Port of Aberdeen advances as UK’s smartest port with investment of over US$1 million

North, a provider of smart integrated solutions, has been awarded contracts to the value of GB£1 million (US$1.3 million) by the Port of Aberdeen to enhance the safety, connectivity and sustainability of Scotland’s largest berthing port.

The contract encompasses the upgrade and expansion of the port’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) and security systems, as well as the deployment of private 5G, public Wi-Fi, and Internet of Things (IoT) networks. These improvements aim to enhance operations and...

https://container-news.com/port-of-aberdeen-advances-as-uks-smartest-port-with-investment-of-over-us1-million/

North P&I Club Highlights the Difficulties With Retrofits Onboard

Dispute warning as ballast water convention comes into force for existing vessels, reports Seatrade Maritime News.

Ballast Water Management Convention

The Ballast Water Management Convention came into force for existing vessels from 8th September and mutual insurer North P&I Club warns of potential problems with retrofitted treatment systems that could lead to disputes.

With IMO 2020 sulphur cap getting all the notice, the fact that the BWM Convention came into force for existing vessels from 8...

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