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AAL Shipping, a multiple award-winning project heavy lift cargo operator headquartered in Singapore, has chosen ABB Ability™ OCTOPUS – Marine Advisory System to optimise operations of their advanced fleet of Super B-Class heavy lift vessels. ABB’s technology will help enhance the safety and efficiency of its cargo-carrying operations. Super B-Class vessels AAL has currently four 32,000 deadweight tonnage ships in operation and four due for delivery by 2026. The third-generat...

Marcura unveils a bold new look and new AI capabilities, part of a broader transformation to connect its industry-pioneering solutions and drive greater efficiency for customers. Marcura powers some of the most trusted solutions in maritime, including DA-Desk, ShipServ, MarTrust, ClaimsHub, and PortLog. Collectively, the pioneer in digital maritime solutions handles 200,000 port calls annually, manage over 6 million SOF events, facilitate $21.6 billion in payments and pay 36,000 crew digitally....

A host of expert speakers have been confirmed for the TMS Ship Finance and Trade Conference, which takes place on Tuesday, 18th February, at the Taj Exotica Resort, the Palm Dubai. The Conference, which has the theme of Financing Green Shipping Solutions, is the seventh conference in this series and looks set to be the best one yet. Development of shipping Nawal Al-Maghafi, an award-winning journalist and documentary maker, will moderate this session Keynote addresses will be made by Dr Ibr...

Seavolt and RAD Propulsion have announced an exciting new partnership to deliver complete electric propulsion solutions to boat manufacturers, marinas, ports, sporting organisations, and governments across Australia and the Pacific region. This collaboration brings together Seavolt’s industry-pioneering marine charging technology and RAD Propulsion’s innovative electric drive systems, offering customers a seamless and sustainable solution for electrifying their fleets. El...

NorthStandard has announced an exclusive collaboration with pioneering maritime digital decarbonisation experts BetterSea. The new partnership will allow NorthStandard members heavily discounted access to the BetterSea FuelEU Maritime Compliance service, including its in-house digital support resources. GHG intensity of energy New FuelEU Maritime reporting requirements for shipping companies began on January 1 2025 The new FuelEU Maritime reporting requirements for shipping companies began...

Hefring Marine and MSRS Navigation have announced a strategic partnership, with MSRS set to leverage Hefring’s advanced IMAS System to drive the development of cutting-edge GPS-denied navigation solutions for the maritime industry. This collaboration brings together two pioneering innovators in maritime technology to address the growing global challenge of GPS jamming and spoofing in commercial and defense maritime operations. Hefring Marine's maritime technology Hefring Marine's patent...

Nor-Shipping is promising the global maritime and ocean industries 'a bigger, bolder, better' exhibition and activity programme than ever before in Norway next year, with expansion and new initiatives to serve and support ambitious business developments. These include more exhibition space, greater international involvement, fresh networking opportunities, and a conference programme expanded to encompass Seabed Minerals, LNG and finance (Ocean Invest). Relevance and leadership The event week,...

The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an independent maritime standards organisation, has released its cybersecurity testing methodology for those maritime vessels looking to assess their risk and join the Cyber Risk Registry, a risk register database maintained by the IMCSO. The methodology aims to provide IMCSO-accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they will be assessing with standardised testing by outlining test scope and the language...

Avikus, HD Hyundai's autonomous navigation technology developer, announced that it has joined forces with cartography innovator Savvy Navvy to add powerful functionality to its recently released NEUBOAT Dock II. Designed for yachts over 40-feet such as sportfishing vessels, power catamarans, centre consoles and sailing vessels, NEUBOAT Dock II gives boaters a bird’s eye view for easy docking, single or multiple camera views, object detection and a docking assist path. As part of the partn...

A. P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk), one of the world’s largest containership operators, and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have signed an agreement to upgrade Inmarsat satellite communications services across Maersk’s global fleet of approximately 340 container ships. The agreement will see bandwidth enhancements rolled out across Maersk’s entire fleet of owned container ships between 2025 and 2026. Floating office These upgrades are part of Maersk’s strategic roadmap...

A surge in industry interest combined with systems builders and yards scaling up production and installation capacity, is set to accelerate growth in orders for wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) in the coming years. In response to this trend, DNV's new whitepaper provides a detailed look at WAPS technologies, their onboard implementation, and potential fuel savings to help shipowners determine whether they are a viable business option for their vessels and operations. Design and operatio...

The TMS Ship Finance and Trade Conference will be held on February 18th at the Taj Exotica Resort on the Palm, Dubai and several top-quality speakers have now been confirmed as the exciting conference programme takes shape.  The overall theme of the conference will be ‘Financing green shipping solutions.’  Keynote presentations Proceedings will get underway with keynote presentations by two industry figures, Dr. Ibrahim Al Nadhairi, CEO of ASYAD Shipping, and Capt. Ammar...

Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year will see ocean container freight rates fall further in February - with carriers now taking action to slow the market decline. Latest data from Xeneta – the ocean and air freight intelligence platform – shows average spot rates from the Far East stand at USD 3 795 per FEU (40ft container) into North Europe and USD 5 085 per FEU into the Mediterranean – down 22% and 13% respectively since 1 January. Falling spot rates  Early data s...

The expansion of offshore wind energy is one of the central projects of the energy transition at both German and European levels. In Germany alone, the installed capacity of offshore wind turbines is set to grow to at least 30 GW by 2030 and 70 GW by 2045. In the EU, the target is even greater at 111 GW by 2030 and 317 GW by 2050. These targets make close cooperation between the energy, infrastructure, and transport sectors indispensable. Sustainable value creation In particular, the close li...

