Dan Barnes

World-leading emergency distress signal manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the marine survival market with an exciting acquisition. UK-based personal locator beacon manufacturer Marine Rescue Technologies (MRT) has become part of Wescom Group from 2nd of November 2022, further enhancing the groups’ profile as a primary source of marine distress and safety signalling. …

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Industry-leading classification society will be responsible for newbuilding supervision and classification of Northern Xplorer (NX)’s inaugural vessel scheduled for delivery by 2026. The company will also collaborate with Norwegian flag and technology providers on the enhancement of rules and standards for safe operation of hydrogen-powered passenger ships. “I am very pleased DNV is joining us …

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“Electric sailing ship” – the so-called three-masted schooner will be 63.50 metres long and 10 metres wide, with a height of 5.35 metres to the main deck. The hull and superstructure will be made of steel and the masts of aluminum alloy. When not under sail, the ship will be powered by two 150 kW …

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Avikus, Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, and global marine electronics leader Raymarine, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The two organizations will cooperate on the integration of the world’s first autonomous leisure boat solution, the Avikus NeuBoat, into Raymarine’s world-leading navigational products. In addition, …

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SunStone Maritime Group A/S, the world’s largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry, is pleased to announce the delivery of two Infinity Class vessels, the Ocean Odyssey and the Sylvia Earle The Sylvia Earle and the Ocean Odyssey are vessels four and five being delivered in the Infinity series being built at China Merchant …

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Survitec’s revolutionary Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, has won the technology category of this year’s Safety4Sea awards. The self-propelled inflatable lifeboat surpassed Safety4Sea’s judging criteria of providing a ‘significant technological achievement or significant contribution to maritime safety’. Seahaven, officially introduced to the market in April, is already redefining how passengers and crew evacuate ships …

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Following the opening of Sunreef Yachts’ sales office in Turkey, the company is actively exploring the opportunities within the local yachting scene. With a dedicated team of professionals on site, the shipyard is set to showcase two of its best-selling models – the Sunreef 60 and the electric Sunreef 80 Eco. On Friday, October 21st …

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The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Hong Kong, is holding another Webinar on October 27th, 2022, at 5:30-7:00 pm Hong Kong / Singapore Time. Titled, ‘OCIMF SIRE 2.0 – Will This Be a Game Changer for Tanker Safety?’, the webinar features several key topics. Included in this line-up is a focus on the current challenges …

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Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., based in Yokohama, recently held a christening and launch ceremony for the Oshima Maru, training ship for National Institute of Technology (Kosen), Oshima College. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant at MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The handover is scheduled for March 2023, following completion …

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Swedish-based Seably, the leading global digital training community marketplace for the maritime industry, has acquired award-winning company WellAtSea. The health and technology business is Head Quartered in Denmark and was founded to encourage seafarers’ sustainable health and lifestyle changes. WellAtSea’s operational base is in Manila. It currently employs 27 people and has partnered globally with …

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