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The United Nations’ High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy has launched a new ocean action agenda. 14 world leaders have united behind this plan, which was launched on December 2, 2020. KONGSBERG has actively contributed through the panel’s advisory network, which brings a wider stakeholder voice to the Ocean Panel, representing relevant sectors to the ocean economy. United Nations’ High Level Panel Geir Håøy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Pres...

Swedish ferry company - Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry, Stena Embla, following a hand-over ceremony in Weihai, China. The vessel is the third of five new next-generation E-Flexer RoPax vessels that are being constructed at the CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard, as part of an extensive modernisation of the company’s fleet. It is last of three new vessels due for the Irish Sea, which marks the end of a 7-year development programme totalling a £400m investment...

Wan Hai Lines Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the China – East India Service V - ‘CI5 Service’ on 13th December, 2020. This new service will help to expand Wan Hai Lines’ network in North China and East India. China – East India Service V - ‘CI5 Service’ This service will be operated by six vessels with nominal capacity of 4,250 TEU. CI5 maiden voyage will commence from Qingdao port on 13th December, 2020, and it will be a 42-day fixed round t...

On November 28, 2020, ‘SITC Global Shipping Logistics Center’ was inaugurated in Qingdao. Wang Qingxian, Member of the Standing Committee of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Qingdao Municipal Party Committee. Sun Yonghong, Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, Secretary of the Working Committee of the West Coast New Area, and Secretary of the Working Committee of the Qingdao Free Trade Zone, Zhao Shiyu, Deputy Secretary of the...

The Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (FSG) has announced that it has received its first order, since the new start under the direction of Tennor Holding. IVP Ship Invest orders a RoRo ferry for completion in April 2022. At the same time, the customer also places an option for a second vessel. The order has a total volume of 140 million Euros. FSG to deliver RoRo ferry This order is an important building block for the future of the Flensburg shipyard" IVP Ship Invest is a c...

FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) delivered equipment from Russia to Bangladesh, including a reactor vessel for the first power unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, which is now under construction. To implement the project, FESCO experts developed an individual scheme of transportation of the oversized heavy equipment: a 347-ton reactor pressure vessel, a steam generator (334 tons), a pressure compensator (191 tons), and a polar crane (80 tons). Reactor pressure vessel FESCO has extensiv...

Danelec Marine (Danelec) and Veracity by DNV (Veracity) have signed a pilot agreement to enable new maritime use-cases; combining the strengths of DanelecConnect’s onboard data capture capabilities and Veracity’s eco-system and platform architecture. Danelec is a manufacturer to the maritime industry of Voyage Data Recorders, Electronic Chart Display, Information Systems, and ship-2-shore data solutions. By running their data over Veracity’s independent data platform, using Ve...

The German Maritime industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. Digitalisation and decarbonisation are the grand challenges of the current time, and they require increased collaboration between all industry stakeholders. To address the current challenges and to help the German Maritime industry transition to a greener and more efficient future, DNV GL, the classification society, has appointed Rasmus Stute as Area Germany Business Development Manager. Understanding the complex shi...

FESCO Transportation Group reports that Andrey Severilov has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of FESCO PJSC (the parent company of the FESCO Group). Evgeny Melnikov became Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors. The decisions were made at the Meeting of the Board of Directors on 25 November 2020. Extensive industry experience  Andrey Severilov is a professional investor in industrial and financial assets, and a shareholder in CB LOCKO-Bank, Siberian Titan, and TomskAz...

VSTEP and the well-established Inland Shipping School – Maritieme Academie Harlingen (MAH) have been collaborating over the past few weeks to ensure that the NAUTIS Inland Simulators at MAH and Nova College are up to date with the latest CESNI (2019) requirements. One of the most renowned inland navigation training schools in Europe – Maritime Academie Harlingen (MAH), which uses NAUTIS Inland Simulators to offer a wide range of inland maritime courses to hundreds of trainees each y...

