Dan Barnes

American Maritime Forum docks in Miami in October

The maritime networking expert, IGGS Group, is set to host the American Maritime Forum in Miami on October 24 and 25, 2023. This highly anticipated event is a significant gathering for the maritime industry, bringing together influential participants from the local, American, and global sectors. After extensive research and numerous discussions with industry leaders, Miami …

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North-east 3D scanning firm awarded UK first approval for Remote Inspection Techniques

Aberdeen-based 3D scanning specialist, Viewport3, has become the first business in the UK to be approved for Remote Inspection Techniques (RIT) using underwater photogrammetry by Lloyd’s Register (LR). The certification was granted to Viewport3 following a successful offshore project along with an onshore validation trial, which involved using photogrammetry to verify mooring chain link critical …

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Elcome acquired majority stake in Italy’s Fabio Fiorucci

Leading maritime systems and services provider Elcome International has acquired a controlling stake in Fabio Fiorucci s.r.l., the Italy-based navigation solutions provider, as part of a wider strategic plan to expand its portfolio across southern Europe. Under the agreement, the Fiorucci family will retain a minority holding and continue to manage the company’s day-to-day operations. …

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Tomini Shipping adds capacity through delivery of modern capesize bulk carrier

Tomini Shipping, a world class dry bulk ship owner, hits yet another milestone in its expansion journey with the acquisition of Tomini K12. This Chinese-built capesize bulk cargo ship of 208,286 DWT will be the largest carrier in the existing fleet. The addition of Tomini K12, formerly known as MP The Vrabel, brings Tomini’s fleet …

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First hydrogen-powered RIB hits the water

This summer, the world of competitive sailing is set to witness a historic moment as the Dutch sailing organisation Watersportverbond introduces its first-ever emission-free, hydrogen-powered coach boat, the H2C Boat, at the 2023 World Sailing Championships in The Hague, Netherlands. The H2C Boat, equipped with a Torqeedo Deep Blue electric motor, revolutionises the sailing community …

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newcleo, Fincantieri and RINA working together on feasibility study for nuclear naval propulsion

newcleo, the clean and safe nuclear technology company developing innovative Generation IV reactors using nuclear waste as fuel, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world, and RINA, the inspection, certification, ship classification and consulting engineering multinational. Under the terms of this agreement, the three …

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Boatyard introduces Boatyard.ai: the first virtual AI assistant for boaters

Boatyard, a leading innovator in the recreational boating industry, is proud to announce the launch of Boatyard.ai, the industry’s first virtual AI assistant for recreational boaters. Boatyard.ai is a groundbreaking tool that harnesses the power of AI and applies it to the boating industry, revolutionising the way boaters access information, maintain their boats, and enhance …

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