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New Real-time Maritime Tracking Service

May 30, 2017

exactEarth Ltd , provider of Satellite AIS data services announces the launch of exactView RT powered by Harris (exactView RT) – the world’s first global, persistent real-time Satellite AIS service. This capability is expected to enable a wide…

Hazard Map to Supplement 'Capt.'s DOSCA'

May 24, 2017

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines will add a hazard map to the Captain's Dynamic Operation System for Counter planning and Analysis (Capt.'s DOSCA), which is provided by Weathernews, and used onboard MOL ships when they are underway. MOL already uses the system on many of its operated vessels…

NYK Introduces New Navigation Support Tool

May 18, 2017

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), the Monohakobi Technology Institute and Japan Radio have jointly developed a support tool that enables officers to better manage and share navigational information.  The tool will be sold by JRC under the name “J-Marine NeCST”…

APM Terminals Zeebrugge Regains Asian Service

May 16, 2017

The weekly Ocean Alliance NEU4 service, operated by French-based CMA-CGM, will link the port of Zeebrugge with the Asian ports of Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, and Yantian, China as well as Busan, Korea, beginning with the first call of the 13…

e-Navigation Concepts Demonstrated in Singapore

May 16, 2017

The SESAME Straits project utilizes e-Navigation concepts to reduce maritime traffic congestion and hot spots, as well as improve traffic safety and efficiency. Leading up to the recent Singapore Maritime Technology Conference, the project conducted…

Disruption 'Powered by Transas'

May 05, 2017

Maritime Logistics Professional caught up with Frank Coles, the ubiquitous leader of Transas, fresh from his company’s user’s conference in Malta. In typical candor, Coles paints his picture of maritime and shipping’s future. With a captive…

Guidance For Credentialing Officers of Towing Vessels

Apr 25, 2017

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-16 provides Coast Guard guidelines for credentialing officers of towing vessels.  Mariners commencing training and assessment toward an officer of towing vessels endorsement should use the TOARs contained in NVIC 03-16…

British Prime Minister Visits Kelvin Hughes

Apr 24, 2017

Maritime navigation, situational awareness and security radar systems company Kelvin Hughes last Thursday welcomed the Prime Minister Theresa May, to its Enfield head office, design and manufacturing facility.  During an election campaign visit in North London…

High-tech VTS System to Guide Iron Ore Giants

Apr 13, 2017

One of Australia’s most important economic gateways will soon house a state-of-the-art shipping management control system to be installed at Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port.  The system includes a command and control system integrated with advanced radar…

Cape Town Hosts Nautical Institute Command Seminar

Apr 10, 2017

The second in The Nautical Institute’s 2017 series of Command Seminars continues to focus on Navigation Accidents and their Causes, a topic that is receiving considerable attention in the industry. The seminar began today in Cape Town, South Africa…

MISC Signs up Entire LNG Fleet for ECDIS Training

Apr 10, 2017

MISC Berhad has chosen eMaritime Group's ACAT online courses as its ECDIS type specific continuous personal development training solution. The agreement has enabled MISC to sign up its entire fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers while…

Norway to Build the World's First Ship Tunnel

Apr 09, 2017

Norway is going to build the world’s first tunnel for ships, a 1,700-meter (5,610-feet) which will  cost over $300 million USD (NOK 2.7 billion) and allow cruise ships to bypass the most risky area along the coast of Norway. The Norwegian…

Simulation: CSMART

Mar 31, 2017

CSMART, Center of Simulator Maritime TrainingThe Arison Maritime CenterZeeduinweg 91361 BG Almere, The Netherlands Web: www.csmartalmere.comWhile much of the maritime world slumps, the cruise sector is enjoying its most vibrant growth in a generation…

Simulation: Maritime Professional Training

Mar 29, 2017

Maritime Professional Training1915 S Andrews Ave.,Ft Lauderdale FL 33316 USA Tel: (954) 525-1014 Web: www.mptusa.com COO: Captain Ted Morley In South Florida sits MPT, one of the most prolific and progressive maritime training facilities…

Simulation: The Centre for Marine Simulation

Mar 28, 2017

The Centre for Marine Simulation,The Marine Institute of Memorial University155 Ridge RoadSt. John’s , Newfoundland Labrador, Canada Tel: (709) 778-0305Email: Christopher.hearn@mi.mun.caDirector: Captain Chris Hearn OverviewCMS…

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