LR launches code for unmanned marine systems

JUNE 13, 2017 — Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) today launched the LR Unmanned Marine Systems Code, a goal-based code that takes a structured approach to the assessment of unmanned marine systems

Star Cool reefers now feature energy meter

JUNE 13, 2017 — Maersk Container Industry (MCI) is introducing an energy meter feature integrated into all new Star Cool refrigerated containers, providing transparency into actual energy consumption throughout the transportation window,

ABS opens Global Ship Systems Center in Athens

JUNE 12, 2017 — Classification society ABS has unveiled its Global Ship Systems Center in Athens, Greece, and announced the formation of its Hellenic Technical Committee. “This cutting-edge facility brings together industry-recognized

Vryhof makes two senior appointments

JUNE 12, 2017 — Capelle aan den IJsel, Netherlands, headquartered anchor and mooring systems specialist Vryhof has made two senior appointments. Evan Zimmerman is Vryhof’s new Vice President and Chief Technology Officer

Mexico slaps car carrier giants with antitrust penalties

JUNE 12, 2017 — COFECE, Mexico’s antitrust commission has imposed penalties totaling 581,660,000 pesos (about $32 million) on shipping companies involved in what it calls an international cartel operating in the motor

VIDEO: Royal Caribbean floats out Symphony of the Seas

JUNE 9, 2017 — The newest member of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class of ships, Symphony of the Seas has been floated out of the building dock at STX France’s Saint Nazaire

Veslink Voyage Reporting certified as EU MRV solution

JUNE 9, 2017 — Commercial maritime software and services provider Veson Nautical says that its Veslink Voyage Reporting system has been certified as a solution for the European Union’s (EU) upcoming Monitoring,

Alumarine Shipyard to build rescue boat for Brittanny

JUNE 9, 2017 — Alumarine Shipyard. Port Launay, France, is to build a further rescue boat for the French sea-rescue association, SNSM. The new boat will operate in Brittany’s Morbihan Gulf. It

Blue INNOship project yields results for J. Lauritzen, Torm

JUNE 9, 2017 — Danish shipowners J. Lauritzen and Torm have generated significant annual fuel savings as a result of participating in a work group organized as part Blue INNOship, Denmark’s largest

MAN Diesel and Turbo takes 40% stake in Aspin Kemp

JUNE 8, 2017 — MAN Diesel & Turbo has contractually agreed to acquire a 40 percent stake in Aspin Kemp & Associates (AKA). AKA, based in Montague, Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada,

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