Maritime Industry News for Shipping Companies

IMO Adopts Proposal for Increased Whale Protection

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a U.S. proposal for the increase of protection for endangered blue, fin and humpback whales off the California coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

JV Awarded $2.8B Dry Dock Contract for Pearl Harbor

As of March 10 as part of an $8 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with the Navy Facilities Engineering Systems Command.

Anglo-Eastern Rolls Out SpaceX’s Starlink Installations

Anglo-Eastern has rolled out SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet service on a dozen vessels with more than 200 planned installations in the year

Petrochemical Terminal Opens in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port

The cutting-edge $50 million (Dhs 184 million) terminal will be one of the GCC region’s most practical and adaptable bulk liquid terminals.

NOAA Teams USV With Research Vessel for Unmanned Surveys

The greatest fishery in the United States, walleye pollock, is being studied by NOAA Fisheries with the help of cutting-edge technologies.

Steller Systems to Develop Ship Damage Control System

The United Kingdom’s Defence and Security Accelerator awarded a contract to the British naval architecture and marine engineering firm Steller Systems for the development of an innovative damage control system for ships

Norway Supports Greener Maritime Offshore Solutions

The Norwegian government awarded 38 million NOK to Maritime CleanTech partner Vard group and the Ocean Charger project partners.

DNV Awards Michelin First AiP For WISAMO

The WISAMO sail is an inflatable, retractable, automated wing sail that can be mounted on commercial and recreational boats.

Airbus Launch 18-Month Renewable Marine Fuel Trial

According to Airbus, a test campaign was launched on the route Saint-Nazaire-Tunis-Naples-Saint Nazaire in December 2022. It is expected to run for 18 months.

Harland & Wolff Relaunches After 20 Years With New Barge

Renowned Irish shipbuilder Harland & Wolff reached a significant turning point in the restart of business at its Belfast yard after 20 years.

India Announces Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping

The first National Center of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS), a significant effort by the Ministry of Ports and Shipping to provide greener solutions, was launched by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.

Antwerp@C CO2 Export Hub Gets €144.6 EU Funding

The Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF-E) funding program will provide €144.6 million to Air Liquide (Paris: AI), Fluxys Belgium, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, according to an announcement by the EU Commission.

ICS Launches Maritime D&I Toolkit

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released its first book on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the maritime sector to provide businesses and organizations with best practices and direction.

Orient Express to Set Sail in 2026

The Orient Express Silenseas, an extravagant 722-foot-long (220-meter-long) vessel with three masts reaching over 300 feet in height, will sail the Mediterranean and Caribbean starting in spring 2026 and is expected to be the largest sailing yacht and superyacht overall.

Maersk's New Cold Storage Facility in Saudi

A. P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), a leading global integrator of container transportation and Refad Real Estate, inked a contract for the management of a brand-new cold storage facility at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Port of Oakland Reports Decrease in Container Volume

The Port of Oakland reported on Dec. 28 a decrease in container volume for November resulting in easing port congestion.

World’s First Solar Fishing Vessel Bags Global Award

The Kochi-based NavAlt Solar and Electric Boats' Srav, a solar offshore fishing boat, has won the prestigious Gustave Trouve Award and is now hailed as the first sea-going solar fishing boat in the world.

Canada Strengthens Port System & Railway Safety with New Bill

Canada's Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport, introduced the Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act to modernize the country's ports and railway systems.

Canada Creates Green Shipping Corridors Framework

Canada’s Ministry of Transport announced the creation of a Canadian Green Shipping Corridors Framework and the entrance of the country in the Zero-Emission Shipping Mission, which were both highlighted during the ongoing COP27.

First Zero-Emissions Passenger Ferry in NYC to Launch Spring '24

New York Cruise Lines collaborates with Sweden's Green City Ferries to bring the first high-speed zero-emissions electric ferry to NYC. Slated for launch in Spring '24 it's expected to usher in a new era of cleaner, more sustainable and efficient marine transportation in the Big Apple.

Chinese Majors Launch Sustainable Shipping Initiative

With Sinopec, COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation, China Merchants Energy Shipping, and ICBC Financial Leasing, the China Classification Society (CCS) has launched the Sustainable Shipping Innovation & Development Initiative (SSIDI).

