Bergen, Norway: Since going into service in 2015, the MF Ampere has now sailed an astonishing distance equivalent to 17 times around the equator on batteries alone, solidifying its place as…
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Vestdavit has achieved a new sales record for the third successive year as its order intake hit an all-time high of Nkr380m in 2024, fuelled by increased davit orders from…
Nor-Shipping adds finance, LNG and seabed minerals to “agenda setting” conference programme for 2025
Nor-Shipping is enhancing its conference programme for 2025 with a bold line-up of new events targeting evolving ocean business opportunities. This year’s Nor-Shipping, taking place 2-6 June in Oslo and…
John Faraclas was there with his camera… WISTA U.K celebrated its festive spirit at the annual Christmas party hosted by Wikborg Rein, a key player in the maritime sector down…
Mercy Ships gains charity partner status with Norwegian maritime sector in countdown to newbuild construction
Mercy Ships has been given a significant boost for upcoming construction work on the medical charity’s latest newbuild hospital ship after being unveiled at a recent conference as this year’s…
Vestdavit supplies five davits for innovative newbuild CSOV Olympic Notos delivered by Ulstein Verft
“We are honoured to have been selected by Ulstein for participation in this ground-breaking newbuild project based on our well-established track record of reliable davit deliveries for the offshore wind…
Temporary suspension of vessel traffic13 Nov 2024, Bosphorus, TurkeyVessel traffic in the Bosphorus to be suspended in both directions at 07:30 hours local time tomorrow (14 November).READ MORE Tightening of…
Adonis by Ripple Operations joins forces with Certus Online to deliver integrated maritime solutions
Bergen, Norway, and Piraeus, Greece: Global HR, payroll, and crew management software specialist Adonis under the Ripple Operations brand has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with Certus Online, a leading…
The Blue MBA showed an excellent presence during ShipCon24 in Oslo. ShipCon 24 which was organized by YoungShip Norway in connection with their 20th anniversary celebration kicked off on 20th of August…
Landmark deal between Wärtsilä and Eidesvik Offshore pioneers growing demand for ammonia in shipping
Wärtsilä Corporation, 26 August 2024 at 13:00 EEST Wärtsilä partners with Norwegian ship owner, Eidesvik, on world’s first ammonia-fuelled platform supply vessel conversion Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a contract…
Arendal, Norway – August 22, 2024 – Ingelin Grimsæth has been awarded the prestigious WISTA Norway Leadership Award 2024. The award was presented during Arendalsuka last Monday the 12th of August…
Intensified scrutiny of greenwashing ads reaches shipping sector By Voirrey Davies, lawyer at global law firm Reed Smith Greenwashing has become a prominent issue, especially with the EU Taxonomy’s possible extension…
Reduced tariff for pilot’s helicopter16 Jul 2024, Hammerfest Melkoya, NorwayThe tariff for pilot’s helicopter at Hammerfest Melkoya has been reduced from NOK 229,153 to NOK 203,293 per flight.READ MORE Marine…
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:Sun 5 May – Orthodox Easter, Coptic EasterSun 5 May – Liberation Day (Netherlands)Sun 5 May – Arrival…
The two H2-powered vessels will be built in Norway and will operate in the country’s most challenging Arctic waters Two hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegiantransport company Torghatten Nord are set for…
A few Norwegians in Athens are always good for the booming Greek tourism economy, but what happens when more than a dozen carefully selected Norwegian maritime technologists come to Athens…
Yara, a leading Norwegian crop nutrition company and a global leader in ammonia trade and shipping, and GHC SAOC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Acme Cleantech, a leading renewable energy company…
ABB has secured an order with Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft to supply an advanced power and propulsion system for a forthcoming cable-laying vessel (CLV) of Nexans, a global player in…
After spending the last 50 years building a reputation as Canada’s leader in the development of innovative underwater technology, Vancouver’s Mesotech has rebranded. The business, which employees 50 local experts,…
Ports prepare for tropical cyclone23 Jan 2024, Queensland, AustraliaPorts in Queensland are preparing for a tropical low which is expected to become a tropical cyclone overnight tonight (23 January) or…
PALFINGER: Equipping Italian Renaissance Inspired Vessel with State-of-the-art Solutions
Salzburg, Austria on November 16, 2023- The Mona Lisa is for sure the most famous painting in the world, and its marine namesake will soon be operating in the world’s…
Shipshave opens new Athens office as springboard to make splash in Mediterranean with in-demand ITCH solution
Shipshave is expanding its global reach by opening a new regional office for the Mediterranean in Athens to better serve clients at the strategic maritime hub in response to growing…
“We are delighted that Daniel has joined our very capable team. He has the experience and energy we need to enter an exciting new chapter of development offering next-generation accommodation…
Norwegian bill paves way for gender parity By Arunima Sharan The Norwegian government has introduced a quota for women’s representation on the boards of large- and mid-sized private firms –…
Non-working days declared23 Jun 2023, Deendayal, India The period from 0700 hours on 12 June to 0700 hours on 17 June has been declared NON WEATHER WORKING DAYS. Read More…