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WEC Lines has announced that from 29 June 2024, the company will launch a direct, weekly service with short transit times connecting Portugal and Spain with Ireland and the United Kingdom in one seamless, fully controlled operation. The new weekly service will be performed by an 812-TEU owned vessel in a fixed-day rotation, departing Bilbao …

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Seatrium Limited and GE Vernova Inc. announced that they have been awarded a third contract by TenneT TSO B.V. for the construction of a 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electric offshore transmission system in the Netherlands. The project is slated to begin this month, with commissioning expected by 2031. This contract is part of …

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Danelec has become the first Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) manufacturer to receive new DNV Cyber Security Type Approval for IACS UR E27, for its advanced DM100 VDR platform. This significant milestone underscores the Danish maritime safety and digital technology company’s commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for maritime safety and operational performance. The International Association of …

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Avantis Group, a leading global service provider in the maritime & offshore industries, has announced a strategic cooperation with T.J. Giavridis Marine Services, an organisation renowned for its comprehensive services for the shipping sector. This partnership aims to provide enhanced support and services to Greek shipowners, strengthening their capabilities in repair, retrofits and upgrades worldwide. …

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Specialists in commercial pontoon and crew transfer vessel berthing, Inland & Coastal Marina Systems aims to highlight its Get Onboard Safely message at Seawork 2024, Europe’s largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition. Taking place between 11 -13 June, the show is celebrating 25 years of bringing marine professionals together on and off the water …

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CAPITAL GAS, ERMA FIRST and BABCOCK signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to install a pioneering Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system, CARBON FIT, on board four new liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. Due for delivery by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in 2026, the 22,000cbm LCO2 carriers will join the Capital Gas managed …

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Athens-based Franman, a leading representative and supplier of premium equipment, parts, products and high-quality services to the shipping industry, has been appointed as the exclusive agent for Greece and Cyprus, by Saudi Arabia’s International Maritime Industries (IMI), the largest full-service shipyard in the MENA region. In detail The agreement makes Franman the sole agent responsible …

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Alewijnse has opened the doors of a new service facility just outside Barcelona, which is recognised as one of the leading centres for superyacht repair and refit in the Mediterranean region. With this strategic move, the electrical system integrator can now offer even better and faster electrical services on board all types of motor and …

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Marlink, the leading smart network and digital solutions company, has hit a milestone in sales of LEO solutions, with more than 3,200 LEO terminals sold for integration into hybrid networks or deployed standalone. Shipping companies are increasingly turning to the high throughput, low latency service for crew welfare services and business purposes. But operators are …

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WEC Lines announced that in April this year, WEC Lines Ibero opened a new office in Figuiera da Foz, Portugal. Through this development, WEC Lines aims to strengthen local presence and provide an enhanced service to support client demand. Opening this office is another exciting milestone in the company’s journey towards expanding its service offerings …

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