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Vikebladet Vestposten tirsdag 14.januar 2020 ERFAringskonferansen 2020: Årets ERFAringskonferanse går av stabelen på Quality Hotel Ulstein i Ulsteinvik, 21. og 22. januar. Der kjem over 100 aktørar frå den maritime bransjen saman for å utveksle erfaringar. Norwegian Maritime Exporters sin årvisse konferanse går i år av stabelen på Quality Hotel Ulstein – og det ser arrangøren fram til. – Ulsteinvik er i sentrum av ei sterk maritim klynge, seier Erlend Prytz. Han er administrerande direktør i Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) – som årleg arrangerer ERFAringskonferansen for sine medlemmar og samarbeidspartnarar. NME har 25-årsjubileum i år, og har i desse åra…

Marin Teknikk skal designe ein ny linebåt eit internasjonalt fiskeriselskap. Illustrasjon: Marin Teknikk Av Maritimt Magasin 06.01 Marin Teknikk AS har inngått kontrakt med eit internasjonalt fiskeriselskap for levering av design og engineering av ein linebåt med design betegnelsen MT1112 L. Fartøyet vert bygd med høg isklasse og skal i hovedsak drive fiske i Antarktis etter «patagonian toothfish». Fartøyet vil ha ei lengde på 60,50 meter, ei bredde på 13 meter og innreing for 30 personar, heiter det i eit presseskriv. Fleire anerkjente leverandørar frå Norge får nyte godt av kontrakta med forskjellig utstyrsleveransar til fartøyet. Fiskefartøyet skal byggast på Tersan…

Sandefjord, Norway/Shanghai, China. December 4th. 2019 Jotun A/S and COSCO SHIPPING International Hong Kong Ltd have reinforced their commitment to one another with the renewal of their long-standing joint venture (JV) agreement. The JV, first signed in 2005, secures the future of Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings (JCMC), a 50-50 owned entity that holds a clear market leading position as China’s number one marine coating supplier.  The signing of the joint venture took place at a special ceremony held at COSCO SHIPPING’s headquarters in Shanghai. A high profile gathering of business and political leaders witnessed the signing, including Mr. Xu Lirong,…

DNV-GL invites to Marintec press conference on 3 December, 11:30-12:30 at 2F Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai. See the invitation here. At the same date and location DNV-GL also invites to an exclusive presentation of the new Technology Outlook 2030 report. This will be held 13:30 to 15:00. See the invitation here.

På onsdag møtte vi statssekretær Hannah Atic fra Nærings- og Fiskeridepartementet. Vi la frem vårt bidrag og synspunkter til regjeringens nye maritime politikk som vil bli lagt frem i 2020. Litt om vårt arbeid og noen av våre viktigste synspunkter følger under.   Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) er en medlemsorganisasjon for maritime utstyrsleverandører. Per i dag har vi 110 medlemsbedrifter som alle er eksportrettet. En fersk rapport fra Menon og Norsk Industri viser at bransjen representerer 18 500 ansatte og har en samlet omsetning på 66 milliarder kroner, hovedsakelig i Distrikts-Norge. Bransjen står også for en verdiskapning på 19,3 milliarder,…

Last ned rapporten her! Norske maritime leverandører ønsker å styrke sin posisjon overfor verft i inn- og utland. De har i dag flere cruiseverft som kunder, de er aktive internasjonalt og planlegger å investere i egne bedrifter for videre vekst. Dette viser en ny undersøkelse gjennomført av GIEK og bransjeorganisasjonen Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) . De fleste av bedriftene er små i internasjonal målestokk. GIEK og NME mener at et tettere samarbeid mellom bedrifter, bankene og virkemiddelapparatet kan utløse vekst og mer eksport fra næringen. Fakta fra undersøkelsen Ni av ti bedrifter mener at cruise-markedet er strategisk viktigTre av fire bedrifter leverer…

