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...
The board of directors of MacGregor Group AB has appointed Jonas Gustavsson Chief Executive Officer of MacGregor as of 1 August 2025. He succeeds Leif Byström, who is retiring.“We are delighted to welcome Jonas Gustavsson as CEO of MacGregor. Jonas is an experienced and visionary leader with an excellent track record...
Strategic lifting capacity meets India’s east coast logistics growth. The LHM 550s selected for this project are tailored for high-intensity bulk operations, combining a four-rope grab system with a 124-tonne safe working load to ensure optimal material flow and reduced cycle times.Their electric drive systems support energy...
A new advanced simulation suite supplied by technology group Wärtsilä for the Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) maritime training institute was inaugurated on 17 July 2025. ALAM is the training arm of MISC (Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad), a subsidiary of Petronas group. The integration of Wärtsilä...