One of the fastest growing flag states, with a strong presence in the Middle East, The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’ has once again achieved the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) QUALSHIP 21 status, marking 20 consecutive years that it has done so. The RMI is the only Registry in the world with such a long term safety recognition, the result, it says of a strong commitment to compliance, technical support and customer service.
“Compliance is very important to us as a...
The vital role of seafarer welfare services in the United Arab Emirates and the importance of women in the maritime industry were celebrated by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, the President of The Mission to Seafarers, on her recent visit to Dubai.
Her Royal Highness took part in a number of engagements including a tour of DP World’s Jebel Ali Port. This was followed by a conference on seafarer welfare, jointly hosted by The Mission to Seafarers (MtS), DP World and WISTA UAE, in...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/hrh-the-princess-royal-visits-dubai-for-mission-to-seafarers/
Law firm Stephenson Harwood has boosted its marine and international trade practice in the Middle East, with the arrival of two new partners, Mohamed El Hawawy and Khurram Ali. According to Eifion Morris, Stephenson Harwood’s CEO, ”We have an enviable and rich maritime heritage, and while most other firms have experience weighted towards one area or the other, we have premier ship finance and maritime practices in one firm. In the Middle East, the arrival of Mohamed and Khurram strengthens our...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/stephenson-harwood-strengthens-marine-practice-in-middle-east/
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The Masterplan aims to pool resources and know-how in a way that allows us to find the right answers to the most important challenges. It is intended in particular … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/the-german-national-masterplan-for-maritime-technologies/
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Around 95% of the intercontinental trade in goods is conducted by sea. This means that for an export-oriented economy like Germany, having a strong maritime industry is key. The … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/supporting-the-german-maritime-industry/
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IMO secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez It’s the time of the year when we look back in reflection and excitement on the things that we have done, the things that we … |
https://maritime-professionals.com/the-year-ahead-whats-in-store-for-2024/
Sri Lanka Shipping Company, a subsidiary of Advantis Group, and Damen Shipyards have signed a contract for the delivery of two new ASD Tug 2312 tugboats. This is the first time that the two organisations have done business together, and the vessels are already being built at Damen’s Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam.
The vessels will be delivered in mid-2024 and will join the company’s existing three anchor handling tugs and harbour tugs and will represent a significant increase in capability. They...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/sri-lanka-shipping-company-orders-two-damen-tugs/
The maritime industry is on the cusp of a technological revolution, and at the forefront of this evolution is Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI).
As this innovative technology reshapes the future of shipping, this article serves as a compass, guiding readers through the basics of Generative AI and its groundbreaking application in maritime technical management, says an article published on kaiko system website.
Demystifying Generative AI, A PrimerBefore delving into its maritime...
https://mfame.guru/a-deep-dive-into-generative-ai-its-transformative-role-in-maritime/
As the maritime sector accelerates its transition towards decarbonization, ammonia emerges as a promising marine fuel. However, its use introduces a unique set of challenges, including toxicity and safety concerns for seafaring personnel, as reported by Horizons.lr.
https://mfame.guru/ammonia-as-a-marine-fuel-and-safety-considerations/
The General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has awarded geo-data specialist, Fugro, a contract to conduct a comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline, covering an area of over 11,000 km², with the primary objective of improving the safety and efficiency of shipping navigation.
Fugro will deploy a combination of Airborne Lidar Bathymetry (ALB), vessel-based acoustic methods and advanced processing techniques to acquire and analyse geo-data in compliance with...
https://www.themaritimestandard.com/fugro-advances-maritime-navigational-safety-in-saudi-arabia/