Six significant ship launches in 2019

Dec 23, 2019

2019 has seen a number of significant vessels either for the technology used on the newbuilding, its sheer size, or a combination of the two.

DNV GL seeing fast growth in remote surveys

Dec 20, 2019

Classification society DNV GL’s remote survey programme is fast expanding with 7,500 surveys undertaken so far.

IACS moving towards cyber security requirement

Dec 17, 2019

The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) is moving towards a minimum class requirement for cyber security.

Cyber security: Addressing the gap in understanding between C-Suite and IT managers

Dec 17, 2019

Shipping companies need to adopt a holistic approach in managing cybersecurity as a business risk and this means closing the significant gap of understanding of cybersecurity between C-suite executive level and those involved in managing the...

China's first autonomous cargo ship makes maiden voyage

Dec 16, 2019

Jin Dou Yun 0 Hao, China’s first autonomous cargo ship, has made its maiden voyage in Zhuhai, Guangdong.

Marlink highlights concerns for shipping in 2020 and beyond

Dec 12, 2019

Marlink, an independent satellite communications provider, has doubled its presence in terms of exhibition space at Marintec China 2019 compared to the previous show, to illustrate the importance of China and the region for the group.

DSME, ABS to explore decarbonisation and digitalisation of VLCC and ULCS

Dec 11, 2019

Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) and ABS have signed a joint development project (JDP) agreement to explore decarbonisation and digitalisation strategies for VLCC and ultra large container ships (ULCS).

Shipping’s reactive nature will be its downfall

Dec 10, 2019

At Shipping2030 Asia (Part of Shipping Transformation Asia), Geir Isene (Head of Innovation, Dualog) was part of a panel discussing how to shipping companies can securing growth in the interoperable digital future. After his panel, we caught up...

Port digitalisation plugging into the logistics supply chain

Dec 08, 2019

Digitalisation and automation offer not just the chance to make port operations more efficient but also transform links with the entire supply chain.

Kongsberg: A partner for high-end technology and collaboration

Dec 06, 2019

Kongsberg provides a wide range of technology solutions to the shipping and maritime industries and is focusing on the environmental challenges that lie ahead.