12 April
Over the past three years, Mr. Marine has grown exponentially. With two successful acquisitions under its belt, the Dutch-based TIC group is not stopping there. CEO Karel Peters, explained more in an exclusive interview with Inside Marine. Report by Imogen Ward.
12 April
Reach Robotics, a leading innovator in remote intervention for harsh environments, has delivered a breakthrough in underwater manipulator technology for portable Remotely Operated Vehicles with the launch of the Reach X Advanced Intervention System. “It’s a leap in what is possible for humans to achieve with remote underwater systems,” said Co-Founder and former CEO Paul
12 April
Since it was founded by Konstantinos Katradis in 1936, Katradis Ropes has carved out a rich history in the marine industry. The company is known for expansion and innovation, with a diverse product range that includes advanced mooring ropes, zinc and aluminium sacrificial anodes, and a comprehensive array of anchors, chains and deck equipment. CEO
12 April
Specialising in ship repair since 2001, NAVAMAR is the only shipyard on the Island of Montreal to offer a complete line of vessel repair services. The company boasts a 56,000 square foot facility, with more 30 tons of overhead traveling crane capacity. Hannah Barnett spoke with Alain Thériault, President, to learn more.
12 April
Over the last decade, Optimum Ship Management Services has deployed excellent technical and hotel management services within the cruise industry. Having recently added two more vessels to its fleet, the company’s COO Captain George Koumpenas sat down with Inside Marine to explain more. Report by Imogen Ward.
12 April
Seatrek Trans has an illustrious record of over two decades of oceangoing dry bulk cargo operations, serving many of the world’s biggest cement producers and other large industrialists. But following a health scare in 2022, Seatrek Trans’ Founder and Managing Director Asifur Chowdhury turned his focus to charitable activities, where he is now applying his
19 April
boatcare, a national boat maintenance company, founded by national boating business, boatfolk has announced a new partnership with Sleipner, a world-renowned technology company known for its products that improve safety and comfort in boats up to 160 feet. The partnership will begin immediately and is set to elevate the offering of boatcare throughout the UK.
19 April
Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA), an industry collaborative effort led by Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has announced its plans to advance the maritime biofuel ecosystem in Singapore with up to S$10 million in investments. This partnership will be spearheaded by two of its Alliance members – Green COP and Ken Energy – which formalised a Memorandum
19 April
AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough has received an international award for its commitment to health and safety. The Teesside-based port operator has achieved one of the highest accolades from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) receiving the ‘Gold’ award. Companies who receive a RoSPA award are recognised as
25 April
EST-Floattech has announced that KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG), the leading international towage and maritime company, has chosen EST-Floattech’s containerised energy storage solution with Octopus Series for the E-Pusher 1 (Type M). On board the world’s first fully electric pusher boat is a container with the battery system of EST-Floattech, supporting the vessels every energy need.
25 April
Dutch emission-reducing tech enterprise, Value Maritime (VM) and Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have inked a contract for VM to supply an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) and Carbon Capture feature for an LR1 Product Tanker. VM will provide a 15MW next generation EGCS Filtree with its additional Carbon Capture unit set
26 April
Every year, an estimated 14 million tonnes of used plastics end up in the world’s waterways and, finally, the ocean. These plastics entangle wildlife, break down into hard-to-remove microplastics, and litter our human and natural environments. Torqeedo GmbH, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric and hybrid drives for the marine market, is taking the next
2 May
Wescom Group’s new First Aid Kits have now received Certificate of Type Approvals from Lloyds Register. The ANP Pharma branded products are the culmination of internal investment expanding Wescom Group’s UK pharmaceutical distribution facilities in Basildon, UK, to enable the development of SOLAS and Category C first aid kits for the marine sector. The approval
3 May
The evolving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda is not merely a prerequisite for operating in the dry bulk shipping industry of the 21st century; it is a roadmap for thriving amidst challenges and securing sustainable success, says The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO). Summarising INTERCARGO’s newly published ESG Review, Kostas Gkonis, INTERCARGO
3 May
Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Höegh LNG) has announced an agreement between Höegh LNG, Australian Industrial Energy Pty Ltd (AIE) and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the deployment of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) Hoegh Galleon. The aim of the deployment is to support energy security in Egypt. Hoegh Galleon will be