Category: Maritime

First Ocean Cleanup System Debuts
September 10, 2018 No Responses

First Ocean Cleanup System Debuts

The Dutch non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup, launched the world’s first ocean cleanup system from the San Francisco Bay on September 8.  The cleanup system, named System 001, is heading to a location 240 nautical miles offshore for a two-week...
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Capes To Install Scrubbers
September 9, 2018 No Responses

Capes To Install Scrubbers

The exhaust gas cleaning system or the scrubber has been the buzzword for the industry ahead of the approaching 2020 sulphur cap. Industry opinions vary on whether to proceed with the installation of scrubbers or pursue other options like marine...
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Maersk Adds Digital Freight Forwarder To Its Brand
September 4, 2018 No Responses

Maersk Adds Digital Freight Forwarder To Its Brand

Digital freight forwarder Twill has changed its brand affiliation from Damco to Maersk, Danish shipping and logistics major A.P. Moller – Maersk said. Maersk explained that the realigning of the brand will make it possible to offer Twill to all Maersk...
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1st LNG-Fueled Ship Begins Final Sea Trials
September 3, 2018 No Responses

1st LNG-Fueled Ship Begins Final Sea Trials

The world’s first cruise ship that can be powered by low-emission Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) will be going on its first short trip,sail for Eemshaven in the Netherlands for final fit-out and sea trials at the end of September, 2018...
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Maersk’s Fuel Costs to Rise by $2B Per Annum
August 31, 2018 No Responses

Maersk’s Fuel Costs to Rise by $2B Per Annum

The annual fuel bill of Danish shipping giant A.P.Moller Maersk is set to increase by USD 2 billion a year, at least, amid rising costs from the implementation of the 0.5 percent sulfur cap in 2020. Simon Bergulf, director for regulatory affairs...
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NIMASA ED, Bashir Jamoh, Unveils Book On Maritime Assets
August 25, 2018 No Responses

NIMASA ED, Bashir Jamoh, Unveils Book On Maritime Assets

The book titled: “Harnessing Nigeria’s Maritime Assets – Past, Present and Future authored by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Mr. Bashir Jamoh is to be launched on Tue...
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Violent Waves: Seven Ships Grounded
August 25, 2018 No Responses

Violent Waves: Seven Ships Grounded

Seven ships are stranded outside the Kaohsiung Port in Taiwan having succumbed to heavy winds and violent waves caused by a strong storm that hit Taiwan.  All 88 crew members of the seven ships are reported to be safe, according to...
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Maersk, Klaveness Digital Team Up on Developing Digital Solutions For Shipping
August 24, 2018 No Responses

Maersk, Klaveness Digital Team Up on Developing Digital Solutions For Shipping

Maersk Tankers and Klaveness Digital have joined forces to drive the development of intelligent digital solutions for the shipping industry.  As informed, Maersk Tankers will get access to Klaveness Digital’s digital platform, enabling the company to store ...
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World’s 1st LNG-Powered Cruise Ship Debuts
August 23, 2018 No Responses

World’s 1st LNG-Powered Cruise Ship Debuts

AIDAnova, the world’s first cruise ship powered with LNG, has left Meyer Werft’s building dock in Papenburg, Germany.   It took almost two hours to float out AIDA Cruises’ newbuilding in the evening hours of August 21  The 180,000-ton vessel will...
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Firm Takes Delivery Of LNG-Fueled Bulker
August 22, 2018 No Responses

Firm Takes Delivery Of LNG-Fueled Bulker

Finnish dry bulk shipping company ESL Shipping has taken delivery of LNG-fueled bulk carrier named Haaga. Thanks to the innovative technologies incorporated in the vessel’s design, the 160-meter, 25,600 dwt vessel has had its carbon dioxide footprint cut b...
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Maersk To Test Northern Sea Route
August 22, 2018 No Responses

Maersk To Test Northern Sea Route

Danish industry major A.P.Moller Maersk is about to send a containership through the Northern Sea Route as part of a test run aimed at collecting scientific data. The route is becoming ever more appealing to the shipping industry, especially to...
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Maersk To Focus On Transport, Lists Drilling As Stand Alone Firm
August 20, 2018 No Responses

Maersk To Focus On Transport, Lists Drilling As Stand Alone Firm

Danish transport and logistics group A.P. Moller – Maersk has decided to list Maersk Drilling as a standalone company on Nasdaq Copenhagen in 2019 in an effort to focus on transport and logistics. Having evaluated the different options for Maersk Drilling,....
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Firm Secures $47m Grimaldi’s Nine RoRo Vessels Contract
August 19, 2018 No Responses

Firm Secures $47m Grimaldi’s Nine RoRo Vessels Contract

Norwegian maritime technology group Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded contracts with China’s Nanjing Jinling Shipyard to deliver power and hybrid systems to nine roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels ordered by Italian Grimaldi Group. The contracts are valued at...
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NIMASA Boss Seeks Maritime Data Bank
August 17, 2018 No Responses

NIMASA Boss Seeks Maritime Data Bank

The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the Agency is pushing for a single data window system of all activities in the Nigerian maritime sector in such a way that...
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