Month: February 2019

RIMS BV has now been certified by eight classification societies for the use of Remote Inspection Techniques (drones) during surveys of enclosed spaces REGULATION

Drone inspection specialist receives DNV GL certification

"The ICS Board agreed that the industry cannot achieve the 2050 GHG reduction target using fossil fuels" ICS Chairman Esben Poulsson GENERAL NEWS

ICS identifies sulphur and GHG reduction as priorities

MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply MAN B&W ME-C main engines for 9 new hybrid RoRo vessels for Grimaldi. VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Grimaldi orders MAN B&W engines for new hybrid RoRos

The HyCare project is investigating whether hydrogen can be used to solve energy storage problems in the renewables sector Photo: HyCare project GENERAL NEWS

Energy storage from hydrogen

The signing ceremony to establish the Maritime Connectivity Platform Consortium Photo: MCC GENERAL NEWS

Consortium created to promote digitalisation

Fincantieri delivered the Viking Jupiter, its sixth delivery for Viking, on 7 February 2019 VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers new Viking cruise vessel

Cargill Ocean Transportation is among the shipping participants calling for greater collaboration. GENERAL NEWS

Global Maritime Forum calls for industry-wide collaboration

Intercargo stresses that liquefaction is still a risk for dry bulk shipping Photo: Intercargo GENERAL NEWS

Liquefaction still a risk for dry bulk ships

PIL has used IBM blockchain technology to digitise the bill of lading Photo: PIL/IBM GENERAL NEWS

PIL and IBM trial blockchain technology