Dan Barnes

Tomini Shipping announces successful acquisition of Tomini K2

Tomini Shipping, a world class dry bulk ship owner, is bolstering its competitive capability with the acquisition of Tomini K2 (179,816 DWT), the first capesize to join its diversified fleet. With the addition of this Chinese-built capesize bulk carrier (formerly known as Thalassini Astrid), Tomini’s fleet reaches a total of 27 vessels with an average …

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James Fisher Fendercare provides fendering solution to Euronav’s vessel, Nautica, on a complex UN project to avert oil spill

As part of an emergency mission to transfer oil from the decaying floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel, Safer, James Fisher Fendercare (JF Fendercare) provided a fendering and hoses solution to Euronav, the world’s largest international shipping enterprise, delivering a rapid response in support of a United Nations (UN) operation to avert a significant humanitarian …

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The Maritime Standard unveils Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TMS TACCC)

The Maritime Standard is excited to announce the Transportation and Climate Change Conference (TMS TACCC) on September 27, 2023, at the Saadiyat Rotana Resort, Abu Dhabi. This global event will address the challenges and opportunities in the transportation industry amidst growing concerns about climate change. Bringing together industry experts, policymakers and stakeholders, the conference aims …

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Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa seal an alliance to connect southern and northern Europe with clean hydrogen

Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa have agreed on a strategic partnership to set up the first clean hydrogen maritime corridor between the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam for the decarbonisation of European industry and maritime transport. The partnership envisages Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) supplying Cepsa with clean ammonia volumes, which will allow the energy company …

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On board the latest 80 Sunreef Power Red Azalea

The newest launch of 2023, the 80 Sunreef Power Red Azalea represents flawless marine architecture and superyacht comfort. With generous living space and reliable performance, she is capable of extended voyages anywhere in the world. The full-beam aft cockpit welcomes guests by a large dining table for eight. The catamaran’s invisible aft garage conceals a …

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to be godmother of landmark green methanol powered vessel

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has kindly accepted the title of godmother of A.P. Moller – Maersk’s new feeder vessel, and the world’s first ever container vessel sailing on green methanol. The Commission President will formally name the vessel at a ceremony in Copenhagen on September 14th, where it arrives …

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SMG to demonstrate complete SAR solution at Seawork

SMG is pleased to be presenting a complete portable Search and Rescue (SAR) LIVE sonar kit at Seawork on Berth VA6. In collaboration with Small Specialist Craft, the sonar kit will be showcased onboard a new Kontra RotaTech 450RC:a rugged, modular rotamoulded 4.5m trailerable rescue boat. Combining the latest Garmin Panotpix Live sonartechnology with the …

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Industry-wide survey to gauge awareness and perception of low/zero emission vessels and wind propulsion technology

The International Windship Association has launched a survey for members of the ship owning, ship operating and regulatory community to ascertain current levels of awareness around, and perceptions of, wind propulsion technology and the role it plays in the industry meeting IMO GHG Strategy targets by 2040 and beyond. Wind propulsion may be making a …

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Proteum announces ten OXE 300hp Diesel Engines to be supplied to North Star  

OXE Marine UK and Ireland distributor, Proteum has announced it will supply North Star with ten OXE Diesel 300hp Diesel Outboards. This follows successful sea trials of the twin OXE 300hp supplied to North Star’s first UK-built hybrid-powered SOV workboat “Grace Darling”, in September 2022. Specifically designed to support offshore wind projects, North Star’s vessel …

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Port of Aberdeen explores subsea hydrogen storage at new South Harbour

Port of Aberdeen, in partnership with Subsea7, has secured a grant of £150,000 from the Scottish Government to investigate the feasibility of storing hydrogen underwater at the new Aberdeen South Harbour. The ‘H2Shore – Hydrogen coastal storage and distribution’ project will conduct thorough engineering analyses to determine the most effective technological approach and identify an …

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