17 October
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Hong Kong, is holding another Webinar on October 27th, 2022, at 5:30-7:00 pm Hong Kong / Singapore Time. Titled, ‘OCIMF SIRE 2.0 – Will This Be a Game Changer for Tanker Safety?’, the webinar features several key topics. Included in this line-up is a focus on the current challenges
18 October
Following the opening of Sunreef Yachts’ sales office in Turkey, the company is actively exploring the opportunities within the local yachting scene. With a dedicated team of professionals on site, the shipyard is set to showcase two of its best-selling models – the Sunreef 60 and the electric Sunreef 80 Eco. On Friday, October 21st
21 October
Survitec’s revolutionary Seahaven, the world’s largest inflatable lifeboat, has won the technology category of this year’s Safety4Sea awards. The self-propelled inflatable lifeboat surpassed Safety4Sea’s judging criteria of providing a ‘significant technological achievement or significant contribution to maritime safety’. Seahaven, officially introduced to the market in April, is already redefining how passengers and crew evacuate ships
28 October
SunStone Maritime Group A/S, the world’s largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry, is pleased to announce the delivery of two Infinity Class vessels, the Ocean Odyssey and the Sylvia Earle The Sylvia Earle and the Ocean Odyssey are vessels four and five being delivered in the Infinity series being built at China Merchant
28 October
Avikus, Hyundai’s autonomous navigation in-house startup, and global marine electronics leader Raymarine, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The two organizations will cooperate on the integration of the world’s first autonomous leisure boat solution, the Avikus NeuBoat, into Raymarine’s world-leading navigational products. In addition,
31 October
“Electric sailing ship” – the so-called three-masted schooner will be 63.50 metres long and 10 metres wide, with a height of 5.35 metres to the main deck. The hull and superstructure will be made of steel and the masts of aluminum alloy. When not under sail, the ship will be powered by two 150 kW
4 November
Industry-leading classification society will be responsible for newbuilding supervision and classification of Northern Xplorer (NX)’s inaugural vessel scheduled for delivery by 2026. The company will also collaborate with Norwegian flag and technology providers on the enhancement of rules and standards for safe operation of hydrogen-powered passenger ships. “I am very pleased DNV is joining us
4 November
World-leading emergency distress signal manufacturer Wescom Group has expanded its presence in the marine survival market with an exciting acquisition. UK-based personal locator beacon manufacturer Marine Rescue Technologies (MRT) has become part of Wescom Group from 2nd of November 2022, further enhancing the groups’ profile as a primary source of marine distress and safety signalling.
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11 November
A new first-in-class 14m ‘Medina Class’ lifeboat, being built for a UK volunteer lifeboat service, will be equipped with DuroWiper systems. The vessel will be fitted out with Class 50 pantographs, the smallest in the DuroWipers range, ideal for applications where space is at a premium. “We’re proud to stand alongside the other high-quality suppliers
11 November
Tomini Shipping, a leading ship-owner and operator, is delighted to introduce the latest additions to its iconic fleet – handysize vessels named ‘Tomini Sirocco’ (38,780 DWT) and ‘Tomini Pampero’ (38,635 DWT). Both vessels were built in 2016 by Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. This wraps up the biggest Tomini handysize acquisition campaign, with a total
11 November
A Welsh marine equipment manufacturer is on track to significantly grow its exports with the opening of a dedicated base in the USA following a surge in demand for its products across the globe, thanks to support from the Welsh Government. Powys-based Makefast Group, which employs over 100 people at its Newtown factory, designs and
18 November
Safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics introduced the new Cospas-Sarsat approved ResQLink AIS Personal Locator Beacon, the most comprehensive communication set on the market for the rapid response and rescue of boaters. Featuring multiple levels of integrated signal technology in one compact package, the advanced ACR PLB with integrated AIS Man Overboard (MOB) alert combines
18 November
In a long-awaited development for the marine industry, Ocean Signal announced Cospas-Sarsat approval for the world’s most advanced EPIRBs. The Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB3 and SafeSea EPIRB3 Pro beacons feature integrated AIS (Automatic Identification System), NFC (Near Field Communication) technology for use with the free Ocean Signal mobile app, and compatibility with Return Link Service
25 November
