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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Press Releases

Wallem Casts Wider Talent Net For Shipping’s Next Generation

Shipping must look beyond traditional approaches to attract talent as its business model changes and digitalization accelerates, says Wallem  Shipping’s

April 23, 2024
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Press Releases

Chevron’s Collaborative Technical Event With Petrol Ofisi Reinforces Its Commitment To Drive Change Through Partnership

Chevron Marine Lubricants held the first technical seminar for 2024 on 7 March in Istanbul, Turkey. The event was held in collaboration with Petrol

March 26, 2024
Total Views: 762

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Press Releases

ABB’s Shore Connection Technology Drives Decarbonization Of DEME’s Fleet In The Port Of Vlissingen

ABB has won the contract to provide a complete shore connection installation for the DEME Base in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. Shore connection enables the

March 20, 2024
Total Views: 1053

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Marlink Delivers Future Proof Hybrid Network Solution For Unique Digital Experience Onboard Exploris One

Advanced hybrid network solution on expedition cruise ship enhances customer digital possibilities with high throughput and low latency in uncharted locations

March 20, 2024
Total Views: 858

Monday, March 11, 2024
Press Releases

Alfa Laval Ocean Glide Fluidic Air Lubrication System Secures The First Memorandum Of Understanding With A Korean Shipyard

Alfa Laval has collaborated with a Korean shipbuilding company by signing the first Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for OceanGlide installations. This

March 11, 2024
Total Views: 2344

Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Press Releases

Inmarsat Maritime Partners With Aramco To Trial World First Over Water 5G Mesh Network

The 5G “mesh” technology aims to enable high-speed connectivity in challenging conditions, with trials planned to demonstrate range far beyond what was

March 5, 2024
Total Views: 1869

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ABB Partners With Seaspan Shipyards On New Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker

Seaspan Shipyards, Canada’s long-term shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and Royal Canadian Navy, has awarded ABB a contract to deliver

March 5, 2024
Total Views: 1813

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Press Releases

ABB To Supply Shore Connection Solution To Portsmouth International Port

ABB has won an order with Portsmouth International Port to supply a shore connection solution for visiting ferries and cruise ships. Part of the UK port’s

February 29, 2024
Total Views: 1096

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Press Releases

Strategies For Prospering In The Decade Of Change Lead The Discussion At The ABS Middle East Regional Committee Meeting

The impact of market-based measures and the cost of compliance in shipping’s dynamic regulatory environment, along with the potential to improve carbon

February 27, 2024
Total Views: 424

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Appoints New CEO
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VIKING Life-Saving Equipment Appoints New CEO

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S, is proud to announce the appointment of Henrik Helsinghof as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from June 1,

February 27, 2024
Total Views: 849

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Press Releases

The Icelandic Association For Search And Rescue Partners With Hefring Marine To Enhance Fleet Safety And Efficiency.

Reykjavik, Iceland – The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR) is proud to announce a commercial partnership with Hefring Marine, a leading

February 22, 2024
Total Views: 503

Press Releases

Shipping Industry Influencers To Join Commodores’ Debate At CMA Shipping 2024

Dorian LPG, International Seaways Ship Management LLC, Poten & Partners, d’Amico and TEN Ltd. all confirmed for the CMA Shipping 2024 Commodores’

February 22, 2024
Total Views: 584

Friday, February 16, 2024
Press Releases

Offshore Supply Vessel Owners Reap The Rewards Of Data Sharing

Inmarsat’s recent Connected Future seminar encapsulated the critical roles technology and data sharing play in enabling more efficient and sustainable

February 16, 2024
Total Views: 914

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In the vast and ever-changing seas of the maritime and offshore industries, staying informed and connected is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity.

February 16, 2024
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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Bardex Corporation Expands Staff, Facilities as Project Roster Grows
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Bardex Corporation Expands Staff, Facilities as Project Roster Grows

Bardex, a global leader in engineered solutions and products for heavy lifting, large vessel transfer, and other challenging marine-based applications, has

February 1, 2024
Total Views: 808

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Three Somali pirates arrive in Seychelles on board the Seychelles Defense Forces (SDF) vessel, the Topaz. Photo courtesy Vel Moonien
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New Details on Trawler Hijacking as Somali Pirates and Crew Arrive in Seychelles

By Vel Moonien in Seychelles, The six crew members of the Sri Lankan trawler Lorenzo Putha 4, hijacked in Arabian Sea off of Somali on Saturday, arrived safely

January 31, 2024
Total Views: 18316

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Navigating Disruption: CMA Shipping 2024 Unveils Dynamic Agenda and Stellar Speaker Lineup

C-Suite leaders of ABS, Panama Canal Authority, BIMCO, INTERCARGO, IACS, V, DNV, Stena Bulk, Hapag-Lloyd, IBIA, International Seaways and many more have been

January 31, 2024
Total Views: 1052

Press Releases

Fukujin Kisen Selects Marlink To Equip Its Owned Fleet With Smart Hybrid Network

Agreement will boost the number of vessels using Marlink solutions and includes for the first time Starlink LEO internet trial for crew and business

January 31, 2024
Total Views: 651

Monday, January 29, 2024
ABB And Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Expand Long-term Partnership
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ABB And Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Expand Long-term Partnership

ABB and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have signed a long-term partnership agreement to accelerate the decarbonization and digitalization of the

January 29, 2024
Total Views: 990

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Press Releases

The Future Of Navigation Is The Future Of Shipping

By UK Hydrographic Office It is no exaggeration to say that shipping underpins the global supply chain. 90% of everything travels via ship. But it is also a

January 25, 2024
Total Views: 2549