Month: August 2024

World leaders of the industry, Novenco Marine & Offshore develops and manufactures high-quality heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions for marine and offshore applications. CEO Palle Kristensen discussed the company’s growth and future plans, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

With customers across more than 50 countries, Lisnave maintains a global presence in the shipping maintenance and repair sector. The shipyard provides a comprehensive range of services including steelwork, piping, electricals, machinery, turbocharger and propeller repairs, propulsion systems, cleaning, painting, retrofits, upgrades, and conversions. Commercial Director Luis Braga explained more to Hannah Barnett.

Kort Propulsion offers complete packages of propulsion and manoeuvring devices to the marine industry. Known for pioneering the Kort Nozzle in the 1930s, the company has impacted the sector significantly. Managing Director Dave Parsons discussed product developments and future expansion, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

Fluid control expert Hoppe Marine is celebrating 75 years with new facilities, products, and partnerships. General Manager of Hoppe Marine Lothar Beinke, President of Hoppe America Ivo Beu, and Marketing Manager Sönke Manβen reflected on the company’s extensive history and discussed what the future might hold. Report by Imogen Ward.

Gislaved Folie specialises in the industrial production of polymer products, manufacturing plastic foils that integrate colour, form and functionality into customer surroundings. Sales Manager Robert Magnusson discussed the company’s range of products and new environmentally friendly foil, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

A key market player since 1996, Blue Fleet Group offers chartering, operations, sale and purchase, plus more services within the shipping industry. With two offices, one in Athens, Greece, and the other in Beirut, Lebanon, the company is prepared to serve clients internationally. Chartering Manager Cherif Khoury discussed Blue Fleet Group’s new investments, in conversation with Antonia Cole.

From its prime location near the Strait of Gibraltar, Cernaval Group Shipyards offers a range of expert repair services to vessels of all sizes. Commercial Director Enrique Perez told Hannah Barnett more about what makes the shipyard special. 

Eurochem International was established by parent company Eurochem to respond to an increasing demand in the marine industry. Now, four years on, the chemical manufacturer has a portfolio of 60 marine-dedicated products which it is in the process of expanding. CEO Nicki Giannoutsos explained more, in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward.

Celsius Shipping was founded in 2012 as a full-service ship owning company focusing on special opportunities and infrastructure-like investments within the maritime industry. Now, the company is entering a new era of sustainable shipping. Hannah Barnett learnt more from Founder Jeppe Jensen. 

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. The Port is managed by the Algeciras Port Authority, COMPORT is a Commercial Association established for the Commercial promotion of Algeciras Port, together with the Port Authority. Chairman José Manuel Tejedor explained more to Hannah Barnett.