With Skill, Strength & Finesse Capt Phadnis to Steer MASSA

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Argumentum A Fortiori A sequel

DGS Order No 6 of 2023 regarding the age norms for Indian and foreign flag ships requiring licensing has caused quite a stir.

GETTING THE DESIRED CII VALUE FOR ANY VOYAGE

The Chief Engineer has full control of the engines status. The system is optimized to ensure the best combination for engines RPM in combination with the propeller pitch resulting in minimized fuel consumption for the voyage.

OCEAN Technologies Group - unlocks the power of its Maritime HR solution, COMPAS, with new entry-level offering

Ocean Technologies Group has reengineered its maritime-specific HR platform Compas to serve all ship managers and manning agents.

Armach Robotics Announces Launch of EverClean

Sustainable solution for ship owners denotes another milestone for Armach's robotic ship hull cleaning service Plymouth, MA, 21st March 2023 Armach Robotics, Inc.

YANMAR Commits to a Low Carbon Future that Redefines the Boating Experience

As the drive towards decarbonisation In in the marine sector intensifies, Floris Lettinga, Director of Sales and Marketing, YANMAR Marine International, explains how the company's deep legacy of sustainability is inspiring a vision that unites greener solutions with enhanced time on the water for its customers.

Yara Marine's FuelOpt demonstrates significant fuel savings

A recent analysis of fuel savings carried out by NAPA onboard two vessels - Rederiet Stenersen AS' Sten Bothnia and Ektank AB's Ekfjord - confirms over 10% fuel savings attributed to Yara Marine Technologies' FuelOpt system.

Vale and Kongsberg Digital Join Forces to Reduce Emissions

After implementing the vessel-to-cloud Vessel Insight technology to Guaibamax Bulk Carriers in 2020, Vale, iron ore producer and charterer of one of the world's largest fleet of ore carriers, has signed with Kongsberg Digital to install Vessel Insight on four Valemax vessels.

ILLUSTRIOUS PAST, EXCITING FUTURE CAPT PRADEEP CHAWLA CONTINUES THE SOJOURN...

Capt Pradeep Chawla went to sea in 1974 and in 1992 he came ashore having served as a Master.

Kongsberg Digital: Launches Industrial Work Surface to Shape the Future of Work in Carbon-Intensive Industries

OSLO, Norway, 2nd Month 2022 Kongsberg Digital has launched its Industrial Work Surface, which aims to fundamentally change how carbon-intensive industries operate by enabling the company's software users to work within a single digital environment. By providing end-to-end user workflows, Kongsberg Digital's customers will benefit from cleaner, more efficient and lower cost operations, reinforcing the company's proven technology already deployed across the energy and maritime sectors.

Alfa Laval launches PureBilge Compact to extend the benefits of PureBilge technology to vessels of all sizes

With PureBilge Compact, Alfa Laval opens its door to both small and large vessel segments to enjoy the benefits of PureBilge technology for bilge water treatment. The compact, easy-to-install and cost-efficient solution with an enhanced environmental profile will help small and large vessels to meet compliance and sustainability targets.

MARINETRANS AND DOOR TO DECK GLOBAL MARINE LOGISTICS JOIN FORCES

Door To Deck Global Marine Logistics (D2D) joins forces with Marinetrans

ONECARE SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE HEALTH

OneCare Solutions, a leading health and well-being platform, announces a new initiative for creating bespoke Corporate Wellness Programs suited to each client. The elements that can be included in a program cover multiple approaches to safeguarding employee health and wellbeing, such as 24/7 mental health support, nutrition and healthy living training, and fitness schedules.

KVH'S NEW CREW INTERNET SERVICE OFFERS VITAL CONNECTIVITY TO MARINERS AND ENABLES VESSEL TRAFFIC ALLOCATION

KVH Crew Internet value-added service available to commercial fleets to enhance maritime connectivity using KVH TracNet™ hybrid solutions

Ocean Technologies Group partners with World Cetacean Alliance to reduce ship strikes and risks posed to marine mammals

Whether it's fishing fleets, cargo ships, cruise liners or whale-watching vessels, collisions with ships are one of the greatest known threats to whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Such ship strikes pose a significant risk to large whale species, including critically endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale.

