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Mental Health Support Solutions offers free support to seafarers affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Although news teams might have moved on to other locations and different crises, for those Turks and Syrians who have been caught up in the recent earthquakes the situation continues to be critical.

ICS publishes new landmark practical medical guide which can deliver a remarkable difference in seafarers' and fishers' lives on board vessels

Given the remote nature of shipping, seafarers know that their life may sometimes depend on athand practical information readily available during the first crucial moments after an on board medical emergency arises.

CORPORATE WELL-BEING PROVIDER ONECARE SOLUTIONS CALLS FOR SERIOUS ATTENTION TO ISSUES SURROUNDING MENOPAUSE AT WORK

During a series of workshops and Q&A sessions, recently hosted by leading wellbeing provider OneCare Solutions, under their corporate wellness programme, one clear theme emerged: Menopause at work must be taken more seriously in the corporate environment.

Leading maritime sustainability specialists Grow Sustainability Consulting welcome EU's Fit for 55 initiative to ensure shipping meets decarbonisation targets

Leading maritime sustainability specialist Grow Sustainability Consulting has welcomed the new EU 'Fit for 55' initiative which has been developed to ensure shipping meets the industry's decarbonisation targets.

Important news for all DP Operators and DPVMs

The requirements for revalidation changing in 2024 of certificates are

APM TERMINALS PIPAVAV FACILITATES MAERSK'S FIRST IMPORT DEDICATED 48-WAGON RAKE

APM Terminals Pipavav, one of the leading gateway ports in Western India, facilitated the country's first import dedicated BLSS 48wagon rake for Maersk, providing a customised and sustainable solution.

CMA CGM announces the creation of the Asia Pacific Hub of ZEBOX, a Global Accelerator of Startups

A founding partner of ZEBOX, CMA CGM continually innovates for excellence and sustainability in supply chain, logistics, transport and energy. Singapore-based accelerator sets to fuel co-innovations for smart shipping, logistics and supply chains. ZEBOX Asia Pacific launches with three new pioneering partners.

HEMPEL'S SEAMFLOW REDUCES EMISSIONS AND COSTS WITH MINIMAL VESSEL DOWNTIME

Hempel's solution for underwater hulls can achieve up to 2.5% in fuel savings and can be applied during routine dry-docks

DP WORLD LAUNCHES DOUBLE-STACK TRAIN SERVICES FROM MUNDRA PORT TO ITS AHMEDABAD INLAND TERMINAL

DP WORLD DOUBLE STACK TRAIN SERVICE

OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES GROUP APPOINTS CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER TO PROMOTE INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

Ocean Technologies Group (OTG) has appointed Tracy Maraj in a key role as Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) to shape and lead OTG's people strategy.

TAKING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

\"Great accomplishments depend not so much on ingenuity as on hard work.\" Thomas Edison

With Skill, Strength & Finesse Capt Phadnis to Steer MASSA

Congratulations on being elected Chairman of MASSA! Could you please take us through your professional journey so far...

Argumentum A Fortiori A sequel

DGS Order No 6 of 2023 regarding the age norms for Indian and foreign flag ships requiring licensing has caused quite a stir.

GETTING THE DESIRED CII VALUE FOR ANY VOYAGE

The Chief Engineer has full control of the engines status. The system is optimized to ensure the best combination for engines RPM in combination with the propeller pitch resulting in minimized fuel consumption for the voyage.

OCEAN Technologies Group - unlocks the power of its Maritime HR solution, COMPAS, with new entry-level offering

Ocean Technologies Group has reengineered its maritime-specific HR platform Compas to serve all ship managers and manning agents.

Armach Robotics Announces Launch of EverClean

Sustainable solution for ship owners denotes another milestone for Armach's robotic ship hull cleaning service Plymouth, MA, 21st March 2023 Armach Robotics, Inc.

YANMAR Commits to a Low Carbon Future that Redefines the Boating Experience

As the drive towards decarbonisation In in the marine sector intensifies, Floris Lettinga, Director of Sales and Marketing, YANMAR Marine International, explains how the company's deep legacy of sustainability is inspiring a vision that unites greener solutions with enhanced time on the water for its customers.

