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Groke Technologies has welcomed the energy saving performance of the world’s first vessel fitted with BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion system WindWings®, which charterer Cargill said has achieved equivalent fuel savings of 3t per day. In a news release, Cargill Ocean Transportation, one of the world’s foremost freight-trading organisations, said the performance of the two 37.5m …

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In response to the changing needs of its customers, Stena Line has carried out a major renewal of two of its ships, Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. The unique transformation, which took just 18 days per ship, offers new restaurant and bar options, modern and refreshed seating areas, and increased passenger capacity. In addition, the …

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Leading marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the launch of ODEO SOS – a cutting-edge electronic visual distress signal (eVDS), bolstering its lineup of maritime safety solutions. The ODEO SOS redefines safety at sea with its advanced features and unparalleled reliability, providing sailors, maritime professionals and outdoor enthusiasts with a crucial lifeline in emergencies. The …

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The 80 Sunreef Power Eco has been shortlisted in the 2024 Multihull of the Year election. The Multihulls World magazine launched the Multihull of the Year award to elect the most remarkable yachts in the multihull sector.  The winners will be announced on April 3, during the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France. …

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SSA Marine announced that it has put into service the first of six pieces of zero-emissions cargo handling equipment that the company will introduce at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal over the next 12 to 18 months, while the Port of San Diego has completed the initial installation of the electrical …

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The maritime industry, often viewed as conservative and measured in its approach to technological integration, is on the cusp of a transformative era with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a prominent player. Insights from key exhibitors at the upcoming Posidonia Shipping Εxhibition reveal a new landscape, where industry leaders strategically align with the inexorable rise …

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The Maritime Educational Foundation (MEF) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) are thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. The partnership between MEF and WISTA UK represents a significant step forward in supporting maritime education initiatives while also fostering an environment that …

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The Norwegian ocean science solutions provider Kongsberg Discovery, which specialises in the development of underwater robotics and sensor technology, has garnered a very positive market response to its new EM 2042 MBES first launched at the FEMME conference in Edinburgh, UK, in September 2023. Thanks to its lightweight, robust construction and ease of installation, the …

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Norway-based HAV Design has signed a contract to design and develop four newbuild, autonomous zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the northwest coast of Norway. Under the contract, HAV Design will deliver ship design and an engineering package for all four autonomous ferries. The ship design is based on a future-oriented operating …

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On 4 March 2024, the High Seas Alliance will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic High Seas Treaty1 being agreed at the United Nations (UN), after almost 20 years of negotiations. It will take stock of the progress made over the year towards enshrining the agreement into international law and will call on world …

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