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SAFE Boats International is thrilled to announce the addition of Cole Christensen as Business Development Manager – Commercial. Cole Christensen brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to SAFE Boats International. In his new role with the Business Development Team, Cole Christensen will focus on all aspects of the commercial sector, growing brand awareness both domestically and globally. Promote the Stormer Workboats line of products He will be integral in advancing efforts...
The provider of mission-critical air and gas handling products, technologies, and services, Howden, has signed a contract with European Energy to supply a hydrogen compression solution. This solution will deliver pure (green) hydrogen as feedstock to e-methanol production, fuelling maritime transportation. European Energy has been designated by Maersk as a key supplier of e-methanol to ensure their shipping fleet undergoes a green transition away from traditional bunker fuel. European Ene...
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is to welcome its latest 11,000 TEU container vessel, ‘YM Tranquility.’ This vessel was chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and named at a ceremony held at Imabari Marugame Shipyard on 14th June. Yang Ming’s attendees participated in the ceremony virtually at their Taipei office. Mr. June-Pong Tseng, Chairman of King-Freight Group was invited to officially name the ship, and Mrs. Ling-Ch...
Mackay Marine (Mackay) stations two full-time technical staff at their Naknek-seasonal shop, from June 1 to June 30 of Alaska’s 6-week Bristol Bay Salmon Season, thereby servicing commercial fishing fleets with spare parts, finished goods and electronics & electrical service. Salmon fishing fleets come from throughout North West America’s coastal communities and operate in-season almost 24/7. Vessels venture onshore only to drop off their catch or if they have trouble with their...
BAE Systems has announced celebrations to mark 15 years of supporting Operations Aintree and Kipion, the British Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure (MCM) strategy, in the Gulf region. The globally renowned defence contractor - BAE Systems, has supported the Royal Navy’s Hunt Class vessels in the Gulf region for the past 15 years – and also delivers maintenance and upkeep to the rest of the Hunt Class flotilla, based out of Portsmouth Naval Base, in the United Kingdom (UK). UK M...
On 10 June 2022, the ESCO terminal at Laem Chabang held a welcome ceremony for the maiden voyage of CUL NANSHA to Thailand. The maiden voyage of CUL NANSHA enjoyed attention from the Provincial Government of Chonburi and the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT). Mr. Phakkhrathon Thianchai (Governor of Chonburi Province), Lt. Kan Menaruji (Deputy Managing Director of Laem Chabang Port, PAT), Mr. Lee Siak Quee (President of ESCO), Mr. Raymond Chen (Chairman & CEO of CULINES), and Mr. Kettivi...
Recently, a second-hand 2,800TEU vessel purchased by CULINES was delivered in Singapore and renamed M/V CUL MANILA. A new member thus joined the CULINES fleet. CULINES Chairman & CEO - Raymond Chen boarded the vessel in Singapore with his team and witnessed the delivery. Mr. Chen had a pleasant talk with the captain and the crew of CUL Manila and extended best wishes on behalf of the company. Second-hand vessels The purchase of this vessel could help to optimise the fleet structure and de...
On the occasion of the new SITC Haoyun's newly-built container going to sea, SITC International, Xiamen Port and its customers held the landing ceremony of the ‘distribution-to-collection’ cooperation project at the Haitian Wharf of Xiamen Port on the afternoon of August 26. Xue Mingyuan, President of SITC International Shipping Group, Lai Zhiyong, President of Logistics Group, Meng Xianliang, General Manager of Xiamen Consolidation, Pan Wenliang, General Manager of Logistics Fujian...
UK Power Networks Services has won a contract to take the UK’s largest container port, and one of the largest in Europe, a step closer to Net-Zero. It will supply new electrical technology needed at the PORT OF FELIXSTOWE LIMITED to allow the port to step away from a reliance on red diesel, meet its Net Zero aspirations, reduce emissions and increase the resilience of the port’s electricity network. Electric tractor units This is the energy infrastructure company’s first maj...