Maersk Spain Sign Project for Large-Scale Green Fuels Production

Shipping giant Maersk and the Spanish government marked a significant milestone by signing a General Protocol for Collaboration to explore opportunities for large-scale fuels production in Spain.

Happy New Year!

There's no long blog post this week - just a heartfelt greeting to wish all of our employers and manning agents a very happy and prosperous new year and all the very best for 2022.

10 of Martide's Favorite Seamen Quotes About Sailing

Here at Martide sometimes we like nothing better than taking a short break from our usual blog posts about maritime recruitment, industry news, Martide solutions and support, and technology in the maritime industry to write something a little more entertaining - such as lists of seamen quotes!

10 of Martide’s Best Seaman Quotes About the Ocean

The maritime world is a source of inspiration and whether you’re looking for inspirational quotes for seaman or quotes about seafarers, we hope our first blog for 2021 will provide you with some seamen quotes about the ocean that will help you look to the months to come with lots of positive vibes.

Why You Need to Start Hiring Seafarers with Tech Skills

If you think about it from a traditional point of view, it might seem a little strange needing a seafarer who lists coding, programming or other techie skills on his or her maritime resume. But times are changing and like many sectors, the maritime industry is now starting to embrace digitization.

Seadrill to Acquire Aquadrill in $958m All-Stock Deal

On December 23, Seadrill Limited and Aquadrill LLC announced that they had signed a binding merger agreement that calls for Seadrill to buy Aquadrill in an all-stock deal.

Luxury Cruise Operator Receives First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ship

Shipbuilding organization Fincantieri delivered luxury cruise operator Viking’s first vessel equipped with an emissions reducing hydrogen fuel cell system based on both companies’ announcement on Nov. 10.

TotalEnergies Refuels Container Ship With Biofuel

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels successfully conducted the 1st refueling of a Hapag-Lloyd vessel using marine biofuel made from sustainable UCOME.

SHI receives AIP for CMSR Power Barge design

Samsung Heavy Industries received an Approval in Principle (AIP) from the ABS for the CMSR Power Barge conceptual design.

ABS, MI Host Summit to Explore Methanol’s Role in Shipping

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Methanol Institute (MI) held a methanol summit and reception in London on Tuesday, Nov. 22, to explore methanol’s immediate potential and future prospects in the maritime industry

Norway Introduces "World's First" Autonomous Electric Ferry

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) successfully wrapped up the operational trial sailings of the MilliAmpere 2, the world’s first urban autonomous passenger ferry.

Port of Long Beach Receives $30 Million Grant for Zero-emissions Equipment

The Port of Long Beach Clean Air Project has received funding from the U.S. Dept of Transportation. As the recipient of the department’s $30.1 million grant, the port plans to deploy the nation’s largest fleet of manually operated, zero-emission cargo handling equipment at a single marine terminal

Philippine Coast Guard Reports Marine Incidents Due to Tropical Storm Nalgae

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responded to multiple reported maritime incidents in various parts of the country caused by the heavy rain and strong wind brought by tropical storm “Paeng” (International name: Nalgae).

Methanex & Waterfront Demo Potential of Bio-Methanol

Methanex collaborates with Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Line, a Waterfront shareholder, the ship’s owner used for the journey.

ONE Container Fleet Goes “Smart”

World's 7th-largest shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) states it intends to outfit its entire container fleet with “smart” technology.

MSC Continues to Strengthen Fleet

MSC is rumored to have bought 25 year old 9,600 teu Sovereign Maersk which was previously chartered back after being sold to MC Shipping in 2016.

ICTSI Presents Container Ops Expansion Plan

Operator of 1 of the 3 container terminals at Port of Melbourne, Australia presented an ambitious expansion plan for their container operations.

MOL to Build "Wind Hunter"

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a major Japanese shipping company, intends to start building Wind Hunter, a hydrogen-producing ship with several rigid sails, in 2024.

KR Launches New PSC Mobile App

The Korean Register (KR) announced on Jan. 4 the launching of its new mobile application called KR PSC Adviser, made to help customers prepare for the Port State Control (PSC) inspections.

Teledyne Acquires ChartWorld

On January 3, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), sometimes known as "Teledyne," declared that it had acquired ChartWorld International Limited and its affiliates. The deals' terms were kept private.

