As the holiday season draws near, The Hood App, a platform dedicated to fostering community and belonging among seafarers globally, is doubling down on its mission to provide support during this…
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The well-attended recent AGM of The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) saw the announcement of newly appointed SUT Officers for the Learned Society; notification of elected Fellows from the UK,…
ATHENS, GREECE, December 20, 2024 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced…
Heart-warming story helping to bring seafarers and their families together over the Holiday Season
With the story Our Family and the Sea, seafarers who are separated from their families can create meaningful moments with their children. This heart-warming book thoughtfully explores the stress of separation…
International requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are currently high in focus of Port State Control (PSC). The EIAPP certification of engines and the maintenance of records have resulted in…
Warship 2025: The Future Fleet: Smart Technology, Sustainability and Autonomy Dates: 16th – 17th June 2025 Optional Workshops and Activities: 18th June 2025 – Details Coming Soon! Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Welcome to Warship 2025: The…
Swiss marine power company WinGD has reached a milestone in realising its X-DF-M methanol-fuelled engine design, running the first commercial engine at full load on more than 95% methanol fuel.…
The IACS Council met in London last week (C90) scheduling new dates for the introduction of revised Common Structural Rules, welcoming the establishment of IQARB as a legally constituted body…
DNV launches competence standard and recommended practice for safe use of methanol and ammonia as fuel on ships
Oslo, 18 December 2024: DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks…
Bureau Veritas and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. announce partnership to develop Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions
Paris La Défense, December 18, 2024: Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is partnering with Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI), a leading global…
Indian Register of Shipping supports Defence indigenisation through marine component certification
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has undertaken the certification of indigenously developed marine components for defence projects, marking a significant milestone in enhancing defence and maritime manufacturing capabilities within the…
The new Board of WISTA Hellas, led by the new President, Ms. Vivi Kolliopoulou, welcomed over 300 guests to a festive Christmas-themed Gala Dinner & Award Ceremony on Monday, December…
Jamaica’s membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is “critical to ensuring the interests of member States of the Caribbean, as well as other Small Island Developing States and Least…
Wärtsilä Corporation, 16 December 2024 at 11 AM EET – Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the cargo handling systems for three new 93,000 m3 capacity Very…
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘MAREWA-SYSTEM’ developed by KAGOO
Tokyo – ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to a remote monitoring system for machines, ‘MAREWA-SYSTEM’ developed by KAGOO DOCKYARD Co. Ltd. ClassNK-registered vessels equipped with…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’It’s been a lacklustre Monday so far in London, with overall trading muted and a disappointing debut for Canal+. It was not…
Flash 99,4 Andreas Stamatopoulos questions John Faraclas on the Syrian saga and other geopolitical issues affecting the region, shipping and beyond
Within 35 minutes Andreas Stamatopoulos and John Faraclas demonstrated in the midnight hour 21:15 to 21:50 GMT the situation following: Viewers can log here below and listen to the live…
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New Combat Support Ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy arrives at Damen Naval shipyard after successful sea trials
Combat Support Ship (CSS) Den Helder (A834) arrived in Vlissingen this morning after successfully completing her maiden voyage and sea trials. The new supply ship for the Royal Netherlands Navy…
A recent report by DNV Cyber highlights the crucial role of cybersecurity in the future development of shipping. A survey of around 500 maritime professionals, and in-depth interviews with cybersecurity…