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An interview with Andrew Marshall, CEO of Ecochlor, during the Posidonia exhibition

-What are the main challenges and opportunities regarding the installation of Ballast Water Management Systems?

I would say the major challenges right now regarding the installation of BWMSs are the global chain supply disruptions, shipowners looking for quick installation turnarounds and shipyard closings due to recurring pandemic spikes in China.

For the most part, Ecochlor has been able to turn many of these...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/07/21/ecochlor-expands-focus-in-bwms-services-and-green-technologies/

Newport Maritime Services (NMS) has announced a brand new feature for its online booking portal that will see the process of booking a repair or drydocking made even quicker with the first of its kind ‘NMS Specs’.

It can be laborious having to fill out the same details over and over again, which takes time away from other important tasks. The new feature ‘NMS Specs’ allows users to now ‘autofill’ fields onto the NMS platform for vessels by companies that are previously registered with the NMS...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/07/13/new-nms-specs-designed-to-speed-up-workflow/

During the Posidonia exhibition, which was organised from 6 to 10 June, we had the chance to talk with Mr. Damien Staples, Vice President, Wholesale at Inmarsat Maritime, who provided insight regarding the importance of connectivity for the shipping industry and Inmarsat’s focus on strategic collaborations and partnerships.

-What is the significance of connectivity for the shipping industry? What connectivity challenges is Inmarsat called to address in this industry?

Satellite connectivity in the...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/07/12/our-ambition-is-for-shipowners-to-choose-inmarsat-to-power-the-technological-solutions-deployed-onboard-their-vessels-2/

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. announced the signature of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with COSMOS NAUTICAL TRAINING CENTRE, a fully equipped Maritime Training Facility to sealing the cooperation of many years.

Cosmos Nautical Training Centre a maritime training company & CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. a marine and industrial automation company, listen attentively the market needs for continuous education. Following that trend, CMA will provide COSMOS high level Seminars, from experienced...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/07/04/cma-d-argoudelis-co-sa-announces-the-cooperation-with-cosmos-nautical-training-centre/

During the Posidonia exhibition, which was organised from 6 to 10 June, we had the chance to talk with Messrs Katsuya Naito, General Manager, Zero-Emission Transition Center, and Masuaki Urata, General Manager, Public Relations Team, who described the ClassNK ZETA tool and how it can help shipowners and ship managers.

Can you describe to us the main functions and objectives of ClassNK ZETA?

We recently developed the ClassNK ZETA (Zero Emission Transition Accelerator) to help shipping companies...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/07/02/classnk-zeta-a-useful-tool-to-monitor-ghg-emissions-from-ships/

The Embassy and General Consulate of Panama in Greece along with the Panama Maritime Authority proudly participated in the great maritime celebration, Posidonia 2022 that initiate from Greece and fascinates the world.

Panama’s Participation aimed to be a tribute to the treasure of Greece, the Greek shipping, as well as to the important presence of Panama as the largest Shipping Registry in the world.

Posidonia 2022, the world’s most prestigious biennial shipping event welcomed back to Athens the...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/06/22/embassy-general-consulate-of-panama-in-greece-the-participation-in-posidonia-2022/

The Gemak Group is proud of being at the service of the Greek Shipping community since 1969. Given the size and potential of the Greek market, Gemak Group has revised its operational practices from an exclusive to a non-exclusive basis within the territory. That enables the Group to get in touch with several Owners & Managers either through its own sources or various premium mediations, depending on the Owners/Managers’ preferences.

As one of the world’s most prestigious shipping events,...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/06/02/gemak-group-at-the-service-of-the-greek-shipping-community/

Besiktas Shipyard, which has Europe’s most advanced ship-repair facility, is planning on opening its new floating dock at the end of the summer. As a result, the total number of docks at the Besiktas Group Shipyard will increase to six. With the establishment of Art Shipyard in 2019, the annual docking frequency of Besiktas Group shipyards, which carry out ship repair projects for leading maritime companies from more than 40 countries, increased to 250 ships on an annual basis.

To meet market...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/06/02/besiktas-plans-to-operate-with-an-additional-new-floating-dock/

Maran Tankers Management Inc. (MTM), the Oil Tanker Shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Group, selects Prevention at Sea’s electronic Oil Record Book (ε-ORB) to align with the Company’s digitalization project process.

Switching from paper-based log books to the electronic record books offers the following advantages, confirmed during the initial trials of the
software:
1. Built-in logics help seafarers in ensuring regulatory compliance by avoiding wrong entries and eliminating risk of detention...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/05/23/maran-tankers-management-inc-mtm-selects-prevention-at-seas-electronic-oil-record-book/

CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. announced the establishment of a new subsidiary outside of Greece, D. ARGOUDELIS & CO LTD.

CMA Group is one of the largest Automation groups in Greece and Cyprus. The group consists of CMA D. ARGOUDELIS & CO S.A. in Greece and the new sister company D. ARGOUDELIS & CO LTD, based in Nicosia, Cyprus. The parent company was established in 1987.

The new company has its headquarters in Nicosia (Themistokli Dervi 41, HAWAII NICOSIA TOWER) and the main goal of the company is...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2022/03/23/cma-d-argoudelis-co-sa-expands-to-cyprus/