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Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise with the German Armed Forces, the system’s first customer, by loading a CH53 military medium-lift helicopter into the Beluga. Rising demand for outsized air cargo capability “The demand for outsized air cargo capability is on the rise. Capacity is scarce and, in light of...

DNV and Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have agreed to continue their collaboration on decarbonisation and digital innovation in the maritime industry. Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry and Transformation), MPA, and Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Regional Manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime at DNV, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew their partnership at the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference. The three-year MOU will herald a n...

As the maritime industry is undergoing major transformations driven by the twin ambitions of carbon emissions reduction and digitalisation, the MOU seeks to enable close cooperation between ship owner and charterer with the aim of achieving further energy efficiencies and GHG savings through improved voyage data collection, verification and sharing via DNV’s Veracity data platform in collaboration with the industry partners’ digital management systems. With tightening environmental...

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised BNP Paribas, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, a syndicate of lenders, and SACE on the partial financing of four new cruise vessels for Viking Ocean Cruises.  The financing consists of four export credit loan facilities, which are together worth over $1.5bn and are backed by the Italian export credit agency SACE. The ocean-going passenger cruise vessels are being constructed at Fincantieri S.p.A., with the first of the vessels - Viking Neptun...

The steel cutting ceremony of Ulstein Verft’s yard number 318 was carried out at the hull yard, Crist, on 18 November, 2022. The vessel is the first of two offshore wind newbuilds for the Norway-based ship-owner - Olympic, and both are planned for delivery in 2024. The steel cutting is the first milestone in a shipbuilding project and symbolises its start-up. Marius Bergseth, the Chief Operational Officer in Olympic executed the first cut. Vessels based on based on SX222 CSOV design The...

Maritime UK is launching Version 6 of the Industry Code of Practice for Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems on 18 November, 2022. The accelerating pace of change in maritime autonomy has required updated guidance for those owning and operating Maritime Autonomous Ship Systems (MASS). While not a legal text, the Code has been used by manufacturers, service providers, and others as part of their day-to-day work. Many manufacturers have reported clients requiring compliance with the Code as a basis f...

DNV and China Merchant Industry (CMI) have agreed to establish a Joint Technical Innovation Centre to explore new technologies that promote the decarbonisation and digitalisation of shipping. The Centre's official launch came amid a high-profile signing ceremony between DNV and CMI executives at the 2nd World Maritime Merchants Forum 2022 (Shipbuilding Subforum), hosted by CMI in Shenzhen, China. Maritime decarbonisation and smart digital technologies Located at CMI's Shenzhen office, the Cen...

As part of Hempel’s participation at COP27, Executive Vice President, Head of Marine at Hempel A/S, Alexander Enström, will join conversations on how to accelerate the decarbonisation of the shipping industry. Hempel will also showcase solutions that can help achieve measurable results in that regard. The shipping industry is responsible for three per cent of global GHG emissions every year. The good news is that the necessary technologies to achieve a significant emissions reduction...

MPC Container Ships ASA (the ‘Company’), is pleased to announce the appointment of Moritz Fuhrmann as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), commencing December 1, 2022. Mr. Fuhrmann will succeed the current Chief Financial Officer, Dr. Benjamin Pfeifer, who has resigned his position to pursue new opportunities. New CFO appointed Moritz Fuhrmann brings to MPC Container Ships ASA - a strong background in finance and shipping Moritz Fuhrmann brings to MPC Container Ships ASA - a st...

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) and Lockheed Martin signed a contract for KONGSBERG’s support of the delivery of the TPY-4 radar to Norway for the Norwegian Radar Sensor (NORSE) Project. Through this ca 900 MNOK contract, KONGSBERG will be a significant partner and subcontractor to Lockheed Martin for the deliveries to the NORSE project. The KONGSBERG scope of delivery includes hardware, software and final assembly and test of the TPY-4 radar systems before installation at t...

