16 August
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) chose the port terminals of the province of Colón (Colón 2000) and the province of Panama (Panama Cruise Terminal), as home port, according to the Director of Ports and Auxiliary Maritime Industries (DGPIMA) of the Panama Maritime Authority (PMA), Max Florez. The six operations (embarking/disembarking) that Norwegian Cruise Line will carry
16 August
Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping’s 32,000dwt Super B-Class vessel ‘AAL LIMASSOL’ has completed her maiden voyage to Europe, safely delivering over 89,000 freight tonnes of multipurpose cargo on a single sailing. This is not only a record cargo intake for the carrier, but a massive step forward for project owners needing to move
23 August
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, and px Group (px), the owner and operator of high-growth Saltend Chemicals Park, have launched plans for the Clean Growth Hubat the Port of Barry in South Wales. The project aims to transform a large area of the operational port into an area of low-carbon, high-growth
27 August
The proprietors of Tomini Group and Alpina Chartering ApS are pleased to announce a significant development in their long-standing partnership as shareholders and operators of Tomini Shipping Limited, which controls a fleet of 23 modern bulk carriers, ranging from Handysize to Newcastlemax. After many years of successful collaboration, the partners have decided to consolidate their
30 August
A brand new 144,000 square metre port terminal has been inaugurated at the Port of Gothenburg. The investment, amounting to approximately 60 million EUR, has been under construction for the past six years and was made to meet the increased transportation needs of Swedish industry. “This terminal began planning as early as the 1990s and
30 August
Global mooring solutions expert, First Marine Solutions (FMS), has been selected by the BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership to support its upcoming floating offshore wind developments. The project activities will comprise engineering consultancy services pertaining to the partnership’s ScotWind (Broadshore and Bellrock) and INTOG (Sinclair and Scaraben) projects. With a predicted combined capacity of 2.3GW,
30 August
Zelim’s SWIFT man overboard recovery device has received full type approval from classification society Lloyd’s Register, paving the way for the maritime industry’s widespread use of the sea survival safety system. A Certificate of Type Approval was presented to Zelim following the successful completion of extensive in-water performance tests at Fleetwood Testing Laboratory and Heavy
2 September
4 September
VARD, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialised vessels, has announced that Cochin Shipyard Limited in India is building two Service Operation Vessels (SOVs), one of VARD 4 07 and one of VARD 4 19 design for North Star. Cochin Shipyard Limited is a partly public, government shipyard in India. In the
5 September
For seven decades the Voith Water Tractor (VWT) has stood for safety, performance and reliability. The concept has proven itself in markets around the world and is being improved constantly to keep pace with today’s requirements in terms of bollard pull and low-emissions operation. The new TRAktor 3200-V escort and terminal tugs were designed by
6 September
AST Networks is proud to reaffirm its leadership in high-speed satellite connectivity by introducing advanced hybrid communication solutions, addressing the growing global demand for reliable and seamless connectivity in remote and challenging environments. With industries such as maritime, mining and agriculture increasingly relying on uninterrupted, high-speed communication, AST Networks is at the forefront of integrating
13 September
OceanScore has launched a new planning, simulation and budgeting tool for optimising compliance with FuelEU Maritime from a commercial standpoint. Its FuelEU Planner is the first in a suite of solutions geared to supporting complex decision-making processes with the upcoming regulation. The company unveiled the FuelEU Planner at a launch event for more than 150
13 September
Oldendorff Carriers and the University of Strathclyde (UoS) are setting up a research centre for sustainable shipping at the university in the centre of Glasgow. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Professor Osman Turan, Director Maritime Human Factors Centre Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (UoS). and Dr.-Ing. Torsten Barenthin,
18 September
WEC Lines has announced the addition of Hamburg, Germany to its existing NWC-Portugal service in one seamless operation. As of September 23rd, WEC Lines will include Hamburg in its NWC-Portugal service. With this new addition, the Dutch shipping liner and owner establishes a fast weekly sailing route from Hamburg to Leixões and Setúbal in Portugal.
20 September
Premium project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has taken delivery of the third Super B-Class vessel in its eight-vessel-strong third generation newbuilding fleet, the AAL Houston, as the 32,000dwt dual fuel multipurpose heavy lift vessel prepares for her maiden voyage. Named after AAL’s hub of operations in the Americas, the formal naming ceremony took
20 September
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for four new medium-sized gas carrier (MGC) vessels. The ships are being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (SOE) shipyard in Shanghai for Greek operator Capital Gas Ship Management. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2024.
26 September
WEC Lines, the Dutch shipping liner and owner, has announced the opening of its new Nantes office, marking an exciting milestone in the company’s journey. The new office, located at 16 Quai Ernest Renaud, 44105 Nantes, France, is situated right in the centre of the city, overlooking the Loire River, further enhancing its ability to oversee all operational matters at
27 September
Maritime UK Solent (MUKS) has appointed Jamie Holmes, Co-Founder and Director of Southampton-based NASH Maritime Ltd, part of APEM Group, and Jane Taylor, People Director for BAE Systems Maritime Services, to its Board as Non-Executive Directors. Jamie is a business leader and chartered engineer with 20 years’ experience in the maritime infrastructure sector, and now
27 September
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
27 September
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.
4 October
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
4 October
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
4 October
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
11 October
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
11 October
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
11 October
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
18 October
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
18 October
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
18 October
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for six newbuild medium-sized gas carrier (MGC) vessels, which again strengthens the company’s market-leading position in this sector. The new vessels are built at the Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui (YAMIC) Shipbuilding yard in China for a Japanese shipowner. The order was
18 October
Industry leaders at the Xeneta Summit in Amsterdam have been told ocean container shipping must harness the power of machine learning to protect supply chains in an increasingly complex and volatile market. In a keynote speech to announce Xeneta’s new in-platform Ocean Market Rate Outlook, Chief Product Officer Fabio Brocca explained how machine learning will