1 February
VSL Club is focused on direct lending and private equity transactions within the maritime industry. Managing Director Fabrizio Vettosi outlined the range of services at VSL Club, as well as highlighting the principles behind this distinctive business model. Report for Inside Marine written by Phil Nicholls.
1 February
International Thai ship management company Highland Maritime continues on its journey of organic growth, including bulk carriers, container ships, multipurpose cargo carriers and offshore vessels. Managing Director Andrew Airey outlined the achievements and operating philosophy at Highland. Report by Phil Nicholls.
1 February
Innerspace Corporation designs, develops, and manufactures efficient subsea propulsion systems for marine vehicles. The company has created some of the world’s most advanced and reliable commercial underwater thrusters. Hannah Barnett spoke to Owner & Vice President Omar Rafeh to learn more.
1 February
Established to make the working environment a safer place, Integrity HSE is changing the way health is managed in professional spaces. To find out more, Hannah Barnett spoke to the firm’s three partners: Managing Director Steve Harris, Director of Safety & Risk Management Darrell Lines and Director of Clinical Psychology Shabnum Hanif.
2 February
North Star has secured a contract with energy utility giant EnBW to deliver a new hybrid-electric service operations vessel (SOV) on a decade-long minimum charter to service the He Dreiht wind farm off the coast of Germany. The agreement marks the firm’s first offshore wind win outside the UK market, a milestone step in its
7 February
The Solent’s maritime industry has received a vital Government cash injection to develop green technologies, endorsing the region’s commitment to a more sustainable future. Maritime UK Solent (MUK Solent) has welcomed the announcement that 12 out of 33 UK-wide projects in the fourth-round funding of the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition (CMDC4), include businesses based in
9 February
Future Proof Shipping, the Flagships project, and ZEM Ports NS project gathered key stakeholders to celebrate the successful launch of the H2 Barge 2 at Holland Shipyards Group’s Werkendam facility, just outside Rotterdam. “This is another proud moment for us, it proves moving cargo with zero emissions and zero impact is not only possible, but
9 February
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,
9 February
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
14 February
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
14 February
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
16 February
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
16 February
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
16 February
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
23 February
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
23 February
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
23 February
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
26 February
Brenock Technology LLC (Brenock), a leading provider of software applications and consulting services for marine, cruise and hospitality sectors, in collaboration with Shoretime LLC, a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider of Shoretime, an end-to-end shore excursion management solution for the cruise industry, has announced their official partnership and first contract with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
1 March
On 4 March 2024, the High Seas Alliance will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic High Seas Treaty1 being agreed at the United Nations (UN), after almost 20 years of negotiations. It will take stock of the progress made over the year towards enshrining the agreement into international law and will call on world
1 March
Norway-based HAV Design has signed a contract to design and develop four newbuild, autonomous zero-emission ferries that will operate the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on the northwest coast of Norway. Under the contract, HAV Design will deliver ship design and an engineering package for all four autonomous ferries. The ship design is based on a future-oriented operating
8 March
The Norwegian ocean science solutions provider Kongsberg Discovery, which specialises in the development of underwater robotics and sensor technology, has garnered a very positive market response to its new EM 2042 MBES first launched at the FEMME conference in Edinburgh, UK, in September 2023. Thanks to its lightweight, robust construction and ease of installation, the
8 March
The Maritime Educational Foundation (MEF) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) are thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. The partnership between MEF and WISTA UK represents a significant step forward in supporting maritime education initiatives while also fostering an environment that
8 March
The maritime industry, often viewed as conservative and measured in its approach to technological integration, is on the cusp of a transformative era with Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a prominent player. Insights from key exhibitors at the upcoming Posidonia Shipping Εxhibition reveal a new landscape, where industry leaders strategically align with the inexorable rise
11 March
SSA Marine announced that it has put into service the first of six pieces of zero-emissions cargo handling equipment that the company will introduce at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal over the next 12 to 18 months, while the Port of San Diego has completed the initial installation of the electrical
15 March
The 80 Sunreef Power Eco has been shortlisted in the 2024 Multihull of the Year election. The Multihulls World magazine launched the Multihull of the Year award to elect the most remarkable yachts in the multihull sector. The winners will be announced on April 3, during the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte, France.
15 March
Leading marine safety equipment manufacturer, Daniamant, announces the launch of ODEO SOS – a cutting-edge electronic visual distress signal (eVDS), bolstering its lineup of maritime safety solutions. The ODEO SOS redefines safety at sea with its advanced features and unparalleled reliability, providing sailors, maritime professionals and outdoor enthusiasts with a crucial lifeline in emergencies. The
15 March
In response to the changing needs of its customers, Stena Line has carried out a major renewal of two of its ships, Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. The unique transformation, which took just 18 days per ship, offers new restaurant and bar options, modern and refreshed seating areas, and increased passenger capacity. In addition, the
21 March
Groke Technologies has welcomed the energy saving performance of the world’s first vessel fitted with BAR Technologies’ wind propulsion system WindWings®, which charterer Cargill said has achieved equivalent fuel savings of 3t per day. In a news release, Cargill Ocean Transportation, one of the world’s foremost freight-trading organisations, said the performance of the two 37.5m
21 March
Unique Group, global innovators in subsea technologies and engineering, signed a contract with Kongsberg Discovery for USD 1.7million of advanced seabed mapping and compact acoustic positioning technology for the APAC region. The agreement, for the delivery of cNODE Transponders, µPAP SSBL systems and the recently launched EM2042 multibeam echo sounder (MBES), allows Unique to boost
21 March
Port of Skagen and Stillstrom partner to decarbonise anchorage zone with offshore charging solutions
The Port of Skagen and Stillstrom by Maersk have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore the integration of offshore power and charging solutions into the anchorage zone of Port of Skagen, also referred to as “Skagen Anchorage”. This strategic collaboration aims to address the pressing need for decarbonisation in the maritime