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Morten Mosegaard Christensen New CFO for Maersk Tankers

Sep 06, 2018

Maersk Tankers has appointed Morten Mosegaard Christensen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).Christensen joins Maersk Tankers from Danske Bank where he serves as interim CFO and Chief of Staff. Previously, he has held leadership positions at Danske Bank…

Oceanic Systems Switch Suits More Engine Manufacturers

Sep 06, 2018

Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd has just increased the menu of engine manufacturers which can be selected to present on the company’s sleek single-screen Multiple Engine Displays, claimed a press release from the company.It said that these provide…

Antwerp Port: Brexit Ready

Sep 06, 2018

The UK is the third-largest maritime trading partner for the port of Antwerp. In order to be fully prepared for Brexit the Port Authority is taking various initiatives including the appointment of a new representative for the UK and Ireland…

MOL Worldwide Logistics Establishes Hong Kong HQ for MOL NVOCC Operations

Sep 06, 2018

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced the establishment, effective July 1, of MOL Worldwide Logistics (MWL), and that they will lead MOL Group non vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) business in Hong Kong.In a press release the company clarified…

Iridium’s Maritime Business Continues Momentum

Sep 06, 2018

Iridium Communications Inc. announced today that KDDI Corporation, Navarino and NSSLGlobal Ltd., are the newest Iridium Certus service providers for the maritime industry. Iridium Certus will offer a L-band satellite broadband connectivity solution…

CMA CGM Says It's Ready for More M&A Deals

Sep 06, 2018

France's CMA CGM, one of the world's largest container-shipping lines, remains interested in seeking acquisitions despite bringing to an end its interest in German peer Hapag-Lloyd, its chief executive said on Thursday.'The shipping sector is…

Hapag-Lloyd is 'Excellence Green Star' in Ship Recycling

Sep 05, 2018

Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd is the first company to receive the “DNV GL Excellence Green Star” certificate in recognition of its compliance with the highest standards in ship recycling.Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV GL – Maritime, presented the certificate to Hapag-Lloyd COO Anthony J…

OOCL Bags 2018 Singapore Environmental Achievement Award

Sep 05, 2018

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has received the 2018 Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Regional) at a ceremony held by the Singapore Environment Council’s (SEC) recently.The SEAA (Regional) Award category recognizes local or…

Sea Machines Moves to Larger, Waterfront Location in Germany

Sep 05, 2018

U.S. based Sea Machines announced that it has moved its team in Hamburg, Germany to a larger waterfront work space in the Hammerbrook area.The company said the move supports growing in interest in its autonomous controls and advanced perception…

Transmar Eyes Growth from Adabiya Port

Sep 05, 2018

Egyptian container shipping line Transmar said it has leveraged the Port of Adabiya in an effort to strengthen its presence across Middle East and East African routes.With a growing interest in container services and a recovery in the Egyptian economy…

Danelec Marine Aims to Accelerate IoT Revolution

Sep 05, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) Revolution is making inroads into the global shipping industry, and Danelec Marine plans to play a central role in accelerating that process by removing one of the major barriers to entry.“The critical element in any IoT system is the availability of timely…

CMA CGM Launches New Reefer Tech

Sep 05, 2018

Shipping group CMA CGM has launched an advanced technology for the transportation of highly sensitive fruits and vegetables by active controlled atmosphere.CLIMACTIVE, unveiled at the 2018 edition of the Asia Fruit Logistica fair, is the latest…

Samsung Heavy Industries Bags Shuttle Tanker Order from AET

Sep 04, 2018

South Korean shipbuilder Samsun Heavy Industries (SHI) revealed that it has won another 152,700 DWT suezmax-sized shuttle tanker from Singapore's AET.This is another order from the shipowner who ordered a quartet to SHI in May 2018. The price…

Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard Builds 200th DNV GL Classified Ship

Sep 04, 2018

Huangpu-Wenchong Shipyard (HPWS) announced that a 2,750 TEU feeder container ship for China Navigation will be the 200th DNV GL classified ship.A press release said that the cooperation between DNV GL and HPWS dates back to 1996 and covers ship types from feeder vessels to larger container ships…

Azerbaijani Vessels Completes Filanovsky Mission

Sep 04, 2018

The vessels of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC) have successfully completed their mission at the “Filanovski” oilfield  in the Russian sector of the Caspian Sea.A press statement from ACSC said that the towing vessel “Yarnega”, owned…

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