Underwater intruder detection technology from maritime security specialist Sonardyne has been chosen to protect a string of naval facilities and critical national infrastructure in the Middle East.

Keppel Technology & Innovation (KTI) has received a verification certificate for a 3D printed deck mounted type Panama Chock (SWL150Ton) from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider’s Global Additive Manufacturing Technology Centre of Excellence in Singapore.

Vard Electro has signed two new contracts with Simon Møkster Shipping. The vessels Stril Orion and Stril Polar is scheduled to be hybrid ready by the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022, qualifying them for DNV’s Battery Power notation.

P&O Maritime Logistics and Nigerian firm IO Materials Services (IOMS) jointly announces the launch of the new ‘FlexDELIVERY™’ model to provide integrated last-mile delivery services to the offshore energy industry in Nigeria.

Offshore cable-laying specialist Nexans has put to the test Vestdavit’s innovative MissionEase boat-handling system on its state-of-the-art newbuild Nexans Aurora ahead of starting installation work on renewable power projects worldwide.

IACS, the International Association of Classification Societies, has released new and updated requirements regarding control and documentation of watertight cable transits. Sealing solution provider Roxtec is ready to support the industry through digital tools and inspection services. 

In the New Normal, the World ECDIS Day sets the standards again. With all precautionary and safety measures in place decision makers and participants of this international event will meet in person at spectacular locations in Hamburg on October 6th. Several live streams will be available too, for those unable to travel to Germany this time.

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, have announced an industry-first collaboration between a satellite communications provider and classification society to provide a connectivity solution that will address challenges experienced during remote surveys.


Last month, P&O Maritime Logistics began Phase 1 of its implementation of wearable technology that proactively prevents microsleeps and supports workers in managing their fatigue — an industry first, and a boon for safety in maritime services.

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with VARD shipyard to supply a large package of permanent magnet (PM) thrusters for installation on two new offshore wind farm maintenance vessels.

GTMaritime, a leading provider of secure data communications software to the shipping industry, has launched the latest version of GTDeploy, continuing its support to businesses as they tighten maritime cyber security processes.



Svitzer Australia, Australia’s leading towage provider, has been announced as the successful tenderer for a long-term contract to provide towage services for the Australian Department of Defense, servicing the Royal Australian Navy.  

Ampelmann, a Dutch offshore access provider, has signed its first contract offshore China.

Kongsberg Digital’s vessel performance monitoring and optimization service, COACH Solutions, has gained a new customer in United Heavy Lift GmbH (UHL).

ABB has responded to rapidly rising demand for low and zero emissions from ships by developing Containerized ESS – a complete, plug-in solution to install sustainable marine energy storage at scale, housed in a 20ft high-cube ISO container and ready to integrate with the vessel’s main power distribution system.

Docking a boat – especially in wind and current – can be a stressful experience for even the most-experienced captains. The impacts of mishaps range from mildly embarrassing to extremely expensive.