A new report from the Global Maritime Forum, prepared on behalf of the Getting to Zero Coalition, assesses progress towards the development of Green Shipping Corridors, and maritime routes between major port hubs where zero-emission solutions are supported and demonstrated and finds that activity during 2022 exceeded expectations. Green Shipping Corridors However as maritime Green Shipping Corridors progress towards implementation, some key industry stakeholders, especially cargo owners and fu...

To the PwC Denmark event for this year’s owner-mangers, Kurt Skov was awarded the ‘Hero of the Year 2022’ prize in the Southern Jutland region, Denmark. The award is characterised by a special focus on social impact which Kurt Skov has demonstrated over the years. When Kurt Skov in 2007 handed over 75% of the company-ownership to the Blue Water Foundation, it was with the primary purpose to secure future ownership as well as supporting good purposes in the spirit of Blue Water...

Maritime spaces are increasingly becoming potential sources of conflict. With 90% of goods around the world being transported by sea and 98% of digital data transiting through submarine cables, plus the vast array of marine life, energy, and mining resources, maritime spaces are more than ever becoming strategic assets. At Euronaval, starting 18 October 2022, Airbus will show the many range of ways their teams are pioneering to help protect these critical areas. Several dedicated systems 70.8...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has completed a multimillion-pound refurbishment programme at Cammell Laird shipyard, Birkenhead, becoming the first cruise liner to undergo work at the site for over 25 years. Borealis arrived on 28th October, for a 14-day refurbishment, including steel repairs, an overhaul of the shafts and propellers as well a new application of underwater paint, supported by more than 150 members of Cammell Laird’s workforce. Borealis ship sails out of Cammell...

In the first nine months of the year - 2022, the maritime industry in the Port of Hamburg handled 91.8 million tons of seaborne cargo, a 4.3 percent drop on the previous year – 2021. Also down 7.4 percent at 27.5 million tons, handling of bulk cargo was especially hard hit. In comparison with the rest of Europe, container handling held up well. At 6.3 million TEU - 20-ft standard containers - for the Port of Hamburg - the downturn was 2.7 percent. By contrast, conventional general cargo h...

A new mandatory safety code for ships carrying industrial personnel – aimed at ensuring the safety of people transported to work on offshore facilities including wind farms – has been adopted by IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 106), which met from November 2 to November 11, 2022. The new Chapter XV of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the associated new International Code of Safety for Ships Carrying Industrial Personnel (IP Code) were devel...

Kongsberg Maritime has won a NOK 300 million contract with Pelagic Wind Services to supply advanced vessel design and equipment for two new CSOVs to be built at Cochin Shipyard in India. The CSOVs will be built to Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 5519 HL design, which has been upgraded to provide the highest level of operability and safety, while lowering fuel consumption and maintaining excellent sea-keeping properties. New CSOVs with UT 5519 HL design The new vessels will be able to operate sa...

Viasat and TrellisWare will promote their new collaborative approach at the Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) conference and expo in Canberra, Australia, between Nov. 15-17, 2022. The companies first announced this strategic collaboration and vision for a holistic offering during the Oct. 4 Land Forces exhibition. Tactical communications solutions Together, Viasat and TrellisWare aim to offer the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) &...

In Mersey Maritime’s 20th anniversary year, the North West and national maritime industry came together on Thursday, 10th November 2022 to celebrate the sector at the 8th Annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards. The event, which was held at Liverpool Cathedral, was the biggest and most high-profile yet, with some 600 guests present drawn from across the UK and beyond. Preparations for the awards saw over 100 individual applications on behalf of more than 50 different businesses and organ...

MetOcean Telematics is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at Pacific Marine Expo 2022, in Seattle, WA from November 17-19, 2022. Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast, serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California.  Pacific Marine Expo It is looking forward to connecting with attendees and showcasing the latest MetOcean systems and Iridium products and technology. Visit the MetOcean Telematics team at booth 528. Pacific Marine E...

