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05 Mar

NYK to capture emissions from car carriers in California

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsemissions, Environment, Ports, shipping, technology

(TOKYO) — NYK has concluded an agreement with STAX Engineering, a U.S. company specializing in maritime emissions capture and control, to use its technology to recover exhaust gases from ships. NYK will recover exhaust emissions at berth from NYK-operated car carriers calling at ports in California starting in January 2025. The initiative is in response to the California Air Resources…

15 Nov

Icom to showcase latest innovations at WorkBoat Show

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsElectronics, technology

(KIRKLAND, Wash.) — The International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference returns to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Halls B through F) in New Orleans from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. This is the place to be when it comes to seeing the latest and greatest innovations in the commercial marine industry. Icom will be located at booth 805. At…

07 Nov

First marine vehicle classed using ABS autonomous guide

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsAutonomous vessels, technology

(SAN FRANCISCO) — Saildrone Voyager, a 10-meter commercial uncrewed surface vehicle (USV), is the first autonomous asset built to ABS class using the ABS Requirements for Autonomous and Remote Control Functions. ABS presented the class certificate to Saildrone at its headquarters in Alameda, Calif. Voyager is a marine vehicle developed by Saildrone, a provider of ocean data for climate, mapping…

27 Sep

ABS, Crowley partner on augmented reality technology

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsshipping, technology

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Crowley and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a leading provider in maritime classification and advisory services, have entered an agreement to jointly explore how to advance the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies for vessels and other marine environments. The ABS partnership agreement builds on Crowley’s new service network using augmented reality on select vessels.…

21 Sep

North Sea nations sign autonomous vessel agreement

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsAutonomous vessels, shipping, technology

(KOSOR, Denmark) — The Danish Maritime Authority reports that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom and Belgium to improve collaboration in facilitating the increased use of digital technologies and autonomous systems on ships. The signatory nations have agreed to share knowledge regarding ongoing activities in these areas, with efforts to be made to involve…

10 Jul

Stasinos Marine signs with software provider MobileOps

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology, Tugboats and towing

(BELLEVUE, Wash.) — MobileOps, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the maritime industry, has announced the signing of Stasinos Marine, including its JV Coast Line Transfer, as its newest customer. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, showcasing MobileOps' commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology and Stasinos Marine's dedication to operational excellence. Stasinos Marine, a maritime…

13 Apr

Damen partners with AkzoNobel, Philips on biofouling solution

Rich MillerIndustry NewsAntifouling, shipbuilding, technology

(AMSTERDAM) — Damen Shipyards has joined AkzoNobel and Philips to help further develop a pioneering fouling control solution which uses UV-C light technology to keep ships’ underwater hulls clean. The technology being used integrates UV-C light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in a coating scheme which emits just enough light to provide total prevention of biofouling accumulation on the protected area. Although successful…

22 Feb

Montreal Port Authority to boost vessel efficiency with AI

Rich MillerMaritime NewsPorts, shipping, technology

(HALIFAX, Nova Scotia) — Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a maritime intelligence company, will collaborate with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in providing a "green" shipping corridor capability using the OCIANA platform. The capability enables vessels to establish a low-carbon emissions route while matching their arrival with berth availability and maintaining compliance. OCIANA is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that…

09 Dec

Vancouver ramps up testing of greener fuels, technologies

Rich MillerMaritime NewsClimate change, technology

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, together with partners from across the port community, are testing various low- and zero-emission fuels and technologies at the Port of Vancouver as part of the port authority’s efforts to phase out all port-related emissions by 2050 in support of the government of Canada’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.…

10 Oct

Long Beach joins hydrogen fueling partnership

Rich MillerMaritime NewsClimate change, shipping, technology

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) — To advance its zero-emissions goals, the Port of Long Beach has joined the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a public-private partnership formed to help capture newly available federal funding to assist in developing a robust renewable hydrogen market in California. The partnership was celebrated Thursday during a launch event at the Port Administration…