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Eco Wave Power Set to Install Wave Energy Tech in Port of Jaffa as Sea Wall Works Near Completion

May 05, 2021

Swedish wave energy development company Eco Wave Power said Wednesday it was nearly done with the wall reinforcement works, meant to enable the installation of floaters on the sea wall of the Port of Jaffa, Israel.The works so far have included…

DP World Launches Wholesale E-commerce Platform

Apr 29, 2021

DP World, best known for operating ports around the world, has launched a wholesale e-commerce website that it hopes will become the global platform for businesses to buy and sell goods.The platform, Dubuy, aims to connect buyers and sellers…

MSC Rolls Out Electronic Bill of Lading Globally

Apr 28, 2021

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is introducing the electronic bill of lading (eBL) for its customers globally following a successful pilot phase of the independent blockchain platform.The eBL enables shippers and other supply chain stakeholders…

CMA CGM Adopts Container Firefighting System

Apr 27, 2021

French shipping company CMA CGM has tapped VIKING Life-Saving Equipment to supply the HydroPen drilling and spraying solution for container firefighting duties on board 85 of its vessels.Where conventional firefighting solutions dowse containers on the outside…

Rune Mode Ramberg: A Leading Light Subsea

Apr 25, 2021

There are not many of the leading edge subsea processing projects Rune Mode Ramberg has not been involved in at some level. The list includes Tyrihans subsea pumping, Tordis subsea separation, studies on the Ormen Lange subsea compression project…

Wärtsilä CEO: Order intake 'Stable', but COVID Impact still a 'Burden'

Apr 22, 2021

In announcing its 2021 Q1 interim financials, Wärtsilä  said that while order intake is stable, COVID-19 continues to burden net sales and profitability. Looking ahead, while it sees near-term demand as 'somewhat better', it noted that visibility…

Shipbuilding: HII Celebrates 154 Apprentice School Grads

Apr 18, 2021

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) hosted commencement exercises on Saturday, April 17, 2021, for 154 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding. Due to the COVID-19 environment, and in an effort to keep all employees…

MARISA: Enhancing Maritime Security Across Europe

Apr 16, 2021

While the sea is vital to the European economy, it can also be a haven for criminals and terrorists. Threats in the maritime domain include piracy, trafficking of drugs and arms, illegal immigration, illicit trade, illegal fishing, and environmental crimes…

Maritime Digitalizaton: The Electronic Lookout

Apr 13, 2021

Evidence mounts that vessel safety will benefit with technology enhancing the bridge lookout.Maritime safety regulations have – and for valid reasons – traditionally been strict and have often developed in ways that could hold up innovation…

AST Partners with the Liberian Registry for Iridium GMDSS

Apr 13, 2021

Maritime satellite communications solutions provider Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is partnering with The Liberian Registry as the first authorized service provider of the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for Liberian flagged vessels…

Tech File: 3 Key Factors to Successful Maritime Digitalization

Apr 12, 2021

It's talked about a lot in the maritime industry: how to digitize your business process. Should you simply just buy a software package from a well-known large international software vendor? If you want to do that, first read these tips to help…

Liberian Registry Introduces Online Services for Seafarers

Apr 08, 2021

The Liberian Registry has unveiled two new online platforms that aim to give seafarers easier access to apply for documents and credentials, and for taking Liberian license and upgrade examinations.  The first platform is designed to allow seafarers…

BW Group, Miros Enter JV Aimed at Fuel-Saving, Emission Reduction

Apr 07, 2021

BW Group and Miros are launching Miros Mocean, a joint venture to provide the shipping industry with a new standard in vessel performance optimization. Miros Mocean is aimed at filling the void identified by BW Group and Miros, aiming to provide…

Port of Southampton to Deploy Private 5G

Apr 01, 2021

One of the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) busiest ports is slated to deploy private 5G follownig an agreement between Verizon Business and Associated British Ports (ABP). Delivered in partnership with Nokia, Verizon’s private 5G platform will provide the Port of Southampton with a secure…

Case Study: Connectivity is King for DESS Aqua

Mar 31, 2021

When Norwegian fish farming support vessel operator DESS Aqua wanted to improve connectivity on its vessels early last year, it had some demanding criteria. Now, just over a year later, it has installed a wireless system from ScanReach across…

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