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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...

Norway-based maritime technology business, Shipnet, has collaborated with Source2Sea in an initiative to drive data-based and transparent catalogue ordering within the maritime supply industry. The PunchOut integration allows Shipnet users to access Source2Sea’s marketplace without leaving Shipnet, optimising the ordering processes onboard and the building and maintenance of procurement product data and assortments. Linking procurement systems Linking procurement systems with supplier c...

It is the launch of the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an organisation that aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime industry. IMCSO The IMCSO has devised a certification programme for security consultants and a professional register, helping shipping organisations to confidently select experienced personnel. Alongside this, the IMCSO will also validate report outputs to ensure consistency with those reports then held on a ce...

FuelEU Maritime, an EU regulation aimed at promoting the decarbonisation of fuels used on board ships, has entered into force and will apply to all ships above 5,000 gross tonnages calling at EU ports from January 1, 2025. FAQs on the FuelEU maritime In this 'FAQs on the FuelEU Maritime (2nd Edition)', the explanation regarding the responsible entities under the regulation and the necessary regulatory compliance timeline for shipping companies have been added, and the contents have been update...

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...

Ocean Harvesting is currently developing generation 6 of its wave energy converter InfinityWEC in close collaboration with ball screw manufacturer NSK. A ball screw is a very good actuator providing a high ratio between linear motion and rotation to the generator, high efficiency, low weight and long life. However, ball screws are sensitive to the side forces and bending moments in the PTO caused by the surge motion of the buoy and high speeds that may occur in large waves. This challenge in th...

ABS has published a new notation that enables containership operators to load an additional tier of containers on deck with reduced risk of loss due to parametric rolling. CLP-V(PARR) combines the ABS Computer Lashing Program notation with mandatory Parametric Roll guidance to allow operators to optimise stowage and lashing of containers without loss of safety margin. Flexible loading configurations “Optimising container loading is key to efficient vessel operations but also has a found...

BERG Propulsion has won a contract covering the hybrid propulsion solution that ensure three wind-assisted Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro vessels will maximise efficiency regardless of their mode of operation. Following delivery by China’s Wuchang Shipbuilding from 2026 onwards, the innovative vessels will carry Airbus A320 Family jetliner subassemblies from France (Saint-Nazaire) to the final assembly line in the United States (Mobile, Alabama). The ships have been designed by Delta...

Mr. Arno Nommensen has been appointed as the new Managing Director as of June 11. With over 24 years of experience, Arno is a highly motivated and focused sales and business development expert in the maritime industry. “After more than two decades of cooperation with Alphatron Marine from my previous position as a supplier, I feel very much honoured and proud to step into my new role as Managing Director of Alphatron Marine Germany. Together with the entire team, we will further build t...

Milaha, one of the largest and most diversified maritime and logistics companies in the Middle East, acquired the NAUTIS simulator to significantly enhance their crew’s ship-handling skills and ensure they are well-prepared for their upcoming duties. The NAUTIS simulator, initially installed at Milaha in 2015, has undergone several upgrades to its TVs and control panels over the years. Testament to Milaha’s dedication The simulator allows for the creation of scenarios...

Strategic Marine, a pioneering aluminium shipbuilder, is pleased to announce the construction of four 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) to Ventus Marine in Europe and Taiwan. This milestone project is the result of a collaborative effort with renowned design firm BMT Limited, showcasing the latest advancements in marine engineering and technology. The contract signing signifies Strategic Marine’s commitment to delivering top-quality vessels tailored to meet the needs of the offshore...

Hefring Marine has announced a new partnership with Loodswezen, aiming to improve the safety and efficiency of the Dutch pilotage associations operations by installing the Intelligent Marine Assistance System (IMAS) on its latest pilot tenders. Loodswezen, also known as the Dutch Pilots' Corporation, is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient navigation of vessels through Dutch waters. This includes providing pilotage services for ships entering and leaving ports, navigating through riv...

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has launched NexusWave, a fully managed connectivity service underpinned by a ‘bonded’ multi-dimensional network, offering high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage, and ‘secure by design’ infrastructure. Delivered by a single provider, NexusWave is a fully managed service that seamlessly integrates multiple high-speed networks in real-time – Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band, LEO services, and as-available coa...

Accelleron has signed a Turbo LifecycleCare service agreement with Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), an Italian shipping company specialising in coastal navigation and passenger transport in the Mediterranean.  The five-year agreement covers the maintenance and servicing of more than 100 turbochargers across GNV's fleet of 28 ships. Accelleron offers comprehensive support Accelleron will provide comprehensive support, including spare parts and labor readiness, focused on maintaining turbocharger...

Co2next, the open-access terminal project for temporary storage and handling of liquid CO2 in the Maasvlakte area in Rotterdam, is entering the FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) phase. Shell and TotalEnergies have joined this collaboration, which was fronted by Gasunie and Vopak up to this point. The terminal will house liquid CO2, which is supplied by vessels and will be connected to empty North Sea gas fields through the future Aramis pipeline. As a result, the terminal will become par...

MSC has announced the creation of its new service – Britannia – that will provide increased port connections via a unique corridor from China - Vietnam to Liverpool. The new loop provides access to the port of Vung Tau, creating a direct service to Liverpool and MSC’s hubs in Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg, connecting Scandinavia and Baltic Destinations. This will increase its coverage from China and Vietnam to the UK and Northwest Continent. Other direct services The first...

