Maritime/Shipbuilding
Serve with all your might! State Grid Weifang Power Supply Company helps Weifang build the country's first "zero carbon port"
WEIFANG, China, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 15, China Classification Society Quality Certification Co., Ltd. issued the "Carbon Neutral Evaluation Certificate" to Shandong Bohai Bay Port Group Weifang Port, marking that Weifang has built the country's first "zero carbon port". As ea...
AZORES ESTABLISHES LARGEST MARINE PROTECTED AREA NETWORK IN NORTH ATLANTIC
PONTA DELGADA, Portugal, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world prepares for the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBDCOP16), the Autonomous Region of the Azores has passed groundbreaking legislation designating the largest marine protected area network in the North Atlantic. This historic decisio...
Marintec Innovation Conference 2024 - Charging the Future: Focus on Alternative Energy Sources
HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The maritime industry is on the point of undergoing a radical transformation, and the Marintec Innovation Conference is at the forefront of this evolution, charting a course towards a sustainable, zero-carbon future. While previous conferences have focused...
China sees prospering development of marine economy
BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Marine-related industries are creating abundant new opportunities forChina's economy. In 2023, the GDP ofChina's marine economy exceeded 9.9 trillion yuan ( $1.4 trillion), accounting for 7.9 percent of the country's GDP and con...
BRP Launches Process for the Sale of its Marine Businesses
VALCOURT, QC, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) today announced that it is initiating a process for the sale of its Marine businesses namely Alumacraft,Manitou, Telwater (Quintrex, Stacer, Savage and Yellowfin), and Marine parts, accessories and apparel. This proces...
VINSSEN Holds Ship Construction Kick-off Ceremony of Hydrogen-Powered Leisure Boat
Key milestone of R&D project celebrated on Oct 8 with partners Jeonnam Technopark (JNTP), Korea Marine Equipment Research Institute (KOMERI), and Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VINSSEN Co., Ltd, a maritime decarbonization techn...
Fusion of port, industry and city catalyzes fresh urban development momentum
RIZHAO, China, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: In Rizhao, a fresh tableau of eco-centric port-industry-city integration is slowly unfurling and injecting new vigor into urban advancement. As a city born and thriving from its port, Rizhao's growth is intricatel...
CyberLogitec provides ICS2 service, a newly adopted import control system for the EU, by SmartLink
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberLogitec, the leading provider of maritime, port/terminal, and logistics operations technologies announced on14th October 2024 that it had released SmartLink ICS2 service in response to ICS2, the EU's newly adopted import control system. By ut...
PT Marina Development Indonesia and Pelindo have signed a contract for Indonesia's First Full-Service Yacht Marina with International Standard
New Development to Accommodate 180 Yachts, Including Vessels up to 90 Meters JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI) and Pelindo are excited to announce the groundbreaking of Indonesia's first international-standard full service marina. This mileston...
First-of-a-kind tidal dragon farm in the Faroe Islands moves forward
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the North Atlantic, leading ocean energy developer Minesto is moving forward with the pioneering build-out of a tidal energy site. The Hestfjord Dragon Farm is a first-of-a-kind tidal energy array with Minesto Dragon 12-kites with a total capa...
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Eco-Friendly Ammonia Duel-fuel Engine
* World's first high-pressure ammonia direct injection engine receives model-based class approval from seven major classification societies * Suitable for marine power generation and propulsion, and land-based power generation, ready to be soonly commercialized for the market * "We aim to en...
Xinhua Silk Road: Rongcheng Customs in E. China's Shandong fosters development of deep-sea fishing with improved services
BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 1,400 tonnes of frozen yellow-fin tuna captured by a deep-sea fishing vessel were quickly cleared and unloaded under the supervision of Rongcheng Customs recently at the Xinhong fishing port in Rongcheng, a county-level city in eastChina's Shandong Provi...
Fleet Management Limited Appoints Chief Executive Officer
The world's second largest third-party ship management company announces the appointment of Captain Rajalingam Subramaniam HONG KONG, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleet Management Limited ("Fleet" or the "Company"), a part of The Caravel Group Limited ("Caravel" or the "Group"), announces the ap...
CCTV4: CMG VSCS Releases In-Depth Documentary: Navigation in the South China Sea: Truth in the Fog
BEIJING, Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 27, the South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI), a Chinese think tank, released the Report on Navigation and Overflight Situation in the South China Sea (hereinafter referred to as the Report) inBeijing. Based on authoritat...
New CEO for Wilhelmsen Ship Management
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilhelmsen Ship Management today announces the retirement ofCarl Schou after 19 years of service, including 16 years as CEO. Under his leadership, the company navigated industry challenges while instilling safety, innovation, and growth.Haakon Lenz, current...
MOU on 4-Party Cooperation between Yangpu and Abu Dhabi Sister Ports Signed
HAIKOU, China, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC): On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations betweenChina and the United Arab Emirates, the Management Committee of the Yangpu Economic Development Zone, th...
Shanghai Electric's World-Leading Industrial Solutions Land at China International Industry Fair (CIIF) 2024
SHANGHAI, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric
Hecla Emissions Management Unveils FuelEU Maritime Exchange to Support Trading of Compliance Balances
SINGAPORE, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hecla Emissions Management, a joint venture between Wilhelmsen Ship Management and Affinity Shipping LLP, has launched its FuelEU Maritime Exchange (FME) platform. The FME is the shipping industry's first and only platform designed to facilitate secure tr...
Caravelle International Group to Change Ticker Symbol to 'HTCO' on September 30, 2024
SINGAPORE, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravelle International Group (Nasdaq: CACO), a global ocean technology company, today announced that its ordinary shares will begin trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol 'HTCO' prior to market open onSeptember 30, 2024. This will replace the company'...
Asyad Group, OQ Alternative Energy, and Sumitomo Corporation ME Chart Ambitious Course to Establish Oman as a Global Low-Carbon Fuel Bunkering Hub
Inviting Industry Leaders to Shape the Future for Sustainable Shipping Practices MUSCAT, Oman, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asyad Group, in collaboration with OQ Alternative Energy and Sumitomo Corporation Middle East FZE, announced a joint study agreement to explore the potential of establishi...
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