Dry bulk shipowners’ association INTERCARGO continues to fully support the ambition to achieve net zero emission shipping by 2050. It is important to stress, however, that this goal can only be achieved by providing the shipping industry with alternative zero carbon fuels. The responsibility for decarbonisation cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of the […]
Global Inertial Navigation System (INS) market to reach $14.8 billion by 2027
In the changed post COVID-19 business landscape, the global market for Inertial Navigation System (INS) estimated at US$10.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$14.8 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Gyroscopes, one of the segments analyzed in the report, […]
Braemar recruits new tanker desk, opens Spanish office
Braemar Plc is pleased to announce that it has recruited a new tanker broking team, based in Madrid, Spain. The highly experienced team of 10 brokers is renowned within the international tanker market, and previously worked for Medco Shipbrokers SL. The team specialises in crude, dirty products, clean products, and period chartering. The new desk’s […]
Launch of Switch to Zero campaign to reduce shipping’s carbon emissions via ‘insetting’
Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company’s fuel choice. GoodShipping aims to change this with the ‘insetting’ concept. The Port of Rotterdam Authority and GoodShipping are conducting a joint campaign to inform companies of this concept so they can have part, or all of […]
FUJCON to make its physical return at Fujairah next March
The International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum (FUJCON) returns for an in-person, 13th edition in Fujairah on March 13-15, 2023. This follows the 2021 virtual session and the last in-person session in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. The International Fujairah Bunkering & Fuel Oil Forum is now organised by S&P Global Commodity Insights […]
Airseas carries out successful sea trials of Seawing kite system
France-based wind propulsion leader Airseas has issued the first pictures and video footage of its automated kite system Seawing during the first phase of transatlantic trials which the company reports has been successfully completed.. The system is undergoing sea trials on the 154-metre RoRo vessel Ville de Bordeaux, which is operated by Louis Dreyfus Armateurs […]
Onboard Maritime to provide Clyde Marine Training with digital learning platform
Onboard Maritime (OM) has been appointed by the UK’s largest maritime training provider, Clyde Marine Training, to provide a digital training support platform to Officer Cadets when onboard vessels. The digital learning platform provides Cadets with access to learning resources aligned to STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) training competencies, support and guidance for […]
VIKAND reflects on key seafarer issues discussed at CrewConnect Global
As a leading global healthcare specialist to the shipping industry, VIKAND’s attendance at CrewConnect Global was integral to the company’s strategy of raising awareness about comprehensive seafarer healthcare, mental health and well-being. VIKAND’S proactive approach to offering a total healthcare solution to the maritime industry includes supplying suitable advice and guidance to seafarers to encourage […]
Ground-breaking SAR technology set for commercialisation with £2.3m investment
Zelim, an Edinburgh based start-up pioneering unmanned search and rescue (SAR) solutions, including the world’s first remotely operated rescue vessel, has secured £2.3m equity investment. Most of the funding comes from lead investor, Kero Development Partners and Aberdeen based I7V, who are following initial investment in Zelim’s seed round in 2020. Zelim aims to make […]