews around the globe that use its Fleet Hotspot service. Free connectivity to maritime crews Given the critical role that connectivity plays in crew welfare, Inmarsat will deliver 250 MB of free data to active Fleet Hotspot accounts on December 24, 2021.The seasonal gift will be automatically topped up to active crew accounts. The free 250 MB is available for a variety of conne...

Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation has awarded Blue Water a new four-year contract – covering transport of military equipment with focus on USA, Canada and Europe. Further, the contract includes worldwide relocation services for personal property. Over the years, Blue Water has built a significant setup and wide experience in transport of defence equipment. Through existing cooperation with Danish Defence, they have provided transport and logistics services to the milit...

"We’ll Continue to Make the Best of the Pandemic Condition." – Jamoh. In furtherance of its efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has renewed the revised Offshore Cargo Handling and Operations Stevedoring rates contained in the Second Schedule of the NIMASA Stevedoring Regulations 2014. The renewal of the rates, which had been reviewed downward, is for a period of six months. Director-General of NI...

Solent Gateway, the UK’s fastest-growing port, is offering a unique opportunity for the renewables sector with its designated Freeport status complemented with the sea, road, and rail access, opening substantial growth opportunities in the region. The Sector Deal between the offshore wind industry and the UK Government in 2019 created certainty – unmatched by other European governments – that the UK will remain the anchor market for offshore wind. Productivity and innovation...

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia operated its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) and Neste. The flight marks Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to make SAF the cleaner and more viable energy option for regular flights by 2025. Collaborative result The historic flight MH7979 utilising the Airbus 330-200 aircraft departed Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 12:55 pm local time using a blended mixture of approxim...

Swiss based marine engine technology developer, Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd. (WinGD) continues to invest in its R&D (Research & Development) testing infrastructure, with the opening of a new collaborative Global Test Centre in Shanghai, China. Global Test Centre The new test centre, which opened on the December 16, 2021, is in collaboration with CSPI (China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute Co., Ltd.), for the advancement of a decarbonised future, through sustainable fuel an...

Arkady Korostelev, the President of FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO/the Group) took part in a meeting on implementation of coastal transportations in 2022, in the Far Eastern Federal District, presided by Alexander Poshivay, the Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation (Russia). Coastal transportations in 2022 The President of FESCO, Arkady Korostelev, at the meeting, voiced the need for administrations of the Magadan Region, the Kamchatka Territory, the Chukotka Autonomous Okr...

Orca AI, the AI-based navigation safety platform, has partnered with Greece’s Latsco Shipping Limited, to enable their liquefied natural gas (LNG) fleet to increase its situational awareness and navigate safely on congested waterways. Orca’s AI-powered maritime avoidance collision system utilises computer vision sensors and thermal cameras to provide real-time alerts on potentially hazardous events. The platform provides operators with greater visibility on those events with ac...

Deutsche Yachten, the working group of the German Boat and Shipbuilders Association, has welcomed Ocean Independence AG as their newest member, bolstering their position as one of the world's pioneering brokerage houses for superyachts. With headquarters located in Küsnacht, Switzerland, not far from Zürich, the company operates two strategic locations in Germany with branches in Düsseldorf and Hamburg. Yacht brokers Ocean Independence sales broker Lukas Stratmann says, "The Ge...

Communications agency, ADPR, has announced that it has been appointed by Neander Motors AG (Neander), the premium German engines and automotive brand that created the world’s first turbo-diesel outboard engine under 100 horsepower (hp), the Dtorque. ADPR appointed by Neander ADPR has been brought onboard by Neander, in order to help raise the profile of the brand globally, as well as supporting with its full rebranding. Supporting businesses in the marine industry is at the heart of eve...

Port Skills and Safety has joined Maritime UK., the umbrella body and collective voice for the UK’s £46.1bn maritime sectors. The maritime industries come together through Maritime UK to make progress on key areas of shared interest. Maritime UK’s national priorities are people, competitiveness, regional growth, environment, and innovation. The Workboat Association Port Skills and Safety follows The Workboat Association, which was the latest organisation to...

Rolls-Royce will ensure a climate-neutral energy supply at the container terminal currently under construction at the Port of Duisburg, Germany.   Rolls-Royce's Power Systems business unit is supplying its latest mtu hydrogen technology for this purpose, in order to supply the future terminal with electrical energy and heat in a sustainable manner: mtu fuel cell solutions for electrical peak load coverage as well as mtu hydrogen heat and power generation station.   To this end, Dui...

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has sought a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in Nigerian waters. Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh who enlisted the additional support recently at a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Mahmood Abubakar, described IUU as a threat to the source of livelihood of legitimate fishing investors also decried exposure of the marine...

The Seafarers' Charity reports 50 Vessels join the Fishing First Safety Management Project to improve safety and supply chain transparency. The Seafarers’ Charity reports that the project to develop safety management onboard fishing vessels to the standard of the Fishing Safety Management (FSM) Code is well underway. The new service called Fishing First Safety Management System by SafetyFolder, is being developed to improve safety in the UK fishing fleet and, at the same time, increa...

To expand the intra-Asia network and provide Southeast Asia-Middle East shippers with a new direct route, CULines, with Global Feeder Shipping and Emirates Shipping Line, will launch the Vietnam-Thailand-Middle East express VGX in January 2022. Vietnam-Thailand-Middle East service  VGX, with its maiden voyage scheduled on January 17th, 2022 in Ho Chi Minh, will turn in 35 days with five 1,900-2,100 teu vessels. With streamlined calling, this service features faster delivery in the market....

Gard announced its decision to become a signatory to the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance (PPMI), a global framework to quantify and disclose the carbon intensity of insurers’ marine hull portfolios. Moving towards decrabonisation “We need to work together to tackle the challenge of climate change. As such, the Poseidon Principles are an important contribution from the marine hull insurance industry," said Rolf Thore Roppestad, Chief Executive Officer of Gard. “The p...

Nor-Shipping 2022 will now take place from 4-7 April. After the difficult decision to cancel its scheduled January exhibition and event programme, Your Arena for Ocean Solutions will now gather the global maritime and ocean industries in Oslo and Lillestrøm in the spring. The rescheduled date will allow for freer international travel, less social distancing, and more vibrant networking, knowledge sharing, and business platform. Face-to-face with the future “It gives me great plea...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) would like to make the following clarifications on a news article published by ETtoday reporting that Yang Ming will submit a proposal to the Board meeting on December, 17th, to construct12 LNG dual-fuel vessels. The said news report is merely assumptions made by ETtoay. Yang Ming would publish its decisions on major capital expenditure at the Market Observation Post System (TWSE MOPS) by law. Vessel resource management is a critical issue of Ya...

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launch of the NEW TIKAL 2, a complementary service to the current NEW TIKAL, offering optimised connections from/to West Coast Central America. NEW TIKAL 2 service With this new loop, CMA CGM becomes a vessel operator on the trade and enhances their allocation to match customers’ strong demand from/to Acajutla and Puerto Quetzal. The service is scheduled to start in January 2022. The NEW TIKAL 2 service’s main features will be the following: F...