Making a splash at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Queensland company Element Composites unveiled the state-of-the-art sportfishing tower and hooked industry heavyweights with the combination of strength, durability, lightness and speed it offers that has never been seen before. The carbon fibre tower was constructed for the 40-foot Queensland-based game boat Back in
25 November
Ingeteam has recently completed the supply and commissioning of its equipment for a smart electric ship for the company Hyundai Global Service, a South Korean firm specialised in the provision of maritime services for shipbuilding. This ship is South Korea’s first smart electric passenger ship. Specifically, Ingeteam supplied and commissioned its converter Ingedrive LV400 DC
26 November
2 December
Held for the first time in September 2019, the Maritime UK Awards are run by the industry for the benefit of the industry. From a judging panel of internationally recognised maritime leaders to an awards evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, the Maritime UK Awards are a unique and impactful way to showcase your
9 December
Diversified marine and port services company TAMS Group is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five-year contract by ConocoPhillips Australia as downstream operator of Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) for landing barge services at its APLNG facility in Queensland. TAMS has been providing barge services to APLNG since 2019, when it acquired marine
9 December
Oyster Yachts has announced a strengthened partnership with propulsion specialist Yanmar Marine International with an emphatic endorsement of the Yanmar sail drive solution’s reliability and quality in its benchmark Oyster 495. Following installations in the 50ft bluewater cruiser, the British boatbuilder has now selected the Yanmar engine as standard fit for the Oyster 565 and
15 December
Sunreef Yachts has announced another successful win for Sunreef 80 Eco. After being nominated at the German Design Award 2023 – in recognition of its outstanding architecture – the luxury eco-catamaran received an award in the Excellent Product Design category. The German Design Award is one of the most renowned design awards worldwide and honours
16 December
The Mission to Seafarers has launched its new Flying Angel Campaign 2023 with the goal of raising US$700,000 (£600,000) to respond to the changing needs of seafarers’ welfare. The funds generated will enable the Mission to not only maintain its vital lifeline to seafarers and their families but also, to expand into new services in response
6 January
World-leading underwater capability provider, JFD, part of James Fisher and Sons plc, has announced that it has won the prestigious ‘Third In-Service Support’ (3ISS) contract, worth £63M, continuing seven years of safety critical operational assurance services to the NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS). The 3ISS contract awarded to JFD by the NSRS Authority, on behalf
6 January
Swedish Furetank AB and Canadian Algoma Central Corporation have entered into a joint venture agreement to construct eight LNG/LBG-fuelled ice class 1A chemical & product tankers (17,999 DTW) to trade in Northern Europe. The joint-venture company, FureBear, is now placing a significant order with the pump specialist Svanehøj, which will supply a scope of 14
6 January
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and Atlantic Gulf & Pacific International Holdings (AG&P), a leading downstream LNG platform and infrastructure development company, have signed their third charter agreement to utilise Ghasha, an ADNOC L&S liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, as a Floating Storage Unit (FSU). Under the terms of the agreement, the carrier will
13 January
It is with great sadness that The UK Marine Pilot Association has reported the tragic death of Francesco Galia, a highly experienced UK Maritime Pilot, whilst transferring from a pilot transfer boat to a large ocean-going vessel. The UKMPA extends its deepest condolences to loved ones, friends and colleagues and offers support to all those
13 January
Following the green freeport shortlisting by the Scottish and UK Governments, the private-public bid consortium behind the transformational bid for a Forth Green Freeport (FGF) reacted to the positive news. The FGF proposal will generate up to 50,000 new green jobs and act as a catalyst for new green technologies and renewable energy manufacturing, which will make
20 January
After being on board the first ever Chinese SOV with its walk-to-work equipment, SMST has reached another milestone in the Asian market. Recently, Marco Polo Marine, the Singapore-based marine logistics company, has awarded SMST the contract for the delivery of its mission equipment to the first ever Asian Commissioning Service Operations Vessel (CSOV). This vessel
20 January
Purus Marine and Nordic Hamburg have placed an order with Value Maritime for four emissions reducing Filtree Systems, including the Clean Loop System and 30% carbon capture. The systems will be installed on four newbuild container vessels that will be operated by BG Freight Line. The contract is a milestone for Value Maritime, as the