Elcome to Offer Internet to Maritime Industry

Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service has teamed up with Elcome International, a Dubai-based manufacturer of marine electronics, to provide internet services to the maritime industry.

Austal USA Delivers EPF 13 to US Navy

Expeditionary Fast Transport USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) was delivered to the United States by Austal USA to the US Navy.

ABS and HD Hyundai Inks Comprehensive MoU

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading provider of technical advice services for the maritime and offshore industries, and HD Hyundai, a major South Korean conglomerate involved in petroleum, machinery, heavy equipment, and shipbuilding, inked a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding

Damen Designs FLOW-SV

Damen has created the FLOW-SV vessel to install offshore floating turbines in anticipation of future large-scale floating wind farm installations.

Port of Vancouver Expects Boost in Container Handling Capacity

Following a proposal to expand DP World’s Centerm Terminal, the Port of Vancouver’s capacity to handle containers is expected to increase.

Charleston Harbor Now Deepest Harbor on the East Coast

The South Carolina Ports Authority announced on Dec. 5 the completion of the Charleston Harbor deepening project which is now considered as the deepest harbor on the East Coast.

Short Sea Ro-Ro Now Sports Two Rotor Sails

World’s largest short sea roro vessel resumed service with 2 new rotor sails that use wind power to cut down on fuel use and carbon emissions.

MARAD to Provide $662 Mil in Port Infrastructure Grants

The Port Infrastructure Development Program of the Maritime Administration of the USA (MARAD) will receive more than $662 million in 2023.

WinGD & CMB.TECH Cobuild Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carriers

A fleet of ammonia-fueled bulk carriers will benefit from WinGD and CMB. TECH’s groundbreaking collaboration on zero-carbon fuel technology

MAN Energy Solutions Partners with Anglo-Eastern

An “innovation collaboration” is the subject of a cooperation agreement between MAN Energy Solutions and Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Ltd.

Imabari Builds Ship Using Kobe's Low CO2 Steel

Imabari will become the first shipbuilding company in the world to use low-CO2 steel in a significant shipbuilding project due to the initiative.

Nigeria Opens Chinese-Built Lekki Deep Sea Port

Lekki Deep Sea Port is anticipated to reduce traffic at the nation’s ports and aid in its development as an African hub for the transshipment and processing of cargo traveling to other locations.

Saudi Arabia Delivers World’s First Blue Ammonia Shipment

Saudi Arabia marked a new milestone as it shipped the world’s first commercial shipment of blue ammonia to South Korea last month.

BV, ThorCon Team Up for Nuclear Power Barge Development

Bureau Veritas joined forces with ThorCon for Technology Qualification and subsequent development of a molten salt nuclear power barge.

Singapore & Netherlands Accept IMO Amendments

The IMO's amendments to the Convention governing the composition of the IMO Council, the terms of its members, and the linguistic texts have been accepted by Singapore.

Anemoi Continues Rotor Sail Testing in Port of Blyth

Anemoi Marine Technologies, a developer of wind-assisted propulsion, has renewed the lease on their land-based Rotor Sail test facility at the Port of Blyth in the United Kingdom.

Ports for People Initiative Supports Zero-emission Efforts

Pacific Environment’s Ports for People campaign announced on Monday, Nov. 21, the launch of a new initiative to evaluate port progress towards zero-emission shipping through its P4P RePORT Cards

Japan’s 1st LNG-Fueled Ferry Now in Service

As part of its efforts to cut emissions in the shipping company’s domestic operations, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced the beginning of commercial service for the first LNG-fueled ferry in Japan.

Eastern, Southern Africa Join BWM Convention Workshop

Countries from the Eastern and Southern Africa region participated in a workshop on the compliance, monitoring and enforcement of the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWM Convention).

Damen Receives 1st 3D Classification Approvals

After the initial end-to-end experiment with a dredger vessel proves efficiency advantages and time savings, Damen Engineering will use 3D Classification for more designs.

Marlink VSAT to Streamline Thome Group Digi Ops

Leading Singaporean ship manager switches its managed fleet to Marlink VSAT services to enable an integrated data and digitalization approach.

Hanwha Group Acquires HSD Engine

Less than 2 months since Hanwha finalize contract to recapitalize Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering taking over management of shipbuilder.

