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Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, is launching the first national Pride in Maritime Day. Pride in Maritime Day is an initiative driven by the Pride in Maritime Network, a network established within Maritime UK’s Diversity in Maritime programme. Its remit has been to identify barriers faced by the LGBT+ maritime community, to educate and enable colleagues to empower and support them, and to share good practice policies and toolkits that support the LGBT+ colleagues ac...

Despite the scheduled unveiling of the winner of the 2022 Next Generation Ship Award being postponed by the Omicron surge, the winner from the four shortlisted candidates revealed last year will be presented with the prize on 4 April this year. Details of the four shortlisted candidates have already been publicly revealed but the other candidates were all worthy competitors and deserving of greater mention. Every one of the entrants was chosen by at least one of the judges in their selections a...

FESCO Transportation Group (“FESCO”, the “Group”) informs that vessels - FESCO Magadan and FESCO Moneron were on the sanctions list of Treasury Department of the US solely, due to the specifics of financing and the status of lessor: both vessels are on the balance sheet of PSB Leasing LLC that was initially under US sanctions. Thus, sanctions of Treasury Department of the US do not apply to any FESCO company and inclusion in the sanctions list of two vessels leased from...

Motor ships of FESCO Transportation Group (“FESCO”, the “Group”) - FESCO Magadan and FESCO Moneron continue their operation within the framework of marine coastal service FESCO Magadan Line connecting Vladivostok and port Vostochny with Magadan. FESCO Magadan loaded with containers and general cargo is currently en route to port Magadan. Estimated date of arrival is February 28. In its turn, FESCO Moneron is moving in the opposite direction, heading from Magadan to port...

Blue Water is pleased to announce the acquisition of Guyana-owned and operated Falcon Logistics Inc. and its proceedings as of February 16, 2022. "The acquisition of Falcon Logistics is a very exciting event in the world of Blue Water. It is yet another substantial commitment in the Caribbean region, and we are pleased to welcome more than 40 new colleagues in Guyana to the Blue Water family," says Thomas Bek, COO, Energy, Port & Projects, Blue Water. Maintaining full compliance In recent...

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the launch of two weekly direct services which is an enhancement to its China to East Africa service. This will allow its customers to enjoy stable and faster transit times to East Africa. The enhancement will see the current East Africa Service (EAS), which PIL operates independently, expanding into two service routes - with one serving Mombasa, called EAS, and the other serving Dar es Salaam, to be named as EA3. New EAS and EA3 ser...

El Reedy Shipping Agency is devoting all efforts to maintaining safe and efficient modern shipping operations for their fleet and is committed to the international conventions and regulations of the United Nations (UN) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) towards safe, secure, and efficient shipping on clean oceans. Thus, it is happy to announce that El-Reedy Shipping Agency has signed a frame agreement on the installation of Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) on board their fleet...

ABB and Ballard are progressing with their partnership to decarbonise marine transport and have received an AiP from DNV for their high-power fuel cell concept, the development of which was launched in 2018. An AiP is a major milestone in developing new technology as an independent assessment of the concept, confirming that the design is feasible and no significant obstacles exist to prevent the concept from being realised. With the AiP in place, the jointly developed solution can be completed...

Dubai International Boat Show is the premier and most established boat show in the UAE, GCC, and Middle East. Whether the users wants to buy a boat, discover luxury yachts and superyachts, explore the latest diving and aquatic innovations, it’s the definitive event for luxury and lifestyle. QS Seamaster and Waveless are the two brands, among those distributed by SAIM, which will be exhibited at the Dubai Boat Show 2022. Digital connection systems QS Seamaster bow and stern thrusters rep...

Swiss-based marine engine technology developer, WinGD - Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd has expanded its global training network, through a partnership with DCS POWER PTE LTD in Singapore, to deliver state-of-the-art training for optimising engine performance and preparing crews for the fuels of the future. The new training partnership, which was commemorated on the 22nd of February, will combine the skills and expertise of WinGD with those of machinery specialist DCS, further enhancing the glo...

