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For several years, Blue Water Shipping has been active with different port-related services in Thyboron, on the west coast of Jutland. “In recent years, we have been involved in various projects. Seeing a future great potential, we have decided to open an office in the Port of Thyboron in cooperation with a local partner, Kynde & Toft," says Søren Stougaard from Blue Water’s Port Service Division. Major steel constructions Since its establishment in 1958, Kynde & To...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) took delivery of one more new 11,000 TEU container vessel, ‘YM Tiptop’ (5/28) to further enhance Yang Ming’s operating competitiveness. The vessel will be deployed to Far East - South America service SA3 and provide efficient delivery service between Asia and East coast of South America. To further strengthen Yang Ming’s mid-to-long-term operational efficiency, the company ordered a total of fourteen 11,000 TEU new buildings t...

Kongsberg Digital is pleased to announce to have signed a partnership agreement with MarineInsight™ by ioCurrents. The deal will make three new software solutions available to Vessel Insight subscribers via the Kognifai Marketplace: Vessel Health, Automated Reports and Fuel & Emission Optimisation. The solutions will, respectively, assist in identifying engine failure through Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, create Automated Reports for all departments, and reduce fue...

Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional petrol cars, without investing into new vehicles or modifying the old ones. Neste, the producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) may be the first to have developed a renewable gasoline for such commercial use in the existing fleet. The final phase of testing is now beginning with the target to complete commercia...

Neste, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho Corp. announced that they are joining forces to enable Japan’s first industrial-scale production of renewable plastics and chemicals from 100% bio-based hydrocarbons. In this collaboration, Mitsui Chemicals will use Neste RE™, 100% bio-based hydrocarbons produced by Neste, to replace a part of the fossil feedstock in the production of a variety of plastics and chemicals at its crackers within Osaka Works during 2021. In doing so, Mits...

On May 20, 2021, Singapore -flagged Containership, 'X-Press Pearl' reported smoke from the cargo hold while at Colombo anchorage, Sri Lanka. Emergency procedures were initiated, and Co2 was released into the cargo hold. Port control and the local authority were informed, and Sri Lankan navy assets along with firefighting teams were placed on standby. Water spraying tugs On May 21, the vessel reported fire on deck. Firefighting tugs were deployed by the port authority and a helicopter providin...

Speaking on a panel at the Port of Houston’s Global Freight Summit on 19 May, Maersk North America Managing Director Narin Phol shared the company’s timeline, strategy and plans to decarbonise operations by 2050. “Decarbonisation is an important agenda for the industry and for Maersk. We are part of the problem and so must be part of the solution. Around half of Maersk’s 200 largest customers have set – or are in the process of setting – ambitious science-b...

Starting in June 2021, CULINES will strengthen the Europe service AEX by providing more frequency from monthly to bi-weekly. To meet customers' demands in Asia-Europe Express Service (AEX service), CULINES will provide more space from June 2021, by upgrading the frequency from monthly to bi-weekly. In addition to the current two 4250TEU type vessels on AEX service, there will be two more vessels of similar size deploying fixedly on the AEX. Upgraded AEX service To provide tailor-made service,...

On May 13, 2021, the container ship - ‘Haifeng Haikou’ imported by Hainan Haifeng Shipping Co., Ltd. was officially put into operation. This ship is the first international ship registered in Hainan Free Trade Port from foreign nationality, since the release of the ‘Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port’ on June 1, 2020. It is also the first ‘zero-tariff’ import and international shipping ship. Efficient approval efficiency With the fu...

The Maritime Safety Award is presented by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), in association with Lloyd’s Register, to an individual, company or organisation, which has made a significant technological contribution to improving maritime safety or the protection of the maritime environment.  Smart Ropes and Line Management Plan (LMP) Wilhelmsen’s winning entry is their safer mooring solutions, consisting of Smart Ropes and LMP Wilhelmsen’s winning entry is...

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce the signing of a contract to upgrade three Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express passenger vessels with comprehensive equipment packages for hybrid operation. The company aims to cut CO2 emissions from their operation along the coast of Norway by at least 25 percent. KM will collaborate closely with Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft on the refit. Upgrade features Each vessel will be fitted with two Energy Storage systems controlled via Kongs...

As A.P. Moller - Maersk. has delivered strong earnings and growth momentum during the last year and saw the strategy of becoming an integrated container logistics company validated, the company now stands ready to further efforts in building the three world-class divisions with strong synergies between them. All are embedded with a customer-centric, digital and value creation rooted mindset.   The message fell on the company’s 2021 Capital Markets Day. Here, Maersk will provide in...

A decade after refocusing its strategy on renewable fuels and plastics, Neste’s Q1 2021 results show that the company is on track in creating the change needed to build a more sustainable future. Over the last decade, Neste has become a major player in renewables. Its transformation from a regional oil refinery to becoming a globally renowned company in renewable and circular solutions speaks loudly about limitless curiosity, courage, hard work and perseverance. Neste – one of the...

Global Survival Technology provider, Survitec, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Hansen Protection, an European provider of personal protective equipment.   The transaction reinforces Survitec as the global leader for Survival Technology across the Maritime, Defence & Government, Energy, and Aerospace markets. Survitec’s complete portfolio and its wide-reaching footprint creates a single partner for customers across the globe.  Personal protective equi...

Neste, the producer of renewable diesel and largest renewable diesel supplier in California, announced it had opened two new Neste MY Renewable Diesel fueling stations in southern California. The company’s ambition is to create a renewable diesel fueling network across the U.S. West Coast. Benefits of renewable diesel Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a triple win for any fleet operator with vehicles on the road" “Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a triple win for any fleet operator with v...

