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First cohort of partner cities for Urban Ocean Program

Can Tho, Vietnam; Melaka, Malaysia; Semarang, Indonesia; Pune, India; and Panama City, Panama, join program to implement scalable waste management solutions that prevent ocean plastic and advance resilient, circular economies

MSC extends shorter-term halt of cruise operations to 31 July 2020

Summer 2021 will see MSC Cruises’ full fleet of 19-ships in operation, including two brand-new vessels currently still under construction MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore

Inmarsat extends seafarer well-being commitments

Pandemic response ramped up with new ISWAN collaboration and further roll-out of COVID-19 video telemedicine service.

DNV GL launches new certification in infection prevention for the maritime industry

The release of this custom certification aims to help the maritime industry resume operations better prepared for COVID-19

Aramco Asia deployes the “smart helmet” technology

“Smart helmet” technology, as worn by this engineer, enables engineers to inspect materials remotely to minimize people gathering while ensuring sustainability of company operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Associations call for accelerating digitalisation of maritime trade and logistics

While some port communities seized the opportunities of the fourth industrial revolution and developed into full-fledged ‘smart’ ports, many others have barely grasped the essentials of digitalisation.

RINA develops the ‘smart’ helmet to perform remote surveys of energy infrastructure

RINA has secured funding from the UK innovation agency, Innovate UK, as part of the UK government’s £40M investment to drive forward new technology

ABS launches guidance aimed at sanitizing marine assets exposed to COVID-19

ABS partners with leading public health official to address maintaining the safety of vessels and offshore assets potentially exposed to COVID-19

Virgin Voyages won’t begin sailings until October

Virgin Voyages has announced that cruises won’t begin until the middle of October due to an extension of its pause on operations.

UK Government confirms £35m support package for ferry operators

Ensuring there is enough freight capacity to prevent disruption to the flow of critical goods, such as food and medical supplies.

Malta Freeport Terminals upgrades to NAVIS N4 3.7 via remote assistance

In Q4 of 2019, MFT initiated an upgrade project with Navis to implement the latest Equipment Control and RTG Optimization solutions

Italian ferry company improves the safety and protection of passengers

Caronte & Tourist and RINA together for maximum protection of passengers against Covid-19

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