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Oil, Gas Majors Join Blockchain Consortium

Feb 27, 2019

A group of seven major oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil Corp., Chevron Corp. and ConocoPhillips, announced a partnership to establish the first industry blockchain consortium in the United States.With several use cases across the industry value chain…

Israeli Shipping Giant Invests in Tech Firm

Feb 27, 2019

Israeli container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (Zim) has announced an investment in technology start-up Ladingo, a solution provider connecting ocean freight to global e-commerce.According to a press release, ZIM’s decision to invest in the company is a strategic move…

Mariner Assessment: "There's an App for That"

Feb 27, 2019

Carnival Corporation partnered with Marine Learning Systems to develop an App for mariner skills assessment.Dubbed SkillGrader, the App was designed to help standardize Carnival Corporation’s training and assessment across the company’s fleet of 105 ships and 9 brands…

Inside Cruising’s LNG Plunge

Feb 27, 2019

Back when most owners were still debating how to handle the 2020 sulfur cap, or whether the deadline would even stick, Carnival forged ahead with a massive bet on LNG for cruise-ship propulsion. That early move is now starting to pay off.AIDAnova…

WiseTech Global Acquires Containerchain

Feb 26, 2019

Logistics software company WiseTech Global has announced its acquisition of Singaporean supply chain tracking and management software firm Containerchain.Based in Singapore, Containerchain provides optimization services such as real-time tracking…

Major Electrification Contract Awarded to NES

Feb 26, 2019

Norwegian Electric Systems will deliver equipment in connection with the electrification of MF Norangsfjord and the charging station at Hollingsholmen ferry quay.Norway’s biggest ferry company Fjord1 has chosen Norwegian Electric Systems (NES)…

ABS Answers USCG Call for Port Cyber Security

Feb 25, 2019

New solution incorporates National Institute of Standards and Technology Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF). ABS Advanced Solutions announced a first-of-its-kind cyber security solution to aid regulated maritime facilities in complying with US Coast Guard (USCG) guidance…

Hapag-Lloyd: Digital Learning Onboard

Feb 22, 2019

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is introducing a new user-friendly concept for digital learning that is new to the expedition ship world, as the Hanseatic Nature, Inspiration and Spirit will feature an innovative touch wall when they launch.The study wall will measure 6 meters by 1…

Royal Seal of Approval for Glasgow College

Feb 21, 2019

The Princess Royal visited City of Glasgow College’s Riverside campus to mark 50 years of maritime education and training on the banks of the River Clyde.  Her Royal Highness was given a tour of the campus’ technologically advanced facilities…

Fleet Xpress on New National Geographic Ship

Feb 21, 2019

Inmarsat was chosen to provide connectivity through Fleet Xpress for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s new adventure cruise ship, National Geographic Venture.The expedition ship, designed to explore the coastal waters, shallow coves and fast-moving channels where wildlife congregates…

Rotterdam Port Fund Acquires Stake in ExRobotics

Feb 21, 2019

Rotterdam Port Fund has invested in remote inspection robotics company ExRobotics, specialising in robots to operate in high risk environments such as oil and gas facilities.The Dutch robotics firm manfacturers modular robots that can carry…

Captain Rhéaume Joins MSRC

Feb 19, 2019

Captain Louis Rhéaume has joined the team at Maritime Simulation and Resource Center (MSRC).At MSRC Captain Rhéaume will supervise the implementation of maritime expertise projects and provide his professional and administrative experience to the pilots in training…

Herbert-ABS Intros Offshore Evaluation Software

Feb 18, 2019

California-based provider of naval management software and ship design Herbert-ABS Software Solutions LLC today announced the launch of its HECSTAB Offshore Stability Evaluation Software.Designed with a versatile user interface featuring improved 3D and 2D viewports…

Inmarsat: In Support of Maritime Start-ups

Feb 14, 2019

Inmarsat  has joined forces with tRainmaking’s Trade and Transport Impact (T&TI) and Bluetech Accelerator to create initiatives that directly support start-ups focused on IoT and big data innovation in the maritime, ports and logistics supply chain…

Schulte Group Acquires Stake in TecHullClean

Feb 14, 2019

Schulte Group acquires TecHullClean to expand its range of IMO-compliant underwater inspection, repair and maintenance solutionsSchulte Group, Hamburg, Germany, acquired a majority stake in TecHullClean Limited (THC), a Singapore registered underwater inspection…

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