Wilhelmsen’s Marine Products division has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based drone delivery provider F-drones, for last mile delivery of its 3D printed spare parts. The…
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New alliance calls on governments to designate seafarers as key workers
An alliance of leading shipping, ship management and maritime service companies has called on governments to urgently defuse the “time bomb” it says has been set ticking by the block on crew changes caused by measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
The alliance, which says it has the backing of the International Chamber of Shipping and the International Transport Workers’ Federation, estimates that 100,000 seafarers are already “marooned at sea” as a result of measures taken by governments to...
https://container-news.com/new-alliance-calls-on-governments-to-designate-seafarers-as-key-workers/
New Era of Ship Technology Begins With the First 3D Printed Bulk Carrier Parts Delivery!
- Berge Bulk vessel, Berge Mafadi, received the world’s first commercial delivery of 3d printed scupper plugs under Wilhelmsen’s Early Adopter Program.
- Wilhelmsen’s customers have exclusive access to on-demand additive manufacturing.
- The expansion will enable customers to benefit from the savings provided by 3D printing, digital inventory and on-demand localized manufacturing.
- Every part goes through a quality-controlled process where each part is given a print passport number.
- If any part...
Airbus and WSS Start Shore-To-Ship Drone Delivery Trials
The Skyways drone can transport payloads of up to 4kg as far as 3km from the coast.
Wilhelmsen Adds Hitachi’s Sulphur Content Testers to Portfolio
The technology enables vessel crews to test the sulphur content of their fuel, on the spot.