MAN Energy Solutions announces that it is to offer its proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) system as an emissions solution for its new, low-speed ME-GA engine, the Otto-cycle variant of its established ME-GI dual-fuel engine. EGR is a NOx-emissions-reduction technique that ensures IMO Tier III compliance in both diesel and gas mode. The company has long experience with the emission-reduction technology and reported the first order for an EGR system in 2011 when it was fully integrated w...

RCL is pleased to announce the launch of its new service between Singapore – Cebu – Cagayan de Oro – Singapore using two vessels i.e. Ratha and Pira Bhum in a weekly sailing. Branded as the “RSP6”, the maiden call will commence with the Pira Bhum ex Singapore on 30 November 2020, followed by the Ratha Bhum.  Direct connectivity According to an RCL spokesperson, “Our customers have been asking RCL to provide direct connectivity for both to and from Cebu...

Shell and offshore robotic ship operator - Ocean Infinity have signed a joint development agreement to combine expertise and assets to execute multiclient seep hunter projects. The combination of Shell’s specialist seeps hunting expertise and Ocean Infinity’s ‘Armada’ fleet of robotic ships, will provide effective location targeting and wide-scale coverage. Improved exploration work In turn, this will culminate in more reliable results, improving the focus of explorati...

Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) announced that the Company had appointed Lars-Christian Svensen as the Chief Commercial Officer of Golden Ocean Management AS effective from 1st December 2020. Mr. Svensen, who is based in Oslo, most recently worked for Western Bulk. In this asset-light dry bulk operator, he was responsible for South Atlantic and U.S. Gulf chartering operations. Chartering experience His experience managing a chartering environment leverages digitalisation, analytics, and ris...

FESCO Transportation Group has purchased 100 new 40FT high cube refrigerated containers within the strategic framework for renewing the container fleet of its subsidiary Dalreftrans. Dalreftrans organises the transportation of cargo that requires temperature control. As a result of the transaction, the company will be operating the largest refrigerated container fleet in Russia over 1.9 thousand units. The Group will receive the first containers at the end of November. Carrier PrimeLINE refrig...

Braemar Shipping Services Plc, an international provider of shipbroking, financial advisory, logistics, and engineering services to the shipping and energy industries, is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary - Braemar Naves Corporate Finance (“BNCF”) and V.Ships Leisure, the cruise ship manager, have entered into a co-operation agreement to support cruise and ferry operators, their investors and financiers as they collectively navigate the unprecedented challenges cur...

FESCO Transportation Group (FESCO) has transported the first refrigerated container connected to the system for controlling the temperature of perishable goods on the route from Moscow - Vladivostok. Electronic navigation seal The test shipment of the container was organized in collaboration with the Center for the Development of Digital Platforms LLC (CRCP, cargo sealing operator) and Softtelematika LLC (part of National Telematic Systems) supervised by the Russian Federal Service for Veterin...

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the launch of Pakistan – United Arab Emirates Service “PS2” on November 17th, 2020. This new service will help to strengthen the Wan Hai Lines network in Gulf Region and Pakistan. New service coverage This service will be jointly operated with Global Feeder Shipping, by using 1 vessel with a nominal capacity of 1,800 TEU. PS2 maiden voyage will commence from Jebel Ali port on November 17th, 2020. The port rotation will be Jebel Ali -...

MAN Energy Solutions announces a new end-2-end reference for its digital service offerings within the key fishing segment. Norwegian trawler/purse seiner, ‘Odd Lundberg’, is a 70-metre vessel owned and operated by a business of the same name. Built in 2019, the fishing vessel features a MAN propulsion package, including a four-stroke L32/44CR engine, a MAN TCR20 turbocharger and a MAN SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system, backed up by the MAN PrimeServ Assist data-driven servi...

The Norwegian shipping industry is currently in the process of establishing an international centre to meet the growing threat of cybercrime. Behind the initiative are the Norwegian Shipowners' Mutual War Risks Insurance Association (DNK) and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. Together, they will form the Norwegian Maritime Cyber Resilience Centre (NORMA Cyber), to be operational from 1 January 2021. NORMA Cyber will deliver a number of cyber security services to members of DNK and the Norw...

