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The business of Mont-Tech Ltd. (Mont-Tech), a Czech engineering company offering customised engineering solutions for assembly automation, has become part of Atlas Copco Group. The company is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic and has 27 employees. During 2023 Mont-Techs revenues amounted to 3.5 MEUR (40 MSEK). Mont-Tech business "With this acquisition, we will further strengthen our competence and know-how of assembly automation and better serve our customers in this area an...

Daphne Technology’s innovative SlipPure™ system has been awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd's Register (“LR”) for its Plasma-Catalytic technology, with LR witnessed results confirming its performance. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the fight against methane slips in the maritime and land-based oil and gas industries. The advanced SlipPure™ system, which previously received AiP for its plasma-only configuration, now runs its full Plasm...

Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (“HCOB”) on its acquisition of NIBC Bank N.V.’s (“NIBC”) entire shipping portfolio comprising €992m of performing shipping loans. NIBC’s shipping experts will join HCOB to form its first representative office in the Netherlands. The portfolio was acquired through a multi-stage competitive bidding process and is the first major acquisition of its kind for HCOB. Banking pr...

Foreship expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability will be central to optimising the performance of two new ro-pax ferries on their delivery into west Mediterranean services connecting Marseille and Corsica in 2027. The ships, due to be delivered to CMA CGM subsidiary La Méridionale, will be distinguished not only by powerplants that support dual fuel strategies for low carbon operations at sea but by enough battery power to enable zero-emission port stays. Concept design work...

The CEMIG standard Integrated Compact Substation (SECI) represents a transportable and versatile solution, designed to operate in high-voltage environments up to 138kV with medium-voltage outputs up to 34.5kV, fully assembled on a robust base of steel structures. WEG has been offering this solution for over 5 years, and since 2023 they have been manufactured at the modern factory in Betim, state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Strengthening energy distribution Delivered fully assembled and commissio...

The popularity of the Port of Hamburg remains first-class in Asia. At the Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony in Shanghai on 25 June 2024, the Port of Hamburg won the award for 'Best Global Seaport'. During the ceremony organised by the trade journal Asia Cargo News in Shanghai, Darren Barton, Publisher of Asia Cargo News, presented the award to Inga Gurries, Head of Market Development Asia Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM). Readers of Asia Cargo News About 15,00...

Ahlsell Norge AS has entered into an agreement to purchase all shares in K-H Service AS. The acquisition strengthens Ahlsell’s tools and service offerings to professional craftsmen. The company has eight employees and a turnover of approximately 50 MNOK in 2023. K-H Service AS specializes in sales, repair, and maintenance of tools from well-known brands to professional craftsmen. The company was founded in 1983 and has since developed a clear market position by offering high availability...

Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) has unlocked further fuel and emissions savings from its popular FuelOpt™ system with the addition of the trim optimisation advisory system - TrimSense™. Available as a simple added feature to existing FuelOpt™ installations, TrimSense™ has the potential to deliver fuel savings of 1-4%. TrimSense™ also comes with the additional benefit of no commercial downtime during installations. The system integrates easily and assists with...

Pioneering classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) hosted a Seminar and Industry Interaction on Analysis and Assessment of Mooring Systems at its Head Office in Mumbai, as part of its efforts to strengthen its initiatives in this field. The meeting was well-attended by representatives from design firms, marine warranty service providers, Government authorities and other maritime stakeholders. Several presentations related to Mooring activities covered fundamentals of moori...

ClassNK has granted its first software security certifications to ship management solution - 'MACK', developed by SVM Solutions and Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Solverminds). ClassNK has summarised its basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships in the 'ClassNK Cyber Security Approach'. Furthermore, to support the '5. Development of shipboard products with reduced cyber risks' referred to in this approach, ClassNK has issued the 'Guidelines for Software Security'. ClassNK issues the...

Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MSB), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have completed the feasibility study of collaboration concept designs of onboard hydrogen production and utilisation with Amogy's ammonia-cracking technology and Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and Safety System (MAmmoSS®). Amogy and MSB concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake feasibility studi...

The Panama Canal celebrated the eighth anniversary of its expansion program by announcing an increase to its draft and daily transits, all while continuing to manage the impact of climate variability and the challenge of securing water for the future. Through an Advisory to Shipping, the Panama Canal announced that the maximum authorised draft was raised today from 46 to 47 feet (14.33 metres), and will increase to 48 feet (14.063 metres) on July 11. Additionally, a new booking slot for the Neo...

Brunvoll has signed a contract with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Zhoushan for the delivery of comprehensive propulsion and manoeuvring packages for three shuttle tankers for Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT). While the exact contract value is undisclosed, Brunvoll can confirm that it is in the range of several hundred million NOK. The contract also includes one optional vessel. Brunvoll’s delivery for the vessel comprises of both the main propulsion and manoeuvring package. The main...

ABS and FibreMax signed a pioneering agreement to collaborate on stiffness-driven mooring tendons for the offshore wind market. The collaboration, which is principally focused on floating offshore wind assets, will see ABS provide qualification of FibreMax’s fibre and small rope testing. ABS will evaluate test methods for accuracy in predicting the parameters needed to perform representative analysis, focusing on stiffness. FibreMax will provide expertise on stiffness, based on its p...

260 registered participants and 115 institutions from 41 different countries. These are the main figures of the IAME 2024 Annual Conference whose inauguration was held at the Port Authority of Valencia this morning.  The Conference was inaugurated by Francesc Sánchez, president of the Valenciaport Foundation; Antonio Torregrosa, director of the Valenciaport Foundation; Rosa María Donat, vice-rector of Innovation and Transfer of the University of València; Enrique Belda...

Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, has proudly launched VIGILANCE, as their solution to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) under Pillar Two of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). In conjunction with Team Vigilance partner companies - Thales Canada, Ontario Shipyards, SH Defence, and Fincantieri, VIGILANCE will provide the RCN with a lightweight and operationally flexible military asset that is highly...

ORBCOMM announced the latest generation of its reefer container monitoring solution featuring the CT 3600 device, enabling a new era of intelligent reefer management for shipping lines, container leasing companies and more. “Maritime IoT deployments can be a challenging experience for shipping lines. There are complex technology stacks and the sheer device count of mass deployments to worry about, not to mention third-party installation costs,” said Christian Allred, ORBCOMM SV...

MAN CEON, the digital platform of MAN Energy Solutions, received the ABS Cyber Security Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate. MAN CEON connects machinery to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Amazon-based cloud storage platform. The data transmitted is used to provide up-to-date information including the efficiency of components and systems, availability of those systems and real-time monitoring from shore. ABS CyberSafety® Program The PDA is part of the ABS CyberSafety® Program th...

Hanwha and Accelleron have performed an engine part load optimisation (EPLO) for Höegh Autoliners supporting long-term energy efficiency for its 7,850 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) car carrier Höegh Detroit. The success of the project to improve the vessel’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating has led to an order for EPLOs on a further seven vessels owned or operated by Höegh. At a recent sea trial, EPLO demonstrated a fuel saving of 10g/kWh, equivalent to 5% of total fuel...

Safe and efficient DESMI mag-drive centrifugal pumps enable leakage-free methanol fuel systems for ships, reducing vessel carbon emissions and climate impact. With every year that passes, emission regulations tighten in the shipping industry. Ship owners who want to stay in business need to look for ways of reducing carbon emissions to comply with the targets defined in the IMO GHG Strategy and other regulations. A promising but toxic alternative Running on alternative fuels is one of the mos...

In a pioneering achievement, DESMI has secured third-party validation for the effectiveness of its aquaculture UV treatment systems from DNV, a global major in quality assurance and risk management. This marks a significant advancement in the aquaculture industry, ensuring greater transparency and trust in UV treatment technologies. On February 16th, 2024, DESMI achieved a milestone by receiving DNV validation for the UV doses applied by its UV treatment systems, specifically designed for aquac...

The performance of Hempel’s cutting-edge silicone-based hull coating solution, Hempaguard X7, and its ability to accelerate decarbonisation efforts in the maritime industry are now third-party validated by DNV. Since its launch in 2013, Hempaguard has provided vessels around the world with significant energy efficiency compared to the industry average and contributed to substantial reductions in carbon emissions. With this external validation by DNV, Hempel is now better able to demonstra...

Ingeteam’s first project for an electrolyser manufacturer’s test bench has been a great success. The project was the first 100% renewable hydrogen production facility to which the Basque technology company supplied capital equipment in mid-2022. Following system commissioning and several months of operation, its success constituted a green light for further projects with the same customer to generate hydrogen for their mobility solutions. Test bench project Such test bench project...

North, a pioneering provider of smart integrated solutions, has been awarded contracts to the value of £1 million by the Port of Aberdeen to improve the safety, connectivity and sustainability of Scotland’s largest berthing port. The contract includes the upgrade and expansion of the port’s CCTV and security systems and the deployment of private 5G, public Wi-Fi and IoT networks to support a range of solutions to improve operations and customer experience. Marine infrastructu...

The shipping community is appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike on Wednesday 12 June while on board the MV Tutor in the Red Sea. They utterly condemn these assaults which directly contravene the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation. Thoughts and condolences go to the family and loved ones of the seafarer who tragically lost their life. It is deplorable that innocent seafarer...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have emerged as significant priorities within the maritime industry's pursuit of sustainability. However, the industry's genuine commitment to embracing diversity, particularly concerning sexuality and gender, remains a topic of exploration. LGBTQ+: Beyond acronyms The LGBTQ+ community, comprising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer individuals and many other inclusive identities, has long fought for societal acceptance. Historical taboos, social s...

Technology group - Wärtsilä announced it will supply its EnergoFlow and EnergoProFin propulsion solutions to four medium-range ('MR') tankers in the International Seaways fleet.  The devices will be used to upgrade the ships’ existing Wärtsilä controllable pitch propeller system resulting in an estimated five percent (5%) in fuel savings. These will be the first Ice Class 1A FS vessels to be fitted with the EnergoFlow solution. The order was booked by Wärtsil...

Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division is expanding its mtu engine programme for military land vehicles to include a hybrid powerpack for special tactical requirements and a 10-cylinder, over 1.100 kW power output, version of the mtu Series 199 which has been extremely successful with NATO forces. Both concepts will celebrate their premiere at the Eurosatory defence trade fair, which takes place in Paris from 17 to 21 June. Rolls-Royce's strategic initiatives Dr Jörg Stratmann, CEO o...

It was destroyed in an explosion during the Blitz, hosted Cunard liners during the 1960s, and was a key link for trade in everything from sugar to second-hand appliances. Now an industrial site on the Mersey docklands is looking for a new occupier to continue the story of the extraordinary site. The rare lot of land at Huskisson Dock, owned by the UK’s second largest port operator, Peel Ports, will serve as an ideal hub for companies working in the distribution, manufacturing, and sp...

STAR Capital, a pioneering European investment fund manager, is pleased to announce that the STAR IV Fund has signed an agreement to acquire V.Group, a global provider of mission-critical services to the maritime industry.  STAR will lead a consortium of investors including Ackermans & van Haaren and others to partner with V.Group’s management team. The transaction is subject to regulatory consents and is expected to complete in early autumn 2024. Financial terms have not been di...