Dan Barnes

NAVTOR partners with Chris-Marine to enhance data collection and reduce reporting workloads

NAVTOR has taken another step in its mission to ‘make life easier’ for shipping crews and companies, announcing a fresh strategic partnership with Sweden’s Chris-Marine. The agreement will see Chris-Marine integrate its acclaimed Trust-Ocean data collection system within NAVTOR’s NavBox and NavReporting platforms, empowering greater efficiency and data accuracy for users worldwide. According to NAVTOR’s …

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UECC and Manta Marine Technologies celebrate their long-standing partnership with 500th FuelOpt deployment

Leading supplier of shortsea RORO transportation United European Car Carriers (UECC) announced at Nor-Shipping it will significantly slash fuel costs and reduce its environmental impact by equipping six more of their vessels with FuelOpt, the fuel optimisation system from Manta Marine Technologies (MMT). The agreement further cements the long-lasting relationship between UECC and MMT, which …

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UECC expands fleet with another PCTC to increase sailings on North-South route in Europe

United European Car Carriers (UECC) is boosting sailing frequency and capacity on its North-South trading network with the addition of the dual-fuel LNG PCTC Blue Heritage, as well as another port of call in Turkey, to meet growing demand for sustainable ship transport in the European shortsea trade. “We are expanding our fleet with operation …

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Seatrium delivers 18th FPSO to BW Offshore

Seatrium Limited announced the successful delivery of the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO), BW Opal, to BW Offshore. “We would like to express our appreciation to BW Offshore for entrusting Seatrium with their projects over the years,” Mr Marlin Khiew, Executive Vice President, Energy (Americas), Seatrium said. “The successful completion of BW Opal …

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OceanScore wins new clients with Asia expansion to support regional compliance

Regulatory readiness is high on the agenda for Asian shipping players seeking to navigate the complexities of the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. And OceanScore is rapidly expanding its global position through partnerships, events, on-the-ground engagement and securing new clients. Prominent Japanese player Meiji Shipping Group is the latest company to join the growing roster …

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Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for new fully electric ferries for Victoria-based BC Ferries

Under its contract with BC Ferries, Damen Shipyards Group has selected Corvus Energy to supply Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for four new, fully electric capable passenger car ferries currently under construction to join BC Ferries’ fleet of hybrid electric ‘Island Class’ vessels. Expanding BC Ferries’ Island Class fleet BC Ferries currently has a contract with …

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Wärtsilä engine selected for state-of-the-art Canadian fishing vessel 

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its Wärtsilä 20 main engine and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for a new 40.9-metre long state-of-the-art fishing vessel, specifically designed for lobster fishing. The vessel, which will operate in North Atlantic waters, has been ordered by Canadian operator Clearwater Seafoods and will be built at the Hvide Sande Shipyard …

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ABB to acquire BrightLoop expanding its off-highway vehicle and marine electrification business

ABB announced it has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French innovator in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The acquisition will expand ABB’s capabilities in delivering compact, rugged, and intelligent power conversion systems tailored for the most demanding applications – from construction and mining equipment …

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Zero USV expands portfolio with new XLR Oceanus12 for incredible 7,500NM deployments

Zero USV, pioneers behind the world’s first charter fleet for over-the-horizon unmanned surface vessels (USV), has announced the expansion of its portfolio with the introduction of the new extra-long-range (XLR) Oceanus12, offering users even more options for high endurance maritime operations. The original Oceanus12, launched earlier this year, is engineered to excel in voyages of …

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