Marlink Group company Telemar has deployed its digital remote access technology to support the fleet operations of leading shipping company NSB GROUP (Niederelbe Schiffahrtsgesellschaft). The contract award follows a period of thorough testing and evaluation, during which Telemar’s engineers worked closely with NSB’s expert team of superintendents to develop a programme of maintenance and compliance […]
NAMEPA’s Sustainability Program grows exponentially in 2023
At the latest All-Hands Meeting of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA), Co-Founder and CEO Carleen Lyden Walker (pictured) revealed a remarkable surge in participation for NAMEPA’s groundbreaking Maritime Sustainability Passport (MSP) Program. “We are thrilled to witness a remarkable upsurge in MSP Program enrollments this year,” stated Ms. Walker. “Notably, a diverse […]
Converted bus set for mobile seafarer centre trial in Southampton
A bus has been transformed into a mobile seafarer centre for hundreds of seafarers to use in a major UK port. The mobile seafarer centre is being trialled in the Port of Southampton this week and will be stationary in the Eastern Docks (38/9 berth), where hot and cold drinks, snacks and free WiFi will […]
ICTSI reports strong 1H results with profit up 10%
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first half of 2023 posting revenue from port operations of US$1.16 billion, an increase of 10 percent from the US$1.06 billion reported for the first six months of 2022. For the quarter ended June 30, 2023, revenue from port operations increased […]
Boll & Kirch sets new standards in filtration technology for marine applications
Engine filtration specialist Boll & Kirch reports that it has received more than 1,000 orders for its newly developed engineBoll® 6.49 filtration system in a short period of time. “We are dedicated to developing and building the best engine filtration systems for the marine industry,” said Torsen Vogel, Vice President Sales at Boll & Kirch […]
Voyager Portal founders urge shipowners to take proactive stance to cut demurrage costs and risks
Voyager, the operations and demurrage management platform for bulk commodity shipping, is urging shipping companies to take a proactive stance and adopt a number of Best Practices in order to reduce the costs and risks of demurrage. A dramatic surge in port congestion and associated supply chain disruptions have led to longer waiting times and […]
P&O Maritime Logistics expands footprint in the Americas with Dominican Republic towage contract
Leading maritime services provider, P&O Maritime Logistics has secured an exclusive towage contract with DP World in the Dominican Republic, which will increase the volume and size of vessels calling at the Port of Caucedo. The contract, which starts on 7 December, will see P&O Maritime Logistics deploy three tugs to support operations at Caucedo, […]
Pasha Hawaii activates Maui disaster response efforts
Pasha Hawaii reports that its supply chain routes are fully operational as support efforts for Maui wildfire relief are underway. The company has enacted its Emergency Response Plan which includes prioritizing emergency rations, foodstuffs and medical supplies via available barge capacity to Maui and its direct vessel roll-on/roll-off service. Pasha Hawaii is the main carrier […]
Evergreen Marine obtains double certification for GHG emission inventory
Following a thorough inspection and verification of its GHG emissions for all business operations, the company reports that it simultaneously obtained the two international environmental protection standard certificates of ISO14064-1:2018 and GHG Protocol in July. Evergreen regards these measures as part of its responsibility as a ‘Guardian of the Green Earth’. The company is using […]
ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by SHI
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). ClassNK has been involved in projects aiming for zero-emission ships using ammonia fuel in terms of safety assessment, and has issued its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels” as […]