Optimarin, the ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist, today reports a year-on-year increase in sales of more than 100% for Q3, with order intake at an all-time high. The growth, consolidating the trend seen in Q2, comes on the back of a number of new fleet agreements with leading owners and operators, of which Singapore’s Asiatic Lloyd Shipmanagement LLP is the latest signing. Market moves “September’s IMO D2 deadline for BWT compliance has created, quite rightly, a sense of urgency in the market, and we are now seeing more activity than ever before,” comments Leiv Kallestad, Optimarin CEO. “Optimarin’s simple, reliable…

Oslo, Norway: The Norwegian based scrubber supplier today announced a change of leadership as Dr Thomas Koniordos was introduced as the company’s new CEO.  Koniordos, who up until 18th of September served as Yara’s Head of Environmental Solutions, and also as Chairman of the Yara Marine Board, will succeed Peter Strandberg, the company's founder.    “YMT has had an amazing growth the last few years and it has been an honour to lead the company through its initial start-up and to where we are today, as one of the top suppliers in this highly competitive scrubber market”, Mr Strandberg says. “It’s reassuring to leave the company in the safe hands of our…

Sandefjord, 16 September 2019. Jotun, one of the global leaders in paints and coatings, is launching TankFast, a range of tank linings formulated to allow tanks to return back to service quicker than ever before, with excellent chemical resistance capabilities in the refinery, petrochemical and chemical industry. Peak performance  “To optimize earnings our customers need to ensure tanks are fully operational,” comments, Miles Buckhurst, Global Concept Director - HPI, Jotun. “Even with spare tanks, storage and transportation flexibility and profit potential are diminished when one or more has to be taken out of service. At Jotun we have recognized that…

NAVTOR and ScanReach, two innovative players within the maritime technology arena, have signed a landmark agreement that paves the way for shipowners to have a connected, comprehensive and real-time view of vessel and fleet operations. The collaboration will connect a revolutionary onboard wireless IoT platform to a secure channel for sharing data between ship and shore. The result is a seamless stream of information running from onboard sensors (which can be fixed to almost any piece of equipment, system, or individual) to land-based facilities, and back, enabling optimal decision-making, 24/7. Complete connection NAVTOR is a world leader within e-navigation, providing…

The recovery of the offshore shipping segment is playing a key role in driving the revenues of ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist Optimarin to new heights. The Stavanger, Norway-based business, which has focused exclusively on BWT for the last 25 years, has just signed a number of fleet agreements, including a contract with Island Offshore for 19 systems, doubling its order intake year on year. Preferred position “Optimarin has long held the position of the preferred supplier to the offshore segment, so the fact that the industry is recovering – with fewer vessels laid up – is a very positive…

Norge er vertskap for det syvende møtet i JWG (Joint Working Group) Maritime mellom India og Norge 16. september 2019 i Oslo. Møtet vil ledes av eksp. sjef Birgit Løyland, og den indiske delegasjonen vil ledes av Additional Secretary Mr. Satinder Pal Singh som er ansvarlig for skipsfart i skipsfartsministeriet i New Delhi. Det antas å bli 10-15 deltakere fra hvert av landene på møtet. Miljøvennlig skipsfart vil være et sentralt tema under møtet. Det sjette møtet i JWG Maritime fant sted 7. Februar 2018 i New Delhi.  Agendaen var bred, og inneholdt temaer som maritime cluster, miljøvennlige drivstoff for…

Press release Sandefjord, 8 August 2019. Jotun has signed an agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to provide its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) anti-fouling coating system across 42 vessels in the leading shipowner’s advanced RoRo fleet. HPS combines premium SeaQuantum X200 antifouling with technical and digital solutions to accurately measure hull performance. The antifouling works to increase vessel efficiency, cut fuel costs and reduce CO2 emissions. By utilising HPS across its fleet Wallenius Wilhelmsen will have a powerful tool to optimize environmental performance and deliver enhanced stakeholder value. “This is a major contract with a true global leader within this industry niche,” comments Ulf Skovli, Regional…

