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Global safety solutions provider - VIKING Life-Saving Equipment and firefighting systems supplier - FAIN Co., Ltd. have signed an exclusive worldwide agreement for VIKING to provide certified services for marine fire systems and equipment delivered and installed by FAIN. FAIN supplies the full spectrum of firefighting systems for marine use, including CO2, foam, DP, water mist, sprinkler, alternative gases, and more. Headquartered in Yangsan, South Korea, the company is a major supplier to ship...

Fincantieri and Crystal, the pioneer in exceptional cruise experiences, announced the finalisation of an order for the construction of one state-of-the-art high-end cruise ship, following the exercise of the option granted under the two-unit agreements disclosed to the market on June 27. The value of this agreement, subject to financing and other terms and conditions, is considered as large. Interior designs The ship will feature all-suite accommodations, with private verandas The new u...

Peters & May Commercial, also Commercial Marine Transport (CMT), a provider of global commercial shipping and logistics solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new, dedicated website. This launch comes in recognition of the commercial department's substantial growth since Peters & May first invested in the sector in 2016, aiming to better the customer experience and showcase its service offerings. New website Offering a tailored platform for all commercial clients and prospe...

Pound for pound the global shipping industry is certainly not one of the main culprits when it comes to carbon emissions and human-induced climate change. Despite the maritime sector handling 90% of the world’s trade it accounts for just 3% of all human CO2 emissions. However, the industry still has to do its bit to combat global warming and has committed to becoming net zero by 2050. Cost and complexity But the cost and complexity of this transition is immense and the industry faces hu...

Strategic Marine is pleased to announce a new contract with OEG Renewables, part of the OEG Energy Group, for a next-generation Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) for Taiwan. This vessel, named Wey Feng, will be the fourth StratCat 27 that Strategic Marine is building for OEG—a testament to OEG’s confidence in our vessels and our ongoing commitment to supporting their offshore operations across the Asia Pacific. Offshore wind sector The Wey Feng is a BMT-designed, 27-meter alumi...

Chevron Marine Lubricants, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has further extended its global supply capacity to include Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This expansion notably enhances the company’s ability to serve vessels taking the longer route to avoid current conflict areas. It also represents a strategically important addition to Chevron’s distribution network in the southern region. Customer service and supply The expansion has been made possible through close collaboration...

Multraship Towage & Salvage held a christening ceremony on Friday, 1 November, to name their newest tug, MULTRATUG 36, in the port of Terneuzen, the Netherlands. The vessel is a Damen ASD Tug 3212. MULTRATUG 36 is the latest delivery from the order of three tugs Multraship placed with Damen to expand its fleet further to meet additional customer and project requirements. Towage and salvage services Jacqueline Pey, the spouse of Chris Pey, Multraship’s Senior Commercial Manager, did...

In a strategic move to become a complete service provider while enhancing the level of support delivered to the crane, marine, and offshore industries, lifting solutions specialist - Hendrik Veder Group UK has announced a new cooperation with an England-based load test expert.  New regional service This new agreement will see the Scottish branch of Hendrik Veder Group UK diversify its output by offering a new regional service for the longstanding firm, via the distribution and l...

Kongsberg Maritime has delivered its 1,000th ship design-the IWS Seawalker, a state-of-the art windfarm service operation vessel (CSOV), and one of six ‘Skywalker Class’ UT5519 DE for IWS Fleet. In a naming ceremony in the port of Hanstholm, Denmark, the IWS Seawalker, becomes the third Skywalker Class vessel to be delivered, and is due to be deployed in the North Sea in the coming weeks. Innovative vessel designs Kongsberg Maritime’s design team has been delivering inn...

The European Space Agency (ESA) has initiated a new flagship project, Decarbonisation through the Digitalisation in Shipping (DECARDIS), together with optimisation platform company Awake.AI, technology pioneer ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine. The consortium, funded by ESA and led by Awake.AI, will collaborate on a port call optimisation solution, which focuses on helping ships cut greenhouse gas emissions by overcoming inefficiencies in the ship-port interaction.  Smart ship te...

Global HR, payroll, and crew management software specialist - Adonis, under the Ripple Operations brand, has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with Certus Online, a globally renowned provider of maritime booking and operational solutions, to enhance their combined service offerings for the maritime industry. The agreement marks a significant step towards providing seamless, integrated solutions for maritime operators. Adonis’ HR systems Certus Online’s Booking Platfor...

ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AiP) for a 30,000 m3 LNG carrier equipped with two Mark III Flex membrane tanks, developed by GTT. The vessel’s ballast tank design and ballasting operations allow for the elimination of filing limits, enhancing operational flexibility. The AiP demonstrates the feasibility of this design concept. LNG carrier In LNG carriers with membrane tanks, filing limits are often required based on the strength assessments against sloshing loads, which ca...

DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for its 15K TEU ammonia dual-fuelled container vessel design. This milestone follows the successful completion of a joint development project aimed at addressing the challenges associated with using ammonia as a marine fuel. Ammonia as a marine fuel The project focused on developing cutting-edge designs to enhance safety, including an optimised ammonia tank design, advanced fire safety systems, enhanced amm...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Autonomous Navigation Assistance System - ‘SAS’ developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd. Samsung Autonomous Navigation Assistance System (SAS) is a partially Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) including the functions of situational awareness through sensor fusion and electronic navigational chart information, collision and grounding risk assessment, and collision and grounding avoidance. Design, installation, and mai...

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, are pleased to announce that “K” LINE will conduct a trial of Inmarsat Maritime's new bonded network service NexusWave on “K” LINE's fleet. NexusWave seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real-time to enable high-speed, always-on ship-to-shore communications, thereby enhancing digitalisation of ship operation and environmental response, as well as the welfare of se...

