Wärtsilä has been contracted by the City of Duisburg, Germany, to provide the latest in simulator technology for inland waterway navigation.
ECSA-ETF Project On Mapping Of European Maritime Professionals
ETF and ECSA, are looking for (an) external expert(s) who will develop proposals for new methodologies to better and more coherently collect data about maritime professionals on a European level.
Green Light For Construction Of Europe’s First LNG Bunkering Station
PitPoint.LNG received the official permit for the construction of Europe’s first shore-to-ship bunkering station for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Port of Cologne.
European Shipowners Support Proposal For Better Waste Handling Port Reception Facilities
The recently published proposal for a new Directive on Port Reception Facilities is welcomed by ECSA, as it addresses major issues with the current system in place.
Dutch Public Prosecutors Press Criminal Charges Against Seatrade – Shipbreaking Platform
For the first time in Europe, Public Prosecutors are bringing criminal charges against a shipowner – Seatrade – for having sold vessels to scrap yards in countries.
Helsinki Becomes The Busiest Passenger Port In Europe In 2017
In 2017, Helsinki grew to become the busiest passenger port in Europe and possibly the entire world with 12.3 million passengers.
APL Expands Coverage In The Trans-Atlantic With New North Atlantic Service
APL announced the launch of the North Atlantic Service (NAS), expanding its offerings in the Trans-Atlantic trade.
UK Port Industry Launches Its First Ever Tripartite Guidance On Safety, Leadership And Worker Engagement
UK port employers, led by PSS have joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive and Unite the Union to develop leadership and worker engagement guidance for the Port industry.
Europe’s River Cruise Industry Continues Its Expansion
Europe’s river cruise industry continues its growth path, with 1.36 million cruise passengers sailing on Europe’s rivers in 2016, up 2.7 percent from the previous year.