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Synergy appoints Ackermann as CCO

Synergy appoints Ackermann as CCO

(Posted on 29/09/21)

Synergy Group, one of the world’s leading ship managers, has appointed Mr Martin Ackermann as Chief Commercial Officer.Reporting directly to Founder & CEO Captain Rajesh Unni, Ackermann has been handed responsibility for Finance, Commercial, Strategy and Transformation Interventions across the Synergy Group.“We are...

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Nippon Paint sees Turkish drydocking spike amid Asia concerns

Nippon Paint sees Turkish drydocking spike amid Asia concerns

(Posted on 21/09/21)

Nippon Paint Marine has registered a significant spike in Turkish drydockings as operators of small- to mid-size tonnage redirect vessels from Asia due to capacity issues and a general tightening of COVID-19 rules.According to the Japanese paint manufacturer, one of the major global suppliers of marine coatings, ship repair projects...

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ESG could be shipping’s route forward

ESG could be shipping’s route forward

(Posted on 21/09/21)

Renowned futurist K D Adamson has joined marine lawyers from across Hill Dickinson to explore how ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) will shape maritime business.Ms Adamson argued that ESG is raising profound questions for shipping that decarbonisation and digitalisation alone will not answer.“We’re...

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DNV verification for world’s largest 3D printed shipboard fitting

DNV verification for world’s largest 3D printed shipboard fitting

(Posted on 16/09/21)

Keppel Technology & Innovation (KTI) has received a verification certificate for a 3D printed deck mounted type Panama Chock (SWL150Ton) from DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider’s Global Additive Manufacturing Technology Centre of Excellence in Singapore. The component, which is intended for non-class...

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RUSAL alloy included in Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

RUSAL alloy included in Russian Maritime Register of Shipping

(Posted on 16/09/21)

RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, has announced the inclusion of an aluminium-scandium alloy developed by the Company in the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping.The classification society of the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has issued amendments to the Rules for the Classification and Construction of Sea-Going...

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Struggling seafarers need more mental health support

Struggling seafarers need more mental health support

(Posted on 13/09/21)

Cases of seafarers struggling with their mental health will continue to rise unless shipping companies take more responsibility for encouraging crew members to talk openly with a colleague, family member or friend about their problems.In the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day, Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) called on...

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