Standard Club Launches Its New Seafarer Wellbeing Initiative

Standard Club Launches Its New Seafarer Wellbeing Initiative

The activity is an important part of the commitment of Standard Club for the safety and wellbeing of the seafarers. The main points are: A poster campaign that includes a new on board poster that is launched every month on four subjects, namely, healthy eating, fitness, mental well-being and socialisation. Every poster will have a…

“Our Oceans: Our Future” – A New Film Showcasing Stories Of Science And Innovation

“Our Oceans: Our Future” – A New Film Showcasing Stories Of Science And Innovation

‘Our Oceans: Our Future’ is an industry film that has been co produced by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and ITN Productions Industry News. It shows the challenges at the oceans and shows the stories of science, innovation and sustainability that are changing the marine sector. The recent developments in sustainable…

MSC Wins “Shipping Line Of The Year 2019”

MSC Wins “Shipping Line Of The Year 2019”

MSC won the title of the ‘Shipping Line of the Year 2019’ at the Transport & Logistics Middle East (TLME) Excellence Awards which was held mid-November in Dubai, UAE. On that night, 36 companies were rewarded divided in 4 areas: Special Recognition Awards Technology Awards Air & Shipping Awards Logistics Awards The Transport & Logistics…

Survitec Upgrades Lifejacket Buoyancy To Meet Passenger Vessel Market Demand

Survitec Upgrades Lifejacket Buoyancy To Meet Passenger Vessel Market Demand

A lifejacket range has been introduced by Survitec. It has a minimum of 150 Newton buoyancy. The safety and performance it provides is way more than the regulatory requirements. Due the rising trend to raise the capacity of lifejacket onboard in the cruise shipping sector, the existing Premier lifejacket range has been re-engineered to increase…

Port Of Antwerp Pioneers First Eco-Friendly Solar Concentrator Farm Project

Port Of Antwerp Pioneers First Eco-Friendly Solar Concentrator Farm Project

Port Of Antwerp Pioneers First Eco-Friendly Solar Concentrator Farm Project On the 23rd of October, the first solar concentrator farm in the European process industry was inaugurated in Port of Antwerp. The solar reflectors have been installed by Azteq that is a Genk-based energy company for the logistics company Adpo. The installation is a part…

Seven Industry Leaders Ink Cooperation Agreement For Transport Of Hydrogen

Seven Industry Leaders Ink Cooperation Agreement For Transport Of Hydrogen

The reduction of emission of CO2 in Belgium by 80% by 2050 in comparison to the levels of 2005 is a big challenge. Hydrogen is one of the key elements in the solutions that will help achieve the target. Deme, Engie, Exmar, Fluxys, Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge and WaterstofNet have come together. A…

APM Terminals Barcelona Unveils New 5G Technology In Crane Communication Systems

APM Terminals Barcelona Unveils New 5G Technology In Crane Communication Systems

The new 5G wireless technology was revealed by APM Terminals at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona this week. This will help in the usage of V2X communication in which the information is moved between vehicles and other entities that can have an impact on it. During his presentation, named, “5G in a…

ABS Awards AIP To Samsung Heavy Industries’ LNG Re-Liquefaction Advance

ABS Awards AIP To Samsung Heavy Industries’ LNG Re-Liquefaction Advance

Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has been awarded the Approval In Principle (AIP) by ABS for the X-Reli LNG Boil Off Gas Expander which is the part of the Expansion Re-Liquefaction System of SHI. SHI says that the X-Reli System is made for the application of low and medium pressure. According to SHI, this will provide…

SHI To Pay Fine Of $75,481,600 To Resolve Bribery Case

SHI To Pay Fine Of $75,481,600 To Resolve Bribery Case

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (SHI) has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the settlement of investigation relating to the payment of commission. This was regarding the 2007 contract of the company in order to build a drill ship for a subsidiary of Pride International Inc. (Pride). The contract was…

Anglo-Eastern Leads In Digital Transformation With Wärtsilä Fleet Operations Solution

Anglo-Eastern Leads In Digital Transformation With Wärtsilä Fleet Operations Solution

For the digitalization of operations of the fleet, Anglo-Eastern has joined hands Wärtsilä. The technology solution that will be given to the global fleet of the Hong Kong-based ship manager that consists of over 600 vessels will help in the planning and execution of full voyage and will also keep a check on the performance…