Innovation Norway, together with the Norwegian Ocean Innovation Catapult, Siva and IBM have developed a business acceleration program targeting Norwegian ocean industry companies. This program gives you a unique opportunity to work on an individual basis with IBM experts to get first-hand insights and tailormade support working on your companies’ use-case to create new customer centric solutions that open new or different business opportunities. The main item here is a 5-day hands-on session at IBM Watsons global IoT headquarter in Munich where the participants will be able to fast-track the development process for new products, solutions or features in agile…

Havet er viktig for norsk økonomi, og vil være en sentral kilde til verdiskaping og arbeidsplasser for Norge i fremtiden. Den voksende verdensbefolkningen har behov for nye jobber, nok og riktig mat, medisiner og rent miljø. Mange av disse behovene dekkes gjennom bærekraftig bruk av havet, og Norge har allerede flere verdensledende aktører innenfor havbasert næringsliv. Den norske regjeringen er 23. og 24. oktober 2019 vertskap for den internasjonale Our Ocean-konferansen, der fokus vil være på kunnskapsbasert havforvaltning som grunnlag for framtidig bærekraftig vekst. Total deltakelse på konferansen vil være begrenset til rundt 500 deltakere, inkludert ministre, ledere for internasjonale…

Jon Aksel Brynildsen (til høyre) ønsker den nye administrerende direktøren Thomas Smordalen lykke til. Foto: Teknotherm Thomas Smordalen er fra 1. juli utnevnt til ny adminstrerende direktør i Teknotherm etter Jon Aksel Brynildsen, som nå vil bruke mer tid med familien. Smordalen vil også være administrerende direktør for Teknotherm Marine AS. Av Skipsrevyen Smordalen har over 20 års erfaring fra maritim industri, og har tidligere hatt salgs- og lederroller i Unitor ASA, Wilhelmsen Ship Service og Hansen Protection AS, heter det i en pressemelding onsdag.  - Jeg er beæret over at jeg har blitt valgt som Teknotherms neste administrerende direktør. Det er et privilegium…

South Korea is a major contributor to the global shipbuilding market in terms of new shipbuilding orders. They have the 3rd largest newbuling orderbook globally and more than half of the worlds larges shipyard groups are operated from Korea. Amongst them are Hyundai Heavy Industries, DSME and Samsung Heavy Industries. In May 2019 Korean yards won most of the shipbuilding orders in the world. The orders amounts to 16 large commercial ships, which equals 60 % of world orders, according to Clarkson. The global shipbuilding market is expected to grow in future due to increasing seaborne trade and economic growth,…

Ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist Optimarin reports positive developments in the market today, with the first six months of 2019 showing a year-on-year doubling of revenues, orders and a substantial increase in EBITDA. In addition, the Norwegian-headquartered globally leading company, has recorded increased business activity in key shipping areas such as North West Europe, South East Asia and the Mediterranean, while segments such as offshore are showing signs of recovery. “It’s a multi-faceted picture, with a range of developments on a number of fronts,” comments new CEO Leiv Kallestad, “but the over-arching message is one of positivity – the market,…

Today we were visited by the President of China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), together with other representatives from Chinese shipbuilding companies and organisations. CCYIA is an organisation that works to promote the cruise and yacht industry in China. They purpose of their visit to Norway is to connect with Norwegian suppliers and to strengthen the collaboration between our two countries. Today China welcomes around 3 million cruise tourists each year, with an estimated yearly growth of 40%. By 2026 they expect to welcome more that 10 million a year.  This makes a significant demand for cruise ships and…

Increased newbuilding activity at Korean yards creates demand for innovative solutions supporting the yards in meeting sustainable production. NME will be present at Kormarine 22-25 October 2019 with a Team Norway pavilion. As per today we only have 24m2 free space at the pavilion, this is a good sign of the interest among Norwegian suppliers in being present and to be competitive in gaining newbuilding contracts. Some market insight from Korean yards: 1. The biggest trend in today’s marketplace is influenced by environmental issues that strict domestic environmental regulations has forced major Korean shipyards to consider eco-friendly products.  2. Global…

