Global learning and operational technology innovator, Ocean Technologies Group, has backed a series of Maritime CEO Leader discussions hosted by Splash editor Sam Chambers.

NYK announced the promotion of Akihiro Mori to the position of captain, effective April 1, 2020.

Concordia Damen is going to build the AB INITIO. The shipyard has made a design that is both distinctive and recognisable, and also fulfils the explicit wish of the STC Group – the educational and knowledge institution for the shipping, transport and port industry – to develop a sustainable and future-proof vessel.

Philly Shipyard Inc. has been selected to build up to five new ships to serve as training vessels for the U.S. state maritime academies, including California State University Maritime Academy in Vallejo.

Philly shipyard has been selected to build the new National Security Multi-Mission vessels, the U.S. Maritime Administration and TOTE Services said Wednesday.

RightShip, the world’s leading maritime risk due diligence and environmental assessment organisation, and the independent civil society charity, Human Rights at Sea, have signed a new long-term partnership agreement to help improve seafarer welfare, the organisations have announced today.

Further to the latest developments of the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on the global economy and especially in the shipping industry, SQLearn has developed an e-learning course to create awareness for the COVID-19 pandemic based on IMO advice and relevant WHO guidance.

Following a competitive European tender process, Concordia Damen has been nominated to build a new training vessel for the STC Group. The new vessel will be used in the training of students on maritime courses.

Glasgow based Stream Marine Training (SMT) has made a donation to the National Emergencies Trust which will go to help to front line charities to help those most in need.

Kongsberg Maritime has announced an integrated strategy to deliver remote, targeted training for its customers.