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The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh has been named winner of the Vanguard Public Sector Icon, Maritime, 2021. The Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba who announced this while presenting a conveyance letter to Dr Jamoh in Lagos said other awardees are President of the African Development Bank, ADB, Akinwunmi Adesina, Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mele Kyari, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State amongst others....

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, based in Yokohama, Japan, has completed a conceptual study for the design of an ‘Ammonia/Liquefied CO2 Carrier’, which is capable of transporting both ammonia and liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The extensive study conducted with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. provides the basis for a type of vessel with the potential to become mainstream in the LCO2 carrier market, by flexibly meeting the projected increase in...

Oceania Cruises., the culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced details of its most ambitious OceaniaNEXT experience elevation initiative to date with the stem-to-stern re-inspiration of the 1,210-guest ships Riviera and Marina, two of the most acclaimed ships in modern history. With the advent of Riviera's and Marina's re-inspiration, Oceania Cruises will, for the first time, field a fleet entirely composed of brand-new or better-than-new ships in every destination across the gl...

Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, Crowley and Shell Trading (US) Company (‘Shell’) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (‘MOU’) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The MOU follows an ongoing joint project that was previously initiated between the companies to provide lower-carbon fuel solutions by designing, building and operating th...

Alphatron Marine saw the light of day in September 1991. Over the past thirty years, the innovative company in the field of maritime electronics has grown into a global player with 450 employees and head offices in Rotterdam, Tokyo, Singapore and Houston. Inland shipping has always had a special place within Alphatron Marine. “The inland shipping customer is a completely different customer than the seagoing customer,” said Peter van Veen, the General Manager - Inland Shipping at Alp...

Thordon Bearings has signed a multi-vessel supply agreement for a range of water-lubricated and grease-free bearings for installation to several fleet boats under construction, at the FMT Shipyard & Repair facility in Louisiana, U.S.A. for workboat owner - Maritime Partners. Twelve twin-screw push boats are scheduled to be delivered from the Louisiana-based shipyard with equipment that includes RiverTough tailshaft bearings, ThorPlas-Blue rudder bearings with Pucker Seals, ThorPlas-Blue ste...

The creator of the world’s first liquid hydrogen bunkering facility for fuelling zero-emission ships, Unitrove, has won a UK Government grant to develop a unit ready for rapid deployment to ports around the world. Steven Lua, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Unitrove Innovation, part of the Unitrove Group (Unitrove), said the £30,000 Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG), awarded by the Department for Transport, in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, would be use...

A strategic partnership with Maersk helped Coast Beacon expand their US footprint and optimise their supply chain at the same time. The US frozen fish and seafood industry is a multibillion-dollar industry, with 70% being imported. As shipments come in from all over the world, getting the frozen products to cold stores around the country quickly is the key to maintaining quality. Multiple cold stores For frozen seafood distributor Coast Beacon, exceptional customer experience is as important...

As part of ongoing efforts to achieve its decarbonisation objectives, Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to share that it is conducting a trial use of marine biofuel on its container vessel - Kota Megah, when it called at the Port of Singapore, on April 10, 2022. The main aim of the trial is to test the feasibility of using marine biofuel on the engines of the vessel, and to obtain first-hand data on the potential carbon and other emissions. With the experience, PIL will be able t...

At Blue Water, they have been preparing for the transition from Aalborg to Aarhus for a long time. With their own terminals of more than 40,000 sq metres in Port of Aarhus, they are ready to continue the high-quality packing and handling of cargo to and from Greenland. In this way, the change will not affect the level of service for their customers. Receiving and handling cargo Blue Water is upgrading 6,000 sq metres terminal in Aarhus, making the facilities more efficient for receiving and h...

NextGEN Connect will bring diverse stakeholders together for route-based action to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Route-based action to reduce GHG Singapore and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have jointly launched NextGEN Connect, which aims to bring industry stakeholders, academia, and global research centres together to offer inclusive solutions for maritime decarbonisation for trials along specific shipping routes. The launch was made during the IMO-Singapore Future of Shippin...

The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association has signed a statement together with other shipowning associations condemning the attack on Ukraine. Shipping associations condemn in the strongest terms Russia’s ongoing war and invasion of the sovereign state of Ukraine. The appalling decision by the Russian Government to invade Ukraine, and the consequences of this decision have severe effects for the people of Ukraine and need to cease immediately. Internationally recognised borders They s...

Blue Water Shipping announced that they are expanding their operations in Malaysia. The company has been represented in Malaysia since 2009, and now the business is growing further. It has always been in the Blue Water DNA to be locally present on a global scale. With more than 60 offices worldwide, it is now time to further upgrade the setup in the Asia Pacific region. Delivering high quality logistics solutions Delivering logistics solutions of high quality is supported by having connection...

The first cruise ship of the season will arrive in Stockholm, Sweden, on 10th April, 2022. Despite the troubling international situation, the season has a lot of bookings, with many cruise ships booking extended stays. Stockholm is an extremely popular cruise destination and an obvious choice for shipping companies and travel organisers. World Odyssey is the first cruise ship of this season. She arrives at Frihamnen Port on the morning of 10th April, 2022 and will stay for four days. It is the...

The foundation project of the IMO Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping (IMO CARES) project, which aims to bring stakeholders together from the global north and global south, was launched on 6th April at the IMO-Singapore Future of Shipping Conference. IMO CARES is expected to be a long-term programme. It will support coordination to promote innovation, research and development collaboration, accelerate the adoption of green technologies and facilitate their deployment in develo...