At the Posidonia trade fair today, classification society DNV presented Pleiades Shipping with a certificate recognising their new vessels as the first delivered to a Greek owner with the Cyber secure vessel notation. The presentation was a fitting milestone as DNV also celebrates 100 years of operation in Greece and topping 100 contracted vessels for the Cyber secure notation. Digitalisation of the maritime industry The digitalisation of the maritime industry continues to accelerate as new...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed the conceptual design of a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), initially powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), but adaptable to future use of ammonia as the main fuel. Approval in Principle (AIP) for the design has been acquired from the Japanese classification society - ClassNK. Conceptual design of VLGC The conceptual design of an LPG-powered VLGC enabling future conversion to ammonia fuel was...
The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has published a new report, commissioned by Maritime UK, highlighting the major impact the industry makes on Britain’s economy. In 2019, maritime contributed £116 billion in total turnover to the UK economy, 35% higher than 2010. For every £1 of turnover generated directly by the sector, a further £1.09 was generated indirectly across the supply chain, underscoring the far-reaching impact of an industry that carries 9...
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the conceptual design of an ammonia-ready VLGC developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group. Minimise risks due to alternative fuels Ammonia is expected to be used as ship fuel for decarbonisation since it does not emit CO2 when burned. Meanwhile, taking adequate safety measures is imperative due to its characteristics of being toxic to humans and corrosive against materials, and ClassNK has worked...
Having handled more than a million port calls, Wilhelmsen has established itself as the provider of ships agency services. On 7 June, Wilhelmsen Port Services is announced during the Posidonia tradeshow in Athens. Port Services sets a unique course for the future of the ships agency industry and the entire port ecosystem. One of the key steps taken already is to establish an internal incubator for new innovations and solutions, building on their reliable network and heritage, expanding far beyo...
Thordon Bearings welcomes the announcement by classification society ABS to award Approval in Principle to the ‘sterntube-less ship’ concept developed in cooperation with the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and Thordon Bearings Inc. The revolutionary design replaces a vessel’s sterntube with an irregular shaped chamber that allows a shorter, water-lubricated propeller shaft to be inspected and m...
MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Letter of Commitment (LOC) with the ship manager, Anglo-Eastern, at its Hong Kong head office to supply its Overridable Power Limitation (OPL) solution, including service installation, to meet the impending IMO MARPOL VI EEXI regulation. In preparation for the upcoming EEXI regulation, MAN Energy Solutions developed retrofit solutions to satisfy vessels in need of an OPL scheme, both for MC- and ME- engines. Electronically-controlled engines Early in the proc...
The CMA CGM Group, a global player of shipping, land, air and logistics solutions, recognizes the global importance and urgency of healthy oceans and is committed to continuing with its efforts to ensure that our oceans are used sustainably, as well as ensuring that shipping services are ever more respectful of the environment. Committed to protecting the oceans This involvement of the CMA CGM Group is reflected in particular by the Reef Recovery programme, to restore coral reefs. These coral...
In an effort to help pharmaceutical and food and beverage manufacturers adhere to increasingly stringent hygiene standards, Alfa Laval has developed PlusClean, the wall mounted cleaning nozzle. A 2020 survey of UK manufacturers, conducted by Harris Interactive, indicated that 79% of respondents now feel more aware of hygiene practices, following the COVID-19 pandemic. However, amid the rise of new COVID-19 variants, manufacturers working in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage sector are un...
On UN World Oceans Day, SBMers around the globe take the opportunity to reflect on the role that the oceans play in connecting, sustaining, and supporting. At SBM Offshore, the oceans are extremely important, as they are at the core of its business. Reef Balls project SBM Offshore is working hard to support SDG14, 'Life Below Water', by setting long-term targets to help protect the oceanic ecosystem. Among other initiatives, one example of the actions SBM takes is the Deep Panuke decom...
Neander Motors has broadened its US distributor network by partnering with Boatswain’s Locker, a supplier of marine propulsion engines to commercial marine customers. Boatswain’s Locker was established in 1939, operating as one of the original boatyards in Newport Beach, California. Since then, it has shifted location to Costa Mesa and evolved to become a wholesale marine engine distribution and service business. One-stop-shop solution Boatswain’s Locker will add...
