Dan Barnes

EuroAfrica announces deployment of Syroco Live to enhance energy efficiency and navigation safety

EuroAfrica, a key player in maritime shipping, has announced that it will deploy Syroco Live on their multipurpose vessel M/V ESL Australia. The Syroco system will provide advanced performance routing and decision support as the ship sails into challenging maritime environments between Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.  Syroco Live is a real-time voyage optimisation platform …

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Port of Gothenburg handles growing container volumes – rail transport reaches record levels

The Port of Gothenburg continued its positive growth trajectory in the first half of the year, handling 470,000 containers (TEU*). Efficiency improvements were also noted, driven by a higher share of fully loaded containers and reduced repositioning of empty units. At the same time, rail freight to and from the port reached record levels. “Repositioning …

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WEC Lines unveils enhanced short sea services into Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands

WEC Lines has unveiled the enhanced NWC Portugal and NWC Canary Islands weekly services, connecting Portugal, Spain and the Canary Islands with Northern Europe in a fast, reliable & fully controlled operation. WEC Lines has revamped both services to ensure shorter transit times and fixed-day, on-time departures. The strategically designed services encompass key ports; the …

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Sailors’ Society leads the way in reaching Chinese seafarers with Wellness at Sea support

International maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society is translating its award-winning wellness materials into Mandarin to reach the growing number of Chinese seafarers. China is the second largest supplier of seafarers globally, but these crew have been challenging to reach with welfare support and training. Working with industry partners, Sailors’ Society is now extending its services …

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NES secures contract for three Raven INS systems to Tersan Shipyard

Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) has been contracted to supply its Raven INS integrated navigation system to three new ferries under construction at Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The contract marks an important breakthrough for NES in the delivery of bridge systems, which has been strategic focus area for the company. The sale confirms that NES’ …

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Accelerating innovation by acquisition

Kongsberg Discovery is strengthening its capabilities for the detection and interpretation of complex underwater environments by expanding its product portfolio with electromagnetic sensors.  Kongsberg Discovery has reached an agreement with Argeo’s bankruptcy estate to purchase three core technologies: The Argeo Whisper, Argeo Listen and Argeo Scope. The sensors and software solutions, in addition to highly …

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Pole Star Global acquires Clearwater Dynamics

Pole Star Global, the global leader in maritime intelligence solutions, announced its acquisition of Clearwater Dynamics, a UK-based innovator in real-time maritime risk intelligence and the creator of Coral – the leading platform for managing marine insurance risk. This strategic acquisition strengthens Pole Star’s leadership in maritime domain awareness, combining Clearwater’s capabilities in real-time vessel …

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BRIX Marine unveils new 40-foot cruiser with Volvo IPS propulsion

BRIX Marine has announced the development of a new long-range cruiser, the 4014-CTC, a 40-foot catamaran designed for extended coastal travel. The vessel features Volvo’s IPS propulsion system, updated hull geometry and an integrated electronics suite focused on navigation, communication, and vessel control. The 4014-CTC is powered by twin Volvo D6-IPS650 engines, each rated at …

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EcoNavis secures first reference for new fuel-saving propeller Boss Cap

EcoNavis Solutions has secured its first commercial contract for the novel Eco Boss Cap, a proprietary energy-saving propeller hub cap introduced to the market last year. The fuel-saving, emissions-reducing hub will be retrofitted to a general cargo carrier operated by a Thailand-based ship manager. EcoNavis has received two POs from the company, which is evaluating …

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