"NUSI STRI SHAKTI SUPPORT" inaugurated by All Japan Seamen's Union (JSU) and International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) in Mumbai

On 8th February, 2023 National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) led by NUSI General Secretary-cum-Treasurer, Shri Milind Kandalgaonkar and Maritime Union of India (MUI) led by Capt. Tushar Pradhan had a constructive meeting with delegates of All Japan Seamen's Union (JSU) and International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) in Mumbai.

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DORNTECH STARTUP TSAW LAUNCHES ITS LOGISTICS SERVICE DIVISION DRONECO

Startup intends to be the go-to logistics facilitator, for e-commerce platforms, armed forces, medical suppliers and others

Quinto Shipping orders 'Parsifal' type inland waterway tanker from Concordia Damen

Last week, Dutch inland shipping yard Concordia Damen was commissioned to build and equip an inland shipping tanker for Quinto Scheepvaart B.V. from Zwijndrecht. At This also marks the switch, after 25 years, that family business Quinto makes from container shipping to tanker shipping.

PIVOTAL ROLE OF COASTAL & INLAND WATERWAYS : CAPT RAKESH SINGH SPEAKS WITH SAILOR TODAY ON THE POTENTIAL OF THIS RESOURCE IN GROWTH OF INDIAN MARITIME TRADE.

Capt. Rakesh Singh, Managing Director, A-Sree Group of Companies, serves the industry as the Hon.Secretary and Head of Statutory/Technical and Labour committees of ICC Shipping Association. He is a member of various committees, Advisory Boards set by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of POSW and Class. Is a Ship operator and manager with first-hand experience of operating a fleet of coastal and inland vessels. He is a Master Mariner with a Masters Degree in Political Science, LLB and LLM in Corporate & Commercial Law)

ARGUMENTUM A FORTIORI

Recently a circular dated January 13, 2023 was issued by DG Shipping, India, regarding age norms and other qualitative parameters for registration/operation of vessels under the Indian / foreign flag. It raised concerns about the potential impact of age of vessel on the shipping industry.

DANFOSS PLUGS INTO ELECTRIFICATION AND PROPELS HYBRIDIZATION

The Marine industry has an increasing responsibility to implement decarbonisation strategies to combat climate change.

TRANSPARENCY IN SHIPPING'S DIGITAL AGE

Digitalisation may prove one of the maritime industry's most effective tools to face multiple challenges posed by decarbonisation, recruitment and even diversity, according to WISTA International President Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou

SHIPMONEY EXTENDS ITS CREW PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

ShipMoney has expanded its agreement with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) to include the ship manager's global fleet.

ABUSE AND HARASSMENT AMONG KEY CHALLENGES TO SEAFARERS' MENTAL HEALTH

As the world tries to recover from the effects of the recent pandemic, other key challenges to seafarers’ mental health are coming to light, particularly abuse, bullying, harassment and discrimination.

INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF ANGLO EASTERN MARITIME TRAINING CENTRE

The Anglo-Eastern Maritime Training Centre held the formal inauguration to celebrate the grand opening of its new facility at Leela Business Park in Mumbai.

Act Now To Save Our Planet

Every minute and every drop of fuel counts in the urgent fight against climate change.

PRODUCT TANKER JOINT VENTURE

Furetank and Algoma are entering into a joint venture agreement to construct four climate friendly dual-fuel product tankers to trade in Northern Europe.

FOCUS ON TRANSITION TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body of the automobile industry, organized the 8th SIAM Automotive Logistics Conclave.

MAKING ELECTRIC BOATS MAINSTREAM

The Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela's highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing massmarket electric boats one step closer to reality.