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Maersk signs deal with Starlink for its Ocean fleet
A.P. Moller - Maersk, the global leader of integrated container logistics, is embarking on a collaboration with Starlink, the pioneering satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX. Maersk’s more than 330 own-operated container …
Oct 12, 2023 / Curious
Japanese shipping giant NYK Line selects Marlink to equip its owned fleet with smart hybrid network
Marlink will use its experience in managing Starlink and other high throughput LEO internet solutions within an existing smart hybrid network to enhance crew welfare Marlink, the smart network and digital solutions company, has secured a contract to …
Sep 28, 2023 / Curious
Anglo-Eastern celebrates 100th Starlink Maritime installation
Anglo-Eastern celebrated the 100th installation of Starlink within its managed fleet last week, mere months after announcing its commitment to the service. The global ship manager has seen an overwhelmingly positive response in respect of both …
Sep 27, 2023 / Curious
MISC & Nissen Kaiun Enter Into A New Partnership Agreement
MISC Berhad (MISC) has entered into a new partnership agreement with Japanese ship owner, Nissen Kaiun Co., Ltd. (Nissen Kaiun) for the sale and charter of two of its existing LNG carriers. Under the terms of the transaction, MISC will transfer …
Sep 20, 2023 / Curious
Klaveness Combination Carriers to pilot Starlink internet service at sea
Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) is exploring the potential of improved vessel connectivity with a pilot of Starlink, a cutting-edge satellite internet service provisioned by Marlink. The move focuses on improving digital collaboration and …
Sep 18, 2023 / Curious
VARD orders SMST mission equipment for North Star’s newbuild CSOVs
SMST has been awarded a contract by Norwegian shipbuilder VARD for the supply of two sets of mission equipment for North Star’s newbuild Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs). The agreement also has an option for equipping two additional …
Sep 5, 2023 / Vessels
Globus Maritime Limited Announces Amendment to Term Loan Facility and Signs Agreements to Sell Two Vessels
Globus Maritime Limited (Globus) (NASDAQ: GLBS) announced today that it has entered into, amended and restated a term loan facility with First Citizens Bank & Trust Company (formerly known as CIT Bank N.A.) for an additional borrowing of $25 …
Aug 21, 2023 / Curious
Wärtsilä propulsion solutions deliver significant reductions in emissions for two tankers owned and operated by Vitol
Propulsion efficiency solutions from technology group Wärtsilä are delivering significant efficiency gains to the shipping industry. A study of operational data has indicated significant emission reductions for two Medium Range (MR) product tankers …
Jul 25, 2023 / Curious
North Star to deliver SOV three months early to support Dogger Bank Wind Farm construction & commissioning phase
North Star’s second hybrid-propulsion service operation vessels (SOVs) is set to be mobilised three months earlier than planned to support SSE Renewables with a new scope of work at the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. The firm’s first of its new offshore …
Jul 10, 2023 / Curious
Seaspan Corporation Leads Maritime Industry With Groundbreaking Starlink Technology Deployment
Seaspan Corporation (Seaspan), a leading independent charter owner and operator of containerships, is proud to announce a foundational initiative for its digital transformation journey with utilization of SpaceX’s Starlink. As the first major …
Jun 23, 2023 / Curious