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Hyundai’s shipbuilding division (HHI-SBD) has ordered 6 × MAN B&W G95ME-C10.5-LGIM dual-fuel main engines, in connection with the construction of 6 × 17,000 TEU container vessels for A.P. Moller – Maersk, the Danish integrated logistics company. Hyundai’s engine machinery division (HHI-EMD) will build the engines in South Korea, which will be capable of running on green methanol. MAN B&W methanol engines Bjarne Foldager, the Senior Vice President and Head...
Propspeed, an innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced it has hired Chris Myers as Vice President of Sales Americas. In his new position, Myers is tasked with directing Propspeed’s sales efforts across the Americas, as well as growing and supporting Propspeed’s network of partner boat yards, marinas, applicators, and distributors. Customer service “I am so excited to be joining the Propspeed team,” said Myers. “This team is driven by a pas...
SBM Offshore inaugurated its newest office location in Porto, Portugal on October 11, 2022, during an event that recognised the important bridges being built between the company and the city. SBM’s Douglas Wood, CFO, Jordan Strik, Sustainability Director, and Rita Prates, Country General Manager welcomed representatives from the Porto City Hall, Councilor Mr. Ricardo Valente, the Porto Engineering University, the AICEP institutes, and local vendors and partners to the event. Quality educ...
The theme for World Maritime Day reflects the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a more sustainable future, providing an opportunity to focus more on eco-friendly and responsible solutions and initiatives in our industry. Wrist Ship Supply pays tribute to World Maritime Day, highly supporting the green transition of the ship and offshore supply industry in alignment with the ESG Framework. GHG emissions reduction Wrist Ship Supply aims to transition from non-renewa...
The Marine Information Note (MIN) 687 highlights how from 31 December 2022, HM Coastguard will stop offering a voluntary, public-facing flare disposal service to private individuals, who have personal flares to dispose of. From that date, private individuals will need to use a third-party disposal service to dispose of their personal flares. This note offers guidance to private individuals on how to dispose of their flares and private businesses that may wish to offer a disposal service. MIN 6...
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Inmarsat, an internationally renowned provider of global mobile satellite communications services, look forward to working with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), in order to demonstrate how the planned combination of the companies will benefit customers by improving efficiencies, lowering costs, and increasing the availability of in-flight connectivity (IFC) around the world. The Competition and Markets Authority announced...
Titan's Liquified Biomethane plant (LBM, also known as bio-LNG) plant will soon make it possible to produce liquid biomethane from organic waste and residual streams. The waste will be converted by biogas supplier BioValue after which Titan will turn it into liquid biomethane with its new plant. Linde Egineering is making the basic engineering for the plant that should provide 200,000 tons of LBM per year. First production is expected in 2025. Fuels for shipping The alternative fuel made at t...
The Deputy Mayor of Vienna and responsible for Innovation, Urban Planning and Mobility, Ulrike Sima, has led a delegation from the City Council of the Austrian capital – Vienna, to the facilities of the Port of Valencia. Unlike other visits, on this occasion, those responsible for mobility from Vienna arrived at the Clock Building by bicycle; an emblematic construction of the Port of Valencia, which offered the visitors one of the noblest rooms in the building to hold their work meeting:...
SBM Offshore inaugurated its newest office location in Porto, Portugal on October 11, 2022, during an event that recognised the important bridges being built between the company and the city. SBM’s Douglas Wood, CFO, Jordan Strik, Sustainability Director, and Rita Prates, Country General Manager welcomed representatives from the Porto City Hall, Councilor Mr. Ricardo Valente, the Porto Engineering University, the AICEP institutes, and local vendors and partners to the event. Primacy...
The World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) has opened in Durban, South Africa (12 to 14 October 2022). In his opening speech, IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said: "After a two-year pause in parallel events due to the pandemic, it is an enormous pleasure to be able to welcome you all here to Durban for the 2022 World Maritime Day Parallel Event.” “The Parallel Event was instituted to provide an opportunity to take the World Maritime theme "on the road" and it is undoubtedly one...
Survitec’s Maritime Protection brand has registered a significant increase in orders for Inert Gas (IG) systems over the past two years, following a surge in orders for newbuild vessels with LNG-burning engines. This increase is partly attributed to the global shipping industry seeking to meet decarbonisation targets by moving away from high polluting heavy fuel oil (HFO) towards alternative, cleaner marine fuels. Increase in orders for Inert Gas (IG) systems These engines need to be fi...
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...
AV Dawson, owner, and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has welcomed over 1600 local primary school children through its doors, as part of an initiative led by the local education provider, SPARK Tees Valley, to educate children about the career opportunities and range of businesses based around the River Tees. Split over 30 sessions, the 12-week programme welcomed children between the ages of 9 and 11 from 39 primary schools across the Tees Valley, to participate in the educational workshop na...
On October 12, 1847, Siemens started operations as a small factory workshop with ten employees manufacturing pointer telegraphs, in a courtyard tucked away behind a building on Schoeneberger Strasse in Berlin. Now, 175 years later, Siemens has more than 300,000 employees around the world and, with around €62 billion in annual revenue, is one of the technology powerhouses. On October 1, 1847, 11 days before operations began, Werner von Siemens and precision mechanic Johann Georg Halske had...
Hurtigruten’s ambition is to develop a zero-emission ship for the costal route from Bergen to Kirkenes. The project is close to 130MNOK and in close cooperation with several Norwegian maritime suppliers, including Brunvoll. “We could have waited for others to develop the technology, but Norway would then miss a great opportunity,” says Hedda Felin, CEO in Hurtigruten Norge. Government financially support But it is decisive that the Norwegian government financially support th...