In rural Hidalgo, Mexico deep in the Sierra Madre mountains is a community rich in indigenous culture, and biological and linguistic diversity, but largely disconnected from the rest of the world. PSYDEH Recently, Viasat donated internet services, solar units, and more than 40 laptops to PSYDEH (see-day), a non-governmental organisation working to educate and empower marginalised indigenous women to lead social change in the region. With the boost that comes from Viasat’s technology, PS...

The maritime & ports sector is the gateway to some of the biggest challenges facing the world currently, and presents innovation opportunities to deliver sustainable, equitable growth for our communities and economies. Ocean Wise has announced the cohort for the Maritime Accelerator, a brand-new, challenge-led programme powered by Connected Places Catapult and supported by several industry and academic partners. Maritime Accelerator Its aim is to provide each of the selected SMEs with a p...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean) is pleased to announce they will be exhibiting at Vietnam Defence Expo 2022 in Hanoi, Vietnam from December 8-10, 2022. They look forward to showcasing MetOcean’s latest defence technology and connecting with partners and clients in the region. Vietnam Defence 2022 is an international exhibition and conference on the defence field in Vietnam, hosted by the Ministry of National Defence with the aim of supporting defence units and armed forces to deploy the as...

Viasat recently received recognition from two organisations as a great place for veterans to work. It was selected for the 2022 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award, and earned a spot on the 2022 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers list. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognises an organisation’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Comprehensive annual ranking The Military Times describes&nbs...

OXE Marine is exhibiting OXE Diesel at the annual METS boat show - METSTRADE 2022, Europe’s largest boat show. Attendees can find OXE Marine’s solutions in Pavillion 05, Booth 467 at the show, where they will be displaying their outboards - OXE300, OXE200. OXE Marine at METSTRADE 2022 By the harbour, in collaboration with Tideman Boats, OXE Marine will be demoing an OXE300 and a twin OXE150 installation at METSTRADE 2022. OXE Marine can’t wait to see everyone at the event....

This Green Careers Week Maritime UK is launching a new green skills project, in order to help ensure that the maritime industries have the skills required to enable its decarbonisation. The project kick starts with the appointment of Kit Williams to coordinate delivery of recommendations from the Maritime Skills Commission’s (MSC) Skills for Green Jobs Position Paper. It is being delivered through a partnership between the MSC and Cornwall Marine Network (CMN). Maritime Skills Commission...

Waves Group is delighted to welcome Jeroen Overbeek as their APAC Regional Manager.  Jeroen will lead their multi-discipline team in Singapore and develop their operations across Asia, assisting their clients in issues relating to the investigation maritime casualties, offshore energy projects and Marine Warranty operations. As a member of the company’s global team of Maritime Civil Engineers, Jeroen Overbeek specialises in the investigation of Fixed & Floating Object (FFO) dam...

Explorers looking for their next adventure can take advantage of two new shorter sailings unveiled by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, as part of its ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ cruise in 2023 – with up to £300 per person for guests to enjoy on board. Borealis will set sail from Southampton on 23rd February 2023, following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional explorer Phileas Fogg in the Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days. Witnessing the indige...

Xeneta, the globally renowned ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platform, and Marine Benchmark, a major provider of information analysis services and tools for the marine industry, have launched the Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) for the container shipping market. Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) The Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) by Xeneta and Marine Benchmark is a first-of-its-kind data solution that tracks and compares the carbon emissions of ocean carriers across 13 main...

At its eighth annual Mersey Maritime Industry Awards (MMIAs), taking place at Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday, November 10, chief executive Chris Shirling-Rooke will announce The Hive as its chosen charity for the year. As it marks its 20th anniversary, Mersey Maritime is choosing to support The Hive as part of its commitment to help revive and grow our coastal communities, which are at the heart of the UK’s £116bn maritime sector. In Liverpool city region alone, maritime is worth...