Dan Barnes

Norwegian Cruise Line chooses Panama as home port

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) chose the port terminals of the province of Colón (Colón 2000) and the province of Panama (Panama Cruise Terminal), as home port, according to the Director of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries (DGPIMA) of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), Max Florez.  The six operations (embarking/disembarking) that Norwegian Cruise Line will carry …

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Danelec rebrands to ‘bridge the gap’ between the marine technologies of today and the connected ships of tomorrow

Danish global marine safety and ship performance leader Danelec has launched a new brand identity to mark the integration of recent acquisitions including the Norwegian ship performance specialist, Kyma AS, the VDR business of MacGregor, and the AI-based analytics platform, Nautilus Labs. The rebrand The rebrand is designed to ‘bridge the gap’ between the safety, …

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AST Networks pioneers the future of maritime operations with hybrid communications  

AST Networks is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge hybrid communication solutions designed to revolutionise the maritime industry. As digital transformation sweeps across all sectors, the maritime industry stands on the brink of a new era, with hybrid communication set to redefine operational efficiency, safety, compliance and crew welfare.  In an industry where continuous reliable connectivity …

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MarineLabs announces Forecast AI for accurate, hyper-localised weather forecasting

MarineLabs, a leader in cutting-edge maritime weather intelligence technology, has announced Forecast AI, accurate and hyper-localised coastal weather forecasts delivered through MarineLabs’ new machine learning models and extensive data from its fleet of real-time sensor nodes. Forecast AI is a much-anticipated addition to MarineLabs’ flagship product, CoastAware, a real-time weather intelligence solution that enhances safety, …

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Apollo to lead £100k studies for large-scale UK carbon capture and shipping hub

Apollo, a leading engineering and energy advisory consultancy, has been selected to conduct three critical studies for the 7CO2 Carbon Capture and Shipping Hub. This ambitious initiative aims to facilitate local and regional decarbonisation across the Southwest of England, the Midlands and West Wales, attracting up to £1.3 billion of inward investment to the Bristol …

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Marex nets Aberdeenshire harbour contract

Aberdeen-based risk management specialist Marex has been appointed as an independent safety auditor for Aberdeenshire Council’s seven harbours. Aberdeenshire Council Harbour Board has appointed Marex as the independent Designated Person (DP) to monitor compliance with the requirements of the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC). As the port facility duty holder, the council must make sure …

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Avantis Group announces strategic partnership with Industrial Coatings and Access Australia

Avantis Group, a leading provider of sustainable marine and offshore solutions, proudly announced a strategic partnership with Industrial Coatings and Access (ICA) Australia. This significant collaboration enhances Avantis Group’s service offerings and positions it as the premier lifecycle service provider in the industry. Strengthening global reach & capabilities This partnership marks a pivotal step in …

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OceanScore opens new Singapore office for Asia Pacific expansion

OceanScore has opened a new office in Singapore that will enable it to better serve regional clients as the company sees rising Asian demand for its digital solutions geared towards efficient regulatory compliance with the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. “Our list of global clients is growing steadily in line with the industry’s pressing need …

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WISTA UK celebrates 50 Years of championing diversity and inclusion

The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. The event, which included an insightful conference and a grand evening reception, brought together industry leaders, members, and supporters to …

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