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Cool Carriers, the world’s largest operator of specialised reefer vessels, has taken delivery of Snow Flake, the second vessel in its new-generation Snow-class series. The vessel was officially named at Kitanihon Shipbuilding in Japan on 29 June, just three months after the delivery of her sister ship, Snow Flower. The naming ceremony was attended by …

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Artificial intelligence and cloud-native technologies have moved from innovation projects to operational priorities for shipping companies, according to Fleetwork following its participation in Posidonia 2026. The Greek maritime technology company, developer of the first fully cloud-based maritime ERP platform built in Greece, reported strong interest from shipowners and operators seeking to modernise fleet management, streamline workflows and …

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TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to deliver a marine compressed air system to ten MR tankers that are being built for Central Group. Under the contract, TMC will supply a complete marine compressed air system, including service and control air compressors, to each of the ten 50,000-dwt product tankers. …

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Global maritime charity Sailors’ Society has announced a landmark partnership with insurance giant NorthStandard to roll out its innovative Sea Mate training to the P&I club’s Members.  The partnership prompts a sea change in seafarer care with a dramatic increase in the number of Wellbeing Officers on board ships.  Sea Mate is an interactive training …

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Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow, the latest addition to the cruise operator’s fleet. Scheduled for christening in Trieste, …

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Norwegian Greentech has been awarded several contracts to deliver a total of ten new ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) to various undisclosed shipyards and shipowners in Norway, Spain and the Netherlands. The majority of the BWTS systems will be delivered to newbuild vessels, including cable laying vessels, dive support vessels, offshore support vessels and live …

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VARD, a global leader in the design and construction of specialised vessels and a part of the Fincantieri Group, has secured a new contract with Norwegian fishing company Rosund Drift AS for the design and construction of a state-of-the-art stern trawler. The vessel is based on VARD’s proven VARD 8 02 design, developed to meet …

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EST-Floattech announces the successful delivery and commissioning of its maritime battery systems onboard the newly built fully electric waste tanker RASA and two electric-hybrid pilot boats. Baltic Workboats has delivered all three vessels to the Port of Klaipėda, marking another important milestone in the transition towards more sustainable and future-proof port operations in the Baltic …

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Technology group Wärtsilä has delivered an advanced simulation suite for Novatug’s newly opened training centre in Terneuzen, the Netherlands, which has been designed to promote safer tug operations and raise the level of specialised master training. Developed in close collaboration with Novatug, the innovation and R&D division of Multraship Towage & Salvage, the simulation suite …

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