NAVTOR, a global leader in maritime e-navigation solutions, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Florida-based Total Marine Solutions (TMS). The agreement will see the Norwegian headquartered firm integrate TMS’ Ocean Guardian product into the NavStation digital chart table, allowing users to gain a real-time overview of all relevant environmental rules and regulations. “Environmental regulations are increasing in frequency, complexity andstringency around the world,” explains Tor Svanes, NAVTOR CEO. “Vessels must comply with them at all times, but, dependent on where they’re sailing, this can be a complicated, time-consuming and constantly shifting task. Vessel owners…

Organisers have revealed that the latest Nor-Shipping was the most successful ever, with a record number of delegates attending the Lillestrøm-based exhibition halls and associated activities in Oslo. In all, almost 50,000 people participated in Nor-Shipping 2019 official events between 3 and 7 June – a 34% increase over 2017 figures. Although Nor-Shipping has been operating for the past 54 years, this was the first time organisers extended its remit to encompass ocean industry businesses as well as the traditional maritime audience. As such the international event week – which welcomed exhibitors from 47 countries and visitors from over 85…

The new technology adds another piece to the fuel efficiency puzzle by contributing to reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions on all ship types. Pilot customer BW Dry Cargo believes they can achieve up to 10% fuel savings by leveraging accurate speed through water measurements. Whether the price of marine fuel is up or down, fuel costs will always be the biggest expense in operating a ship – as much as 50-60% of operating costs[1]. No matter the cost, ever-tightening regulations demanding emissions reduction will continue to drive owners and operators to seek measures for reductions in fuel consumption and…

The only approved emergency VHF AM radio in compliance with SOLAS74 reg. IV / 7 MSC 80 (70) Required by:- SOLAS passenger vessels- Part of the MODU fleet (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units)- Polar Coded vessels The Jotron Tron TR30 AIR Emergency VHF AM radio is delivered complete with a sealed emergency battery, test battery, hand strap and a holder for the radio and battery. The robust design more than meets the typical maritime requirements. The added advantage with this radio is that it floats with either battery. An innovative noise cancelling microphone filters background noise and includes a high output…

Leading ship management company OSM Maritime has launched a portfolio of ‘industry first services’ with the introduction of OSM ON. The new product will be offered to a customer base that not only includes owners, but also insurance companies, financial institutions and brokers. It utilises the company’s recently opened Maritime Operations Center in Singapore – which digitally connects all vessels under OSM management, and all activities with real-time visibility and transparency – to provide 24/7 response and risk management support services. OSM believes that this will be a game changer for the maritime industry by combining first-hand professional expertise with…

Jotron, a leading manufacturer of safety communication products and solutions announces their worldwide release of an innovative and unique Emergency VHF AM handheld radio - Tron TR30 Air. The radio will be launched at Nor-Shipping in Oslo. The Jotron Tron TR30 AIR is delivered complete with a sealed emergency battery, test battery, hand strap and a holder for the radio and battery. The robust design more than meets the typical maritime requirements. The added advantage with this radio is that it floats with either battery. An innovative noise cancelling microphone filters background noise and includes a high output loudspeaker. This…

Av Maritimt Magasin Ulmatec Pyro skal levere en energieffektiv løsning til Havila Kystruten. Foto:Havila Kystruten. Ulmatec Pyro skal levere Ulmatec Pyro Waste Energy Management System til de fire nybyggene til Havila Kystruten, forteller Ulmatec i en pressemeldning. Leveransen består av et system som bedre utnytter overskuddsenergien fra motorenes eksos og kjølevann, noe som vil ha en stor effekt i redusert utslipp. Skipene som er planlagt med LNG-/(hydrogen-) og batteridrift er designet av Havyard Design & Solutions og er under bygging hos spanske H.J. Barreras og tyrkiske Tersan, som bygger to skip hver. Skipene vil være i drift fra 2021.GRATIS OG…

