Global ports and maritime organisations have said they are striving to maintain normal operations despite the economic and financial challenges presented by coronavirus (COVID-19). APM Terminals Barcelona said it hasn't experienced any delays or incidents in its operational activity and is working within official safety measures and restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19. In

E-learning solutions are helping shipping companies to ensure business continuity and minimise risk during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Shipping companies can continue their training schedule without interruptions  using SQLearn’s ABS certified e-learning system and onboard and ashore safety training courses on STCW topics. SQLearn’s Dolphin System, a shipping specific e-learning system, is offered via a hardware solution

Netherlands-headquartered Geo-data specialist, Fugro, has announced a strategic partnership with SEA KIT International, winner of the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE. Mark Heine, Chief Executive Officer at Fugro, said: “We are excited to be partnering with SEA-KIT International to develop a range of USVs that will transform the marine industry. Together with other strategic alliances, this

Given the Covid19 outbreak, world governments are looking at how fast a pandemic can lead to a severe shortage of isolation beds. Could the answer be a quickly deployed, modular and expandable hospital vessel? Alego Development’s 36m by 19m catamaran has three enclosed decks with “around 20 operating rooms and treatment facilities” CEO Capt Sondre

Ten days ago the Israel Ports Company has begun testing its new invention the IPCS (Israeli Ports Community System). The IPCS is a digital platform where it is possible for every shipping company to upload the bill of lading* of its products. Through this new invention the aim is to simplify the process of verification