Author: Yukta Sharma
ClassNK grants its first software security certifications for Solverminds’ ship management solutions
Tokyo – ClassNK has awarded its first software security certifications to the ship management solution “MACK,” developed by SVM Solutions and Technologies Pte. Ltd. (Solverminds). ClassNK’s “Cyber Security Approach”*1 outlines its strategy to ensure onboard cyber security for ships. To support the “Development of shipboard products with reduced cyber risks” mentioned in this approach, ClassNK…
MOL to Take Equity Stake in Alistair Group, A Leading Logistics Company in Sub-Saharan Africa
TOKYO – Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) has announced the acquisition of a 25% stake in Tanzania-based Alistair Group, a cross-border logistics company serving Sub-Saharan Africa. Alistair Group, led by President Alistair James, operates in eight countries across Southeast Africa, specializing in truck transport of critical mineral resources such as…
Yusen Terminals Introduces Battery-Electric Top Handlers at Port of Los Angeles
Yusen Terminals, a leading provider of marine terminal services at the Port of Los Angeles, made history today by putting into operation the first five commercially available battery-electric top handlers at a marine terminal in the nation. The purchase of these new Taylor ZLC 996 electric top handlers will dramatically reduce Yusen’s carbon footprint, and…
Oceanly Warns of Financial Liabilities for Ship Owners in the EU-ETS
The integration of the shipping sector into the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS) marks a pivotal step towards a more sustainable and decarbonised maritime industry. However, this new regulation brings substantial costs and compliance challenges for ship owners. Oceanly, a leading provider of fleet performance solutions, warns that without proper management, ship owners could…
ZeroNorth and Hapag-Lloyd Announce Strategic Partnership for Bunker Procurement
ZeroNorth and Hapag-Lloyd have yesterday announced a new strategic partnership aimed at launching an industry leading bunker procurement and planning solution. The partnership between the two companies will set out to create a new digital solution that enables Hapag-Lloyd to effectively navigate the energy transition, reduce their fuel spend, and cut their cost to serve.…
VARD Marine Inc. Welcomes Thordon Bearings Inc. into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
At CANSEC 2023, Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, proudly introduced VIGILANCE, their advanced solution to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) under Pillar Two of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Teaming up with Thales Canada, Ontario Shipyards, SH Defence, and Fincantieri, VIGILANCE promises to deliver a…
Industry-Leading Advanced Data-Analysis Platform Receives ABS Cybersecurity PDA Certification
(HOUSTON) MAN CEON, the digital platform of MAN Energy Solutions, received the ABS Cyber Security Product Design Assessment (PDA) certificate. MAN CEON connects machinery to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Amazon-based cloud storage platform. The data transmitted is used to provide up-to-date information including efficiency of components and systems, availability of those systems and real…
Accelleron: Engine Part Load Optimization for Energy Efficiency
Hanwha and Accelleron have performed an engine part load optimization (EPLO) for Höegh Autoliners supporting long-term energy efficiency for its 7,850 CEU (Car Equivalent Units) car carrier Höegh Detroit. The success of the project to improve the vessel’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating has led to an order for EPLOs on a further seven vessels…
Duvenbeck puts its faith in HVO fuel
The official approval for the sale of the biogenic fuel, HVO100, has been available in Germany since the end of May. The Duvenbeck Group has been one of the first logistics companies to secure its quota of the fuel in order to switch parts of its truck fleet to normal operations with HVO100. Duvenbeck was…
OGCI partners with GCMD to advance solutions to decarbonize shipping
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) yesterday announced a two-year coalition partnership agreement to work on a range of solutions to decarbonize the shipping industry. Areas of collaboration will focus on energy efficiency to reduce emissions, future fuels that are lower in carbon intensity, such as…