Metizoft is happy to announce that the company will deliver its IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) Life Cycle solution to Havfisk's fleet of nine trawlers. Havfisk is the largest trawler company in Norway. As part of the IHM Life Cycle solution, Metizoft will perform IHM inspections onboard Havfisk's vessels and create IHM reports which will be the basis for getting certified by a class society. Once a vessel has a certified IHM, Metizoft will act as a designated person on behalf of Havfisk to keep the IHM continuously up to date throughout each vessel's life cycle. Metizoft is pleased to…

Norsk næringsliv inviteres til å delta som partnere – finansielt og tematisk. Norge skal delta på verdensutstillingen EXPO 2020 i Dubai, De forente arabiske emirater (FAE), som arrangeres fra 20. oktober 2020 til 10. april 2021. Tema for norsk deltakelse er ‘HAVET’ – eller mer presist: «PRESENTASJON AV NORSKE LØSNINGER FOR BÆREKRAFTIG BRUK AV HAVET». Norsk deltakelse skjer i partnerskap mellom staten og næringslivet og er basert på kostnadsdeling. Regjeringens mål er at Norge skal fremstå som en verdensledende havnasjon. Da må vi evne å ta en internasjonal lederrolle i viktige havspørsmål og delta på arenaer hvor løsninger på verdens…

Sandefjord, 23 May 2019: Jotun has unveiled the next generation of its popular SeaForce biocidal antifouling range, with three new products featuring breakthrough HydractiveTM technology. Developed in-house at the global leader in marine protective coatings, the new solution provides predictable, long-term performance for diverse vessel needs. Jotun originally launched its SeaForce range in 2004. Since that point the solution has established a market leading position, with some 27,000 vessel applications worldwide. However, according to Dr Erik Risberg, Global Marketing Director, Jotun Marine Coatings, evolving customer needs have spurred Jotun to develop an innovative new solution to satisfy industry demands today,…

Ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist Optimarin is responding to a growing market and surge in demand by investing in the organization and strengthening its management team. The company, which expects to double its turnover this year, has employed Leiv Kallestad as new CEO, allowing Tore Andersen, the incumbent, to spend his time enhancing market focus and customer service. In order to handle the expected surge in retrofit installations, expected to peak in 2022-23, Optimarin will now make plans for additional expansion, with growth in the technical and sales departments.  Fulfilling potential  “It feels like the stars have finally aligned,” comments…

Vi ønsker å styrke organisasjonen og søker en: Prosjektleder Du vil jobbe tett med øvrige ansatte i organisasjonen, men vil blant annet få et særskilt ansvar for drift og vedlikehold av NMEs hjemmeside, sosiale medier og vårt nyhetsbrev. Vi ønsker også at du skal bistå med salg av våre nasjonale og internasjonale messer, og sammen med vår markeds- og prosjektsjef, vil du også være ansvarlig for å arrangere noen av våre konferanser. Som prosjektleder vil du også få ansvaret for noe administrativt arbeid. Du har en bachelor som minimum, gjerne innen markedsføring/markedskommunikasjon. Erfaring fra prosjektarbeid, gjerne fra internasjonal virksomhet. Det…

Telenor Maritime inngår forlenget kontrakt til flere 100 millioner kroner med verdens største cruiseaktør, Carnival Corporation. Av Skipsrevyen Telenor Maritime har inngått en ny langsiktig kontrakt med Carnival Corporation, som i betydelig grad utvider et allerede langsiktig partnerskap for å gi rederiets 43 cruiseskip avanserte kommunikasjonstjenester innen data og mobiltelefoni. melder Telenor Maritime i en pressemelding. Med dette vil Carnival kunne tilby sine nesten 135.000 daglige passasjerer mobildekning, teksting (SMS) og data (mobilt internett) mens de er til sjøs. Avtalen er en forlengelse av selskapets eksisterende avtaler med Telenor Maritime som eksklusiv leverandør av mobiltelefonitjenester for passasjerer ombord på AIDA, Costa,…

