Today’s workers are savvier and more discerning than ever before about the need to plan and save for retirement. Yet research by maritime pension specialist Ensign, has found less than half (42%) know how much they are paying into their pension, three out of four are unaware of the impact of costs and charges and […]
Maritime e-procurement platform ShipServ today (12th February) announced the appointment of Frederik Lerche-Tornøe as its new Solutions Owner for e-Procurement. Mr Lerche-Tornøe has a wealth of knowledge and experience of the shipping industry. Prior to joining ShipServ, he was a Director of Product Management at ShipNet, a provider of ERP software for the shipping industry. […]
Mixing football with ship supply may not be an obvious choice unless you are ISSA Executive Vice President Mr Kouame Aduo Luc who has seen his love of the game result in him being elected as a senior member of the Ivory Coast team organising the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Apart from overseeing the […]
One Sea, the alliance that brings together leading exponents of autonomous ship technology, has secured new funding to support its role as business ecosystem, at the same time adding Shipbrokers Finland as a new partner. An injection of public funds via Business Finland will contribute to the ecosystem’s work for the next three years, as […]
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) launched a new helpline in January on behalf of Teekay Shipping Company Limited. The new confidential helpline, called Employee Assistance, will offer emotional support to crew onboard Teekay vessels. If a crew member is feeling low, lonely or worried, or needs to talk through a problem, the […]
RIMS BV has received a further two certifications from DNV GL and the Indian Class Register, for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces. New regulations issued by IACS, ensure a certain quality standard to service suppliers who want to use drone technology during close surveys, and RIMS is the […]
On 1st January 2020 vessel owners must have made the decision to install exhaust gas scrubbers or to burn low sulphur or alternative fuels. The cost implications of any decision will be difficult to predict and there is no shortage of opinions in the marketplace. To assist the ship owner, The Swedish Club has cut […]
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) is looking to a bright 2019, where it seems fully prepared with some major developments taking place for the nine ports it manages. Marking an inevitable turning point in the history of Middle East ports, Mawani has recently launched the integrated shipment scheduling system at King Abdul Aziz port, part of […]
Survitec has secured a contract with Babcock International Group (Babcock) to supply the London Fire Brigade (LFB) with its new DSB 470 FR Rescue Boat. LFB is one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world and viewed as the point of reference for fire brigades in the UK. Babcock is a leading […]
As the biggest international sea technology show this year, Ocean Business is hosting a number of free to attend high profile meetings and industry events when it takes place from 9th to 11th April 2019 at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, UK. A particular highlight is Enterprise Europe’s B2B matchmaking event, taking place on […]
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has welcomed the UK’s Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP, to its Taunton headquarters. The Secretary of State met with UKHO staff to talk about its role in supporting maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide, and was given a […]
The merger between leading accountants and advisers BDO LLP and Moore Stephens LLP in London was completed earlier this month. Clients of the merged firm, BDO, will have access to offices in over 160 countries with a presence in every major shipping location in the world. Michael Simms (pictured), Partner and Head, Shipping & Transport […]
