

The maritime sector’s longstanding reliance on Specific Fuel Oil Consumption (SFOC) and manufacturer power curves to measure fuel efficiency is increasingly coming under fire for masking real performance as well as real inefficiencies at sea, according to Rob Mortimer, CEO of Fuelre4m.These legacy metrics, rooted in idealised...
Shipping’s reliance on outdated, paper-driven compliance processes is putting unnecessary strain on crews and undermining safety, warns Fabian Fussek, Co-Founder and CEO of Kaiko Systems. The company is calling for digitalisation to be recognised as a tool to empower, not replace, seafarers.“On too many vessels, seafarers...
Grupo Servicios Marítimos (GSM), in partnership with Neuero, has delivered a groundbreaking solution for Argentina’s grain export logistics: the CombiFlexiport CF1000, a floating grain terminal designed to overcome the critical challenges of declining water levels in the Paraná River.Since 1914, Neuero has been...
Elcome International’s WELCOME Maritime Wi-Fi, now marking one year of service, has emerged as a transformative force in the lives of seafarers, delivering fast, reliable, and affordable internet access across the globe’s oceans.A recent user experience survey reveals overwhelming satisfaction for the service and highlights...
Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonisation targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonistion of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are...
MacGregor continues to serve its maritime and offshore customers with its wide portfolio of cargo and load handling equipment under the ownership of Triton, a leading European mid-market investment company. The transaction between Triton and MacGregor’s previous owner, Hiab (former Cargotec) Corporation, was closed on 31 July...