A new Rolls-Royce led €6.6 million project could pave the way for autonomous ships Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has announced its participation in the Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) recently launched by Rolls-Royce. The project, funded by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation), will bring industry partners together with […]
Read MoreNorden and J. Lauritzen received awards for “Outstanding effort in the field of responsible supply chain management” at the IMPA London annual event Two top shipping companies were presented with awards for their RSCM efforts during this year’s IMPA London. The awards, for Outstanding Effort in the field of Responsible Supply Chain Management, were presented to […]
Read MoreWorld Maritime Day 2015 is drawing attention to the need for high-quality education and training in the shipping industry to ensure a safe and secure environment for all World Maritime Day is an official United Nations day, which provides an opportunity to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine […]
Read MoreBernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has announceed that it will be taking over the full management of six container vessels on behalf of shipping company, Maersk Line A/S Currently managed in-house by Maersk, the six vessels ranging in size from 2,500 to 11,000 teu will be managed over the next five years from BSM’s Ship Management […]
Read MoreThe container shipping company has announced that in response to the short and long-term market outlook, thousands of positions will be axed, investments frozen and operating costs reduced Maersk Line has announced that it will reduce its network capacity, postpone new investments and reduce operating costs. Over the next two years, Maersk Line expects to […]
Read MoreA report from The Swedish Club reveals that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage A report from The Swedish Club reveals that incorrect maintenance and repair continues to be the most frequent cause of main engine damage – a trend which has continued unabated since the […]
Read MorePower and automation technology group, ABB’s new facility is expected to provide more support to ships from the shore, reducing costs and bringing safety benefits to ship owners ABB has opened a new Integrated Operations Centre which they say will allow ship owners to take greater control of their fleet from shore and provide cost savings […]
Read MoreJan. 3, 2017 at 14:04 by Mikhail Voytenko in Maritime Security Container ship OCEAN KINGDOM shortly after leaving Zamboanga port was attacked by armed persons in two speedboats some 25 nm east of Sibago Island, southeast of Zamboanga, Mindanao, Philippines, in the afternoon Jan 3. Vessel reported the attack to Coast Guard, which interfered […]
Read MoreJan. 5, 2017 at 13:58 by Mikhail Voytenko in Accidents ltra large boxship MUNKEBO MAERSK lost at least five containers overboard in storm in North sea, on Jan 4, while en route from Rotterdam to Bremerhaven. The beach of Langeoog was littered with cargo from one of the containers, thousands of small children toys originated […]
Read MoreUsing data to drive innovation and efficiency in the shipping industry has been a hot topic in the maritime world in 2016. That trend will continue at Shipping2030 later this month when experts and leaders from the maritime and technology industries will be in Singapore for an event that aims to answer the big questions […]
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