At Nor-Shipping in Oslo, a collaboration among Kongsberg Maritime, Solstad, Østensjø, DeepOcean, and Remota was announced to pilot remote Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations in the offshore sector. The initiative, starting later this year on the Normand Sentinel, aims to enhance operational flexibility and broaden recruitment opportunities.
A six-month trial is underway to study the cost and impact of long-term continuous use of biofuels on large vessels. Japan’s NYK is partnering with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization to support biofuel adoption in the shipping industry. The trial will evaluate challenges like corrosion and maintenance costs to establish industry guidelines.
Holland America Line’s flagship cruise ship, Rotterdam, is testing 100 percent low carbon intensity biofuel in Norwegian fjords. Carnival Corporation’s series of tests with biofuels on Holland America and AIDA ships is a step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry. The success of these tests is paving the way for more sustainable practices in cruising.
The Australia Maritime Safety Authority has successfully convicted a ship’s master and shipping company for a ladder failure resulting in pilot injuries. AMSA emphasizes the importance of properly maintaining and rigging pilot ladders to prevent accidents. Neglecting ladder safety can have deadly consequences, as seen in recent incidents.