VSTEP announces that Viking Cruises has chosen to facilitate their professionals with VSTEP’s state-of-the-art and CESNI-compliant simulation products. With this partnership, Viking Cruises enables learning by simulation at a large scale for all their sailing professionals. Viking Cruises is facing, like many other inland shipping companies, a shortage in personnel. By investing in their own simulation solutions, they gain control over their learning paths and reaching their training obje...
Subsea 7 has announced that Seaway 7 ASA has been selected by Seagreen 1A Limited as a preferred supplier for the Seagreen 1A offshore wind project, located offshore Scotland, in the United Kingdom (UK). Seagreen 1A lies adjacent to the existing Seagreen project that Seaway 7 is currently progressing and represents approximately 500 MW of additional renewable energy generation capacity. Scope of work Seaway 7’s scope of work is under final negotiation and may include the full engineerin...
Pendennis confirmed this week the safe arrival of the 58m expedition yacht Seawolf to its UK headquarters in Falmouth, Cornwall for an extensive rebuild project. The 1956 classic motor yacht was towed from Holland and brought into the Pendennis non-tidal wet basin prior to her haul out later this month. Pendennis confirmed that her extensive programme of works will include new luxury guest and crew interiors, exterior styling modifications, extensive engineering and electrical work and a full r...
Federal Government Agencies under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMOT), have reached an agreement to digitalise their internal processes, while also maintaining focus on actualising the National Single Window regime in the nation’s transportation sector. This agreement was reached at the 4th Heads of Maritime Agencies meeting in Lagos. Addressing the press after the meeting, the Registrar of Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), Barr...
Speaking at KONGSBERG’s Capital Market Day in Oslo earlier this week, Geir Håøy, CEO of Kongsberg Gruppen (KONGSBERG), said “KONGSBERG is performing strongly. In addition to delivering on financial targets and growth, I have an overall mandate to contribute to a more sustainable world. We aim to be a trusted partner for customers, industries and society in this transformation. We are addressing sustainability across several perspectives.” At the same time, the CEO...
The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased slightly to 4.3% from 4.5% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over 11 months has remained stable at 0.3%. These numbers remain very close to what has been reported since December 2021, confirming a stabilisation of the situation. Neptune Indicator The Neptune Indicator also reports a 2.8 percentage point increase in seafarer vaccines, from...
The Singapore Trade Data Exchange (SGTraDex), a public-private initiative, was launched on the sidelines of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2022 by the Minister for Communications and Information, and the Minister in charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity Mrs Josephine Teo. SGTraDex, a trusted, secure, and easy-to-use digital utility, seeks to connect ecosystem partners in the local and global supply chains via a common data infrastructure. Value-creating benefits More than 70 participants ha...
International shipping accounts for approximately 3% of global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, and this will increase in a business-as-usual scenario. To decarbonise the maritime industry, there will be a massive need for green fuels and associated technologies. In particular, scalable zero-emission fuels (SZEFs) such as green hydrogen and green ammonia are considered the most promising fuels for the industry’s transition. Due to its large renewable capacity and unique location sitting at...
The Port of Sines and the Algarve Authority (APS) and the Cooperative for the Education and Rehabilitation of Disabled Children of Sines and Santiago do Cacém (CERCISIAGO) have been developing a project that aims to strengthen understanding about the role that the Port of Sines plays in the economy. The goal of this project was to integrate the institution’s users in the daily life of this port that is located in their area of residence. The project began in late 2020, in the middl...
A trusted provider of logistics services to the offshore industry for over 60 years, supporting operating companies on the Norwegian continental shelf, NorSea first welcomed Wilhelmsen as one of the owners in 2012. The latest transaction increases Wilhelmsen's shareholding from 75% to 99%. Now announced increased shareholding was a purchase option that was agreed in 2017 with a set price at MNOK 500. Former partners Eidesvik Eiendomsinvest AS and Simon Møkster Eiendom AS have each...