MSC Inks Biofuels Deal with DB Schenker

The MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and the German freight forwarder DB Schenker announced a ground-breaking agreement to procure biofuel.

AYK Energy Supplies Batteries to FPS Waal

According to Chris Kruger, AYK Energy founder, they're raising production at its China facility to serve the Werkendam shipyard rehab project.

Starlink Trial to Improve Ship-Shore Communication

NYK conducted a trial using Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX)-operated satellite communication service Starlink on a ship managed by NYK Shipmanagement Pte Ltd in December 2022.

MOL Announces New Series Name, Color Design

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced the decision on a new series name and a new hull color design for its liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled car carriers.

ClassNK Green Lights World’s First A-FSRB

An ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB) jointly designed by NYK Line, Nihon Shipyard Co (NSY), and IHI Corp. has received permission in principle (AiP) from ClassNK (IHI).

Woodside Ships LNG to Europe for Security of Supply

Australian energy company Woodside Energy announced its shipment of liquified natural gas (LNG) cargo to Europe from Australia’s North West Shelf project and delivered it to its buyer, Uniper Global Commodities SE, to contribute to the security of gas supply in Europe.

USMMA Appoints First Woman Superintendent

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Maritime Administration announced on Nov. 12 the appointment of retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Joanna M. Nunan as the first woman to be the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) superintendent.

Eneos to Ship Hydrogen in Oil Tankers

Japanese energy company Eneos announced it will test technology that allows hydrogen to be shipped by regular oil tankers at ambient temperature.

GTT to Design Onboard CO2 Capture System

GTT receives $5M grant to fund design of an onboard CO2 collection system that can be used as part of the ground-breaking MerVent 2025 project.

Abu Dhabi Launches “Jaywun”

An innovative marine research vessel to monitor marine life and aid in the fight against climate change in the Gulf was formally launched by Abu Dhabi on Friday.

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas Calls Port Canaveral Home

On December 9, Friday, the Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas officially named Port Canaveral its year-round home. A blessing and naming ceremony marked the momentous occasion.

US Navy Awards $5.1 Billion to General Dynamics

General Dynamics Electric Boat revealed that the USA's Columbia class of submarines, the country’s next-generation sea-based strategic deterrent, has been given a $5.1 billion amendment to the previously awarded Columbia Integrated Product and Process Development Contract by the Navy.

Wärtsilä to Power Four New Container Ships

Finnish company Wärtsilä, who place emphasis on innovation in sustainable tech, to power four new container ships with its innovative solutions.

Baker Hughes Supplies Kit for Offshore CCS Project

A carbon dioxide (CO2) compression system will be provided to PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. 's Kasawari offshore carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project in Sarawak, Malaysia, by Baker Hughes, a company specializing in energy technology.

DP World to Build Mega-Container Terminal in India

New mega-container terminal in NW India to be developed & operated by DP World as part of strategy needed to support India's international trade.

HYON Signs LOI for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

HYON announced it has a letter of intent (LOI) in place with Northern Xplorer for the use of its hydrogen fueling system.

Japan Airlines and NYK Group launch MarCoPay Inc.

MarCoPay, a financial services app, is gaining popularity among Filipino sailors as a practical way to receive payments. It also offers a growing range of financial services at sea, garnering global attention

Ports of Belledune & Hamburg Ink MOU Focusing on Clean Fuels

The Belledune Port Authority (BPA) and Germany’s largest seaport, the Port of Hamburg, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a collaboration on the movement of dry and liquid bulk commodities, and manufactured products between Canada and Germany, focusing on clean fuels and green products.

Shanghai International Shipping Center Enters New Era

Participants of the 2022 North Bund Forum claim that the Shanghai International Shipping Center has reached a new stage of comprehensive growth that banks on green transformation, digital intelligence, and strong resilience

Space Perspective to Launch Balloon-Borne Tourist Flights

The first floating spaceport in the world, MS Voyager, was launched by Florida-based Space Perspective as a part of a fleet it intends to launch globally.

Jamaica launches GSRJ Shipyard

The shipyard offers maintenance & repair to ships operating in & near the Caribbean & Central America & dry docks for vessels up to 20,000 tons.

