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Wallem Group, a globally renowned ship management company, has announced the appointment of Luis Benito as its new Group Business Development & Marketing Director, effective 19 August 2024. Luis will report directly to John Rowley, Wallem Group CEO. In his new role, Luis will be responsible for driving sustainable profitable revenue growth across the Group. He will work closely with Wallem’s Ship Management, SeaSafe, Ship Agency, and Commercial Services businesses to deliver innovatio...

In a significant move to support flood recovery efforts in Juneau, Alaska, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a $50,000 donation to the Juneau Community Foundation. This contribution is aimed at providing direct financial assistance to residents affected by the unprecedented flooding triggered by the release of water from the Mendenhall Glacier. The recent flood, described as the worst in Juneau’s history, has caused widespread destruction, inundating homes and displacing numero...

Peninsula, the global pioneer in marine energy solutions, is pleased to announce the successful biofuel bunkering of the containership - Yantian Express by its IMO II chemical tanker, Aalborg. The supply operation was carried out for Hapag-Lloyd in the Port of Barcelona. The 88,500 GT vessel received 2,200mt of B30 VLSFO. The sustainable biofuel used for this blend was ISCC EU-certified biodiesel derived from Used Cooking Oil (UCOME). Lower-carbon marine fuels The addition of the Aalborg to t...

Armacell, a global pioneer in flexible foam for the equipment insulation market and a provider of engineered foams, will present its comprehensive range of thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for the first time at the SMM (Shipbuilding, Machinery, and Marine Technology) trade show. The event, known as the world's major trade fair for the maritime industry, will be held on 3-6 Sept. 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Armacell will showcase its innovative insulation and firestop solutions in Hall B5...

Brunvoll has signed a contract with Tersan Shipyard for the delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring systems for two stainless steel chemical product tankers. Tune Chemical Tankers (TCT), which also is a part of Tersan Group will be the owner of the vessels. The contract also includes an option for two additional vessels. Brunvoll’s delivery for the vessels consists of a complete shaft line solution with a reduction gearbox and a controllable pitch propeller, a tunnel thruster, and Brunvoll...

The overarching purpose of The Fuel EU Maritime Regulation (FEMREG) is to accelerate the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in shipping. It forms part of the EU’s Fit for 55 Package, aimed at reducing the greenhouse gas (“GHG”) intensity of energy used by ships above 5,000 GT by at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels). FEMREG is intended to complement the EU Emissions Trading Scheme for maritime which came into force on 1 January 2024. Fuel EU Maritime monitoring pl...

On Wednesday, 7th August, 2024, Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (CHC) will celebrate 150 years since their constitution under The Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation Act, of 1874. Safety, efficiency, and sustainability Since then, CHC has been dedicated to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of Cattewater Harbour while supporting the economic growth of Plymouth and the wider South West region.  Through strategic planning, investment, and collaboration, the Commi...

Oceania Cruises®, the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is spotlighting an array of new 2025 Europe sailings, ranging from six to 34 days, to whisk guests to the most breathtaking destinations across the continent. The ultra-premium line's elegant boutique ships will set sail on a series of voyages taking in idyllic islands, dramatic fjords, well-loved European resort towns, and bustling cities, putting immersion in local communities and culinary excellence at the heart of each...

In September 2023, NSSLGlobal, a global independent satcom and IT solutions provider, was awarded a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) to provide comprehensive support for Maritime Multi-Media (MMM) services across the Royal Navy fleet. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the welfare services available to Royal Navy personnel by providing a wide range of entertainment on board vessels. Such welfare services are increasingly important in recruiting and retaining sailors. De...

Wallem Group, a global maritime partner, is pleased to announce it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company to enhance the cooperation of both organisations. Green, low-carbon shipping Han Chao, Chairman and Party Secretary of COSCO Shipping Seafarer Management Company, and John Rowley, CEO of Wallem Group, signed the agreement on behalf of both parties. John Rowley, CEO, of Wallem Group, said, “We are honoured to partner with COSCO Sh...

Inchcape Shipping Services, a provider of comprehensive port agency and maritime services, proudly announces the opening of its new office in Manila, marking a significant expansion of its service capability in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. The new office will serve key Philippine ports, strengthening Inchcape’s global footprint and commitment to unparalleled service. Manila office The newly established Manila office is strategically located to manage operations across several major...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the membrane-type LNG carrier installed with the 'Wind Challenger', a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. This marks the world's first AiP for an LNG carrier equipped with a Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS). As a solution for responding to environmental regulations and fuel cost reduction, the implementation of wind-assisted propulsion systems is in pro...

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the membrane-type LNG carrier installed with the "Wind Challenger," a hard sail wind propulsion system. The ship is jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. This marks the world's first AiP for an LNG carrier equipped with a Wind-Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS). Wind-assisted propulsion systems As a solution for responding to environmental regulations and fuel cost reduction, the implementation of win...

The UK Chamber of Shipping’s new conference Shipping UK, and London International Shipping Week. (LISW) have announced a partnership as Supporting Organisations for the coming future. Both parties have agreed to support each other with marketing and PR support to help establish Shipping UK and help grow LISW domestically as well as internationally. Shipping UK Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO and co-founder of LISW said, “The UK Chamber of Shipping originated almost 150 years ago an...

The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Programme has been established to deliver the future of in-service support to Royal Navy warships and submarines, along with maintenance and operation of the three Naval Bases. NSIGN will be a framework of contracts that will support all legacy, new-to-service and future platform types including modular solutions.  NSIGN is now in the concept phase and within this, the Ships Engineering Project has stood up ready to continue with market e...

