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Stas Margaronis | September 25, 2024

Norway’s Vard develops ocean charger: Offshore wind charging for service operation vessels

Vard, the Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer, is working with sister company Seaonics to develop Ocean Charger, offshore wind turbine-based battery charging, primarily designed for Service Operation Vessels, (SOVs) that service offshore wind farms.

MSC GRI - scope: Import Indian Subcontinent/Middle East to USA (ISC/ME)

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

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AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024

BBC HOUSTON christened at the Port of Houston

MV BBC HOUSTON, the second newbuilding of a series of fifteen 13,000DWT “LakerMax”-multipurpose triple deckers, has been festively christened in the port of Houston on Monday.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen upsizing 4 of its vessels on order to largest in the world

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Breakbulk News

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced that four of the twelve Shaper Class vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) will be increased in size from 9,300 to approximately 11,700 CEUs.

[Freightos Weekly Update] Ports preparing for a strike, carriers introducing surcharges

AXL 2024: Surge in registrations, exciting new features and unmatched industry buzz

DNV and CyberOwl join forces to strengthen cyber security in shipping as tighter regulations come into force

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Maritime | Technology

CB Tankers brand for product and chemical tanker fleet

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Maritime | Bulk

Oceantic Network founder to receive 2024 Maritime Person of the Year award

AJOT Newsroom | September 25, 2024 | Maritime

China urges US to stop ‘unreasonable suppression’ of its firms in latest auto row

Reuters | September 25, 2024 | International Trade | Maritime | Breakbulk News

China urged the United States on Wednesday to stop "unreasonable suppression" of its companies, in response to U.S. proposals to ban Chinese software and hardware in vehicles on its roads due to national security concerns.

Container xChange China market update

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

Container trading and leasing rates decline in China ahead of the Golden Week

MSC GRI - scope: Import Indian Subcontinent/Middle East to USA (ISC/ME)

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Maritime | Liner Shipping

DNV awards Type Approval Design certification to Hanwha Ocean’s rotor sail technology

DNV has awarded Hanwha Ocean Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) for its innovative rotor sail technology, the first certification of a rotor sail approved for installation in hazardous zones in South Korea.

Centus Marine selects AIRCAT vessels and Strategic Marine for next generation personnel transfer vessel

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Maritime

Strategic Marine has announced that Centus Marine Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s largest Fast Crew Boat operators, has selected Strategic Marine once again to build the next generation of high-speed personnel transfer vessels, developed by AIRCAT.

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AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024

GPA to add capacity in Brunswick

Colonel’s Island poised to become nation’s busiest Ro/Ro port

Crowley mariners recognized with HERO awards by American Waterways Operators

AJOT Newsroom | September 24, 2024 | Maritime

Crowley mariners have been recognized by the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the leading U.S. association for tug and barge operators, with the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award for helping rescue people in distress on the water in 2024.