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DP World Launches Container Port Inset Program

Dec 10, 2024

DP World is trialing an innovative carbon reduction program at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aimed at helping cargo importers cut their emissions.Starting on 1 January 2025 for an initial six-month trial, the Carbon…

EPS Extends eSAIL Installation on Newbuild Tanker

Dec 10, 2024

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has strengthened its collaboration with bound4blue by contracting three 22-meter high eSAIL suction sails. The fully autonomous Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) will be installed on a newbuild MR Tanker from New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu Province…

Shore Power for Vessels in China

Dec 10, 2024

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) held a symposium on December 6, 2024, to share best practices and explore innovative approaches to shore power utilization. The event highlighted ONE’s nearly decade-long experience…

Kongsberg Digital Banks 'Major' Simulator Contract in South Africa

Dec 09, 2024

Kongsberg Digital announced a significant agreement with Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet) to deliver state-of-the-art simulator technology to the Transnet Academy in Durban, South Africa.Transnet plays a role in the South African economy by providing…

MAN Energy Heralds VLCV Methanol Retrofit

Dec 09, 2024

Successful engine-retrofit of Very Large Container Vessel ‘Maersk Halifax’ to dual-fuel ME-LGIM unit. MAN Energy Solutions has announced the successful retrofit of the main engine of the ‘Maersk Halifax’ to a dual-fuel MAN B&W ME-LGIM unit. MAN PrimeServ…

AST Expands Suite of Connectivity Services

Dec 09, 2024

AST Networks now offers tailored marine electronics solutions designed to meet the needs of maritime operations.“Our mission has always been to empower maritime operations through innovative solutions.” said Rene ten Brinke, AST Networks Marine Consultant…

VIDEO: New Shore Power Solution for Cruise Vessels in Italy

Dec 09, 2024

ShoreLink delivered its Shore Power Cable Management System at the Port of La Spezia, marking the connection of cruise vessels to shore power and significantly reducing emissions while ships are docked.Following a successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)…

Europe's First Electric Tugboats Arrive in Antwerp

Dec 05, 2024

Six new electric tugboats, including the groundbreaking Volta 1, have arrived in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, with t e Volta 1, Europe’s first fully electric RSD tugboat, serving as the poster child for the port’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality by 2050…

Hapag-Lloyd Scratches Fouling ITCH with Shipshave’s Solution

Dec 03, 2024

German container line operator Hapag-Lloyd has implemented Shipshave’s In Transit Cleaning of Hull (ITCH) solution for proactive fouling removal on two of its container ships, achieving significant fuel savings and emissions reduction results…

Thoresen to Deploy Sealink NextGen on 24 Vessels

Dec 03, 2024

Marlink is supporting digital transformation for Thoresen Shipping with the migration of its fleet to the Sealink NextGen solution.Thoresen Shipping FactsThoresen Shipping is a global dry bulk shipping operator headquartered in Thailand with a presence in Dubai…

PREVIEW: IMO Maritime Safety Committee 109th session

Nov 27, 2024

The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) will meet for its 109th session at IMO Headquarters in London (in-person with hybrid participation) from 2 to 6 December 2024.The meeting will be chaired by Mrs. Mayte Medina of the United States, supported by Vice-Chair…

Electrostatic Attraction: Milestone Order for Unique Coating Application

Nov 26, 2024

PPG announced its 50th order for the electrostatic application of marine fouling control coatings, to be carried out on the VLCC SIDR, a 336-m oil tanker operated by Bahri Ship Management at the Asyad Drydock Company shipyard in Oman, using PPG NEXEON 810 antifouling coating on the hull…

@COP29, Shipping's Climate Role, Biodiversity Explored

Nov 26, 2024

The shipping industry, responsible for transporting approximately 90% of the world’s goods, is a fundamental part of the global economy. Yet, it also contributes significantly to climate change and the transfer of invasive species. To address this during COP29…

Offshore Wind RoRo Vessel Rotra Futura Launched

Nov 25, 2024

A key consideration in planning for the future of offshore wind is designing and delivering the maritime assets that are 'future-proof', able to scale with the growing size of offshore wind pieces and components.A collaboration between Concordia Damen…

Subsea Global Robotic Hull Cleaning gets the Green Light in Singapore

Nov 25, 2024

Subsea Global Solutions reports that authorities in Singapore have granted approval of its hull cleaning services for vessels, allowing underwater cleaning to take place while vessels are engaged in cargo work at the terminal. The approved cleaning…

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