Tototheo Global and Neuron have announced an agreement to deploy Neuron’s AI-powered quality of experience (QoE) management platform to vessels contracted to Tototheo. Through this partnership, Tototheo Global and Neuron will address a growing need for ships, as they increasingly engage with multiple satellite providers and networks, the need for increased transparency, and technologies to help vessels switch seamlessly between different service deliveries. Real-time connectivity data T...

As part of a pioneering joint development project (JDP), ABS approved a range of ship repair and retrofit work processes for remote survey at Qatar Shipyard and Technology Solutions. ABS tested, validated, and approved remote survey techniques at Qatar Shipyard and Technology Solutions for several survey tasks, which included rudder clearance inspection; stern tube wear-down inspection; and rudder plug opening inspection. Optimise scheduling The framework established in these activities...

ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a low-pressure, shallow-draft, low carbon footprint 40,000 cbm liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier design for ECOLOG Services Ltd. (ECOLOG). This AIP is the result of extensive cooperation within a joint industry project on the detailed design development, taking into account LCO2 critical characteristics, including operational requirements with respect to low pressure and shallow draft. The design maximises energy integration and minimises greenho...

ABS is supporting the innovative LH2CRAFT project, an ambitious research initiative funded by the European Union with the goal of revolutionising liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage on a massive scale catering to commercial vessels and emerging applications, all while enhancing safety, modularity, scalability and environmental sustainability. Administered by Hydrus Engineering S.A. and Technische Universitat Dresden, the research consortium is comprised of 14 members from nine different countries. AB...

A UK-first collaboration is set to use satellites to monitor coastal changes in a bid to create safer shipping navigation channels. The project will see Peel Ports, the UK’s second largest port operator, partner with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), to employ satellite surveillance and assess where maintenance is needed over six months. Coastal mapping technology Funded by UK Space Agency Small Business Research (SBRI), the NOC will use its p...

Jumbo Offshore has completed the removal of two monopiles on the Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) Yunlin in Taiwan. The Jumbo Offshore crew reliably carried out the work, whilst deploying its DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Fairplayer from Europe to support the onsite operations.  Removal of monopiles Jumbo Offshore was awarded the contract by Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (YWPC) earlier in 2024 for the removal of monopiles at the Yunlin OWF. The contract award represented an expansion of Jumbo Offsh...

OrbitMI, a pioneering provider of maritime intelligence and analytics solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Youn Lee as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 1, 2024. Lee, who officially joined OrbitMI on October 1, 2023, brings a wealth of experience in finance and operations, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles in digital transformation across various industries. OrbitMI's mission Youn Lee joins OrbitMI from Newsmax TV, where he serv...

ABS unveiled plans to create a pioneering new ship safety centre in Athens harnessing the power of new immersive training techniques, game-based learning and virtual reality environments for the Greek shipping community. The Hellenic Ship Safety Centre is designed to prepare seafarers to handle a multi-dimensional industry with alternative fuels and emerging technologies, recognising that decarbonisation advances that do not prioritise safety are not sustainable. Range of new skills and compet...

A 50K DWT ammonia-powered tanker design proposal from HD Hyundai Mipo has received an Approval in Principle (AIP) from ABS. The vessel will feature an ammonia engine designed by WinGD and manufactured by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries – Engine & Machinery Division (HHI-EMD), along with its ammonia fuel supply system designed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) and an ammonia boiler designed by Kangrim Heavy Industries. Expertise in alternative fuels ABS completed...

Onboard carbon capture (OCC) is attracting interest within the shipping industry, providing shipowners with the opportunity to continue operating on conventional fuels, while reducing emissions. However, according to DNV’s latest whitepaper - 'The potential of onboard carbon capture in shipping', its success depends on collaboration between regulators, policymakers, industry stakeholders, class, and suppliers.   Cost-efficient solutions With decarbonisation targets rapidly approach...

Technology group - Wärtsilä will supply the engines, fuel gas supply system, and thrusters for two new Ropax ferries being built for French operator La Méridionale, a subsidiary of CMA CGM.  The vessels, which have been specifically designed to minimise emissions, are to be built at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co., Ltd. and will operate between Marseille and Corsica. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in April 2024. Energy transition Ferries a...

Unifeeder A/S and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPC) announced a new strategic collaboration to make joint investments into Energy Efficiency Technology (EET). The partnership will see the parties unite to increase decarbonisation and efficiency in maritime transport, driving forward Unifeeder’s own target to cut its emissions by 47% by 2030 and support customers to accelerate their Scope 3 reductions. Advanced EET solutions Unifeeder and MPC will jointly invest in efficiency-enhancing retro...

Cunard’s historic new Queen Anne vessel arrived at the cruise line’s spiritual home of Liverpool in a landmark moment for Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH) and Peel Ports Group’s new partnership for Liverpool Cruise Port. The majestic 322-metre ship’s maiden call in the city marks the first major arrival since GPH, the world’s largest cruise port operator, signed a 50-year agreement in April with Peel Ports Group’s subsidiary, The Mersey Docks And Harbour Compan...

At Posidonia 2024, ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. (HD KSOE); HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Co., Ltd. (HHI); and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to collaborate on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to eliminate ship safety blind spots. Situational awareness The MOU aims to use advanced technologies to increase the situational awareness of seafarers. The techniques could u...