As the industry shines the spotlight on women in maritime, leading maritime safety training provider Stream Marine Group says more females should be seen in leadership positions to attract females into maritime. Stream Marine Group (SMG), which also manages Cadet programmes and is a leading voice in the transition to alternative fuels with a new […]
Observed globally on 18 May every year, Women in Maritime Day seeks to raise the profile of women in maritime, while promoting their recruitment, retention and sustained employment in the sector. Currently, only 29% of the overall maritime workforce and 20% of the workforce of national maritime authorities are women. Women make up less than 2% […]
The maritime sector is at a crossroads, grappling with an evolution that is as necessary as it is overdue – the integration and empowerment of women within its ranks. Since Columbia Group’s establishment of its female cadet mentoring programme, it is witnessing transformative changes that signal a brighter, more inclusive future. As the industry celebrates […]
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has underscored the plight of seafarers on the frontlines of maritime security threats, in light of ongoing attacks on shipping in the Red Sea as well as rising cases of piracy off the coast of Somalia. Opening the 108th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108), which is […]
Haventus, the energy transition facilities provider, and owner of Ardersier Port, east of Inverness, has secured a £100 million joint credit facility from the Scottish National Investment Bank (the Bank) and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) with £50 million investment from each. The financing follows a £300 million capital commitment announced in 2023 by leading energy […]
In a new partnership between Bunker Holding, a world leading supplier of marine fuel, carbon insetting experts 123Carbon, and Bureau Veritas, Bunker Holding has concluded their first blockchain-powered carbon insetting operation. This insetting partnership allows for the additional cost delivery of lower carbon, alternative marine fuels – such as sustainable biofuel – to be shared […]
Complete with over 100 user requested features, streamlined vessel applications and enhanced user experience, ABS has launched Eagle UnifiedTM, an industry-leading structural design verification software tool. The launch is the latest in a series of investments in major new engineering capabilities which have been delivered by ABS in recent weeks. Eagle UnifiedTM is a single […]
Ferry customers will see faster, more efficient crossings between Dover and Calais after P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries have announced a new space charter agreement on the route. The agreement means customers booked with either carrier will be offered the next available departure when they arrive at the port, whichever company is operating it – […]
Safe and reliable operation of boat-handling systems onboard vessels is dependent on regular inspection and maintenance by qualified technicians both to preserve the integrity and prolong the lifespan of davit equipment. And using rogue service providers to cut corners on cost poses safety and commercial risks as it can endanger lives as well as impact […]
In a continued commitment to sustainability and transparency, Barcelona-based terminal Hutchison Ports BEST announces the award of a certification from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge for the registration of its carbon footprint for 2021 and 2022 and the commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This achievement reflects the terminal’s constant effort and […]
Norwegian coastal cargo company Eidsvaag AS is to grow its fleet of forage carrier vessels with two new state-of-the-art vessels designed and equipped by Kongsberg Maritime. The new vessels are the latest ship designs from Kongsberg Maritime and feature a range of innovative technologies to enhance the safety and efficiency of offshore salmon farm operations. […]