Thales will be present at MWC Barcelona 2022 to showcase its key solutions that support the mobile industry’s digital transformation. 5G will count for 21% of mobile connections by 2025. This brings a huge opportunity for mobile operators, but also comes with new vulnerabilities and data privacy challenges.  Thales is helping actors and major players in the mobile industry in three key ways - To connect and manage devices on 5G networks, protect those devices and the data they handle...

Right at the start of the year, MSC successfully orchestrated a number of complex shipping and inland moves to help healthcare organisations in the US receive critically needed medical equipment in record times from Japan. This shipment — containing more than 14 million blood collection devices travelling between two continents and across three countries — had to be safely delivered in record times because the devices are considered critical to healthcare in the US. Nearly all peopl...

As the countdown begins for the seventh edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), the Organising Committee provided an update on the preparations and an overview of the event, at a diplomat briefing session, at Sharq Village and Spa, on February 21, 2022. One of the most awaited events on the international maritime defence and security calendar, DIMDEX 2022 is shaping up to be the biggest and most diverse edition ever, with more than 200 companies fr...

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announces that following its previous update on the extension of its operational cooperation agreement with the 2M partners, the parties have formally finalised the related documents in connection with their continued collaboration. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval. As previously communicated, effective April 2, 2022, ZIM and the 2M alliance partners will operate their joint services on the Asia – US East Coast (USEC) and Asia – U...

Following the bidding process, CMA Terminals, a fully-owned subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group, a provider of shipping and logistics, has been chosen to manage, operate and maintain the Port of Beirut’s container terminal for a 10-year period starting in March 2022. The CMA CGM Group, which already has a strong presence in Lebanon, currently accounts for almost 55% of the container terminal’s volumes, since it has maintained its nine weekly calls and transshipment operations there. Co...

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation (Yang Ming) has announced a new direct service connecting China and Australia. The CHINA-AUSTRALIA-2 SERVICE (Loop Code: CA2) will set sail on 10 March 2022 (ETA Qingdao). Deploying a fleet of six 3,500-3,900 TEU vessels, this new service is a joint operation with T. S. Lines Ltd., Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd., and Sea Lead Shipping. The rotation of CA2 is Qingdao – Shanghai – Nansha – Shekou – Sydney – Melbourne...

Wrist, the world’s largest supplier of provisions, stores and spare parts logistics to ships and offshore locations, acquires Centralam Panama, a recognised ship chandler based at the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. With the acquisition, Wrist is expanding its global reach and securing a foothold at one of the world’s most important maritime crossroads while at the same time enhancing Centralam Panama’s market position. In acquiring Centralam Panama, Wrist is expanding its...

The Confidential Human Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP Maritime) has provided an independent and confidential safety reporting system for incidents, accidents, and near misses at sea to seafarers worldwide since 2013. Raising awareness, improving safety Reports are received directly from seafarers and analysis is published on CHIRP's website and in its Maritime FEEDBACK paper publication in the languages most spoken by seafarers (English, Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, and sever...

Together, Wilhelmsen and Reach will form a strategic partnership to commercialise the Reach Remote concept, bringing Reach Subsea into new industry verticals and geographical regions. Potential in subsea markets  Jan Eyvin Wang, Executive Vice President, New Energy at Wilhelmsen says, “We have been actively assessing the subsea market to find a company that could add complementary scale to our ambition within renewables." "We see potential to grow within emerging sectors such as of...

Globally renowned and Tokyo-leading Classification Society, ClassNK will calculate the CO2 emissions from the ships to be financed under the Sustainability-Linked Loan, provided by ORIX Corporation (ORIX). The ship finance agreement signed between ORIX and a ship owner in Hong Kong is the sustainability-linked loan. ClassNK – ORIX Finance Deal ClassNK will calculate the CO2 emissions of the vessels, to ensure objectivity and fairness of the loan framework A standard value is set for th...

