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Rostock-based shipping company Reederei F. Laeisz rolled out Kaiko Systems’ software solution for condition monitoring on the 18 vessels in its fleet. The two companies announced the news on 22 February 2024. By using the solution, F. Laeisz aims to increase the operational efficiency of its ships and modernise its fleet management. F. Laeisz is …

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Marine renewable energy specialist Innosea has been awarded a contract to provide climate change risk assessment and adaptation services to ANP Morocco – Morocco’s National Ports’ Agency. The contract has been awarded by a joint venture comprising Moroccan maritime engineering firm MDC Ingenierie, and Portuguese hydraulics consultancy Hidromod. Under the terms of the contract, Innosea …

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Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a contract for its first ever wind-assisted propulsion system, partnering with bound4blue to install three 22-metre eSAILs® onboard the Pacific Sentinel. The turnkey ‘suction sail’ technology, which drags air across an aerodynamic surface to generate exceptional propulsive efficiency, will be fitted later this year, helping the 183-metre, 50,000 DWT …

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HydroSurv, a leading provider of electric and hybrid uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has secured Innovate UK funding to commercialise an end-to-end seagrass monitoring solution with support from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The project aims to provide a rapidly scalable, low-impact and comprehensive answer to the numerous challenges of monitoring seagrass …

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Dry cargo shipping group Wilson has chosen Norwegian Greentech to deliver the ballast water treatment systems to six 3,800dwt newbuild bulkers that are being constructed at Udupi Cochin Shipyard in India. Under the contract, Norwegian Greentech will supply its energy efficient ballast water treatment system (BWTS) to the six newbuilds. The company has developed an …

Wilson appoints Norwegian Greentech to six bulker newbuilds Read More »

A revolutionary propeller hub vortex cavitation-eliminating boss cap has successfully completed validation tests at a hydrodynamic research centre in Sweden and will now undergo ship model basin trials to verify the efficiency gains on larger commercial and naval vessels. Initial computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tests based a typical twin-screw vessel with V-brackets and a 90m …

Holy Boss Cap more efficient than existing propeller hub caps Read More »

Arkas Bunker breaks new ground in its sustainability goals. Within this scope, it has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), a globally renowned certification system supporting sustainability in agriculture, food, and bioenergy industries. As a subsidiary of Arkas Holding, Arkas Bunker continues its journey with a sustainable business model in marine fuels while …

Arkas Bunker becomes the first bunker supplier in Türkiye to obtain the Certification of Sustainability in marine fuels Read More »

Following its goals of expanding into new markets in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Europe, and Africa, Arkas Line is now setting its sights on America. With the addition of the M/v Sine A to USX (United States Express) service, Arkas Line will commence regular service to America. Arkas Line will partner with Turkon and Hapag …

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Middle East Maritime Consultants (MEMC) is proud to announce the signing of a strategic cooperation and representation agreement with Syndeseas Integrated Solutions Ltd (Syndeseas), a leading maritime technology solutions provider based in Cyprus. This groundbreaking agreement establishes MEMC as the exclusive authorised agent for Syndeseas Integrated Solutions in the Middle East region. The agreement, formalised …

Middle East Maritime Consultants (MEMC) and Syndeseas Integrated Solutions forge strategic partnership to propel maritime industry forward Read More »

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will deliver the fuel supply system for two new gas carriers that will operate with ammonia fuel. The ships are being built at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyards (HMD) in Korea for ship owner EXMAR LPG, a joint venture between Exmar, a multi-disciplinary maritime and offshore solutions provider, …

Wärtsilä to deliver ammonia fuel system for two EXMAR medium size gas carriers Read More »