Set against the background of increasing cyber threats to the maritime industry, e-Navigation specialist NAVTOR has moved to demonstrate the integrity of its innovative NavBox solution with ‘cyber secure’ certification (IEC 61162-460 Gateway) from DNV GL. NavBox, which automates the distribution and updates of digital charts, publications and other navigational data, now guarantees both complete regulatory compliance and security for an increasingly digitized generation of shipowners and operators. Top priority  NAVTOR’s announcement comes the day before the Norwegian Shipowners Association Annual Conference in Oslo, where it will reveal, as part of its Outlook Report 2019, that cyber crime is its…

NME is at place in Singapore making sure that the building of the Team Norway pavilion goes as planned. In just a few days the stands will be filled by our members. This year, also the Danes will join us. We are looking forward to three days of high activity! The excitement is also building up in the Auto-Maskin team who are in full preparation for exhibiting their latest products at the Team Norway pavilion. Their team always looks forward to renewing old friendships, and says the prospect of talking to many new contacts always makes the day vibrant and…

In just a few days we are ready for Seatrade Cruise Miami, but first the Team Norway pavilion must be built! NME is already on site and can confirm that the standbuilders, Nordic Exhibitons has everything under control! This the first time NME is arranging a Team Norway pavilion at Seatrade (at least in a decade). The pavillion is a cooporation between NME and Cruise Norway. That means that in addition to our members, the exhibitors at Team Norway also consists of Norway's beatuful ports and destinations! We are exited and optimistic about the exhibition and grateful to our partners,…

Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME), in collaboration with Cruise Norway, is organizing the Norwegian pavilion at Seatrade Cruise Miami. To attract attention during the exhibition, arguably the epicentre of the cruise industry, there will be an abundance of Norwegian cuisine, an authentic Norwegian Viking, and a jumbo screen featuring spectacular images of the best nature experiences that Norway has to offer. More than 50 Norwegian companies will make the trip across the Atlantic to attend Seatrade Miami from 9-11 April 2019. Actor Brynjar Stautland from Bømlo on Norway's southwest coast will be featured as the Viking. He is expected to provide…

Contingency planning in the digital era. Deutch-Norwegische Chamber of Commerce is arranging a maritime Cyber Security Awareness seminar in Oslo, on 30. April. To sign up or to read more, press here! The shipping industry has entered a new era. The industry is becoming more digital. Automation and connectivity are other trends that put ships, cargo, humans and your business reputation at risk. Changing technology and risks require different and new answers, especially in the maritime industry. Just like land-based organizations, the crew onboard every ship needs to be aware of potential cyber risks, how to avoid them and how…

On 21 March we held our Annual General Meeting for NME members. It is always valuable to meet the members and to get their opinions and inputs. This is important for us to do our job correctly. During the meeting two new board members were chosen to replace board member Inge C. Paulsen and deputy board member Frode Helland Evebø. We would like to welcome our new board member Øyvind Sundgot from Metizoft and deputy board member Tore Andersen from Optimarin. We would also like to thank Inge C. Paulsen and Frode Helland Evebø for their efforts! Following the Annual…

INMEX SMM 2019 will take place in Mumbai between 03-05 October 2019. Innovation Norway has blocked a 120 sq meters space for Norway Pavilion and they would like NME members to participate! This year, they are charging NOK 7.000,- per Sqm for a ready to occupy and use booth. Press links below to see the invite, e-brochure and floor plan for INMEX SMM 2019. Invite E-Brochure Floor plan Mumbai www.inmex-smm-india.com

