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Over the next months, the European Union (EU) is introducing a range of policy and regulatory proposals related to the shipping industry as part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. The package is aimed at achieving the decarbonisation goals set out in the European Green Deal. The newly published Getting to Zero Coalition Insight Brief – 'How EU Contracts for Difference can support zero-emission fuels' – outlines how the EU could use shipping-related Emissions Trading System (ET...
For over 30 years, Thales Australia (Thales) has been a trusted partner of the Royal Australian Navy, onboard and onshore. Australian capability, above the water and below the water, is at the heart of everything Thales does. From designing, manufacturing and integrating advanced sonar and autonomous underwater systems, to successfully maintaining the Royal Australian Navy’s critical assets, so they are available whenever and wherever they are needed, Thales carries out all tasks effi...
Tokyo - Leading classification society, ClassNK has released its design support system – ‘PrimeShip-HULL 2022’. PrimeShip-HULL 2022 design support system complies with the recent comprehensive revision of ClassNK’s Rules for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships Part C and provides extensive support for ship-building design that combines safety and rationality. PrimeShip-HULL series software for strength evaluations PrimeShip-HULL series is software for strength e...
GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar Kelly Clarkson has announced that she would join Norwegian Cruise Line, in celebrating and rewarding educators, as part of the ‘Norwegian's Giving Joy’, annual recognition programme, hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022), the songstress and TV host and producer concluded a week-long on-air celebration recognising educators on her criticall...
Norway-funded Carib-SMART Preparatory Phase Programme will enable Caribbean SIDS maritime sector to build-back better, post the COVID-19 pandemic. A new programme to develop and implement a Sustainable Maritime Transport (SMART) system in the Caribbean has begun in a preparatory phase, aimed at supporting the small island developing states (SIDS) of the Caribbean region, in order to build-back better from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the maritime sector. Carib-SMART Preparatory Phase...
The May Crew Change Indicator records a tiny increase in seafarers onboard vessels beyond their contract expiry since April, but overall does not indicate that the fears of a re-escalation of the crew change crisis due to the war in Ukraine have been fulfilled. May Indicator The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has increased slightly from 4.2% to 4.5% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over...
Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of The Spheres World Tour by 50% compared to the band’s previous world tour. Neste will provide Coldplay with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help reduce emissions from air travels, while the company’s renewable diesel will help cut emissions from the band’s tour transports and stage power generation. In 2019, Coldplay pressed pause on their touring un...
The World Ocean Council (WOC), the City of Barcelona and the Port of Barcelona are partnering to develop the leading global hub for the Blue Economy, which will now include the headquarters for WOC, the global Blue Economy Business and Investment Organization. The World Ocean Council’s events and activities will complement the Blue Economy efforts in Barcelona, Spain and its port, as well as strengthen the city’s leadership commitments. WOC’s Blue Economy events To celebrate...
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Celebrating 50 years since 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston, Texas, USA. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, and OTC Asia. Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2022 The...
Fleet Xpress, enhanced by Fleet Edge, brings together the best of Inmarsat connectivity solutions to help global shipping companies harness the full power of a connected maritime ecosystem Shipping companies can harness the full power of a digitally connected maritime ecosystem to support their digital transformation via Inmarsat directly or Inmarsat’s global network of partners. Fleet Xpress Enhanced solution The Fleet Xpress Enhanced solution provides access to a wider portfolio of In...
OceanWise’s Shane Djokey, who started with the team in September 2020 (slap bang in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic!) has been awarded a distinction in his apprenticeship as ‘Software Development Technician’. Shane Djokey has been working with the Technical Team at OceanWise, under the guidance and support of the company’s Managing Director - Caroline Levey and the Line Manager - Steve Bourne, as an Information Systems Apprentice. ‘Software Develo...
Prysmian Group, the globally renowned company in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, is pleased to return to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2022 in Houston, Texas, from May 2 to May 5, 2022, at booth 2942. At OTC 2022, the company will present its full range of high-tech cables solutions, supporting the energy transition and the development of power generation from offshore renewable sources, namely offshore wind. Deep-water umbilical solutions The Group will also present...
CMA CGM Group, globally renowned company in shipping and logistics, and WWF France have entered a partnership to decarbonise shipping and logistics, strengthen the fight against illicit trafficking in protected species, and preserve marine ecosystems. This collaboration is true to CMA CGM's commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050 and in line with the numerous initiatives undertaken by CMA CGM, in order to reduce its environmental footprint and fight against ocean pollution. CMA CGM and W...
After a hiatus of almost three years, ‘Nor-Shipping, Your Arena for Ocean Solutions’, was ‘back with a bang’ in Norway between the 4th and 7th of April. Figures released by Nor-Shipping’s management team show a healthy spread of exhibitors, strong participant numbers and, as evidenced by the lively atmosphere in both exhibition and event venues, an obvious desire for physical meetings again. In total, exhibitors were drawn from 34 countries, with visitors represent...
Blue Water Shipping is happy to announce that a new General Manager Sea & Air, Norway has been hired to their office in Oslo, Norway. Morten Würgler has more than 20 years of broad international business and logistics experience within air freight, sea freight, perishables and customer service. Morten Würgler has great international know-how from Denmark, Houston, Texas and Norway under titles of Sales Executive and Senior Director in similar corporations to mention a few. Extens...
