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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Gas Fest virtual workshops identify incremental pathway for LNG-fuelled shipping
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Gas Fest virtual workshops identify incremental pathway for LNG-fuelled shipping

Press Release – Gas Fest virtual workshops identify incremental pathway for LNG-fuelled shipping If LNG is a ‘bridge’ fuel, how long is the bridge?

November 11, 2020
Total Views: 126

MacGregor secures contract to supply LNG bunker barge hose handling cranes
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MacGregor secures contract to supply LNG bunker barge hose handling cranes

Press Release – MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin, USA to supply two fixed boom cranes

November 11, 2020
Total Views: 201

IMTRA Launches Digital Resources Including A Virtual Show Booth, Updated Website and Learning Center
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IMTRA Launches Digital Resources Including A Virtual Show Booth, Updated Website and Learning Center

Press Release – IMTRA, the leading manufacturer and importer of quality solutions and products for the marine, energy and transportation markets,

November 11, 2020
Total Views: 136

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Ireland’s First Catamaran Wind Farm Service Craft Under Construction
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Ireland’s First Catamaran Wind Farm Service Craft Under Construction

Press Release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the start of construction of a 27m Catamaran Wind Farm Service Vessel.  The third in Penguin’s

November 10, 2020
Total Views: 294

bridge of a ship
Shipping News

Overworked Seafarers Face ‘Systematic Failures’ in Work-Rest Compliance -Report

Seafarers face “systemic failures” in the implementation of the regulations related to hours of work and rest, undermining the credibility of the

November 10, 2020
Total Views: 565

Crowley Will Serve as Official Puerto Rico Sponsor for Wreaths Across America
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Crowley Will Serve as Official Puerto Rico Sponsor for Wreaths Across America

Press Release – Continuing its dedication to honoring and serving the U.S. military and veterans, Crowley will be the official sponsor at the Puerto Rico

November 10, 2020
Total Views: 112

Nor-Shipping 2021 and YoungShip showcase new generation of talent with Young Entrepreneur Award
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Nor-Shipping 2021 and YoungShip showcase new generation of talent with Young Entrepreneur Award

Press Release – Nor-Shipping and YoungShip are once again looking to shine a spotlight on emerging maritime talent and solutions, with the announcement

November 10, 2020
Total Views: 100

Challenging Assumptions Around the MV Wakashio Grounding
Shipping News

Challenging Assumptions Around the MV Wakashio Grounding

By Dr Ryan Lloyd, Head Of Research And Development at Geollect – On Sunday 25th July 2020, the Panama-flagged Japanese-owned MV Wakashio was involved in

November 10, 2020
Total Views: 1016

Monday, November 9, 2020
METIS introduces new Charter Party Agreement monitoring module
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METIS introduces new Charter Party Agreement monitoring module

Press Release – METIS Cyberspace Technology S.A. has launched a new software module to tackle the huge challenges shipping companies face in monitoring

November 9, 2020
Total Views: 79

ABB puts sustainable power solution at heart of FrøyGruppen’s innovative live fish carrier
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ABB puts sustainable power solution at heart of FrøyGruppen’s innovative live fish carrier

Press Release – ABB secures a contract with Sefine Shipyard to provide power and propulsion solution to FrøyGruppen’s state-of-the-art hybrid live

November 9, 2020
Total Views: 144

Friday, November 6, 2020
Concordia Damen receives 40 inland waterway barge order from J.P. Morgan
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Concordia Damen receives 40 inland waterway barge order from J.P. Morgan

Press Release – Concordia Damen has signed a contract for 40 eco-friendly dual fuel barges with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset

November 6, 2020
Total Views: 353

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
mySamskipLogistics launch brings digital transparency to specialised freight forwarding
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mySamskipLogistics launch brings digital transparency to specialised freight forwarding

Press Release – Samskip Logistics has passed a key milestone in its strategy to bring the power of digitalisation to under-served segments of the freight

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 60

Damen launches third Island Class vessel for BC Ferries
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Damen launches third Island Class vessel for BC Ferries

Press Release – Damen Shipyards Galati successfully launched the third Island Class Vessel for BC Ferries. The vessel is part of an order of six such

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 112

Sanmar Shipyards and SCHOTTEL strengthen collaboration with framework agreement
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Sanmar Shipyards and SCHOTTEL strengthen collaboration with framework agreement

Press Release – Sanmar Shipyards and the German propulsion expert SCHOTTEL have signed a framework agreement, making SCHOTTEL the exclusive supplier of

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 101

Marine biofuel testing set to begin at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre
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Marine biofuel testing set to begin at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre

Press Release – As the marine industry races to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre is taking a key role.

November 4, 2020
Total Views: 185

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Wärtsilä’s strong position in cruise sector enhanced with new orders
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Wärtsilä’s strong position in cruise sector enhanced with new orders

The technology group Wärtsilä continues to work closely with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the supply of a broad range of solutions to be installed in

November 3, 2020
Total Views: 96

Monday, November 2, 2020
HHI, Awards digital twin certification for fuel tank safety
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HHI, Awards digital twin certification for fuel tank safety

Press Release – Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has developed a Digital Health Management system (DHM) for safety and operational efficiency of IMO Type-B

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 91

ABB Azipod® icebreaking propulsion to power a fleet of newbuild LNG carriers
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ABB Azipod® icebreaking propulsion to power a fleet of newbuild LNG carriers

Press Release – ABB secures a contract from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in excess of $300 million to supply a comprehensive power and

November 2, 2020
Total Views: 106

Thursday, October 29, 2020
MAN 16V175D Propulsion Packages for Israel Shipyards
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MAN 16V175D Propulsion Packages for Israel Shipyards

Press Release – MAN Energy Solutions has won the contract to supply complete propulsion packages to two OPV-45 offshore patrol vessels currently under

October 29, 2020
Total Views: 123

VIKING signs global firefighting foam agreement with Dr. Sthamer
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VIKING signs global firefighting foam agreement with Dr. Sthamer

VIKING Lifesaving Equipment reaches a Global Partnership Agreement with renowned foam manufacturer, putting marine fire safety at the center of its one-stop

October 29, 2020
Total Views: 85