Yara Marine's FuelOpt demonstrates significant fuel savings

A recent analysis of fuel savings carried out by NAPA onboard two vessels - Rederiet Stenersen AS' Sten Bothnia and Ektank AB's Ekfjord - confirms over 10% fuel savings attributed to Yara Marine Technologies' FuelOpt system.

Vale and Kongsberg Digital Join Forces to Reduce Emissions

After implementing the vessel-to-cloud Vessel Insight technology to Guaibamax Bulk Carriers in 2020, Vale, iron ore producer and charterer of one of the world's largest fleet of ore carriers, has signed with Kongsberg Digital to install Vessel Insight on four Valemax vessels.

ILLUSTRIOUS PAST, EXCITING FUTURE CAPT PRADEEP CHAWLA CONTINUES THE SOJOURN...

Capt Pradeep Chawla went to sea in 1974 and in 1992 he came ashore having served as a Master.

Kongsberg Digital: Launches Industrial Work Surface to Shape the Future of Work in Carbon-Intensive Industries

OSLO, Norway, 2nd Month 2022 Kongsberg Digital has launched its Industrial Work Surface, which aims to fundamentally change how carbon-intensive industries operate by enabling the company's software users to work within a single digital environment. By providing end-to-end user workflows, Kongsberg Digital's customers will benefit from cleaner, more efficient and lower cost operations, reinforcing the company's proven technology already deployed across the energy and maritime sectors.

Alfa Laval launches PureBilge Compact to extend the benefits of PureBilge technology to vessels of all sizes

With PureBilge Compact, Alfa Laval opens its door to both small and large vessel segments to enjoy the benefits of PureBilge technology for bilge water treatment. The compact, easy-to-install and cost-efficient solution with an enhanced environmental profile will help small and large vessels to meet compliance and sustainability targets.

MARINETRANS AND DOOR TO DECK GLOBAL MARINE LOGISTICS JOIN FORCES

Door To Deck Global Marine Logistics (D2D) joins forces with Marinetrans

ONECARE SOLUTIONS LAUNCHES CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR SAFEGUARDING EMPLOYEE HEALTH

OneCare Solutions, a leading health and well-being platform, announces a new initiative for creating bespoke Corporate Wellness Programs suited to each client. The elements that can be included in a program cover multiple approaches to safeguarding employee health and wellbeing, such as 24/7 mental health support, nutrition and healthy living training, and fitness schedules.

KVH'S NEW CREW INTERNET SERVICE OFFERS VITAL CONNECTIVITY TO MARINERS AND ENABLES VESSEL TRAFFIC ALLOCATION

KVH Crew Internet value-added service available to commercial fleets to enhance maritime connectivity using KVH TracNet™ hybrid solutions

Ocean Technologies Group partners with World Cetacean Alliance to reduce ship strikes and risks posed to marine mammals

Whether it's fishing fleets, cargo ships, cruise liners or whale-watching vessels, collisions with ships are one of the greatest known threats to whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Such ship strikes pose a significant risk to large whale species, including critically endangered species such as the North Atlantic right whale.

"NUSI STRI SHAKTI SUPPORT" inaugurated by All Japan Seamen's Union (JSU) and International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) in Mumbai

On 8th February, 2023 National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI) led by NUSI General Secretary-cum-Treasurer, Shri Milind Kandalgaonkar and Maritime Union of India (MUI) led by Capt. Tushar Pradhan had a constructive meeting with delegates of All Japan Seamen's Union (JSU) and International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) in Mumbai.

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DORNTECH STARTUP TSAW LAUNCHES ITS LOGISTICS SERVICE DIVISION DRONECO

Startup intends to be the go-to logistics facilitator, for e-commerce platforms, armed forces, medical suppliers and others

Quinto Shipping orders 'Parsifal' type inland waterway tanker from Concordia Damen

Last week, Dutch inland shipping yard Concordia Damen was commissioned to build and equip an inland shipping tanker for Quinto Scheepvaart B.V. from Zwijndrecht. At This also marks the switch, after 25 years, that family business Quinto makes from container shipping to tanker shipping.