Dan Barnes

VARD has announced a new contract with the UK’s largest shipowner-operator North Star, marking a significant milestone in the companies’ shared commitment to sustainable maritime innovation. The agreement covers the design and construction of two hybrid Service Operation Vessels (SOVs). North Star has already contracted VARD for 2 CSOVs and 4 SOVs, in addition to …

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YILPORT Holding under CoreX Holding B.V. ownership reported a robust operational performance in the first half of 2025, achieving a 10% increase in global container volumes and reinforcing its position as a fast-growing global terminal operator. This outcome reflects the strength of YILPORT’s customer-centric business model, its commitment to being a one-stop-shop multipurpose port operator, …

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In a development that bolsters its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the event of a ditched aircraft, a major airport in Southeast Asia has installed Zelim’s SWIFT Rapid Man Overboard Rescue Conveyor aboard its new fast maritime rescue and recovery vessels.  The airport’s emergency services division, which operates a fleet of rescue vessels, commissioned …

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Arkas Maritime Group Human Resources received two Silver awards at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, one of the most prestigious honours in the international business world. The Stevie Awards (Stevie® Awards for Great Employers), established in 2002 to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements of companies and professionals worldwide, once again announced …

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SEA.AI, the global leader in AI-powered vision systems for maritime safety, continues its rapid international expansion with the addition of key partners. With more than 150 dealers now onboard, SEA.AI is fast becoming the go-to safety solution for skippers, shipyards and security and electronics professionals around the world. SEA.AI’s growing network now includes CED Marine …

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VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has announced the signing of a contract for the design and construction of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) for an undisclosed international customer. The agreement also has an option for one additional vessel. The contract is a large offshore agreement, value between …

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Leading water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has introduced a new Compliancy & Performance Agreement (C&P Agreement) solution for shipmanagers looking to ensure their BIO-SEA ballast water treatment systems remain regulatory compliant and operationally tip-top. The new service agreement aims to address the challenges ship operators face maintaining regulatory compliance amid increasingly stringent ballast water management …

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Cargo ports handle thousands of ships every year. Efficiently offloading and loading vessels is essential for their smooth operation and maintaining global supply chains. Many ports however face capacity constraints, with newer lifting equipment required to accommodate bigger ships and loads. When it comes to container crane installations at ports, work must be carefully managed …

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Seatrium Limited has announced the impending delivery of the PETROBRAS 78 (P-78) – the first of a series of turnkey Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSO), to Brazil’s National Oil Company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A (Petrobras).The sailaway ceremony took place two weeks ago at Seatrium’s Singapore yard, marking a significant and timely milestone. Upon delivery, …

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CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), a global marine environmental consulting firm, today unveiled its latest investment in uncrewed technology – a WingtraOne GEN II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – as part of the company’s natural disaster response and recovery service. CSA’s state-of-the-art UAV will now join forces with a fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) …

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