Advanced dynamic positioning system launched 
Wärtsilä has launched a new propulsion solution to boost the performance and efficiency of offshore vessels, ferries, and tugs. The package includes Wärtsilä’s WST-E electric steerable thruster and WST-R retractable thrusters, combined with an upgraded Pro Touch remote control... more
ICTSI wins bid to modernise Iloilo port
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has officially been granted a 25-year concession to manage and develop the Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in Iloilo City, Philippines. The aim of the deal is to enhance the economic prospects of the Western Visayas region... more
Safety of seafarers a paramount concern
At a meeting in Milan on 13 April, Emanuele Grimaldi, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), briefed the G7 transport ministers in Milan, on the maritime sector’s security concerns. Referring to the 25 seafarers from the “Galaxy Leader” who are still being... more
Demand for immediate release of “MSC Aries”
The International Association of Ports and Harbours (Iaph) joined the International Chamber of Shipping in calling for the immediate release of the crew and the MSC-chartered vessel, “MSC Aries”, following its seizure in the Persian Gulf yesterday, 15.04.2024. The “MSC... more
“M.V. Jamno” rings in this year’s shipping season
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbour has welcomed the “M.V. Jamno” as the first ocean vessel of the 2024 international shipping season to call at the port. Sailing under the Bahamas flag and operated by Polish marine line Polsteam, the ship arrived from the Port of Ijmuiden,... more
Digital trade solutions on show in Côte d'Ivoire
Soget and Bureau Veritas will showcase their new digital platforms for the maritime and airport sectors at an event in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 15 to 18 April 2024. The port operating system (POS), the port community system (PCS), and the external trade single window... more
Data flow trial kicks off
Portbase and Rhein Ports have launched a project to digitally connect maritime and inland ports, seeking to optimise data flow between Dutch seaports and Rhine-based inland ports. Backed by the ports of Rotterdam, Duisburg, and the Port of Switzerland, this project aims to... more
Seafarers' welfare in the spotlight
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has welcomed The Mission to Seafarers as its latest member, emphasising the critical role of seafarers in the maritime industry's transition to sustainability. SSI, which comprising members from all parts of the maritime ecosystem,... more
International deal revamps Brazilian port
Wilson Sons, a port-shipping logistics operator based in Brazil, is working with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) to enhance maritime logistics on South America’s east coast. The partnership has introduced a feeder service with a hub at Rio Grande,... more
Maritime piracy rises by 20% in early 2024
The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have reported a worrying 20% increase in pirate attacks on ships in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with 33 incidents this year. Ships with German involvement... more