1 September
HAV Group ASA has successfully completed the acquisition of Undheim Systems AS, a provider of dynamic positioning (DP) systems for vessels. Undheim Systems will be integrated with HAV Group’s subsidiary Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to develop semi-autonomous and autonomous vessel capabilities. “We are really pleased to acquire the dynamic positioning (DP) technologies that Undheim Systems
1 September
Upon completion of a request for proposal (RFP) evaluation process, BNBuilders/TCF Architecture has been selected as the most qualified firm to develop, design and construct the Maritime 253 Skills Center and Port Maritime Center project. The proposed site for the project is on a piece of Port-owned property along the east side of the Thea
8 September
The new ErgoFit SOLAS lifejacket from Survitec’s leading lifejacket brand, Crewsaver, redefines safety, comfort, and performance for those engaged in challenging tasks on wind turbines and during offshore crew transfer operations. Crewsaver is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance Survival Technology with a history of bringing the latest lifejacket innovations to the market.
8 September
StormGeo, the leading provider of voyage optimisation and weather intelligence solutions, has announced the launch of Bunker Management, providing the market with the most comprehensive end-to-end bunker management solution that allows users to optimise bunker planning and streamline procurement with full control and complete ownership of their data. The launch comes with StormGeo’s purchase of
8 September
Pontoon manufacturer Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) has signed an agreement with Living Seawalls to be its production partner and supplier in the UK and Ireland. A flagship programme of the Sydney Institute of Marine Science in collaboration with Reef Design Lab, Living Seawalls designs and produces innovative modular panels which mimic foreshore and
15 September
London-headquartered global energy supplier for small-scale LNG and gas carrier owner Avenir LNG Limited (Avenir) has awarded the management of three LNG bunker vessels to Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Wilhelmsen). The vessels awarded are Avenir Achievement, Avenir Ascension and Avenir Aspiration. “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with our new client, Avenir, and we
15 September
Cruisers Yachts, a premier manufacturer of luxury yachts, has partnered with Alliance Construction on a 56,000-square-foot expansion to its Pulaski facility with a completion date of January 2024. “One of our core values is to look to the long term, and this expansion project is a testament to that belief,” Mark Pedersen, President of Cruisers
15 September
Torqeedo, the market leader for electric mobility on the water, presents its new Travel 903 motor as a limited edition, available now. The pioneering company’s iconic Travel motor has already been sold over 100,000 times worldwide and stands for proven technology and reliability. It offers a great alternative to petrol engines. “From the beginning, we
22 September
Leading uncrewed surface vessel (USV) designer and builder, SEA-KIT International, has unveiled a proprietary vessel control system (VCS) that harnesses the latest technological advances to enhance the capability of its commercially successful vessel designs. As part of this in-house development, new autopilot and drive modules have been built into the company’s existing, purpose-built remote helm
22 September
Leading maritime operational and safety technology company Danelec has launched Danelec Connect, a new digital platform designed to boost operational efficiency, safety and sustainability through significantly enriched Ship Performance Monitoring. The platform was unveiled at the StormGeo Exclusive Shipping Advisory Board APAC in Singapore. A powerful cloud-based solution, Danelec’s new software is specifically designed to
22 September
Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve Marine, Energy and Infrastructure customers. Three years after announcing plans to invest in two new production facilities in China, Hempel has brought the Zhangjiagang site online to begin servicing customers in the region. The
6 October
Rhenus launched the “FernBin” research project in conjunction with several other project partners, including Argonics, the DST (the Development Centre for Ship Technology and Transport Systems), the University of Duisburg-Essen and RWTH Aachen University, in 2020. The goal was to create extensive inland waterway shipping operations using remote controls. The project group selected the ‘Ernst
6 October
Maritime UK Solent is delighted that several Solent-based maritime organisations have been successful in securing over £32 million funding in the Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicles and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition, ensuring a significant portion of the £80 million match-funding made available by the government will support clean innovation in the Solent. The funding will support the
6 October
Supported by Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS), British sailor Mark Ashley-Miller has completed his epic 9000-mile Harbour Master Sailing Challenge, raising over £25,000 for The Seafarers’ Charity. For the last five years, Mark has been sailing his 34ft Nauticat, Good Dog, around the UK and Ireland (including the Isle of Man and the Channel
13 October
In partnership with NEWH, Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe has released its full schedule of content. Taking place on 29 – 30 November at London ExCeL, design leaders from Europe’s most esteemed cruise lines and design firms will be sharing their knowledge, insights, and experience through a series of CPD-certified panel talks and discussions.