K-Line Signs Charter for Two Liquefied CO2 Vessels

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), a prominent Japanese shipping company, and Northern Lights JV DA have entered into bareboat and time charter contracts for two 7,500 m3 liquefied CO2 ships that are now being built in China.

EBDG, Marine Miller Team Up for Electric Truckable Tug

Naval architecture firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) and Virgina-based marine metal fabrication shop Miller Marine joined forces to design and construct a fully electric truckable tug, based on the former’s announcement on Nov. 29.

‘Neoliner’ Construction is Now Underway

With the start of work on the first ship at the RMK Marine shipyard in Turkey, NEOLINE, a French company, is putting its vision of building a contemporary sailing cargo ship into action.

Brittany Ferries Announces Route Reopening

Brittany Ferries announced on Dec. 20 its reopening of Portsmouth to Le Havre service for passengers. The company confirmed the route opening following its in “freight-only mode” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Dec. 20, tickets for voyages starting March 1, 2023 have been on sale.

Gard Launches Seafarers Medical App

Marine insurance provider Gard and the Norwegian Centre for Maritime and Diving Medicine have released a cutting-edge worldwide digital medical handbook to enhance medical care onboard and save the lives of seafarers.

‘Switch to Zero’ Campaign Launched to Reduce Carbon

A "Switch to Zero" program to lower carbon emissions in the shipping industry has been launched in partnership between GoodShipping and the Port of Rotterdam Authority, situated in the Netherlands.

Damen to Deliver First Multibuster 8020

Dutch shipbuilder Damen and Van Stee Offshore signed a contract for the delivery of an 80-meter Multibuster 8020 ultra-shallow draught multi-purpose workboat at the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference 2022.

Equinor Receives 26 Production Licenses

Petroleum company Equinor announced that Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) awarded the company 26 new production licenses in the 2022 Awards in Predefined Areas (APA).

Martide's Most Read Employer Blog Posts of 2022

We always find it fascinating to see which of our blog posts come out on top. Will 2022’s maritime recruitment and crew planning posts be any different to the top employer blog posts of 2020 or the most popular posts of 2021?

Njord Field Resumes Production After Long Halt

Petroleum company Equinor announced the resumed production of the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea.

“Orcelle Wind” Awarded €9M EU Funding

The deep-sea Roll On, Roll Off (RoRo) vessel Orcelle Wind will be 220 meters long, able to hold more than 7,000 cars, as well as break bulk and rolling machinery.

WIMOWCA Holds First Conference in Senegal

The Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA), the newest group set up with the support of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to “champion the place of women in the maritime sector,” held its first conference since its inauguration in Dakar, Senegal.

Ecomar, NMIS Launch Zero-Emission Shipbuilding Project

Marine engineers Ecomar Propulsion and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, launched an R&D project that targets bringing the manufacturing of key parts used in zero-emissions electric boats to the UK.

Sanmar Delivers Tugboats to Rimorchiatori Augusta

Two tugboats were purchased by the Italian business Rimorchiatori Augusta from Turkish tugboat manufacturer Sanmar Shipyards.

King Fahad Shipyard Receives Largest Vessel in its History

The King Fahad Shipyard, King Abdulaziz Port’s in-house vessel repair facility, received its largest vessel in its history, the mega container MSC ALIZEE III, for necessary maintenance and modification, according to the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani).

Incat to Build Largest Zero Emissions Ferry

Incat Tasmania, an Australian producer of high-speed craft (HSC) ferries, is currently in talks to build the world’s first big, lightweight, zero-emission ferry.

Costa Cruises & Enel sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding between Costa Cruises and the multinational Italian company Enel, which produces and distributes gas and electricity, aims to advance electrification technologies for sustainable maritime mobility.

Fincantieri Ink Contract on New Hydro-Oceanographic Ship

Shipbuilding company Fincantieri signed a contract with the Italian Secretariat General of Defence and the National Armaments Directorate – Naval Armaments Directorate (NAVARM) for a new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (NIOM).

Port Authority of Valencia BOD Approves Container Terminal

The building project for the container quay of the north expansion of the Spanish port, with a base budget of more than US$570 million of public investment, has been approved by the board of directors of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV).