Ship owners, operators and managers responding to an environmental survey, carried out by Canadian-based McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business, have acknowledged the need to reduce operational oil leakage from propeller shafts, but a lack of understanding about cleaner alternatives is preventing any meaningful technological change. Environmental survey Researchers questioned more than 1000 marine industry professionals in 2021, in order to better understand why the majority o...

Rolls-Royce is delivering its new generation mtu Series 2000 engines which comply with the strict emissions regulations IMO III and EPA Tier 3 Recreational for the first time for a yacht to be built in the US. Rolls-Royce will provide two 16V 2000 M97L engines with integrated SCR system and a power output of 1939 KW (2600 bhp) each. The engines will be installed in a Westport 125 yacht. Rolls-Royce is also delivering its automation solution mtu NautIQ Blue Vision NG for monitoring and contr...

  MAN Energy Solutions has signed a cooperation agreement with Hyundai Global Services (HGS) – after-sales division of shipbuilder and engine maker, Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.- Ltd. (HHI) – to deliver its Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) solution to MAN B&W-branded low-speed engines manufactured by HHI’s Engine & Machinery Division, HHI-EMD. Effective immediately, the agreement is set to run for an initial period of two years.  Jens Seeberg, Senior M...

ABB has been awarded a contract worth around US$ 30 million by the Canadian data and analytics company - EarthDaily Analytics (EDA), to develop and manufacture next-generation multispectral imaging systems, which are to be placed on 10 satellites (including an in-orbit spare) that will circle the Earth. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2022. Multispectral imaging systems Multispectral imaging systems capture data at specific light frequencies across a wide spectrum, and the EarthDa...

ABB announces that its Turbocharging division (PA), a pioneer in heavy-duty turbocharging for diesel and gas engines, has unveiled its new brand name ‘Accelleron’, a compound word of: Access – Accelerate – Excel – on and on, with a bold new colour of bright purple representing a powerful, inspirational, and noble brand. The new brand is centred around the company's purpose: ‘Together we inspire, innovate & exceed expectations’ – setting indust...

MPC Container Ships ASA and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have signed a project support agreement, which makes MPC Container Ships ASA an official supporter to the centre. Market analysis capabilities MPC Container Ships ASA will contribute to the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping’s work with market analysis capabilities, building industry insight and strategic industry and policy recommendations, which are focused o...

With CMA CGM’s SMART reefer container, people can track the position and status of their refrigerated goods and ensure that they are being transported in optimal conditions. The SMART reefer container, supply chain management is facilitated through an intuitive online interface that is updated in real time. This enables them to be more proactive at every step of the transport process. SMART reefer containers CMA CGM’s SMART reefer containers are equipped with state-of-the-art Emer...

Babcock International Group PLC (“Babcock” or “the Group”) announced that it has entered into a Sales and Purchase Agreement to acquire the remaining 50% interest in its Australian Naval Ship Management (NSM) joint venture from its long-term joint venture partner in Australia, for a consideration of AUD60 million (approximately £32 million). The acquisition is subject to customary approvals. The NSM joint venture was established in 2012 to maintain the Royal Aust...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) company protecting ‘Data in Use’ and Terradepth, an advanced ocean data-as-a-service company revolutionising ocean data use, have announced a partnership and product integration, to expand secure and private data usage and access at the Edge. This unmatched capability transforms the way ocean data can be leveraged for sensitive business and mission applications, including secure maritime domain awareness and mission planning....

Neste will introduce its first dedicated charging service for logistics companies in the Finnish market in February 2022. Neste ran a service pilot in 2021 together with Finland's moving and logistics company Niemi Services Ltd. The pilot was a success, and the Neste Charging service will be widely available for the transport industry to support companies in achieving their ambitious climate goals. By using the Neste Charging service to charge their electric vehicles, logistics companies c...