CMA CGM informs its customers of following Local Port Charge in South Africa. Effective October 1st, 2022 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice (November 10th for US shipments): Local Port Charge: Ports: South African ports Perimeter: Import/Export Cargo: All Quantum: ZAR 38 per unit Payment: Collect/prepaid Please contact local CMA CGM office should anyone require further information on the same.
GEM elettronica will participate at Euronaval 2022, the World Naval Defence exhibition, which is to be held in Paris, France, from October 18 to October 21, 2022. Euronaval 2022 Visitors attending Euronaval 2022 event can join GEM elettronica at the company’s booth in Hall 2A, stand number - L146.
Parties to the treaties which regulate the dumping of wastes at sea have adopted a statement identifying the need to carefully evaluate marine geoengineering techniques, which may have potential for mitigating the effects of climate change but may have adverse impacts on the marine environment. The statement identifies four techniques which need priority evaluation, involving either carbon dioxide removal (CDR) or solar radiation modification (SRM). The statement was adopted by the 44th Consul...
Parties to the treaties which regulate the dumping of wastes at sea have adopted an amendment to ensure that the dumping of sewage sludge at sea would be prohibited worldwide. The amendment to the London Protocol will remove sewage sludge from the list of permissible wastes - wastes which may be considered for dumping at sea. The amendment was adopted by the 44th Consultative Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Convention and the 17th Meeting of Contracting Parties to the London Protoc...
As there are always better ways to address a market, CMA CGM – Short Sea Lines Division is pleased to announce their new butterfly MOROCCO SHUTTLE service, launching from Week 45 between Morocco | France | Spain. This new weekly service (starting ex Agadir on November 10th, 2022) - on top of addressing Moroccan cabotage - will enable to implement a sustainable maritime bridge between Agadir & Port Vendres for the upcoming fruits & vegetables campaign. This will allow a -75% CO2 em...
Maritime UK is publishing its Programme for Government. The launch coincides with the start of a UK-wide celebration of the maritime industries. The Programme for Government sets out the maritime sector’s policy objectives for the new Prime Minister and Ministers having been developed jointly with Maritime UK’s member associations. It is launched at the start of Maritime UK Week 2022. Policy proposals Maritime UK is the umbrella body and collective voice for the UK’s maritim...
Digital technology is shaping the future of defence and it’s changing the way they work. Speaking at the annual Disruptive Technology for Defence Transformation event, Babcock’s Chief Technology Officer, Dr Richard Drake said the innovative approaches they are creating now will help them better prepare for the changing battlespace. New technology solutions As the second largest supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Babcock is working with AI and autonomous systems to transform t...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, held a keel laying ceremony marking the start of construction for a demonstration test ship for transport of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2), to be utilised in conjunction with initiatives by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) for its demonstration projects (CCUS R&D and Demonstration Related Project / Large-scale CCUS Demonstration in Tomakomai / Demo...
Eco Wave Power Global AB (‘Eco Wave Power’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that it will be providing sponsorship to AltaSea’s innovative and engaging Blue Hour 3: The Warehouse fundraising event on October 8, 2022, which will bring together art and technology to tell the story of the emerging Blue Economy. Blue Hour 3: The Warehouse will celebrate the ocean through various art installations spread throughout Berth 60 – a 60,000 square foot warehouse...
Valencia, the world cereal capital, celebrates the 62nd edition of the European Commodities Exchange, which brings together more than 3,000 participants and 90 companies from all over the world. The Prior and Consul Major of the Lonja de València, Vicente Ebri points out to his European partners that “A strong port is synonymous with trade and wealth for its people. The new container terminal in the northern extension of the Port of Valencia is more necessary than ever.” Vic...
The shipping industry has been shifting towards decarbonisation and aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The transition requires ships to pursue superior energy efficiency and optimised operational functionality in a reliable, safe and economical way while reducing the environmental footprint. DNV’s latest study has presented several potential decarbonisation strategies (A-D) for a new LNG carrier design to determine feasible approaches, so as to achieve compliance with the IMO...
Ingeteam’s 50th anniversary celebration was held in the Euskalduna Palace, in Bilbao, Spain, with a stirring tribute to the four families who founded the company. Fifty years ago, a group of four engineer friends travelling home after completing post-graduate engineering studies in Germany, decided to set up a business. Despite the tough situation at the time, they founded the company - TEAM in 1972, and it later merged with Ingelectric to create Ingeteam. Tribute to the founders of Inge...
Unifeeder is pleased to announce that from October 11, 2022, they will launch two new Scandinavian services to ensure weekly transit connections between Wilhelmshaven to/from Fredericia & Aarhus and Wilhelmshaven to/from Oslo & Gothenburg. The two new weekly services connecting Wilhelmshaven to Scandinavia include: Wilhelmshaven - Hamburg - Fredericia - Aarhus – Wilhelmshaven Hamburg - Wilhelmshaven - Oslo - Gothenburg – Hamburg Two new weekly services connect Wilhelm...
Smart Sound Connect, the world’s first ocean-focussed 5G testbed, has been recognised by the mobile sector as a cutting-edge innovation platform for the development of the next generation of marine technologies. At the 20th Mobile Industry Awards, held at Lancaster House in London on the 22nd September, Smart Sound Connect was named as the 5G Innovation of the Year (Product/Service). This prestigious award represents a significant endorsement of the network by the mobile industry...
Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that Ghanim-1, Ghanim-2, Ghanim-3, and Ghanim-4, four TRAktor 2700-Z were successfully delivered for operations in Kuwait’s most important Shuwaikh Port. The newly completed tractor tugs designed by Robert Allan Ltd. were constructed at Grandweld Shipyard in Dubai. The tugs were designed to perform multiple tasks including ship assist, escort, towing, fire fighting, oil pollution response, and others. Robert Allan Ltd. worked closely with the Grand...