April 2022 saw the third consecutive monthly climb in long-term contracted ocean freight rates, with shipping costs rocketing by 11.1% globally to stand 109.9% up year-on-year. The data, revealed in the latest Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI) Public Indices for the contract market, demonstrates how supply chain demand, successful carrier strategies and continued COVID-19 disruption in China are coalescing to ‘pile on the pain’ for shippers worldwide. Xeneta Shipping Index (XSI) Xeneta&...
Wan Hai Lines Ltd. held ship naming ceremonies for WAN HAI 285 and WAN HAI 286 accompanied by a charity donation on 27th April, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a physical ceremony was replaced by an online one. WAN HAI 285 and WAN HAI 286 are the 2nd, and 3rd vessels in a series of 2,038 teu containerships built by China Shipbuilding Trading Co., LTD., and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard Co., LTD. Ms. Chiu-Mei Cheng, Board Member‧General Manager of TAIWAN KIRIN COMPANY, LIMITED and Ms. Connie Chu, Ma...
States are being urged to take action to bring into force the Cape Town Agreement of 2012, a key international treaty, which will establish an international regime for fishing vessel safety. This will help make fishing safe, sustainable and legal - and make a significant contribution to the protection of fishers, an unacceptable high number of whom lose their lives every year. “We cannot afford to be complacent, when it comes to addressing the safety of fishers and fishing vessels,”...
The eCommerce surge is shaking up the shipping industry, making speed and efficiency a must. The time has come to move beyond paper and towards widespread adoption of the game-changing electronic Bill of Lading (eBL). Mediterranean Shipping Company - MSC’s Global Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), Andre Simha will explain more at an upcoming event - TradeTech Europe 2022, during the eCommerce week, organised by the United Nations agency - UNCTAD. Rapid growth of eCommerce eCo...
£1.06 million in funds has been awarded to a consortium, led by MSE International, in order to address clean maritime challenges in the seaports and shipping sectors. The consortium of nine organisations, which is led by MSE International, will get the £1.06 million funds, as part of the Smart Maritime Land Operations Call. The call was launched in November 2020, as part of a Maritime Research and Innovation UK (MarRI-UK) initiative, supported by the Department for Transport (DfT),...
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) took delivery of one new 11,000 TEU container vessel, ‘YM Trophy’. The vessel is chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and was built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. After delivery, YM Trophy will be put into service immediately on Yang Ming’s Trans-Pacific route PS6 to provide efficient transport service between Asia and the Pacific Southwest. Increase operational efficiency To increase Yang Ming’s mid-to-long-term opera...
International not-for-profit organisation Global Maritime Forum announces the new composition of its Board of Directors, following annual general meeting. Jan Dieleman, President, of Ocean Transportation at Cargill was elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, taking over the position from Peter Stokes, former Senior Adviser and Head of Shipping at Lazard, who is retiring. Author's quote “I am honoured to accept the role as Chair of the Global Maritime Forum. Peter has made gre...
Ukrainian seaports are in the frontline of the war. Help port workers and their families, now and through the crisis. The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) is working with The Seafarers’ Charity to support port workers and their families impacted by the humanitarian disaster caused by the war in Ukraine. Practical financial help Ukrainian seaports are in the frontline of the war, as the siege of Mariupol and heavy fighting around Berdyansk and Kherson has demonstrate...
Artemis Technologies, the pioneer in green maritime innovation, has just released the first pictures of its 100% electric, high-speed foiling workboat prototype on Belfast Lough. Artemis eFoiler® system The vessel was designed and built to include the production specification drivetrain, battery, and flight control components consumers will eventually see in the finished workboat. With big goals set for 2022, this announcement brings Artemis Technologies one step closer to providing high-s...
Waves Group are pleased to announce it has secured the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) contract for the third phase of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm development – Dogger Bank C. This is our third win of the three project phases as they are currently providing MWS services for Dogger Bank A and B, which are currently under construction. Once the three phases are complete, Dogger Bank will be the largest offshore wind farm in the world. Offshore marine consultancy In total it is expected...
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the world’s largest seafood trade exposition, an event all professional seafood buyers don’t want to miss. Seafood-related product The exposition features more than 1,850 exhibiting companies from 79 countries. Exhibitors supply nearly every type of fish, seafood, and seafood-related product or service. Attend Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global and find the following: Fresh fish and seafood. Frozen fish and seafood....
The renowned annual B2B event for the global cruise industry, Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 brings together more than 13,000 buyers and suppliers from 140 countries and 300 international journalists. Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 The three-day exhibition is the largest gathering of the cruise industry, hosting over 700 exhibiting companies from all sectors, including Design & Ship Interiors, Entertainment, Environmental & Health, Hotel Operations and Concessions, Information Technology, Po...
The first comprehensive set of Marine Plans to guide development across England’s seas have been adopted and published. The publication of the North East, North West, South East and South West Marine Plans follows the adoption of the East Marine Plan in 2014 and the South Marine Plan in 2018. This means all of England’s seas – an area of approximately 230,000 square kilometres – a third larger than the total land area of England – are now covered by Marine Plans....
With an aim to broaden their coverage in the Indian Ocean region, CMA CGM is happy to announce the reinstatement of the company’s IO Feeder 3 service. As from early June 2022, a new fortnightly rotation will start as follows: Pointe des Galets – Port Louis – Tamatave – Pointe des Galets – Longoni – Pointe des Galets
Marine Resources (Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd) is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with Marcela de Kern of Onboard Monaco, with the aim to share industry knowledge, support with recruitment expertise and professionalise the Superyacht industry further. Author of the first textbook ever written about the superyacht industry, Marcela is the Founder of the Superyacht Industry-Forum, a platform to connect yachting professionals. She is currently developing Genoa Superyacht Hub and...