General News

GTT Training has obtained two approvals for G-Sim training software from DNV GL in accordance with their standard for Maritime Simulator Systems.

Siemens has developed a containerised service solution for its shipboard drives that it claims can reduce maintenance times by up to 15%.

Blue Star Ferries has installed updated fuel consumption and emissions logging software from Eco Marine Power (EMP) on its ro-ro passenger ferry Delos as part of a long-running renewable energy innovation project.

APL’s joint-venture terminal, Qingdao Qianwan United Advance Container Terminal (QQCTUA) in China has completed a cold-ironing trial to ensure it has the capability to meet new Chinese emission regulations.

Finnish shipping group Eckerö has extended Wärtsilä’s contract to provide engine service and maintenance across its fleet of five passenger and ro-ro vessels.

Leading marine classification and certification society, RINA Services, has awarded Carnival Maritime certificates in both environmental management and occupational health and safety across its fleet.

Subsea Industries has held the first in a series of planned roadshows to demonstrate the zero environmental impact and simplicity of cleaning hulls protected with its Ecospeed hard coating.

Greek ship owners and the marine engineering companies serving them put aside a challenging business climate to show resilience and innovation at the biennial gathering in June, writes Alice Mason.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and companies including Microsoft, Intel and ship owner SK Shipping are partnering to stimulate the development of ship software by South Korean developers.

Wärtsilä is participating in a new maintenance hub in the Canary Islands to enhance its service offering.

In a new whitepaper ABB Marine and Ports has outlined the dramatic impact that digital technologies are having on the maritime industries.

Wärtsilä has signed an agreement to buy Eniram, a leading company in vessel performance management, with the transaction valued at €43 million.

Automation specialist ABB is opening a new integrated operations centre in Singapore, the third facility of its type, which will allow the company’s engineers to follow the sun across the globe.

Propulsion and steering specialist Schottel has refined its Rudderpropellers with an optimised coating process that is said to offer enhanced corrosion protection and greater resistance to abrasion.

Marine antifouling coatings expert, Jotun, has adapted its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) guarantee to ensure it is fully ISO/DIS-19030-2 compliant in light of the new ISO 19030 standard nearing publication.