Digital navigation and operations specialist Jeppesen (Stand 1.105) and maritime satellite communications provider Navarino (Stand 4.301) have entered into a partnership agreement to allow digital chart data delivery via satellite.

Imabari Shipbuilding Co (Stand 4.202) arrives at Posidonia fresh from having won the Safety at Sea category at the Seatrade Awards in London last month, for its application of Highly Ductile Steel (HDS) to ship structures.

A powerful UK delegation headed by Lord Montevans, this year’s Lord Mayor of the City of London, and Minister of State for Transport Robert Goodwill are attending Posidonia 2016.

Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI) and Iceland’s Marorka(stand 3.529)   have signed a cooperation agreement to promote maritime energy management and enhance the competitiveness of China’s shipbuilding and shipping enterprises.

Union of Greek Shipowners president, Theodore Veniamis has called for closer co-operation and the further development of synergies between the Greek and Cypriot shipping communities.

The “shipping crisis” seems to have had little impact on Greece's major owners as the largest owners have increased in number and their fleets are bigger.

The Marshall Islands flag is celebrating having pushed by the 100m gt mark globally this week at Posidonia 2014, boosted by its strong presence in the Greek market which accounts for roughly 25% of its fleet.  

A hectic week at Posidonia 2014 is drawing to a close and we take a look back at what some of the top people in shipping had to say about their business, the state of the markets and more.

Philippines telecoms company Smart has partnered with Dubai’s Thuraya Telecommunications, for its crew calling services and now looking to role an internet service as well.

Transparency, training and accurate record keeping are key to avoiding US regulatory enforcement according to Jeanne Grasso, partner at Blank Rome LLP.