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CADMATIC, the 3D-based design, engineering, and information management software solutions provider, and maritime services and data analysis provider, NAPA, have announced the launch of a new integrated, intelligent ship design software solution.…

Lloyd’s Register (LR) will sell one of its divisions to focus its growth strategy on the maritime industry.

Alfa Laval and Wallenius have announced plans to form a new 50/50 joint venture, AlfaWall Oceanbird, focused on the development of technology for fully wind-powered vessel propulsion.

Proven in aluminium shipbuilding, friction stir welding (FSW) technology is the subject of a multinational research project to extend applications to steel fabrication, writes David Tinsley.

North P&I Club has taken occupancy of new offices in Singapore, its regional headquarters for Asia, enabling a focus on further growth in the region.

Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), Deltamarin and Bureau Veritas are joining forces to provide ship performance and energy transition solutions for the world’s shipowners.

Mining major Vale’s ambitions to lead the low carbon agenda include its maritime supply chain, Rodrigo Bermelho, Shipping Technical Manager at Vale explains.

Royston has boosted its electronic fuel management system business across Asia Pacific with the appointment of a new enginei agent for Thailand and a regional director.

The NorthWind research centre on wind energy has kicked off activities with its first General Assembly.

Rolls-Royces Power Systems business unit has rebranded to draw distinction between the corporate and product aspects of the company.

A maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf has achieved compliance with three environmentally-conscious ship recycling certifications – the Hong Kong Convention, European Union Ship Recycling Regulation and IS0 30000.

To meet Energy Efficiency Index (EEXI) requirements, shipowners are balancing the need for energy saving technologies with what some in the industry see as a quick fix – engine power limitation (EPL).

In 2020, France’s patent office rated GTT Group the top ranking medium-sized company with 58 patents published during the year.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has made a number of changes to its senior leadership team.

The Liberian Registry is adding a dedicated offshore wind team to its growing body of regulatory and safety experts.

Seably has launched a new cyber security training course designed to help seafarers protect themselves from the growing threat of cyber crime.

Outcome-based agreements and strategic fleet-level decarbonisation advice will be among the solutions on offer for shipowners facing challenging environmental targets, Andrea Morgante, Vice President, Strategy at Wärtsilä Marine Power tells The Motorship.