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NEWS AND VIEWS FROM SHIPPINGINSIGHT MEDIA SPONSORS – WEEK OF JULY 3
Maersk’s Cargo Operations Hit Hard by Cyberattack
June 28, 2017 — New details emerged Wednesday on the extent of the “Petya” ransomware attack on A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk Group), one of the world’s most prominent maritime conglomerates. The attack has affected Maersk’s container bookings and its terminal operations, with as-yet-unknown implications for the firm’s revenue. Continue Reading…
ExxonMobil Joins with Eagle LNG, Crowley on LNG Marine Fueling
June 29, 2017 — ExxonMobil, Eagle LNG Partners LLC (Eagle LNG Partners) and Crowley have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of LNG as a marine fuel. The goal is to establish the storage and technical support necessary to provide safe, reliable LNG delivery for vessel operators bunkering in North America. Continue Reading…
Battery power a condition of new Statoil supply vessel contracts
June 28, 2017 — Conversion for battery hybrid operation is required under contracts just awarded to five shipowners by Norway’s Statoil. Continue Reading…
Second Iridium NEXT launch a success
June 26, 2017 — Iridium has successfully completed the second satellite launch for its next-generation network, Iridium NEXT, with a payload of 10 satellites deployed into low-Earth orbit on June 25, adding to the 10 initial satellites in the constellation already launched in January of this year. Continue Reading…
Dry cargo demand rises and the future looks bright, says Drewry report
June 27, 2017 — Many key drivers for dry cargo demand have reported a significant uptick in 2017, resulting in better conditions for vessels in the multipurpose shipping sector, according to the latest Multipurpose Shipping Market Review and Forecast report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry. Continue Reading…
Regvolution!
Q2 2017 — Legacy regulation is facing the bureaucratic singularity, but the digital age also offers an unprecedented opportunity. Regvolution is coming, and it’s going to be transformational, says K D Adamson. Continue Reading…
Who’s coming to SHIPPINGInsight 2017?
More than 35 senior executives from major ship owners and ship management companies have confirmed their intention to participate in this year’s conference. See the full list at www.shippinginsight.com.
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine provides safe, efficient and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defense maritime industry. With over 100 years of history and expertise in navigation, we operate in over 15 countries, with an extensive international presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia and employ over 500 people. We take pride in our commitment to provide 24/7 support to all of our customers. Our success is built on numerous strengths, including our expertise and global reach, employees, approach to sustainability and drive to innovate.