Greece #1 In 2019’s Global Fleet Value Rankings – VesselsValue
The Greek fleet has increased its total value by over USD 5 billion in one year. This is the second biggest increase in value for any of the top 10 shipping nations.
UK Government To Support Safe Maritime Trade And Economic Growth Across Overseas Territories
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) have launched a five-day capacity building seminar to help UK Overseas Territories support safe maritime trade.
Yamal LNG Ships Ten Millionth Ton Of LNG
Yamal LNG announced that it has shipped its ten millionth ton of LNG since the commencement of the project.
Arctia’s MSV Fennica And MSV Nordica Receive Polar Code Certificates With PC3 Notation
Arctia Offshore Ltd. is one of the first commercial operators to commit to stricter manning and training requirements, as well as decreasing the environmental footprint of vessels operating in polar areas, on its own initiative and in accordance with the Polar Code.
Port Of Amsterdam: Increase In Ship Calls; Number Of Serious Accidents Remains Unchanged
The port of Amsterdam welcomed a total of 41,424 barges and 7,525 sea-going vessels in 2018, including 180 sea cruise ships. The numbers for 2017 were 40,012 and 7,011, respectively.
Techniques For Autonomous Navigation To Improve Safety At Sea
Researchers from the Finnish Geospatial Research Institute and Aalto University will team up with Fleetrange Ltd. and Tallink Grupp as part of a research project carried out under a programme of, and funded by, the ESA.
Seafarers’ Support Still Vital As AoS Launches New Chaplains’ Directory
Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris-AoS has launched a new version of its global port chaplains’ directory which helps seafarers get access to pastoral, practical and emotional support wherever they are in the world.
NYK Vessel Conducts Trial Use Of Biofuel For Decarbonization
On January 30, NYK dry bulk carrier Frontier Sky conducted a trial use of biofuel in Europe after the biofuel was bunkered at the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Port Of Rotterdam Puts Internet Of Things Platform Into Operation
A new Internet of Things platform has been developed for the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The first application for hydro/meteo has recently been put into operation.