Pioneering bunker trading firm, Glander International Bunkering, has introduced a tool to help users calculate key data for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. FuelEU Maritime aims to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector by incentivising the use of alternative fuels and imposing penalties for non-compliance. FuelEU Maritime guidelines With the new Compliance Calculator, Glander International Bunkering helps users understand potential penalties...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘D-VESSELKEEPER: EEM and PHM' developed by WinKong Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with the product can be given the 'DSS' notations (EE+Sn, MM), which indicate ships with advanced digital technology. Innovative functions In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions. ...

DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai Mipo (HMD) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE). The collaboration focuses on developing standards for testing electric-powered vessels through the use of digital twin-based criteria and procedures, to enhance ship safety and efficiency. Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing This collaborative project aims to resolve issues related to the integration of highly complex vessel systems for electric propulsion....

Windsor Port Authority, one of just 17 national ports created by the 1999 Canada Marine Act, has enhanced waterway safety and security across its jurisdiction on the U.S.-Canada border with state-of-the-art cameras from Axis Communications. These cameras, combined with radar solutions from Accipiter Radar Technologies Inc., provide the port with the visibility needed to prevent collisions, better detect illegal activity, and save lives along the river. Windsor Port Located on the Detroit...

According to new research on cybersecurity in the energy sector, energy companies are taking cyber threats seriously at the highest levels. Two in three energy professionals (65%) say their leadership views cybersecurity as the greatest current risk to their business. More than two-thirds of energy professionals (71%) expect their company to increase investment in cybersecurity this year.  Cybersecurity According to the latest Energy Cyber Priority report from DNV Cyber, energy companies...

Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a pioneering maritime data, insights and analytics provider, announces the acquisition of Infospectrum, an independent provider of counterparty risk appraisal reports & data, due diligence research and KYC intelligence.  This acquisition expands Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s ability to deliver market-pioneering analysis and risk management intelligence solutions. The integration of Infospectrum’s comprehensive counterparty risk appr...

Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a globally renowned maritime data, insights and analytics provider, announces the acquisition of Infospectrum, an independent provider of counterparty risk appraisal reports & data, due diligence research and KYC intelligence.  This acquisition expands Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s ability to deliver market-renowned analysis and risk management intelligence solutions. The integration of Infospectrum’s comprehensive counterparty risk appr...

According to the latest data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights (AFI) platform the maritime industry’s exceptional newbuilding year 2024 drove a significant rise in orders for alternative-fuelled vessels. A total of 515 such ships were ordered, representing a 38% year-on-year increase compared to 2023, underscoring the industry's growing commitment to decarbonisation. Demands for sustainable practices The growth in alternative-fuelled vessel orders has been heavily driven by th...

Strikes at ports on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast, which would have caused an economic and supply chain crisis, have been called off – with ocean container freight rate growth now expected to slow or fall. The strikes were set to begin on 15 January and would have forced the closure of ports from Maine to Texas. This has now been averted after a tentative agreement over a new six-year master contract was reached between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which re...

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, supported by Maritime London, have established SEA-CARE as a new working group of stakeholders from industry, regulators, and the UK government whose goal is to scrutinise maritime safety and how pooling information can improve it. The new working group establishes Maritime London as an impartial broker to ensure that the right organisations are represented in SEA-CARE discussions between Inmarsat and industry stakeholders. Jos Standerwick, Chief Executive,...

Langstone Harbour, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), has completed the successful installation of a comprehensive marine environmental monitoring solution provided by OceanWise. Langstone Harbour, located between Portsmouth and Chichester on the southern coast of Hampshire, is renowned for its rich wildlife and is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA). Managed by the Langstone Harbour Board, it is a hub for a range of activities, including commercial shipping, fis...

ABS has awarded Hanwha Ocean Approval in Principle (AIP) for its Pre-FEED Standard FPSO Design intended to create an asset optimised for deployment in the deep waters of West Africa. The FPSO design is 340 m long and capable of storing approximately 2.38 million barrels of crude oil, with a daily crude oil production capacity of 190,000 barrels. Developed to accommodate topsides for crude oil and or gas production facilities, the hull is designed to operate for up to 20 years without the need f...

Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advised Höegh Evi Ltd. (Höegh Evi) on the acquisition of a 50% stake in its shareholder Larus Holding (Larus) by funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo). Transaction details Larus, which is the 100% owner of Höegh Evi, is currently jointly 50/50 owned by Aequitas Limited (a holding company of the Høegh Family who will retain their existing stake) and funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.  The trans...

Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) from Teledyne RD Instruments (RDI) has been chosen for a 63-foot hybrid catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San.gov) built by All American Marine (AAM), a pioneer in constructing vessels with hybrid and electric propulsion systems. The vessel, designed to support ocean sampling and scientific research, will be an innovative hybrid-powered boat, contributing to environmental sustainability in marine operations. Utility optim...

ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a remote monitoring system for machines, ‘MAREWA-SYSTEM’ developed by KAGOO DOCKYARD Co., Ltd. ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with the product can be given the ‘DSS’ notations (MM, CNS, SM), which indicate ships with advanced digital technology. Deployment of products In order to promote the spread and development of innovative technologies, ClassNK has offered Innovation Endorsement fo...

OrbitMI CEO Ali Riaz has been named among the Top 10 Technology Leaders of 2024 in Lloyd’s List Intelligence’s prestigious annual rankings of the 100 most influential people in shipping, underscoring the NYC-based maritime software company’s major role in the digital transformation of the industry. Riaz, who retained his sixth ranking from 2023, represents the only pure software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm on the keenly watched list of pioneering players “driving real digit...