Electronics play a critical role in modern shipping, supporting navigation, communication and engine control. In the marine environment, however, circuit boards and contacts are vulnerable to corrosion from damp and chloride-laden air, leading to…

Japanese shipowner Nissen Kaiun has acquired a stake in Dutch wind-assist developer Econowind. The company said it is considering installing large versions of Econowind’s VentoFoil devices on its vessels. The wing-shaped device is designed to reduce…

Goltens Dubai has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with German manufacturer Peiner Smag Lifting Technologies (PSLT) to represent its range of grabs and lifting equipment across the Middle East.

The deal covers the UAE, Saudi Arabia,…

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched a biofuel advisory service to support shipowners, fuel suppliers and producers with the safe adoption of biofuels. The service was announced during London International Shipping Week (LISW).

The initiative builds…