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is inviting all marine technology stakeholders to join its new group on popular business-oriented social media platform LinkedIn. The group, which can be

accessed here

, is intended to be a forum for discussion on the latest technological issues affecting the global shipping industry – from new propulsion advances to emissions abatement technology.

The LinkedIn group will also feature exclusive news, analysis and insights covering the shipping technology sector: Yesterday we brought exclusive details of DFDS Seaways’ planned fuel optimisation for its ro-ro vessel

Finlandia Seaways

, ahead of publication on The Motorship website. Later this week we will be reporting in-depth on a ground-breaking 3D-printing collaboration between maritime companies in Rotterdam.

The LinkedIn presence complements

The Motorship’s

long-established and active Twitter feed (@Motorship), which exceeded 1,000 followers earlier this week.

The Motorship

now plans to step up its Twitter strategy by reporting live from press conferences, visits and events.

The Motorship

editor Gavin Lipsith said: “Social media allows us to amplify our readership dramatically and offer readers greater flexibility in formats. Most crucially it will enable us to enhance our constructive dialogue with the industry.

“Our Twitter account @Motorship is more than a news feed – it’s a place for us to comment, and solicit comment, on big issues and stories as they happen; cover the many events, visits and press conferences we attend; and draw attention to important announcements from companies working across our sector.

“The LinkedIn group by contrast offers a dedicated space where marine industry stakeholders can network and discuss the issues that matter to them. We hope that this will be a valuable service to readers, as well as ensuring that

The Motorship

stays in tune with the needs of our audience.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming all our readers old and new as we embrace these opportunities.”

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