Dan Barnes

Rhenus launched the “FernBin” research project in conjunction with several other project partners, including Argonics, the DST (the Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems), the University of Duisburg-Essen and RWTH Aachen University, in 2020. The goal was to create extensive inland waterway shipping operations using remote controls. The project group selected the ‘Ernst …

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Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve Marine, Energy and Infrastructure customers. Three years after announcing plans to invest in two new production facilities in China, Hempel has brought the Zhangjiagang site online to begin servicing customers in the region. The …

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Leading maritime operational and safety technology company Danelec has launched Danelec Connect, a new digital platform designed to boost operational efficiency, safety and sustainability through significantly enriched Ship Performance Monitoring. The platform was unveiled at the StormGeo Exclusive Shipping Advisory Board APAC in Singapore. A powerful cloud-based solution, Danelec’s new software is specifically designed to …

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Leading uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, has unveiled a proprietary vessel control system (VCS) that harnesses the latest technological advances to enhance the capability of its commercially successful vessel designs. As part of this in-house development, new autopilot and drive modules have been built into the company’s existing, purpose-built remote helm …

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Torqeedo, the market leader for electric mobility on the water, presents its new Travel 903 motor as a limited edition, available now. The pioneering company’s iconic Travel motor has already been sold over 100,000 times worldwide and stands for proven technology and reliability. It offers a great alternative to petrol engines. “From the beginning, we …

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Cruisers Yachts, a premier manufacturer of luxury yachts, has partnered with Alliance Construction on a 56,000-square-foot expansion to its Pulaski facility with a completion date of January 2024. “One of our core values is to look to the long term, and this expansion project is a testament to that belief,” Mark Pedersen, President of Cruisers …

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London-headquartered global energy supplier for small-scale LNG and gas carrier owner Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir) has awarded the management of three LNG bunker vessels to Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Wilhelmsen). The vessels awarded are Avenir Achievement, Avenir Ascension and Avenir Aspiration. “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with our new client, Avenir, and we …

Avenir LNG places LNG bunker trio with Wilhelmsen Ship Management Read More »

Pontoon manufacturer Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has signed an agreement with Living Seawalls to be its production partner and supplier in the UK and Ireland. A flagship programme of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science in collaboration with Reef Design Lab, Living Seawalls designs and produces innovative modular panels which mimic foreshore and …

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StormGeo, the leading provider of voyage optimisation and weather intelligence solutions, has announced the launch of Bunker Management, providing the market with the most comprehensive end-to-end bunker management solution that allows users to optimise bunker planning and streamline procurement with full control and complete ownership of their data. The launch comes with StormGeo’s purchase of …

StormGeo launches end-to-end Bunker Management solution, setting new industry standards for full data control Read More »

The new ErgoFit SOLAS lifejacket from Survitec’s leading lifejacket brand, Crewsaver, redefines safety, comfort, and performance for those engaged in challenging tasks on wind turbines and during offshore crew transfer operations. Crewsaver is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance Survival Technology with a history of bringing the latest lifejacket innovations to the market. …

Crewsaver takes survival technology to new heights with ‘wear all day’ lifejacket for growing offshore wind market Read More »