[ad_1] On 18 July 2019, Moby held a naming ceremony for their new Damen ASD Tug 2813, Vincenzino O. in Cagliari as part of the company’s plans to upgrade its fleet. Moby’s CEO Achille Onorato says: “We are very proud to welcome this new tug to our...
[ad_1] The Board of Directors of Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corporation named retired Navy 3-star admiral Richard W. Hunt as the president of the shipyard at its annual board meeting last week. “This move is indicative of Fincantieri’s commitment to growth in the U.S. government business sector,...
[ad_1] Veson Nautical, the leading provider of maritime software and services, today announced new features designed to help users navigate the IMO 2020 Sulphur cap regulations set to take effect January 1, 2020. Upon release, the new features will become a standard part of the Veslink...
[ad_1] China's trade with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reached $617.5 billion in the first half of 2019, up 9.7 percent year-on-year. This increase was greater than the growth rate of the country's total trade for the period which remained stable at...
[ad_1] On July 11, 2019 the U.K.’s Government's Clean Maritime Plan was launched in London, with shipping minister, Nusrat Ghani. The event was hosted by the London Port Authority. The minister took the opportunity to see how hybrid technology is already in use on the...
[ad_1] Currently several means of transport and workboats are undergoing accelerated development towards automation and automated movement. Almost daily publications appear about automation in shipping. Names of large maritime industrial companies are often found in these publications, giving the idea that they are a major driving...
[ad_1] Green Marine’s environmental certification program has been put on the shortlist of nominees for one this year’s Safety4Sea Awards. We’ve made it this far, but now we need your Safety4Sea vote, please! This is the fourth consecutive year of the Safety4Sea Awards event. The awards...
[ad_1] Leading Sri Lankan shipbuilding and ship repair service provider Colombo Dockyard PLC has established a dedicated unit to handle afloat ship repairs with fast response and reliable service capability at all Sri Lankan ports. The RAPID RESPONSE AFLOAT REPAIR SERVICE (RRARS) was officially launched on...
[ad_1] [By Tyler Cross] In 1827, Sir William Parry of the British Royal Navy made the first serious attempt to reach the North Pole. Captain of the Hecla, he and his crew reached 82°45’ N, a record for humanity for the northernmost latitude reached; it remained unbroken for...
[ad_1] Orolia has announced a new partnership with Radio Holland that includes the development of a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) specifically designed for inland shipping. This solution will enhance safe navigation and ship performance and provide tools for understanding the cause of incidents. Radio Holland...