Furetank Tests Waste-based Renewable Fuel for Equinor

Shipping company Furetank announced that its dual-fuel tanker Fure Valö performed its first voyage on a new Equinor fuel blend that contains used cooking oil.

Vancouver Port Authority Partners Test Green Fuels & Tech

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, along with partners from the port community, are testing different low and zero-emission fuels and technologies at Canada’s largest port, Port of Vancouver. As a support to the Canadian government's objective of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, the port authority is conducting the testing as part of its efforts to phase out all port-related emissions by 2050. The port authority and the Province of British Columbia, through the Low-Emission Technology

GoodFuels Delivers Sustainable Biofuel to AIDA Cruises Vessel

GoodFuels announced another successful delivery of sustainable biofuel on Dec. 8 to the cruise company AIDA Cruises.

Armach Launches Successful OTH Hull Service Robot Trial

Armach Robotics, Inc. announced the first successful trial of the in-water hull service robot (HSR) in full over-the-horizon mode.

Trelleborg Launches Navigation System for Panama Canal Transits

New positioning system criteria have been announced by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) for neo-Panamax ships transiting the canal between the Pacific and the Caribbean, starting in October 2023.

MSC Donata Wins the Gold-Headed Cane

The MSC Donata was the first ocean-going ship to pass the Port of Montreal’s downstream restriction at Sorel on January 1, 2023, at 00:05 without making a stop.

Provaris Awarded Approval for Compressed Hydrogen Carrier

The compressed hydrogen carrier H2Neo from Australian Provaris Energy, formerly Global Energy Ventures (GEV), has received design approval from the classification organization American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).

AD Ports Groups Inks Agreement With Kazmortransflot

On December 28, 2022, KMTF (Kazmortransflot), a wholly-owned offshore logistics and services subsidiary of the Kazakh National Oil Company (KazMunayGas), and AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), the top facilitator of international trade, logistics, and industry, inked a shareholder agreement.

Columbia Group opens Integrated Maritime Hub in PH

The Columbia Group announced the opening of a world-class integrated maritime and logistics services hub in the Philippines.

EBDG Announces Design of Harbor Power & Charging Barge

Naval architecture firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announced at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans, Louisiana that it has designed a harbor power and charging barge.

Plymouth Uni Establishes New Maritime Simulator

The University of Plymouth has established a cutting-edge facility that could be crucial to the global offshore renewable energy sectors.

BAE Wins $295M USS Kearsarge Modernization Contract

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) will undergo upgrade and repair work in the fiscal year 2023 thanks to a $295 million contract that the Navy awarded BAE Systems on December 9, Friday.

Duisport, Vitronic Develop Auto Container Detection Solution

Using high-resolution 12K cameras, duisport and Vitronic have created a waterside optical character recognition (OCR) system that has been successfully tested on two cranes.

Coral South Project Exports First LNG Cargo

Trade energy provider and chemical manufacturer ExxonMobil brought additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes to the global energy market as it announced the first cargo from the $8 billion Coral South floating LNG (FLNG) project off the coast of Mozambique.

South Korea to Invest $200M in New Icebreaker

South Korea’s Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries reports that the nation’s cabinet approved a $205 million budget for the construction of a 15,000-tonne-class icebreaking research vessel by 2026.

StormGeo Celebrates 25 Years With “Green Gift”

As part of Alfa Laval’s 25th-anniversary celebration, StormGeo, a top provider of weather information and decision-support tools for the shipping sector, is giving away its new Carbon Footprint Dashboard as a “green gift” to users of the s-Insight fleet performance management system.

World's First Tidal-Powered Deep Sea Container Terminal Plan

UK-based marine and renewable energy infrastructure developer Centre Port Holdings Ltd revealed the early stages of development of a major tidal energy scheme in the Wash.

Windcat Workboats Utilizes Reygar's DDPR System

Reygar's Digital Daily Reporting System, or Digital DPR, has been installed on the complete fleet of Windcat Workboats, which operates over 50 workboats and is Europe's top supplier of specialized crew transfer vessels to the offshore wind power industry.

SCZONE Inks Container Handling Terminal Extension Contract

Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone signed a concession contract on Nov 15, with the Suez Canal Container Terminal for the “financing, design, construction, management, and operation” of the extension of the container handling terminal as a second terminal at Port Said East Port.

