Month: March 2024

Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) has secured its four-hundredth vessel contract for its industry-leading automated propulsion optimisation technology system, FuelOpt™. The latest contract is subscription-based and was signed in February 2024 between MMT and J.J. Ugland for an installation onboard the company’s 60,000 DWT bulk carrier, the M.V. Jorita. “We are very proud to have signed …

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Vestdavit has notched up a new annual sales record for another consecutive year after seeing its order intake surge by a massive 76% in 2023 on high demand from the offshore wind and oil & gas sectors, as well as increased sales in its core naval market. The leading Norwegian davit supplier has expanded its …

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The Port of Skagen and Stillstrom by Maersk have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore the integration of offshore power and charging solutions into the anchorage zone of Port of Skagen, also referred to as “Skagen Anchorage”. This strategic collaboration aims to address the pressing need for decarbonisation in the maritime …

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Unique Group, global innovators in subsea technologies and engineering, signed a contract with Kongsberg Discovery for USD 1.7million of advanced seabed mapping and compact acoustic positioning technology for the APAC region. The agreement, for the delivery of cNODE Transponders, µPAP SSBL systems and the recently launched EM2042 multibeam echo sounder (MBES), allows Unique to boost …

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Groke Technologies has welcomed the energy saving performance of the world’s first vessel fitted with BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion system WindWings®, which charterer Cargill said has achieved equivalent fuel savings of 3t per day. In a news release, Cargill Ocean Transportation, one of the world’s foremost freight-trading organisations, said the performance of the two 37.5m …

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In response to the changing needs of its customers, Stena Line has carried out a major renewal of two of its ships, Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. The unique transformation, which took just 18 days per ship, offers new restaurant and bar options, modern and refreshed seating areas, and increased passenger capacity. In addition, the …

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Leading marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the launch of ODEO SOS – a cutting-edge electronic visual distress signal (eVDS), bolstering its lineup of maritime safety solutions. The ODEO SOS redefines safety at sea with its advanced features and unparalleled reliability, providing sailors, maritime professionals and outdoor enthusiasts with a crucial lifeline in emergencies. The …

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The 80 Sunreef Power Eco has been shortlisted in the 2024 Multihull of the Year election. The Multihulls World magazine launched the Multihull of the Year award to elect the most remarkable yachts in the multihull sector.  The winners will be announced on April 3, during the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France. …

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SSA Marine announced that it has put into service the first of six pieces of zero-emissions cargo handling equipment that the company will introduce at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal over the next 12 to 18 months, while the Port of San Diego has completed the initial installation of the electrical …

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The maritime industry, often viewed as conservative and measured in its approach to technological integration, is on the cusp of a transformative era with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a prominent player. Insights from key exhibitors at the upcoming Posidonia Shipping Εxhibition reveal a new landscape, where industry leaders strategically align with the inexorable rise …

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