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A pioneering new study has been published that investigates global trends in ship emissions, using a novel AI method to catalogue over one million ship tracks. This research establishes the first clear evidence of a global cloud response to changes in environmental regulations. Ship tracks are the clouds that form around ship exhaust plumes in still air. As ships travel they emit pollution particles into the atmosphere, such as 13% of the global emissions of sulfur dioxide, that can act as seed...

Jelmer Domela Nieuwenhuis is the new director of Alphatron Marine Netherlands. Many relations already know him from previous positions, which he has fulfilled in the past two years at JRC | Alphatron Marine. The 49-year-old Jelmer Domela Nieuwenhuis is a maritime man in heart and soul, who attaches great importance to efficiency and safety in shipping. Already at the age of 14, he worked at Electro Nautic, his father's company. He was taught the profession with the proverbial spoon. After comp...

Neste has been selected as a finalist in the contest for the German Sustainability Award for companies 2023. With its ambitious sustainability vision and renewable solutions for the aviation industry, road transport, and polymers and chemicals, Neste was nominated for the final round. The winner will be announced and awarded at ceremonies taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, on December 1 and 2. German Sustainability Award The German Sustainability Award recognises companies th...

DP World has introduced a new coastal service for the UAE, connecting its Jebel Ali hub to other ports around the country, and supporting key customers by easing supply chain bottlenecks. The inaugural shipment of roughly 200 TEUs sailed from the Jebel Ali Port to the Port of Ajman and arrived on-time on 7 October 2022. The new routes are serviced by a fleet of modified Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCV) to bypass congestion by calling smaller berths. The shallow draft vessels use less space and can...

Crowley has promoted Meaghan Atkinson to the position of Vice President (VP) of Sustainability. In her new role, Atkinson will lead Crowley’s sustainability journey, and especially drive action to decarbonise across the company’s operations and value chain, in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. As Vice President, she will lead the company’s efforts to build partnerships across its industries and value chain, so as to fulfill Crowley’s sustainability commitments....

The arrival of natural gas at the Port of Sagunto has tripled during the first nine months of 2022, so as to reach 3,038,695 tonnes, in comparison to 1,039,875 tonnes in 2021, which represents an increase of 192.22%, according to data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). Of this total, practically 60% comes from the United States of America (US), which has become the main supplier to the Sagunto site, in Spain. A situation marked by the geopolitical scenario &n...

Neander Motors announces that they have expanded their global distributor network by appointing GY Marine Services LLC., a Doha and Dubai-based supplier of marine propulsion engines, as the exclusive distributor of Neander Motors within the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) territory. Established in 2019 as a subsidiary of Gulf Yachts, GY Marine Services LLC offers its services in the Gulf countries, based in Doha, Qatar and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the latest diesel engines in the m...

The Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator for the third quarter of 2022, shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased from 4.2% to 3.3% since the last Indicator was published in July. Third Quarter Indicator The number of seafarers onboard vessels for more than 11 months has remained stable at 0.3% since May 2022, down from 1.3% in August 2021, when the numbers were at the highest level. The Third Quarter Indicator also shows that th...

With the Asia-Pacific region witnessing exceptional growth and development, there is also tremendous demand for digitalisation across major trading sectors, especially the maritime industry. Inamarine 2022 represents the perfect opportunity for key decision-makers in the offshore, shipbuilding, logistics, port safety, and environmental protection sectors to address the latest trends in the global maritime industry. International trade fair Inamarine 2022 commands strong support from the Indon...

The Organising Committee of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) has announced that the eighth edition of the biennial event (DIMDEX 2024) will take place from 4th to 6th of March 2024 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Set to take place under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, DIMDEX 2024 will be hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces. DIMDEX 2024 Event organisers expect the next ed...

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...

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...

Shipping companies are more data-hungry than ever before, with the maritime industry using 45% more data than it was in 2021 – with year-on-year demand for data more than doubling in some sectors. As maritime businesses transform, they are also seeing more diverse data requirements than those that existed before the pandemic. As this need for connectivity accelerates, so too does the need for high-quality broadband to keep vessels connected wherever and whenever necessary. For mar...

The global VSAT maritime satellite communication market is projected to reach $2,962 million by 2030, a CAGR of 8.5% from 2021 to 2030. This tremendous growth is being fuelled by the need to remain connected anytime, anywhere. VSAT services enhance connectivity and the user experience, ensuring operational continuity and the well-being of crew members, and delivering remote assistance no matter the location. VSAT technology In an excellent turn of events, VSAT technology is becoming incr...

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...

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...

Vopak Agencies has a strong track record within both hub services and port agency within the tanker segments in Europe and extensive experience within their field. Diize is a Vopak developed digital software company aimed at the future of port orchestration. The completion of the transaction is subject to predetermined conditions and works council advice and is expected to close later in the fourth quarter of this year. Vopak Agencies will transfer to Wilhelmsen Port Services once the deal is...

Sustainability, open innovation, and connectivity projects have focused the interest of a delegation from the Port of Cartagena in Colombia who have visited the Port of Valencia where they have held a meeting with representatives of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV). The General Manager of the PAV, Francesc Sánchez, gave a presentation of the facilities and services of Valenciaport, highlighting the infrastructures such as the new container or passenger terminal, the environmental ini...

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...

Crowley has awarded California State University Maritime Academy cadets Danny Gonzalez and Jack Reasoner with its Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship in recognition of their success and pursuit of maritime careers. Each recipient exemplifies the company’s values of integrity, sustainability, and drive through their work at the academy and time spent on Crowley-managed vessels. Cadet shipping term A junior from Inglewood, California, Gonzalez is studying for a bachelor’s deg...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, and services provider announced a strategic partnership to deliver and scale eMobility charging infrastructure to simplify the transition to fleet electrification. Zero-Emission Urban Transportation The companies signed a letter of intent outlining the cooperation. They will jointly seek to deliver turnkey solutions for fleets to transition to zero-emission urban transportation through an end-...

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...

Shipping Innovation, owner and organiser of London International Shipping Week, is delighted to welcome a number of key sponsors of LISW23. Seatrade Maritime, the specialist global event organiser and maritime news provider, has underlined its commitment to London International Shipping Week 2023 by becoming a Platinum Sponsor while the Bahamas Maritime Authority has been confirmed as a Silver Sponsor of the week. International maritime community Chris Morley, Group Director – Maritime...

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...

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.