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ClassNK has released Guidelines for Additional Fire-fighting Measures for Container Carrier, which specify requirements for indicating additional fire safety measures on container carriers as a class notation.

Kongsberg has announced the establishment of a standalone business unit, Kongsberg Discovery, which will incorporate the company’s former Sensors and Robotics division. 

Veson Nautical (Veson) plans to acquire vessel valuation provider VesselsValue. The move will extend Veson’s product offering by adding VesselsValue’s proprietary data and modelling capabilities, as well as the company’s brand and team.

DNV has awarded the first Abate-Ready notation to a jackup unit. The notation was awarded to Vahana Aryan, the flagship vessel of the Dubai-based Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC. The Abate notation is…

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has announced that seven candidates have been nominated for the post of Secretary-General of the organisation. The term of the current incumbent, Kitack Lim of the Republic of Korea, expires on…