Yearly Archives: 2024
Brunvoll Secures Thruster Contract with Myklebust and REM Offshore
Brunvoll has partnered with Myklebust Shipyard to deliver a thruster package for an additional REM Offshore vessel, with an option for a third.
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ICS Announces New Secretary General
Thomas A. Kazakos, Director General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, will succeed Guy Platten as ICS Secretary General in June 2025.
The appointment...
MSC 109 Advances Autonomous Ship Code
New Regulatory Framework for Alternative Fuels and Technologies Progresses.
Cyber Risk Management Standards for Ships and Ports Under Development.
Global Piracy and Armed...
Wärtsilä Secures Order for World’s Largest Methanol-Ready Cement Carrier
NovaAlgoma Partners with Wärtsilä to Drive Marine Decarbonisation.
Wärtsilä to Deliver Propulsion Package for 38,000 DWT Cement Carrier.
Groundbreaking Methanol-Ready Cement Carrier to...
Diana Shipping Inc. Secures New Time Charter for m/v Santa Barbara
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to Charter Capesize Vessel from Diana Shipping Inc.
US$6.42 Million Revenue Expected from New Charter Agreement.
Santa Barbara’s Time Charter...
WISTA Celebrates Achievements in Annual Awards Ceremony
WISTA Hellas Gala Dinner 2024: Celebrating Maritime Leadership and Service.
Newly Elected President Vivi Kolliopoulou Sets a Vision for Inclusivity.
Leadership Award 2024:...
World’s Largest FPSO Sets Sail From China
A massive Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) ship, the M026, has departed from a Chinese shipyard, setting a new record for the longest...
Championing Additive Manufacturing For Maritime Sustainability
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has the potential to revolutionize shipbuilding and maritime operations. Lloyd's Register (LR) has been actively involved in certifying this...
COP29: A Catalyst For Maritime Decarbonization And Green Fuel Adoption
The recent COP29 conference has sparked mixed reactions. However, for the maritime sector, there are reasons for cautious optimism. James Forsdyke, Managing Director of...
Enclosed Space Entry: Why Compliance Is Critical for Crew Safety
The chief officer suffered a fatal cardiac condition while working unaccompanied in an enclosed space (cofferdam) during a voyage.
Delayed medical assistance and...