By Martin Wallgren, Group Chief Information Officer, GAC Group

Op-Ed: Digitalization is changing expectations in maritime logistics

By Martin Wallgren, Group Chief Information Officer, GAC Group We’ve seen market consolidation, and we’ve seen the “great resignation.” The pandemic has created a market dynamic that presents both challenges and opportunities.

Ammonia ready ship

World’s first ammonia-ready ship delivered

The world’s first ship to be classed as ammonia-fuel ready, the ABS-classed, Greek-flagged Suezmax tanker Kriti Future, has been delivered to Maroussi, Greece, based Avin International Ltd. The 274 meter long vessel

OSV fitted with Fleet LTE

Norwegian OSV operator signs up for Inmarsat Fleet LTE

Mobile satcom leader Inmarsat has secured a new contract for its flexible, three-in-one network service Fleet LTE from Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Golden Energy Offshore AS. Using Fleet LTE, three of the operator’s

How Schottel uses digitalization to optimize vessel operations

Propulsion specialist Schottel, Spay, Germany, is introducing a range of digital products and services that open up new possibilities for optimizing vessel operations. “Basically, we are creating a virtual image of the

N-KOM shipyard

N-KOM and ABS explore use of remote techniques to augment shipyard surveys

A joint development project (JDP) between ABS and Qatar shipyard N-KOM (Nakilat – Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd.) will examine how techniques developed by ABS for its program of remote survey of

Hard sail

Coal carrier will be first ship with new hard sail system

A coal carrier serving Japan’s Tohoku Electric Power Co. is to be fitted with a hard sail system jointly developed by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) and the Oshima Shipbuilding Co. under

View of future fuel capable engine

Why MAN sees engine retrofits as key to shipping decarbonization

MAN Energy Solutions says that dual-fuel retrofits already proven on its MAN B&W low-speed engines could enable massive potential emission savings by enabling existing ships to burn carbon-neutral fuels. The company says

Ship with drone near bridge

Unmanned containership uses drone to handle heaving line

A Japanese consortium coordinated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. (MOL) has successfully concluded what’s claimed as a world-first port-to-port unmanned containership sea trial. The trial took place between Tsuruga Port in Fukui

Harvey Power will use emissions optimization platform

Harvey Gulf adds marine emissions optimization capability to fleet

Harvey Gulf International Marine has entered into a commercial agreement to add the SailPlan marine emissions optimization platform to its fleet. The company has already seen quantifiable emissions reductions beginning with the

methanol fueled WTIV

Wärtsilä says Van Oord mega WTIV engine order is a “methanol milestone”

The mega jack-up WTIV (wind turbine installation vessel) on order for Rotterdam-headquartered Van Oord at China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles shipyard (see earlier story) will be powered by five Wärtsilä 32 engines capable

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