The maritime industry is undergoing a massive shift, as vessels transform into sophisticated sensor hubs, generating data and connecting through satellites in an expanding interconnected web. To enable the uptake of these systems and unlock the associated efficiencies, DNV GL is launching a new chapter to its world leading rules for ship classification: Digital Features. New chapter of Digital Features Vessels, their systems and components are now increasingly linked to the internet The new...

Wan Hai Lines Ltd. is pleased to announce its plan to expand its existing service network between China to Southeast Asia by launching a new weekly service from South China to Vietnam on 25th November 2020. CV8 service The service, named CV8, will be operated with 3 vessels with an intake of 1,200 TEU. Wan Hai Lines will deploy 2 vessels while Interasia Lines will deploy 1 vessel. The service rotation shall cover Qingdao – Dalian – Tianjin – Ningbo – Xiamen – Cat...

Following the success of the M15 Twin Sterndrive Interceptor launched last year at DSEI Defense and Security Equipment International show in London, Marell Boats of Sweden has now taken an additional step in the high-speed interceptor market. Marell is launching the M15 Quad outboard open high-speed interceptor that includes fine tuning of the M15 hull, adding four Mercury 450HP Outboard engines on an extended platform, and support by dynamically operating jack plates. This vessel shows outstan...

Norwegian MV ‘Tertnes’ was the first vessel to call at Port of Esbjerg’s newly established bulk terminal. The vessel arrived with 10,200 tons gravel from Jelsa in Norway, and Blue Water acted as port agents and handled the discharging operation on 23 October. MV ‘Tertnes’ - with a dead weight of 11,546 tons, a length of 129 metres and width of 20.5 metres – is a modern special-purpose vessel fitted with a discharging boom increasing the discharge capacity com...

Bulk and break bulk are two terms that can be used incorrectly and interchangeably in the course of the day-to-day business. There are distinctive differences between bulk and break bulk in terms of cargo, nature, size, capacity, handling, trade, customers, ports, terminals, equipment, and infrastructure. In the article, TGI Cargo goes over the differences between bulk and break bulk shipping. What does bulk goods mean in shipping? The ships that carry bulk cargo such as these are known as bu...

Wan Hai Lines is pleased to announce the launch of Straits - Bangladesh Express Service “SBX” on November 3rd, 2020. This new service will help to strengthen the Wan Hai Lines network in Straits and Chittagong.This service will be jointly operated with X-Press Feeders, by using 2 vessels with an effective capacity of 1,200 TEU. Wan Hai Lines will deploy 1 vessel, while X-Press Feeders will operate 1 vessel. SBX's maiden voyage will commence from Singapore port on November 3rd, 2020....

On 2 November, Philipp Maracke takes over the management of the Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) as CEO. The management of the shipyard acquired by Tennor in September will thus go to an experienced expert, who has held various management positions in the maritime industry. Most recently, Philipp Maracke was a member of the management of German Naval Yards Kiel where the 40-year-old has built up extensive expertise in the naval shipbuilding sector. Another of his core competencies lies...

As the dry season approaches and sea conditions abate, an increase in attacks has traditionally been seen, so maritime security risks to vessels operating in the Gulf of Guinea require renewed attention. Masters and crews need to be extra vigilant and ensure all security measures are taken. Increased Security Threats To ensure the safety of all vessels and afford the best protection to global trade it is vital: Comply with Flag State Requirements and Guidance. CSO’s and Masters appl...

The Fifth Sea-rail Transport and Cross-border Transportation Forum had a heated discussion on the theme of ‘opportunities and challenges in China Railway Express along 'the Belt and Road'’. Fifth Sea-rail Transport and Cross-border Transportation Forum More than 300 people, including operators of railways, ports and China Railway Express, along with the Belt and Road, shipping companies, cross-border transportation enterprises, freight forwarders, traders and other business leaders...

With the continuous spread of the international pandemic situation (COVID-19) and the increasing downward pressure on the global economy, the 9th Shenzhen World Port Chain Strategy Forum is being held at the right time. 9th Shenzhen International Port Chain Strategy Forum The 9th Shenzhen International Port Chain Strategy Forum is sponsored by Transport Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, organised by Shenzhen Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association, and co-sponsored by Shenzhen Modern...