HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipyard, has announced a joint development project (JDP) with NAPA and CADMATIC, two leading providers of smart 3D maritime design, engineering and information management software, to accelerate the digital transformation of the shipbuilding industry. The joint project will develop a next-generation ship design and information management solution, which […]
To keep up with the needs of 800,000 seafarers who must be able to work on ships using new fuels, regulators should prioritise updating STCW standards says e-learning provider OneLearn Global (OLG). The maritime industry is on the cusp of a transformative era, driven by the ultimate move to green-fuelled ships to meet the IMO’s […]
The Nautical Institute has published a new compendium of essential maritime security advice, guidance and insights, ‘Maritime Security – A Practical Guide for Mariners’. It covers a wide range of topics, from a detailed examination of the ISPS Code and its implications to practical advice on key topics, such as cybersecurity, crime at sea and […]
International commercial law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the latest move in its international growth strategy with the opening of a new office in Limassol, Cyprus. The firm has joined forces with shipping partners George Zambartas and Ester Toumpouris (pictured) to establish a new base on the island that will operate as Hill Dickinson in […]
Despite the challenges of 2023 and escalating geopolitical tensions, business leaders remain surprisingly optimistic for 2024, according new research from Economist Impact and DP World, unveiled this week at the World Economic Forum. The primary driver is a growing belief that technology will transform the efficiency and resilience of supply chains. Amid escalating concerns about […]
Maritime AI™ company Windward has announced the launch of ‘Sequence Search’, a first-of-its-kind capability allowing users to conduct advanced analysis of vessels’ behavioural typologies and trade movements by searching for sequences of activities. The new tool is part of Windward’s advanced BI (Business Intelligence) & Analytics offering, providing all global trade stakeholders ranging from traders […]
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by YANMAR Power Technology Co., Ltd. (YANMAR PT). This is the first AiP certification for a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system developed by a Japanese manufacturer. Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining attention as a potential means to help reduce […]