13 October
CWind, a leading provider of offshore wind support services, has announced its acquisition by Inspirit Capital, a UK-based investment firm. The news marks the beginning of a new era for CWind, as it transforms into a stand-alone entity, no longer affiliated with Global Marine Group, the leading independent provider of submarine cable solutions. With a
13 October
Premier Marinas has become the first UK marina group to make the switch to using HVO fuel in boatyard plant machinery and equipment. HVO is a low carbon drop-in diesel replacement fuel made from 100% renewable waste, residue, and vegetable oils. It can be used across a range of applications and industries and is fast
20 October
BEMAC Corporation (BEMAC) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire shares in The Switch Engineering Oy and its group companies (The Switch), a manufacturer of permanent magnet machines (PMM), DC distribution solutions (DC-Hub), high-power AC drives (single drives) and high-speed induction motors, in partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui). BEMAC, as
20 October
Norwegian marine tech startup, Orca, launches its next-generation smart navigation hub, the Core 2 featuring radar support. Radar is an important navigation tool that helps in many situations at sea, such as for collision avoidance in heavily trafficked areas or to track a storm front. Radar is also incredibly useful at night, helping boaters identify
20 October
Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has won the SAFETY4SEA Technology Award for the second year running. The 2023 award recognises SMARR-TI (Safety Management and Rapid Response Technology Interface), an interactive safety management solution that allows crew to monitor and control their onboard fire safety systems within one integrated and easy-to-use solution. This achievement follows Survitec’s
27 October
The Port of Milford Haven has submitted a significant multi-million-pound funding application to the UK Government’s FLOWMIS (Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme) initiative to expand Pembroke Port. This ambitious project aims to create a cutting-edge port base that will play a pivotal role in nurturing a Wales-based supply chain dedicated to the burgeoning floating
27 October
Industry leaders have been told achieving environmental targets in ocean freight shipping requires major efforts and investments. The reminder came during the annual Xeneta Summit taking place in Amsterdam on 25 October, which sees key industry figures come together to discuss the major issues facing ocean freight shipping. Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive of Hapag
27 October
At this year’s METSTRADE (15-17 November 2023), Inland and Coastal Marina Systems (ICMS) will be shining a spotlight on its product ranges that focus on upgrading and expanding marina facilities in a sustainable manner as the demand for safe, stable and comfortable berthing increases. The pontoon and water access specialist will be showcasing its renowned
3 November
Shakespeare® Marine, the world leader in marine antenna design, will be showcasing its suite of new products at METSTRADE 2023. At the show, Shakespeare Marine will be launching COMM-LIGHT and the 327-N antennas. Complementing the latest innovations, Shakespeare Marine will present its range of industry-leading and previous DAME-award-winning products at this year’s show, displayed on
3 November
Ship owner Chellship, through its charitable trust Chellaram Foundation, has come on board to help fund Sailors’ Society’s new e-learning programme. Launched earlier this year, the innovative platform, with its accompanying app, is available free of charge to all seafarers and cadets and works on and offline to ensure connectivity issues are no barrier. The
3 November
Global ocean insights specialist Miros has advanced its offering to the maritime sector by integrating weather forecast layers into its Miros Cloud Home solution (miros.app). The new version of Miros Cloud Home incorporates popular weather forecasting conditions from Windy with its proprietary accurate real-time wave, current, and weather measurements – bridging the gap between actual
10 November
Tomini Shipping, a world-class dry bulk ship owner, was honoured with the prestigious Sustainable Shipping Award at the 2023 Maritime Standard Awards. The ceremony took place on November 7th at the Atlantis, The Palm. Tomini’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations has been widely acknowledged, cementing its reputation as an industry leader.
10 November
AntwerpXL, the world’s only event dedicated exclusively to breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift, will be full of opportunities to network and do business when it opens its doors from 28 – 30 November 2023. There will be a series of networking opportunities and bonding activities at this year’s AntwerpXL, kicking off with an opening
10 November
Wärtsilä ANCS, part of technology group Wärtsilä, has delivered to Seaspan, a marine transportation and shipbuilding company, the cutting-edge autonomous SmartDock capabilities to the seas. This delivery marks a significant step towards autonomous docking and undocking operations, making maritime activities safer and more efficient. The SmartDock system developed by Wärtsilä ANCS enables Seaspan to perform
10 November
COSCO Heavy Industries has ordered what is amongst the marine market’s most environmentally friendly marine compressed air system to a jack-up foundation installation vessel. This is being constructed for Cadeler A/S. Cadeler is a hybrid between a shipping and a construction company operating in the offshore wind industry. The company specialises in the transport and