Lloyd’s Register warns that the industry is in transition with the immediate challenge for shipowners being to manage the complexity and risk around the new EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index) regulation. Action to understand the impact of EEXI and the cost-effective compliance options available is “essential” in order to continue trading internationally, it says. […]
Seably marketplace for maritime training now part of four-day week trial
The Seably marketplace for maritime training that offers highly innovative education courses for the shipping industry, is now working a four-day week. The trial is part of the most extensive pilot programme conducted by 4 Day Week Global, which now includes 150 companies worldwide. Digital transformational company Seably prides itself on being an innovative company […]
Reefers riding out spot rate storm better than dry containers on key North Europe routes
Reefer spot rates are proving more resilient than dry container prices on exports from North Europe, with slow declines as opposed to dramatic drops. According to the latest market analysis from Oslo-based Xeneta, all main trades from the region have experienced falls over the past three months. However, unlike the dry market, the routes are […]
VIKAND sponsors top international table tennis team
Global Healthcare specialist VIKAND is sponsoring an international table tennis team based in Monaco. Founded in 1938 by a small group of enthusiasts, AS Monaco Tennis de Table is world renowned having won a large number of trophies in all categories. The first team has played in the amateur French division (National 1) for a […]
ShipIn Systems announces Series A funding with Zeev Ventures, raising $24 million
ShipIn Systems, the world’s first Visual Fleet Management Platform, today announced Series A funding led by Zeev Ventures, a leading Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Investors at.inc/, Hyperplane, and Munich Re Ventures also participated, bringing the total funding to $24 million. Zeev Ventures’ investment in ShipIn marks the fund’s first in the maritime industry. The […]
Veson Nautical welcomes Spring Marine Management as new client
Athens-based Spring Marine Management, specializing in the management and operations of oil/chemical tankers and bulk Carriers, Veson Nautical’s Veson IMOS Platform (VIP) as its commercial contract management solution. Stavros Vavasis, Commercial Sales Manager at Veson Nautical, said: “We are pleased to welcome Spring Marine Management to the Veson community at a time when their business […]
ZeroNorth unveils new AI-enabled fuel model to help reduce emissions and improve efficiency
Technology company ZeroNorth has unveiled its new advanced fuel model, which uses a combination of AI and best practice naval architecture knowledge to predict the expected operational fuel consumption of any type of vessel in the global fleet. The new service combines the ability to accurately predict fuel consumption in real operational conditions for vessels […]