Sirius Insight (Sirius) announces the launch of a national strategic partnership with the charity - National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), which will help improve the safety of UK coastal waters. This long-term partnership will deliver operational funding and technology upgrades enabling greater coverage and effect.    Maritime situational awareness Sirius Insight is the UK’s specialist in maritime situational awareness, combining Artificial Intelligence and state-of-the-...

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised Navigazione Montanari S.p.A. (Navigazione Montanari) on acquiring the chemical product tanker, Astella, renamed Valderice. WFW also acted for Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (Intesa Sanpaolo) as a lender on loan, backed by Italy’s ECA SACE's Garanzia Futuro, granted to Navigazione Montanari to recapitalise the funds used for the purchase partially. Valderice The Valderice, built in South Korea in 2011 at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., is currently...

Oceania Cruises®, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed its 2026 Collection of Voyages featuring an extraordinary breadth of sailings across Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and beyond. The 2026 Collection of Voyages features more than 100 enticing itineraries, plus 35 Grand Voyages, offering the most enjoyable means of extended exploration by sea aboard six of the line's ultra-premium, small ships. Onboard culinary team The thoughtfully planned voyage...

The Panama Canal was emphasised as a key player in global trade during the New York Maritime Forum (NYMF). The Canal Administrator, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, presented the achievements reached in fiscal year 2024 (FY-2024), which has optimised the reliability and sustainability of this maritime route. In his speech, Ricaurte Vásquez Morales shared official data for FY-2024, highlighting some of the operational accomplishments of the Panama Canal during a year of particular attenti...

Poole Harbour Commissioners were proud to bid farewell to Pip Hare on Monday 14 October at 11:00 as she set sail for France in preparation for the prestigious Vendée Globe 2024. As one of the most challenging and renowned events in the sailing world, the Vendée Globe will see Pip take on a monumental solo journey, circling the globe without stops, assistance, or crew. Unpredictable conditions The race, which starts on 10 November 2024 from Les Sables-d’Olonne, France,...

Poole Sea Cadets recently unveiled their ambitious expansion plans at a well-attended public meeting, drawing over a hundred participants, including members of the public, families, local councillors, and MP Vikki Slade. The meeting highlighted the unit’s success in attracting a growing number of recruits but emphasised the need for a new headquarters to accommodate this growth. Proposed new facility The event featured a concert by the unit’s award-winning marching band, which...

Vestdavit is boosting sales of its in-demand lightweight aluminium davits to the naval segment with a further order for four PLAR-6501 systems to be delivered to a pair of Evolved Cape-class patrol vessels under construction at shipbuilder - Austal Australia for the Royal Australian Navy. The latest contract brings the number of PLAR davits supplied to the Cape and Evolved Cape-class vessels for the Royal Australian Navy to a total of 20. Boat launch-and-recovery systems “The operationa...

In a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, Offshore Supply Vessel Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden Sea. With the clear aim of minimising the environmental impact of its activities and driving forward the energy transition, the shipping company has decided to switch to green hydrogen as its main source of energy. End of February 2024 the refitted OSV received class certification by DNV for its newly installed hydrogen system on...

ClassNK granted its ‘AFVC(FD)(EV)’ notation to ‘POSITIVE CHALLENGER’, a car carrier operated by EASTERN CAR LINER, LTD. and managed by ECL Shipmanagement Limited, for vessels equipped with additional firefighting measures for transporting electric vehicles (EVs).  Shipping companies are implementing various measures to address EV fires, which raise concerns due to difficulties in extinguishing and the risk of re-ignition. Characteristics of EV fires To support th...

RightShip, the digital maritime platform providing expertise in safety, sustainability, and social responsibility practices announced a change in its vessel inspection age trigger. Vessel inspection In response to evolving market conditions and continuing safety risks in the Dry Bulk and General Cargo sectors, RightShip will implement a phased approach to require inspections of vessels at an earlier age. This change reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to improving safety st...

Maritime UK Week 2024 wrapped up with great success, showcasing the incredible advancements in the maritime sector and engaging thousands across the UK. Held from 7th to 11th October, this dynamic week featured a number of standout events, bringing together industry leaders, professionals, and the public to celebrate the maritime sector’s vital role. With a focus on cutting-edge innovation, sustainability, and exciting career opportunities, the week was a fantastic opportunity to explore...

The Port of Poole proudly welcomed MS Hamburg, a cruise ship operated by Plantours Kreutzfahren, on her maiden call on Wednesday, 9th October 2024. A commemorative plaque exchange ceremony took place between Poole Harbour Commissioners’ Harbour Master, Harry Gregory and the Captain of the cruise ship, Captain Igor Gaber, celebrating this special occasion. Maiden call of MS Hamburg vessel The MS Hamburg, a 144-metre-long cruise vessel, arrived at Poole after calling at London The MS Ham...

In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has announced a total contribution of $80,000 to the American Red Cross to help those in affected communities. In addition to the $30,000 it previously donated to the Red Cross to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts, it will match up to $50,000 more in public donations toward Hurricane Milton relief efforts. This contribution aims to provide immediate relief to the comm...

Oceania Cruises, the world’s renowned culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura™, its newest ship launching in July 2025. The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line's signature coffee bar, will offer a selection of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning throughout the afternoon. The Crêperie...

Robert Allan Ltd. is pleased to announce that the RAmparts 2300 tug SN Cariri was successfully delivered to Sulnorte Serviços Maritimos in August 2024. The RAmparts 2300 series tug was recently completed at Estaleiro Rio Maguari (ERM) in Belém, Brazil. As the seventh RAmparts 2300 built by ERM in recent months, it showcases the success of their tug construction program based on Robert Allan Ltd.’s designs. This design also marks an important milestone for both Robert Allan...