24 February
A consortium led by zero-emission vessel provider ACUA Ocean, in partnership with zero-emission infrastructure provider Unitrove, has won a multi-million-pound UK government grant in a major push to decarbonise the maritime sector. The ‘Hydrogen Innovation – Future Infrastructure & Vessel Evaluation and Demonstration (HI-FIVED)’ consortium will receive over £3.8m of funding to build and showcase
24 February
CSignum Ltd, the global leader in wireless underwater communications, asset digitisation and actionable insights for ocean and freshwater industries, has announced that the CSignum HydroFi Modem™ will become commercially available in early Q2 of this year. The low-frequency HydroFi Modem, the first and only reliable point-to-point wireless radio communications system that enables the transmission of
3 March
BMT is pleased to announce that its 27m design has been selected by HST Marine, a Purus Company, as one of its CTV vessel designs for the expanding European offshore wind market. Built by Strategic Marine, four hybrid StratCat 27 Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) will be delivered in the first half of 2023. This quartet
3 March
Oyster Yachts will once again be at the very heart of London Luxury Afloat, taking place at St. Katharine Docks from 18-22 April, described as the UK’s most luxurious showcase for discerning buyers. Set against the historic backdrop of Tower Bridge, in the centre of the City of London, the marina at St Katharine Docks
3 March
SMST’s 100t active heave compensated knuckle boom crane, for Van Oord’s new cable-laying vessel Calypso, left the SMST premises exactly on schedule for delivery to the Vard Brattvaag yard in Norway. Vard, the major ship designer and shipbuilder, awarded SMST the contract to equip the vessel for Van Oord with the renowned crane. “We are
13 March
StormGeo, a leading provider of weather intelligence and decision-support solutions for the shipping industry and part of Alfa Laval, announced the launch of a new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Simulator for Charterer. The new tool provides a quick and easy way for time charterers to simulate the end-of-voyage CII values and ratings. This is based
13 March
James Fisher Subtech (JF Subtech), provider of specialist technical marine support to the renewables, oil and gas, civil works and salvage markets, has signed a charter agreement with Østensjø Rederi AS for the exclusive use of its inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), and construction vessel, Edda Savanah. The agreement will see the vessel mobilised from
13 March
Supporting Scotland’s growing offshore energy sector, Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has installed a heavy-duty pontoon system in Eyemouth Harbour as part of the new operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Windfarm. The bespoke pontoon system comprises a 58m x 4m pontoon and a 27m x 4m pontoon, both
17 March
Kongsberg Digital continues to enhance simulation training by launching its new cloud-based navigation simulation solution. The solution is another advanced simulation technology that Kongsberg Digital offers as an online training application on its digital platform. K-Sim Navigation CLOUD is based on Kongsberg’s well-reputed simulation technology and was developed in the SkyNav project funded by Innovation
17 March
Sunreef Yachts unveils ULTIMA – a new range of hi-tech hybrid power catamarans. The line is fully customisable and blends comfort, performance and lifestyle. “Sunreef ULTIMAis a powerful response to a new market demand,” Founder and President Francis Lapp said. “We now have the ultimate hull shape for all those who are looking to enjoy quick getaways
17 March
Value Maritime (VM), the emission-reducing tech entrepreneurs for ships, has recently opened an office in Singapore to be closer to clients and grow its operations in the important and expanding Asia Pacific shipping market. The new office is based in the Central Business District (CBD), the bustling heart of shipping business in Singapore. Milou van
24 March
After implementing the vessel-to-cloud Vessel Insight technology to Guaibamax Bulk Carriers in 2020, Vale, iron ore producer and charterer of one of the world’s largest fleet of ore carriers, has signed with Kongsberg Digital to install Vessel Insight on four Valemax vessels. Over the last years, Vale has invested heavily in technology to develop more
24 March
Aquaculture technology specialist, Ace Aquatec, has partnered with marine ecosystem restoration specialists, Ocean Health, to further develop FaunaGuard. The system combines academically validated sound patterns with award-winning transducer technology to create temporary exclusion zones around project sites. This ethical acoustic system is an important tool for safeguarding oceanic wildlife from the risks associated with offshore
24 March
Longspur is pleased to announce the publication of its latest sector report, Attention All Shipping, which explores the use of methanol to offer both retrofit and replacement options as a shipping fuel to meet compliance requirements. Current maritime fuels look set to become more costly than low carbon alternatives as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
31 March
For the first time in its 50-year history, Anglo-Eastern took part in one of the world’s largest cruise industry events: Seatrade Cruise Global, held over three days in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Hong Kong-based global ship manager was on hand to join the other 500+ cruise industry participants, following Anglo-Eastern’s acquisition of Cruise Management International
31 March
