General News

Danish shipowner J. Lauritzen A/S is to operate its gas and bulker arms as independent companies, the shipowner announced on Wednesday.

Furuno Electric Company has acquired Danish company EMRI with effect from 1 July 2020.

Investigations into the 2019 loss of 345 containers from MSC Zoe have indicated that the vessels high stability was a contributing factor, and other vessels may face similar risks

A Swedish project is set to become the first in the world to create a common infrastructure for the transportation of liquid carbon dioxide extracted via carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.

The IMO has issued draft requirements intended to improve mooring safety by the introduction of additional measures around selection, arrangement, inspection and maintenance and replacement of mooring equipment including lines.

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Council has held its 81th session by video conference, discussing a range of technical initiatives and electing Koichi Fujiwara of ClassNK as its new chair.

Kongsberg Maritime is beginning to offer basic Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO) courses remotely, with the practical element of the training also delivered remotely. This innovative solution forms part of Kongsberg Maritime’s plan…

The International Chamber of Shipping has published a first Engine Room Procedures Guide modelled on its globally recognised Bridge Procedures Guide

BAE Systems’ Pacific 24 (P24) rigid inflatable boat could significantly enhance the UK Royal Navy’s ability to protect its sailors as the upgraded sea boat is able to execute its own missions…

Wärtsilä has been contracted to provide support to Dubai-based E-Marine, which is currently upgrading its fleet of cable layer vessels to achieve greater efficiencies.

Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has won a milestone order which will see the company making its first delivery of large-size waterjets to Incat, the Tasmania-based designers and builders of high-speed, environmentally-efficient catamaran ferries.

Rolls-Royce has expanded the business formerly run as Qinous in to a Microgrid Competence Center which focuses on efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions.

DNV GL has launched new guidance on recycling to help shipowners navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

AEGIR-Marine has concluded the comprehensive acquisition of Holland Propeller Services (HPS).

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is transferring its domestic marine engine sales and parts servicing operations currently performed by subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…

Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a new launch and recovery system (LARS), specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from unmanned vessels.

State-owned KiwiRail’s plan to modernise its fleet with the building of two new future-proof ships designed by OSK-ShipTech is on track thanks to a NZ$400 million contribution to the 2020 budget.

Naviris, a joint venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed its first research and technology (R&T) contract with OCCAR, the European Joint Armaments Cooperation organisation.

A consortium of partners has come together to make inland waterway shipping more sustainable in The Netherlands, a step forwards in realising the Paris Climate Agreement goals.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) acquired approval in principal (AiP) of the application of ‘solvent free 1 coating system’ for water ballast tanks from both the Korean Register…