Babcock International Group (Babcock), the aerospace, defence and security firm, has signed a four year contract to deliver through life support to the Marinha do Brasil’s flagship vessel, NAM Atlântico, formerly the UK Royal Navy platform HMS Ocean, as part of its global support programme. Working hand-in-hand with their customers, Babcock’s key asset management activities include deep maintenance, in-service support, equipment and systems support, and through life engineerin...

The Seafarers’ Charity’s Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Spencer will step down on 6 July 2022 to take on a new role outside of the maritime sector. Catherine has led the Charity since July 2019. She has worked with the Senior Leadership Team and General Council to re-energise an effective and efficient organisation, working across the maritime sector to ensure seafarers and their families have access to a wide range of quality support. New strategic plan “Catherine has b...

At the Nor-Shipping trade fair, DNV signed a classification contract for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), ordered by the Norwegian pure-play offshore wind operator Edda Wind. The vessels will be built at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka and are designed for service operations during the commissioning and operation of offshore wind farms and are prepared for hydrogen operations. They are scheduled to be delivered under the Norwegian Flag in January 2024 and July 2024. Next-...

The potential of hydrogen as a clean future fuel is a familiar talking point, but what’s the reality? Ocean Hyway Cluster, a specialist Norwegian trade body, gathers leading players to assess, demystify and enable developments within the maritime field, at The Maritime Hydrogen Conference. This unique conference is split into three main sessions, in order to help navigate hydrogen’s horizon. As such, partnership-based models, infrastructure (from both a shipowner and energy supplier...

The inland shipping department of Alphatron Marine is pleased to be present again at its well-known location, during the Maritime Industry 2022 trade fair (stand L-103). With an eye-catching stand, as Alphatron Marine also presents at other international fairs, the company will show their complete line of navigation and communication equipment for European inland shipping. Maritime Industry 2022 The sales and service team will be happy to provide visitors with information about Alphatron Mari...

Rolls-Royce is expanding its range of MTU NautIQ ship automation systems with three new products: MTU NautIQ CoPilot, MTU NautIQ CoOperate, and MTU NautIQ CoDirect, which each offer different levels of intelligent crew support, autonomous control, and remote command capabilities. Safety, efficiency, and climate friendliness Customers in all marine applications will gain significant operational advantages and benefits in terms of safety, efficiency, environmental impact, and climate friendlines...

The value of the competitively awarded contract could reach $95.2 million if all options are exercised. Under the depot maintenance period (DMP) availability contract awarded, BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair will dry-dock the ship, perform underwater hull preservation work, recondition the engineering spaces, upgrade its command and control equipment, and refurbish the crew’s living spaces. The DMP work is expected to begin in May 2022 and be completed in November 2023. The company expe...

UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways. Isle of Wight based charity, UKSA, has designed the programme to give young people the opportunity to start on the maritime career ladder in a vital port operative role which allows businesses and organisations to deliver cargo on time and within a safe environment. The course will provide students with all the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to...

SBM Offshore is pleased to announce that Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), an affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, has confirmed the award of contracts for the Yellowtail development project located in the Stabroek Block in Guyana. Construct, install, and operate Under these contracts, SBM Offshore will construct, install, and then lease and operate the ONE GUYANA FPSO for a period of up to two years, after which the FPSO ownership and operation will transfer to EEPGL....

The latest Indicator shows that the number of seafarers onboard vessels beyond the expiry of their contract has decreased slightly from 5% from 4.2% in the last month, while the number of seafarers onboard vessels for over 11 months has remained stable at 0.4%. This is the first decrease in numbers, albeit slight, since December 2021. The Neptune Indicator also reports a 4.4 percentage point increase in seafarer vaccines, from 72.8% in March to 77.2% in April, as seafarer vaccinations have sta...

GPS Group, the storage and logistics provider, and Rietlanden Terminals, are pleased to announce that they have successfully completed a transfer of NOx (Nitrogen Oxides) disposition rights. Sustainable energy products The transfer, now confirmed through a permit that has become irrevocable, transfers such rights from Rietlanden Terminals to GPS Amsterdam and thereby supports GPS’s expansions including the recently completed rail project and bio ethanol storage, which are supportive of t...

IWS already has the two identical vessels on order for delivery in 2023, mentioned above, and option agreements for up to two additional vessels, making this a potential six-vessel series. This fleet has been designed specifically for the renewable offshore wind market, with a clear focus on reduced emissions and enhanced sustainability. The vessels will be built to Kongsberg Maritime’s UT 5519 DE design by the shipyard China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI), with which KM has a long and...

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) is pleased to announce that it is dividing its industry-renowned propeller systems into three distinct categories, C-Line, P-Line, and X-Line. The idea is to ensure the provision of reliable, safe, high-quality and high-performing propeller solutions, which are adapted to all customer-specific requirements and pricing levels, building upon almost a century of hydrodynamic and engineering expertise. The demarcations are as follows. KONGSBERG Propeller...

Inmarsat, the globally renowned company in global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new decarbonisation report exploring the impact digital technology can make on shipping’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Compiled by maritime innovation consultancy - Thetius and sponsored by the Inmarsat Research Programme, The Optimal Route – The Why and How of Digital Decarbonisation in Shipping provides evidence that digital optimisation offers a key strategy for owners set on me...

Babcock, the aerospace, defense, and security company, joined forces with the Royal Navy at Rosyth to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict (2 April – 14 June 1982). To mark this anniversary, more than 50 current and former Babcock employees, Royal Navy personnel, armed forces veterans, and representatives from the local community attended a service that included the unveiling of a plaque on the site. The Royal Marine band provided an uplifting welcome at the e...