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If It Ain’t Broke – Monitor It

If It Ain’t Broke – Monitor It

That’s the new mantra as advances in technology allow operators to peer behind the curtain.   In a business environment thick with environmental concerns, regulatory and compliance issues and economic pressures, the squeeze on vessel operations has never been tighter. Confronted by tight margins and ever-increasing obligations, vessel crews are forced to do much with little. And keeping the vessels…

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Seawing Kite Completes Validation Testing Demonstrating Fuel Savings

Seawing Kite Completes Validation Testing Demonstrating Fuel Savings

  The Seawing, an automated kite system designed to provide wind-assisted propulsion, has achieved a key milestone in completing its validation testing. Developed by the French company Airseas, it is a unique approach toward the decarbonization of commercial ships using aerospace technology to harness the power of the wind. Based on the latest phase of trials, Airseas is now able…

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Hapag Llyod Installs 7,00,000 Tracking Devices In The Global Smart Container Fleet

Hapag Llyod Installs 7,00,000 Tracking Devices In The Global Smart Container Fleet

Hapag Llyod, a leading global shipping company, marks a significant moment in creating the world’s largest smart container fleet by installing its 700,000th tracking device. This digitalization of the fleets will help track the containers, transmit data on a timely basis, and monitor any sudden container activities, making the supply chain more accessible and transparent. “We are proud to be…

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Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel Wins AiP Towards Demonstration Operation

Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel Wins AiP Towards Demonstration Operation

Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd. (MOL), MOL Drybulk, Ltd., Onomichi Dockyard Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (Kawasaki) and Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) conducted a risk assessment of a Multi-Purpose Vessel powered by hydrogen, zero-emission fuel and has been granted Approval in Principle (AiP) of parcel layout concept (*1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK). This is the world’s first AiP certification…

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SHI Develops Device to Reduce Overboard Container Losses

SHI Develops Device to Reduce Overboard Container Losses

Samsung says its device can minimize side-to-side movement to reduce container losses (AMSA file photo)PUBLISHED OCT 17, 2023 5:17 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE   Samsung Heavy Industries reports it has developed a patent-pending device that is simple and easy to use that will dramatically decrease the number of containers lost overboard while boxships are at sea. They are reporting that…

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