MetOcean Telematics (MetOcean), is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of Canadian Defence Review’s (CDR) Top 100 defence companies for 2021. Canadian Defence Review is Canada’s pioneering defence and military journal, serving the information needs of Canada’s defence community.  The selection process for CDR’s Top 100, consists of an evaluation panel of CDR editorial staff and independent advisors who rank the companies annually based on factors su...

Satcom Direct (SD) has completed the next phase of terrestrial expansion to its global private network. To strengthen its ground infrastructure and augment redundancy the global satellite solutions provider has enhanced individual Points of Presence (PoPs) and upgraded its global network to support the increasing connectivity needs of its customers. The update includes expansion into the Asia Pacific region to provide additional connectivity options for customers and complements existing PoPs...

Wrist offers fresh Norwegian water in recyclable packaging to customers in Northern Europe, aiming towards expanding the assortment with more and more green alternatives. It is still in the early phase of the sustainability journey, but offer their customers an alternative option to plastic bottles, when sourcing fresh water for those at sea. With recyclable water cartons, made of paper from FSC-certified forests and plant-based polymers from Bonsucro-certified sugar cane, Wrist aims to help re...

When Blue Water and Tekstilfabrikken entered into a dialogue in 2018, the company was using a storage facility which had trouble handling both B2C and B2B shipments at the same time. Also, communication could have been better according to Claus Hauge, Director of Tekstilfabrikken:  Claus Hauge said, “We were looking for a logistics provider able to handle our shipments without any hurdles. My team and I wanted time to focus on what we do best – to produce clothing made of sust...

The Group’s book-to-bill ratio ended at 1.2, driven by a considerable contract for the delivery of F-35 components and a major contract relating to offshore wind power, which is an interesting segment for KONGSBERG. 1st quarter: The order intake was MNOK 7,643 compared to MNOK 6,812 in Q1 2020, an increase of 12.2% The operating revenues were MNOK 6,364 compared to MNOK 6,678 in Q1 2020, a drop of 4.7% The EBITDA was MNOK 883 compared to MNOK 643 in Q1 2020, an increase of 37.3% T...

Satcom Global has announced a significant enhancement to its Ku-band Aura VSAT network, with the addition of the Eutelsat 174A (E174A) North Pacific and South Pacific satellite beams. The new coverage will strengthen and extend the Aura network, across the North Pacific and Oceania regions, supporting the high-quality connectivity demands of a diverse range of maritime sectors, including shipping, commercial fishing, workboat, offshore supply and leisure. E174A North and South Pacific beams T...

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announces the successful completion of a second trial of sustainable marine biofuel onboard the M/V MOL Experience. The specifications of the second trial were different from the first trial, with the mixing ratio three times higher in biofuel content, taking ONE another step closer to reducing its carbon footprint. Bunkering and testing M/V MOL Experience was refueled with marine biofuel during bunkering at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands on 7th March 2021....

Finnish cosmetics company - Lumene introduces Neste MY Non-Road Diesel™ at its factory in Kauklahti, Espoo, Finland, during this spring. The renewable fuel oil replaces the fossil fuel oil previously used at the factory. By switching to a new renewable solution launched by Neste in early 2021, Lumene is able to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the production of process steam needed in product manufacturing by up to 90% compared to using fossil fuel oil. Renewable raw materials &...

FESCO Transportation Group and TLK Globus have signed a cooperation agreement within the TransRussia exhibition and agreed to cooperate in the transportation of containerised timber from Siberia and the Far East to China. FESCO and Globus are going to develop timber transportation from Siberia and the Far East to China using their experience and expertise and developing FESCO’s services for cargo transportation from Krasnoyarsk and Khabarovsk to different cities in China via the Commercia...

The Wilhelmsen Thyssenkrupp AM fulfillment platform currently serves more than 3,000 vessels from key locations worldwide, addressing and solving some of the biggest pain points such as long lead time, part obsolescence, poor part performance and high carbon footprint, through on-demand manufacturing. Cooperating with several Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the venture is empowering OEMs to reduce their supply chain costs and improve customer experience, through increased serviceabilit...

The Seafarers’ Charity awards grants to new online services to support seafarers who have experienced sexual violence, and to help tackle loneliness and suicide. Actioning their new strategic approach, The Seafarers’ Charity awarded a total of £844,760 to 17 organisations in its first meeting of this year’s grant programme. The charity recently launched its strategy ‘Thrive’, which focuses on achieving five strategic outcomes for seafarers (enhanced financial...

Foundation Det Norske Veritas – which owns DNV Group – has teamed up with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and five other industry leaders to establish a maritime decarbonisation centre in Singapore. The centre’s stated mission is to catalyse and facilitate decarbonisation in the maritime sector and will be supported by contributions from the founding members totalling S$120 million. Its creation follows the release of a recommendation by the International Ad...

Demand for longer-term repair and maintenance framework relationships from ferry operators is increasing as the sector prepares to recover from COVID-19, according to Cammell Laird. Despite a reduction in ferry projects at Cammell Laird during 2020 as many operators, particularly those involved in passenger traffic, delayed all but vital work-the market for wider maintenance and repairs is improving. Longer-term contracts Ferry operators are showing an appetite for longer-term contracts and c...

Dr. Lee Kindberg, Maersk North America’s Head of Environment & Sustainability addressed (virtually) on April 15th the U.S. Congressional Hearing House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on “Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology.” Dr. Kindberg was invited by the committee to testify as an expert on the subject. “This is really an exciting time...

PARAT's modern IEH High Voltage Electrode Boilers are the world's leading Power to Heat solution. New demands to reduce emissions on high-pressure steam production, guaranteed zero-load during grid regulation, and the flexible option to have one boiler with the possibility to deliver both hot water and steam have risen. It has developed and tested the Electrode boilers with these new features, taking the electrode boiler technology up to the next level. PARAT has a complete quality range of cle...