The state-of-the-art 'Olympic Boreas' CSOV has been delivered to Olympic by Ulstein Verft on 25.07.2024. The vessel is the first of two sister vessels, based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. 'Olympic Boreas' CSOV Olympic Boreas has been designed with the TWIN X-STERN solution and comes with a unique hybrid power integration. Further, she has a large gangway system installed, high-capacity, delicately furnished accommodation, including offices, lounges, day roo...

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America’s premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry, announced its expanded pavilions and trade routes focusing on start-ups, industry education, as well as cutting-edge technologies and processes. Registration is open for 2024's show, set to take place at the Tampa Convention Center, from October 1 - 3, 2024. Start-Up pavilion In partnership with Yachting Ventures, IBEX will introduce...

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a hybrid-electric propulsion system for an 11,000 dwt Limestone Carrier. The vessel was contracted by Montreal-based CSL Group (“CSL”) with CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering and Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q1 2024. The order reflects CSL’s focus on reducing its emissions profile via a comprehensive decarbonisation strategy. Wärtsilä has been closely involved in devel...

A pair of dual fuel (diesel and LNG) RAstar 4200-DF standby vessels have recently entered service with Hongkong Salvage & Towage (HKST). Built by Cheoy Lee Shipyards, LNG Sentinel I and LNG Sentinel II were specifically designed for service at the Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited (HKLTL) import terminal. Featuring a unique electrical propulsion system with Z-drives that can receive power from both diesel and dual fuel (diesel and LNG) propulsion gensets, these vessels will help maintain a saf...

Peninsula, the global pioneer in marine energy solutions, is pleased to announce the successful LNG bunkering of the car carrier - Thor Highway by their LNG bunker vessel, Levante LNG.  The supply operation was carried out for their customer - “K” LINE in Gibraltar. Thor Highway The Thor Highway, operated by “K” LINE, is a newly built LNG dual-fueled car carrier chartered by the company and was delivered in 2024. The vessel is part of “K” LINE’s...

Innovative technology developed by Arkitech delivers substantial efficiency improvements to the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system onboard MSC Magnifica. Leveraging AI and machine learning, the technology analyses data from over 1,500 sensors on the MSC Cruises’ ship, enhancing chiller efficiency by up to 12% and achieving predicted annual savings of 1600MW which is equivalent to removing the 687 cars from European roads. This efficiency is realised without compromis...

Olympic Subsea is proud to announce their partnership with Ulstein and Rambøll to carry out the “LCAS - Life Cycle Assessment in Shipbuilding” project. This initiative focuses on developing a maritime-oriented method to evaluate the environmental impact of new vessels throughout their entire life cycle.  In this work, Olympic Subsea is specifically looking at the two new offshore wind service vessels developed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS, both of which are...

The expansion of the offshore wind market has brought about significant changes in the cable-laying industry. More turbines mean more cables to install, which means a greater need for carousel capacity on the cable-laying vessel.  Average cable length However, the length of the installed cable is dependent not only on the number of turbines, but also on their size. The average cable length per wind farm has grown from 30 km in the 2000s to 80 km in the late 2010s and is projected t...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a Ship IoT Application “i-MITEC” by MIURA CO., LTD. 'i-MITEC' uses a cloud-based environment to provide a range of services, collecting and storing operation data from equipment, such as marine boilers and ballast water management systems that are fitted with communication functionality.  The stored data can be used in combination with analysis by MIURA field engineers to provide suggestions for ef...

The launch of the seventh PPA (Multipurpose Combat Ship) “Domenico Millelire” took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso (Genova) on Saturday 13 July 2024. The ceremony was attended, among others, by Vice Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, Deputy Chief of Staff of Italian Navy, and Massimo Scialpi, Deputy Director OCCAR, welcomed for Fincantieri by Dario Deste, General Manager Naval Vessels Division. The godmother of the ceremony was Ms. Franca Millelire, a relative o...

EV Maritime, New Zealand’s pioneering electric ferry design and technology company, announced it has been commissioned by Angel Island Tiburon Ferry (AITF) to design an all-new hybrid electric vessel for the fleet. The progressive project, which will see the electrification of two existing vessels and the construction of a third new plug-in hybrid vessel, has been funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The hybrid vessel will be designed and engineered by EV Maritime with el...

Thordon Bearings has secured an order from French shipbuilding giant Chantiers de l'Atlantique to supply its award-winning COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings for installation to a pair of wind-assisted passenger ships operated by luxury travel operator Accor. When the first 220m (722 ft) long, 22,300 gt vessel is delivered in 2026, Orient Express Corinthian will be the world’s largest contemporary sailship. The contract marks Thordon’s first reference aboard a Chant...

Oceania Cruises®, the world's pioneering culinary- and destination-focused cruise line is delighted to announce its new collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS), bringing the ACS Relay For Life at Sea program to the cruise line's esteemed guests, crew and team members, fostering a community of support and raising vital funds for cancer research, patient support services, and advocacy efforts. The program was just launched on Oceania Cruises' newest ship, Vista, as well as aboard...

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is pleased to announce its participation to RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program. As a pioneering maritime solution provider, the participation in this program exemplifies the commitment to safer mooring practices.  RightShip is a pioneering global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform with the mission to drive operational improvements in the global shipping industry and improve overall maritime safe...

RightShip, a global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, welcomes Wilhelmsen Ships Service (Wilhelmsen), a leader in maritime solutions, to its Zero Harm Innovation Partners programme (ZHIP). As part of this collaboration, Wilhelmsen will highlight its cutting-edge products, the Timm Snap Back Arrestor (SBA™) rope and the Line Management Plan (LMP™), both of which exemplify its commitment to safer mooring practice. Zero-harm maritime The Z...