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IAPH (International Association of Ports and Harbors) is a global alliance of 189 port authorities and 162 port-related companies worldwide. Together, they form an influential collective that is a key player in matters such as the regulation and sustainable transition of international shipping. Edvard Molitor of the Port of Gothenburg has been appointed the new …

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Plastic Odyssey, the global maritime expedition dedicated to tackling plastic pollution, will make a stop in Hong Kong from October 13 to October 27, 2024. With a diverse lineup of events, this stopover presents an opportunity for the media and local partners to discover the groundbreaking initiatives of this unique mission. Press conference invitation The …

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A hydrogen refuelling station for heavy traffic has opened at the Port of Gothenburg. The station is located directly adjacent to one of the port’s busiest gates, which is also one of the most truck-heavy locations in Sweden. The station exclusively supplies green hydrogen. “The large flow of trucks to the port and the possibility …

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Southampton-based Griffon Hoverwork, a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of hovercraft and specialised amphibious technology, is recommending other businesses in the city take part in the new Solent Business Accelerator programme, if their aim is to scale up. Managing Director Adrian Went explained that Griffon Hoverwork, finalist at this year’s Maritime UK …

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Deputy Harbour Master Adam Lewis has worked with the Beaulieu River team to create a new design of safety ladder which makes rescues from the water even safer. After reviewing incidents, procedures and equipment, the river team felt that while the provision of emergency ladders at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour exceeded “If someone falls in …

New emergency ladders designed by Deputy Harbour Master and the Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour team Read More »

Ship management specialist Ferhat Abul, a co-founder of Singapore headquartered maritime software developer and consultancy, WiseStella, has agreed to take on the role of Managing Director. Mr Abul will work with his fellow co-founders Chief Technology Officer Ali Demiral and Board Advisor Dr Rafet Emek Kurt to leverage on the company’s rapid success in the …

WiseStella Founder takes on Managing Director role as tanker operators navigate new vetting rules      Read More »

Unique data is being used to create a series of ‘snapshots’ into the state of the maritime industry – with international maritime charity Sailors’ Society publishing the first of these insights this week. The report titled ‘State of the Industry Snapshot: The relationship between connectivity and wellbeing at sea’ reveals unprecedented insight gathered from the …

First State of the Industry Snapshot provides unprecedented insight into connectivity and wellness at sea. Read More »

Aquila Power Catamarans has announced its new partnership with Hackshaw Boat Brokerage and Marine Services as an official dealer.   Since its founding in 1953 by William Hackshaw, Hackshaw Boat Brokerage has built a legacy of resilience and innovation, starting with a World War II Higgins landing craft. Over the decades, the company has transformed …

Aquila Power Catamarans expands Caribbean presence with new dealer Hackshaw Boat Brokerage Read More »

PortXchange is proud to announce the launch of its Port Emissions Report, an advanced analytical tool now available as a standalone product or as part of the newly introduced EmissionInsider Carbon Insight Suite. This innovative technology provides comprehensive emissions analysis tailored explicitly for ports, offering a new level of reporting capability to support environmental sustainability. …

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Seakeeper, the leader in marine motion control, opened a new training facility in San Salvatore, Italy. The European facility will reduce travel and open more training opportunities for partners outside of North America, allowing Seakeeper to develop and maintain a global network of highly skilled technicians to support the growing Seakeeper customer base. “Our dedication …

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