Shipping / Operation

KR and Hyundai LNG to research cyber security

The Korean Register (KR) and Hyundai LNG Shipping (HLS) have agreed to cooperate on joint research into the application, verification and development of guidance for maritime cyber security systems. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed...

09.12.2019

Shipping

Marlink launches OT interface

Satellite communications company Marlink has unveiled BridgeLink, a new technology-agnostic and compatible operational technology (OT) interface. With that shipboard data from different sources – including navigation, automation, power and propulsion...

05.12.2019

Shipping

Biofuel successfully tested on container ship

The 5,095-TEU container ship, CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt, has successfully completed a voyage between North Europe and Asia using a blend of heavy fuel oil-equivalent biofuel and conventional marine fuel. The initiative, one stage in CMA CGM’s...

04.12.2019

Shipping

Svitzer signs ten-year service deal with Rolls-Royce

Maersk group subsidiary, Svitzer AS, has signed a ten-year preventive maintenance agreement with Rolls-Royce, covering spare parts planning and delivery for 17 tugs operating in six countries, powered by MTU-brand Series 4000 engines. The cost of the...

29.11.2019

Shipping

RINA adopts VR to enhance surveys

Italian classification society, RINA, has teamed up with VRMedia, a virtual reality (VR) specialist, to hasten the development of ship inspections with remote input using augmented reality technology. VRMedia’s Kiber system, which comprises a headset...

28.11.2019

Shipping

OSV owner notches up 20% fuel savings with batteries

Ålesund-based Golden Energy Offshore has revealed fuel savings of 20% by using Kongsberg Maritime’s SAVe Energy battery system on board the two platform supply vessels, NS Orla and NS Frayja. Golden Energy and Kongsberg have been monitoring and...

27.11.2019

Shipping

New VSAT antenna to enhance connectivity

Intellian has launched a new VSAT antenna which supports both Ku-band and Ka-band networks and is compatible with geostationary, medium- and low-earth orbit constellations. The v130NX, the company said, is the world’s first Ku-Ka convertible VSAT...

26.11.2019