Kongsberg Maritime will supply design, engineering, and equipment for three MGO/Biofuel and methanol-ready tanker ships being built for Danish tanker operator Tärntank. These highly advanced, low emission 15,000dwt tanker vessels will feature wind assist technology, plus Tärntank’s own battery-powered Hybrid Solution®. The new ships will be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Yangzhou and will
31 March
Orca, the Norwegian marine tech startup, has officially opened for pre-orders for Orca Display 2. The new display delivers chartplotter-level brightness and an operating temperature range combined with the portability and performance of a modern tablet. Deliveries will begin in late April 2023 for early pre-orders. Every aspect of the Orca Display 2 is purpose-built
3 April
On the 31st of March 2023, Tomini Shipping’s vessel, Tomini Dynasty, carried out a heroic rescue at sea, 60 Nautical Miles off the East Coast of Malaysia (Sabah Region). The ship’s crew coordinated a successful rescue of 11 Malaysian nationals (four men, four women and three children) after their boat capsized and drifted into Philippines
6 April
AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has launched a Leadership Academy with the aim to support the leadership and development of the next generation of business leaders. The AV Dawson Leadership Academy will, in time, be open to any colleague in the business that aspires to develop. Consequently, it is the most
6 April
Maritime UK Solent (MUK Solent), the regional sector-based cluster and employer representative body, is holding its next network meeting on the 18th of April as part of the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) Ocean Business 2023 exhibition and training forum. The session will include a fascinating group of three speakers who will explore a sustainable and
6 April
Hundested Propeller expands pitch control unit range by introducing a new hydroelectric model, the FR-ELH, to meet the needs of superyachts (sail and motor) and workboats. The pitch control unit is a compact unit and part of a controllable pitch propulsion and regeneration solution available from Hundested Propeller. It is designed for shaft line setups
14 April
Fraser Moonie, a well-known name across the international subsea sector, has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Rovco. He joins the global provider of technology-enabled project solutions to the offshore renewable energy sector, as the company forges ahead with the delivery of its plan to build a global infrastructure, realising its ambitious growth strategy
14 April
Shakespeare® Marine, the world leader in marine antenna design, announced the launch of the 5912-Dorsal antenna in the last quarter of 2022. Since its launch, Shakespeare® Marine has sold 1,040 units. The 5912-Dorsal has received orders from around the world, totalling 19 regions and going as far as New Zealand, in less than six months,
14 April
Fendercare Marine announced its rebrand to James Fisher Fendercare, to simplify and streamline its identity for customers and the global markets it serves, by further aligning with its parent company James Fisher and Sons plc. As a world-leader in ship-to-ship operations and a major global supplier of premium quality marine products, the rebrand to James
21 April
Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has cut the ribbon on a new customer service centre in Miami, Florida, doubling its operations to facilitate anticipated demand for its award-winning Advanced Evacuation System, Seahaven, which received full classification approval last year. The new 371 square metre facility will also provide round-the-clock sales and service support to cruise
21 April
Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has taken a significant step forward in the delivery of digitally optimised machinery maintenance with the launch of a new capability that enables its Machinery Maintenance Application (MMA) to connect directly to a vessel operator’s own maintenance management system, K-Fleet from Kongsberg Digital. This capability allows
21 April
Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) has decided to install two containerised wind assist units on one of its operated container feeder ships before the end of 2023. The 143m, 1036 TEU capacity ‘Kalamazoo’ is owned by Singapore-based Norse and the wind assist systems will be supplied by the Netherlands-based company, Econowind. This is one of
28 April
Tomini Group, a privately-owned international business group, has launched its long-awaited new corporate websites. Through a collaborative effort, Tomini created the websites that are fresh, user-friendly and beautifully animated. The websites showcase elegant design, stunning imagery featuring Tomini’s fleet and personnel, and a plethora of valuable information. Moreover, they reflect the company’s values and mission
28 April
C-Innovation, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) and its family of companies, has expanded into a new facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, providing an additional dock facility for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and riserless light well intervention (RLWI) services. These dedicated docks, along with C-I’s current docking location, will provide the company’s
28 April
Stena Line and Isle of Anglesey County Council were delighted to receive the news that their joint bid to establish a Freeport in Holyhead has been successful. The Freeport status was granted by the UK and Welsh Governments, marking a significant economic boost to North Wales. Anglesey will now benefit from Freeport status where simplified