NEWS AND VIEWS FROM SHIPPINGINSIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22

DNV GL: The Future of “Spaceship Earth”

Screen Shot 2016-09-20 at 3.04.07 PM September 19, 2016 — Will the world achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030? What can business do to lead the charge?

For full story see http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/dnv-gl-the-future-of-spaceship-earth

The Maritime Executive

The NavGrid

art2 Everyone’s looking for ideas that capitalise on the exponential growth of technology and connectivity at sea, and the NavGrid is one senior industry veteran’s take. Captain Ashok Menon explains.

For full story see http://www.futurenautics.com/2016/08/the-navgrid/

ABS updates ballast water treatment guide

art3 September 20, 2016 — Classification society ABS has updated the ABS Guide for Ballast Water Treatment to support industry in the design and installation of ballast water management solutions that meet both regulatory and operational requirements.

For full story see http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=23150:abs-updates-ballast-water-treatment-guide&Itemid=227

MarineLog

SpeedCast launches SpeedMail+

art4 September 20, 2016 — Press release- SpeedCast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a satellite communications and network service provider, has launched a new maritime email communication solution called SpeedMail+, based on GTMaritime’s flagship new maritime email platform.

For full story see
http://www.marinelink.com/news/speedcast-speedmail415718

MarineLink
Cruise ship completes voyage through Northwest Passage

art5 September 19, 2016 — (NEW YORK) — Crystal Serenity has become the first large luxury cruise ship to transit the Arctic’s Northwest Passage after completing its journey Friday in New York City, Cruise & Ferry reported. The Crystal Cruises ship sailed 7,297 nautical miles in 32 days, enabling more than 1,000 guests and 600 crewmembers to explore remote Arctic waterways and terrain that was inaccessible just over 100 years ago. During the northernmost portion of the journey, Crystal Serenity was escorted by RRS Ernest Shackleton, which served as an emergency responses vessel and also provided icebreaking assistance. The vessel was also equipped with two helicopters for special adventures and additional expert expedition crew.