Danish maritime digitalization scale-up Danelec and supplier of innovative e-navigation and vessel performance software NAVTOR have teamed up to advance maritime operations digitalization with the integration of high-frequency data collection…
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Hapag-Lloyd Expects Shipping Volume Uptick to Continue
Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said on Thursday he expects continued strength in container shipping volumes, which are driven by global demand for transporting goods and seen as a proxy for trade and a health barometer for the world economy.The volume of…
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UK Port Puts Zelim’s SWIFT Man Overboard Recovery System to Trials
The UK’s Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) has retrofitted Zelim’s SWIFT man-overboard recovery conveyor to a 19-meter pilot vessel as part of a three-month trial to assess the system’s capability in high sea states.The Port of Milford Haven…
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Olympic Takes Delivery of Second CSOV from Ulstein
Norwegian shipowner Olympic has taken delivery of Olympic Notos, the second of two Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) built by Ulstein.The vessel is based on the SX222 design, and has now joined its sister vessel Olympic Boreas.The…
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Noble Picks ABS Wavesight’s Solution for Offshore Assets’ Digital Recordkeeping
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation has selected ABS Wavesight’s eLogs electronic logbooks for digital recordkeeping across its entire fleet of offshore assets.ABS Wavesight eLogs offers a comprehensive and streamlined approach to…
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BIMCO Launches Ship Recycling Alliance
BIMCO has launched a Ship Recycling Alliance to help accelerate safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships. The alliance will co-ordinate the voices of the ship recycling industry and the shipping industry and help facilitate the global…
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Capsized Tug Raises Pilot Training Concerns
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the girting and capsize of tug Biter with the loss of two lives while assisting passenger vessel Hebridean Princess off Greenock, Scotland.At about 1527 on 24 February 2023…
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New Social Media Platform Opens for Maritime Industry
The Hood is a new social platform built to unite seafarers, their families, and maritime professionals into one inclusive community.Inspired by terms like ‘sisterhood’ and ‘brotherhood,’ The Hood captures the spirit of family and mutual support.
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Moose Boats to Build Patrol Boat for Sacramento County
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Marine Enforcement Detail has selected Moose Boats to build a new, custom catamaran patrol vessel. The model M2 jetboat will be 38’ long and powered by twin Volvo Penta D6 engines with a combined 960 horsepower.The…
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Tuco Marine Delivers Research Workboat to Nord University
Tuco Marine has delivered a "ProZero 15m Research Workboat" to Nord University in Norway.The workboat is designed for versatility and built using high-quality composite materials. It is equipped with winches and cranes to facilitate efficient…
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