Industry News
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UK government announces ambitious maritime strategy
24/01/2019The UK government is to announce an ambitious maritime strategy today to maintain the UK’s position as a leading global maritime hub. READ more
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Iridium launches broadband satellite service
23/01/2019Satellite network operator Iridium launched a new connectivity platform to provide high-speed broadband services to maritime and terrestrial customers. Iridium Certus utilises Global L-band VSAT, based on Iridium's new $3 billion low orbit satellite READ more
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Danfoss acquires UQM
23/01/2019UQM, a developer of alternative energy technologies, is merging with the Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, in a deal worth approximately US$100m. READ more
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OSC’s ambitious expansion plans
23/01/2019The chief financial officer of state-owned Oman Shipping Company (OSC) has spoken of the firm’s ambitious expansion plans as the company hopes to cement its role in the bulk and container market. READ more
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Wärtsilä designs and powers fishing boat
21/01/2019Technology group Wärtsilä is to provide the ship design, main engine and other propulsion equipment for a new state-of-the-art fishing vessel. READ more
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ADNOC project delivers fuel savings
21/01/2019ADNOC Logistics & Services, the marine and logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has announced that it has reduced fuel consumption and carbon emissions by 23 per cent across a fleet of 27 vessels. READ more
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Wabtec and GE Transportation to merge
18/01/2019The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed its review of the pending merger of passenger rail transport company, Wabtec, and GE Transportation, a business unit of General Electric, meaning that the deal can now go ahead. READ more
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MOL adopts Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress for entire fleet
17/01/2019Major ship operator Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is to connect its entire fleet with network operator Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress connectivity product. READ more
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Havyard merges controls and electrics
16/01/2019Ship technology company, Havyard, is combining its navigation, automation and power systems services with the merger of its Norwegian Control Systems (NCS) and Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) brands. READ more
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Eniram helps French ferry operator find 2% fuel savings
15/01/2019French ferry operator La Méridionale achieved annualised fuel savings of around 2% on its RoPax Piana after trialling two energy management solutions from Eniram, a Wärtsilä subsidiary, for over 12 months. READ more