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New generation of fast crew boats set to revolutionise offshore transportation in Southeast Asia
Strategic Marine entered the Thai crew boat market after its offshore crew transfer success. The leading aluminium boat builder recently delivered the first of...
Maritime Events
The keel laying ceremony for the first Cadet Training Ship under the Indian Register of Shipping
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading international ship classification society, announced that the keel laying ceremony of the first Cadets' Training Ship built...
Shipping News
Major refurbishment completed on two large ferries to improve customer experience and reduce carbon footprint
Stena Line recently completed a significant refurbishment of two of its vessels, namely Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica, in response to the evolving needs...
Environment
Renewable energy innovator prepares to deploy world’s first tidal energy array
Tadek Ocean Engineering is delivering a broad package of support to Spanish tidal energy developer Magallanes Renovables as it prepares to deploy the world's...
New project to build the world’s greenest and most efficient long-range tankers in the shipping industry
An upcoming development in the maritime sustainability sector involves the construction of two new LR2 tankers that are equipped with WindWings®. These vessels are...
Wave energy to have a key role in realising the UK’s net zero ambitions, according to new report
Wave energy is one of the world's largest untapped renewable energy sources. This is about to change thanks to a recent commercial breakthrough from...
Navigating the EU ETS, its extension to shipping and the future of ETS 2
Global law firm Reed Smith hosted a Carbon Markets event on the European Union Emissions Trading System, in which a panel of regulatory, environmental...
Tasmania to welcome cutting-edge robotic ship Operations Centre for maritime innovation
Tasmania is poised to chart a new course in maritime innovation with the arrival of Ocean Infinity, a global leader in marine robotics. Thanks...
People
Port of Aberdeen strengthens leadership team to drive growth
The Port of Aberdeen announced on 15 March new leadership appointments aimed at driving growth in the energy, trade and tourism sectors.
John Wilson was...
ONE establishes West Asia Regional Headquarters in Dubai and appoints its Regional Director
Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced the opening of its West Asia Regional Headquarters in Dubai. This strategic move aims to accelerate ONE's growth and...
Maritime Charities Group appoints seafarer demographics research team
The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Joanne McVeigh and Alison Kay from Rothesay Consulting to conduct vital...
Chartwell makes strategic hire to expand into fast passenger ferries and drive sector’s decarbonisation
Experienced naval architect Christophe Rident was hired to support Chartwell Marine's ongoing plans for expansion into the fast passenger ferry market.
Chartwell Marine, a trusted...
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Safety and Security
Maritime safety: Council and Parliament strike deals to support clean and modern shipping in the EU
To support clean and modern shipping in the EU, the Council presidency and European Parliament's negotiators reached provisional agreements on two pieces of legislation...
Council and European Parliament have agreed on more efficient accident investigations in maritime transport
To ensure safer maritime journeys in Europe, the Council presidency and European Parliament's negotiators reached a provisional agreement to revise the 2009 directive on...
MAIB Report: Fatal fall overboard from UK-registered fishing vessel Eder Sand
A report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) investigated the fall overboard from the UK-registered fishing vessel Eder Sands, which occurred about 150...
Crisis responders appeal to help Red Sea seafarers
Crisis responders from the global maritime charity Sailors' Society are appealing for funds to support their work with seafarers caught up in the Red...