Dan Barnes

WEC Lines celebrates grand opening of new Nantes office

WEC Lines, the Dutch shipping liner and owner, has announced the opening of its new Nantes office, marking an exciting milestone in the company’s journey. The new office, located at 16 Quai Ernest Renaud, 44105 Nantes, France, is situated right in the centre of the city, overlooking the Loire River, further enhancing its ability to oversee all operational matters at …

WEC Lines celebrates grand opening of new Nantes office Read More »

WEC Lines launches fast weekly call between Hamburg and Portugal           

WEC Lines has announced the addition of Hamburg, Germany to its existing NWC-Portugal service in one seamless operation. As of September 23rd, WEC Lines will include Hamburg in its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping liner and owner establishes a fast weekly sailing route from Hamburg to Leixões and Setúbal in Portugal. …

WEC Lines launches fast weekly call between Hamburg and Portugal            Read More »

AST Networks pioneers the future of maritime operations with hybrid communications  

AST Networks is proud to reaffirm its leadership in high-speed satellite connectivity by introducing advanced hybrid communication solutions, addressing the growing global demand for reliable and seamless connectivity in remote and challenging environments. With industries such as maritime, mining and agriculture increasingly relying on uninterrupted, high-speed communication, AST Networks is at the forefront of integrating …

AST Networks pioneers the future of maritime operations with hybrid communications   Read More »

Damen Shipyards Group and Boluda Towage continue successful collaboration with Voith

For seven decades the Voith Water Tractor (VWT) has stood for safety, performance and reliability. The concept has proven itself in markets around the world and is being improved constantly to keep pace with today’s requirements in terms of bollard pull and low-emissions operation. The new TRAktor 3200-V escort and terminal tugs were designed by …

Damen Shipyards Group and Boluda Towage continue successful collaboration with Voith Read More »

Zelim’s SWIFT Rapid Man Overboard Recovery system receives Lloyd’s Register Type Approval

Zelim’s SWIFT man overboard recovery device has received full type approval from classification society Lloyd’s Register, paving the way for the maritime industry’s widespread use of the sea survival safety system. A Certificate of Type Approval was presented to Zelim following the successful completion of extensive in-water performance tests at Fleetwood Testing Laboratory and Heavy …

Zelim’s SWIFT Rapid Man Overboard Recovery system receives Lloyd’s Register Type Approval Read More »

FMS adds to proven track record in floating offshore wind

Global mooring solutions expert, First Marine Solutions (FMS), has been selected by the BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership to support its upcoming floating offshore wind developments. The project activities will comprise engineering consultancy services pertaining to the partnership’s ScotWind (Broadshore and Bellrock) and INTOG (Sinclair and Scaraben) projects. With a predicted combined capacity of 2.3GW, …

FMS adds to proven track record in floating offshore wind Read More »

The largest port expansion in 40 years opens at the Port of Gothenburg

A brand new 144,000 square metre port terminal has been inaugurated at the Port of Gothenburg. The investment, amounting to approximately 60 million EUR, has been under construction for the past six years and was made to meet the increased transportation needs of Swedish industry. “This terminal began planning as early as the 1990s and …

The largest port expansion in 40 years opens at the Port of Gothenburg Read More »

Tomini Group and Alpina Chartering ApS announce transition in commercial management

The proprietors of Tomini Group and Alpina Chartering ApS are pleased to announce a significant development in their long-standing partnership as shareholders and operators of Tomini Shipping Limited, which controls a fleet of 23 modern bulk carriers, ranging from Handysize to Newcastlemax. After many years of successful collaboration, the partners have decided to consolidate their …

Tomini Group and Alpina Chartering ApS announce transition in commercial management Read More »

ABP and px Group launch plans for Port of Barry Clean Growth Hub

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, and px Group (px), the owner and operator of high-growth Saltend Chemicals Park, have launched plans for the Clean Growth Hubat the Port of Barry in South Wales. The project aims to transform a large area of the operational port into an area of low-carbon, high-growth …

ABP and px Group launch plans for Port of Barry Clean Growth Hub Read More »

Living up to its name!

Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping’s 32,000dwt Super B-Class vessel ‘AAL LIMASSOL’ has completed her maiden voyage to Europe, safely delivering over 89,000 freight tonnes of multipurpose cargo on a single sailing. This is not only a record cargo intake for the carrier, but a massive step forward for project owners needing to move …

Living up to its name! Read More »