(Washington, D.C., USA, 3 August 2021) Hexagon's Geosystems division, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, announces the release of newly captured geospatial data of Tokyo, Japan. The data is available on demand via the HxGN Content Program, the world's largest library of aerial imagery and elevation models.

CSSC's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding is planning to build a giant new cruise ship - the biggest ever built in China, according to class society RINA.

A consortium led by ABS, CE Delft and Arcsilea will be completing a series ofd six studies on alternative fuels and decarbonization technology for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

In this episode of The Maritime Executive Magazine podcast, editor-in-chief Tony Munoz spoke with the CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Jason Montague, about the challenges and opportunities of running the "world's most luxurious cruise line" in the pandemic era. Regent is restarting its vessel operations, resolving the logistical requirements to bring its crewmembers back to its ships, and implementing strong health and sanitation protocols to ensure guest safety - including a 100-percent vaccination standard for passengers and crew. Its smaller ships and very high space ratios put Regent in an excellent position as the restart moves forward, according to Montague.

Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026.  Given the growing demand for STCW certified officers, the Report predicts that there will be a need for an additional 89,510 officers by 2026 to operate the world merchant fleet. The report estimates that 1.89 million seafarers currently serve the world merchant fleet, operating over 74,000 vessels around the globe.

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; July 28, 2021) ­– Crowley Maritime Corporation's Solutions business unit has been awarded a multi-year, $638 million contract for Vessel Acquisition Management (VAM) by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).

Norwegian cod-farming venture ticks another box after completing the transfer of its next batch of cod juveniles into the sea.

Continuing the strengthening and expansion of its services in the Baltic Sea, Swedish ferry company Stena Line is deploying two new large and modern ferries on the route between Ventspils in Latvia and Nynäshamn in Sweden this year. The first of the two vessels, Stena Scandica, arrived in the port of Nynäshamn this morning when it completed its overnight maiden voyage from Ventspils. The vessel adds another 70% more cabins and 30% more freight capacity compared to the existing vessels and offers an attractive alternative way to travel on the Baltic Sea.

Calls to Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) from seafarers who are really struggling to cope has soared by 60% in recent months, according to a recent report.

Making ships that service the offshore wind sector greener and more eco-friendly is the catalyst for the cooperation between maritime company CSM Energy and technical consultant Hydrus Engineering.

As Japan aggressively pursues its new sustainable energy policies, companies are seeking ways both to support the transition and replace lost business opportunities from the traditional trade. Australian liquified natural gas company Woodside Energy, which has a large trade with Japan, announced plans to work with some of Japan’s leading companies to conduct a feasibility study into the development of a clean fuel ammonia supply chain from Australia to Japan.

Plans were unveiled for the world’s largest floating solar power and energy storage system. At a cost estimated at $2 billion, the system will be developed by Singapore’s Sunseap Group in cooperation with Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam) operators of a free trade zone in Indonesia and installed at Batam Island.

The much-scrutinized journey of the Iranian logistics platform IRINS Makran has taken a new turn - into the Baltic.

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) today announces that it has recognised the Seafarer Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing course offered by Isca Wellbeing as complying with the requirements set out by The BMA. The course, which is non-STCW or other convention-related, is the first seafarer mental health training recognised by The BMA.

Port can make genuine contribution to Dutch prosperity and reducing carbon emissions

In the first six months of 2021, throughput in the port of Rotterdam was 231.6 million tonnes, a rise of 5.8% compared with the same period last year. Despite this increase, throughput volume has not yet recovered from last year's corona dip. In the first half of the year, there was primarily an increase in incoming and outgoing flows of iron ore, coal and containers. The Port Authority's financial results were good.