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According to the new requirements from IACS, the International Association of Classification Societies, owners of ships and offshore units have to maintain a complete cable transit seal systems register. Mats Åhman, Head of Digital Solutions at Roxtec, says the software Roxtec Transit Operate is ideal also for addressing these demands. Roxtec Transit Operate is a ...

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's shipping industry will benefit from good integration with international standards, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

French-flagged line Ponant has just released the first of its new-generation hybrid expedition ships, designed specifically to reach the North Pole.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the shipping industry has faced challenges when it comes to conducting surveys and inspections physically on board ships. As a result of social distancing requirements during the pandemic, remote surveys and inspections for the certification of materials and components have been successfully used and have proven to be a helpful alternative ...

Guide to freight transportation and logistics. Freight shipping and cargo logistics via all modes of transport including forwarding, cargo, freight, trucking, air freight, cargo shipping, express freight, freight forwarders, intermodal, container companies, third party logistics providers, maritime, moving, storage, railroads, trucking, customs house brokers, steamship companies, transportation brokers, freight clearinghouses, leasing and capital equipment financing, shipment tracking, shipment...

A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (Maersk), and China Classification Society (CCS) are set to embark on a major project to drive decarbonisation in the shipping industry after signing a landmark agreement in Beijing. The framework agreement signed at CCS’ headquarters will kickstart research between Chinese and European enterprises and institutions aiming to speed up decarbonisation ...

Common Structural Rules Software LLC, a joint venture company formed by ABS and Lloyd’s Register, has updated its software…

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ATSB Calls Out Inadequate Fire Safety Standards Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. (Photo: ATSB) Australias national transport safety investigator is calling out inadequate international vessel fire safety standards and regulations in the wake of a 2018 bulk carrier fire that took five days to contain and extinguish. The 202 meter, Australian flagged self-unloading bulk carrier Iron Chieftain was discharging its cargo of dolomite at Port Kembla, New South Wales in the early hours of June 18, 2018 ...

Cygnus Instruments was founded in the 1980s in the South West of the UK by a marine surveyor to supply equipment to the surveying industry that was small, rugged and produced quick, accurate and reliable results. Mr John Heath, a highly experienced and respected Marine Surveyor with over 40 years experience is also the current ...