Viasat & Cobham Satcom Collaborate on Maritime Connectivity

American communications company Viasat and radio and satellite communication expert Cobham Satcom are collaborating on a new and advanced satellite connectivity solution for the maritime and energy industries.

Canada Invests $1.8M in Offshore Wind Projects

The investment, which collaborates with Mi'kmaw and rural communities to pave the way for greater offshore wind in Cape Breton and northeastern Nova Scotia, was announced by Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway, who expressed his pleasure at the news

Maritime UK Launches Green Skills Project

Trade organization Maritime UK launched a new Green Skills Project during Green Careers Week to assist in ensuring that the skills required to enable decarbonization are present in the maritime industries.

Action Plan Launched to Upskill Global Seafaring Workforce

UN organizations, shipowners, and unions unveiled a new Action Plan at COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to meet the shipping industry's decarbonization goals. The 10-point action plan outlines recommendations for seafarer skill enhancement.

DP World Provides Renewable Energy-Powered Cranes to Chile

Global end-to-end logistics solution provider DP World inaugurated two new cranes powered by renewable energy in its Lirquén, Chile terminal.

China Shipbuilding Entry to Ammonia-Fueled Vessels Gets Go Signal

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) granted two approvals in principle (AIPs) to China’s COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd. for their ammonia-fueled vessel as well as their ammonia supply system designs.

Norwegian Maritime Partners Rise to Zero-emissions Challenge

Jonas Gahr Støre, the prime Minister of Norway, and John Kerry, the US special presidential envoy for climate change, released a joint statement in May 2022 that included the Green Shipping Challenge, whose primary goal is to accelerate the global transition to green shipping.

CrewConnect Global Awards 2022 Reveal Finalists

The finalists for the CrewConnect Global Awards 2022 have been announced following a thorough round of evaluation by an independent panel of distinguished maritime industry leaders.

Mission to Seafarers' Awards Return in Person

The Mission to Seafarers’ annual Seafarers Awards ceremony in Singapore returned in person on Oct. 6 after a two-year hiatus. The awards underscore the value and importance of seafarer welfare as well as honor individuals and organizations that contributed to seafarer wellbeing.

Singapore-San Pedro Bay Green Shipping Corridor Underway

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have collaborated with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to develop a green and digital maritime corridor as part of a global challenge launched by the United States and Norway this week.

Hydrotug 1 Arrives in Belgium

The world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat arrived at the Port of Ostend in Belgium on Thursday, Oct. 27, for its final touches before its expected delivery by the end of 2022.

Thailand to Receive New Research Vessel

The government of Thailand through the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) will receive a new research vessel to patrol the country’s coastal environment and monitor fisheries and marine resources.

China Harbour Hands Over Completed Lekki Deep Sea Port

China Harbour Engineering LFTZ Enterprise (CHELE) announced the completion of Lekki Port, Nigeria’s deepest and one of West Africa’s biggest ports.

10 of Martide's Top Seafarer Quotes About Storms at Sea

Even if you’re just a casual reader of Martide’s Employer Blog and/or our Seafarer Blog, no doubt you’ll have noticed that we enjoy a good old fashioned list of seafarer quotes every now and again! So with that in mind, here are 10 maritime quotes about stormy seas for you to enjoy.

Martide's Top Employer Blog Posts of 2020

We thought we’d take a look at which of our employer blog posts were most popular in 2020. So from maritime technology to crew management software solutions and from maritime recruitment to seaman quotes to attracting top talent, let’s run down Martide’s very own end of year top ten list.

How Is 3D Printing Changing the Maritime Industry?

Marine tech aside there's two facts about ships: 1) they’re almost always on the move 2) procuring spare parts at sea is almost impossible. So if certain repair and maintenance issues can only be dealt with while a ship is docked wouldn’t it be great to find a way to fix problems mid-voyage?

10 of Martide's Favorite Seafarer Quotes About Rowing

We love seafarer quotes and quotes for seamen so we were thinking about different quotes from meaningful seafarer quotes to inspirational quotes for seamen and seawomen. You already know our favorite quotes about storms and quotes about sailing, so we wondered what quotes about rowing we could find.

