Month: April 2024

Algeciras Port Community

The Port of Algeciras is located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Primarily a transshipment port, its position in the Strait of Gibraltar and key east to west shipping routes establishes it as one of the busiest maritime trading hubs in the world.

Sea World Management

Sea World Management is a successful maritime services firm that was established in Monaco in 1990. The company offers investors and ship owners a full platform of service functions to manage investments in all segments of shipping. CEO Roberto Corvetta explained more to Hannah Barnett.

Nesec contributes to the funding of maritime battery developer EST-Floattech

Rotterdam-based Nesec Fund Management has announced its contribution to an investment programme increasing maritime sustainability. By providing a strategic loan, Nesec plays a pivotal role in the total capital attracted by EST-Floattech from Energietransitiefonds Rotterdam, Rotterdam Port Fund, PDENH, Ponooc, and Yard Energy. EST-Floattech will put the investment to use in the ongoing advancement and …

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Posidonia 2024 marks the rebirth of the Greek shipbuilding industry

Greece’s revitalised shipbuilding industry will be prominently represented during Posidonia 2024, signalling a strong recovery following decades of decline and disrepair. The sector’s Greek renaissance is on the cards after the completion of the consolidation of the country’s shipbuilding units in Syros and in Elefsina, and also due to the restart of Skaramangas shipyard and …

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Cargo sail ship showcases Bio-UV Group’s commitment to the development of sustainable shipping

The innovative Grain de Sail II cargo sail ship has set sail across the Atlantic with a state-of-the-art ballast water treatment system supplied by BIO-UV Group. The vessel, based in St. Malo, France, transports French products to New York by sail before heading south to the Caribbean and loading locally grown organic products, such as …

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Posidonia 2024 

The Union of Greek Shipowners and the whole Greek shipping community welcomes to Posidonia the huge global shipping family from over 90 countries. The purpose of Posidonia is to turn the challenges facing the shipping industry into successful business opportunities. Theodore Vokos, Managing Director of Posidonia Exhibitions SA, told Inside Marine all about the event.

Successful closing: Yamaha Motor closes acquisition of Torqeedo, the global market leader in electric mobility on water

Torqeedo, the global market leader in marine electric mobility, has announced the successful closing of the acquisition by Yamaha Motor. The closing of the share purchase agreement with German engine manufacturer DEUTZ AG, the previous owner of Torqeedo, marks a milestone in Yamaha Motor’s Marine CASE Strategy 2024, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality in …

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Cathelco launches ultrasonic biofouling protection: USP DragGone

Cathelco, part of Evac Group, is launching patented ultrasonic protection technology which protects against hull biofouling. Ultrasonic Protection (USP) DragGone reduces drag and improves fuel efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and associated emissions by up to 13%. Biofouling is the accumulation of various aquatic organisms that gather on any part of a vessel that is exposed …

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P&O Ferries sails into the future with Netcompany as strategic partner

As part of its ongoing IT digital transformation, P&O Ferries has initiated its legacy replacement programme. With more than 30,000 sailings each year and numerous initiatives around the decarbonisation of its fleet, the British shipping company will implement a platform that will enable it to deliver solutions and capabilities to set itself apart in the …

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