Why Your Shipping Company or Manning Agency Needs to be Adaptable

The dictionary defines adaptability as “...being able to adjust to new conditions.” And it’s a crucial trait for the maritime industry to possess: future technologies have infiltrated every facet of our traditional sector and companies who bury their heads in the sand need to shape up or ship out.

12 of Martide's Favorite Seamen Quotes

At Martide we love anything to do with the maritime industry and that includes finding inspirational and interesting seamen quotes. In this post we thought we’d take a look at some seafarer quotes from various well known (and not so well known) sources that continue to inspire us and make us think.

10 Seaman Quotes About Compasses

Are you looking for some meaningful seafarer quotes about life at sea and nautical equipment and instruments such as anchors and compasses? If so, you’ve come to the right blog post. Here we’ve gathered for you a collection of ten quotes about compasses that we think are inspiring and interesting.

How Technology is Changing the Maritime Industry

Technology is changing life at sea, seafarer jobs, maritime recruitment, crew management, seafarer training and the way the maritime industry operates. Martide take a look at some of the maritime technology making waves today.

Will Seafarers be Replaced by Robots?

Maritime technology is advancing at great speed and shows no signs of slowing down. The UK Government's ‘Maritime 2050’ strategy highlighted technological advancement as being at the forefront of tackling the ever-increasing demand for global sea trade. Guest blog post by All At Sea.

Seafarer Happiness & Life on a Cargo Ship

Life on a cargo ship is demanding and seafarer wellness must be a priority for all maritime industry leaders. Maintaining health and wellness for seafarers not only improves productivity and morale, but also makes it more likely crew members will re-join or be loyal to your shipping company.

ACD Resistance Modules To Hasten Ship Design Process

The ACD resistance module optimizes a ship’s hull based on its resistance, resulting in superior building and operational costs for shipowners.

JDA Gives Life to a Fully-Integrated Power System

Joint agreement between Alma Clean Power & Hydrogenious LOHC Maritime for engineering a fully integrated LOHC-SOFC power system is announced.

MOL Signs Mou for Clean Hydrogen/Ammonia Value Chain

A memorandum of understanding is in the works according to TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto in a press release.

5 Digital Marketing Strategies for the Maritime Industry in 2021

To make a splash in the maritime industry your shipping company needs to go one further than sending the occasional newsletter. Today your digital presence is crucial and you must revamp your strategies from time to time to stand out from the competition.

MOL & Vale to Install Rotor Sails on Bulk Carrier

MOL & Vale to mount two Norsepower Flettner-style rotors on a 200,000 dwt bulk carrier. In the first half of 2024 the installation is anticipated

The Lowdown on the IMO’s 2020 Global Sulfur Cap

Currently making the world maritime news is the International Maritime Organization’s plan to implement a global sulfur cap. But if you haven’t had a chance to read up on this huge change for the shipping industry yet, Martide have the lowdown on what it is and what it means for shipping companies.

How is eCommerce Changing the Future of Maritime Transport?

The introduction of the ship container shook maritime transport and the industry to its core. Sure, boxes revolutionized it but they also effected employment figures. A similar transition is happening with the rise of eCommerce and automation of the industry: what’s changing the future this time?

MSC Takes Delivery of Colossal Containership

Based on its capacity, the gigantic ship, which was independently designed by Hudong-Zhonghua, is among the biggest containerships in the world.

What You Must Know About Cyber Security & BIMCO's New Clause

Pre-2010 most cyber security attacks were on individuals who through bad luck and naivety were defrauded out of financial or personal data. That was less than a decade ago but in tech terms it’s light years. Hackers have set their sights on bigger game - including the maritime industry.

Martide Welcomes Arriva Shipping

Martide are delighted to announce we are working with Arriva Shipping AS and Arriva Shipping Polska. Arriva were looking for a more efficient way to find and track job applicants and Martide’s efficient end-to-end hiring platform fulfilled their needs.

Nordic-Shell LNG Announcement

Martide wish to offer our sincere congratulations to Nordic Hamburg who, in conjunction with Shell LNG, after five years of painstaking preparatory work, reached a huge milestone in the industry this week: executing the world’s very first simultaneous LNG bunkering during container cargo operations.

DP World to Install BOXBAY at Pusan Terminal

The first commercial installation of the BOXBAY high-bay storage system is announced by DP World at its container terminal in Pusan, South Korea.