Nor-Shipping Logo Geir Håøy and Remi Eriksen, the respective CEOs of KONGSBERG and DNV GL, are the latest names to sign up for Nor-Shipping’s new Ocean Leadership Conference on 4 June. The event, traditionally seen as the week’s opening conference, has been refined this year to focus on analysing, defining and enabling ocean industry leadership for a new era of business opportunity. It’s a format that has seemingly struck a chord with the industry; with Nor-Shipping confirming the conference is already approaching ‘sold out’ status. On the brink of opportunity  “This year we’ve really focused on attracting a broad range…

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Athens and Naftica Chronika magazine are organising a two-day conference on Tuesday, March 26 and Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation (Piraeus, Greece). The main aim of the event titled “Between oceans and archipelagos: Synergies and Opportunities for maritime leaders of Europe” is to offer a common ground for mutually beneficial decisions between Greek and Norwegian maritime stakeholders mainly focusing on : Day 1: Analyzing trends in marine technology, business models and strategies for the future. Day 2: Exploring educational and career opportunities in the north and south of Europe. Please be…

In the last 30 years how do you see the industry has changed? How has your company adapted to these changes? As an organization, NME represents a broad range of industry stakeholders, so it is difficult to generalize. However, in my point of view, the industry has become increasingly digitalized and automated, especially within manufacturing, design, production and operations.  For NME, the digitalization of sales and marketing, such as increased use of social media platforms, represents a big challenge. These new marketing models have changed how companies interact with customers, suppliers and the press. For trade shows, there is a…

Are you considering export to Germany? The maritime sector is a key industry in Northern Germany and plays a decisive role in shaping the countries future economic development. Today, Germany has the fifth largest maritime industry in the world which also opens up very good business opportunities for Norwegian suppliers. For the Chamber of Commerce, 2019 is all about maritime innovation, and they will promote cooperation and innovation across borders. At the breakfast meeting, they will provide information on relevant business areas, business networks and funding in the maritime sector. Meet experts from the Maritime Cluster Northern Germany, the Chambers…

On 26-27 February, the entire NME Team vent to Ålesund to visit some of our members in the region. Due to limited time we only had the chance to visit three companies, Ekornes Contract, Anda-Olsen and ShipMed. It is always exiting to visit members and learn more about them and their needs. This is a great way for us to better see how we can serve our members. Visiting Ekornes. (From left) Bjørg Ekornrud, Gunnar Bratland, Nini C. Paulsen and Erlend Prytz When we arrived at Vigra airport on Tuesday, Gunnar Bratland from Ekornes Contract was already waiting to drive…

NME’s very own Bjørg Ekornrud has been ranked as no. 36 on AllAboutShipping’s top 100 individuals for 2018. This is well earned and we could not agree more. Bjørg is fair, sharp and always has everyone’s best interest at heart, but is not afraid to speak her mind. She is a true resource for a small organization like NME. Through being president of WISTA Norway, Bjørg works to help other women to succeed in the maritime industry. Congratulations Bjørg! We are very proud on your behalf, and happy to have you as a key part of our team! To read…

Sjøforsvaret planlegger å investere 36 milliarder kroner i materiell i perioden 2018 -2025. Bli oppdatert på utviklingen av Sjøforsvaret og anskaffelseplanene og møt representanter fra Forsvarsdepartementet, Sjøforsvaret og Forsvarsmateriell i Bergen 20. mars. Forsvarsdepartementet, i samarbeid med FSi, inviterer til programkonferanse Sjøsystemer i Bergen 20. mars 2019. Arrangementet henvender seg til bedrifter og andre interesserte som ønsker å oppdatere seg på utviklingen i Sjøforsvaret og kommende anskaffelser. Konferansen vil også gi mulighet til eksklusive møter med representanter fra Sjøforsvaret, prosjektene i FMA og investeringsprogram Sjø i Forsvarsdepartementet samt Innovasjon Norge. Det blir også en uformell middag for nettverksbygging og dialog,…

Brunvoll skal levere framdrifts- og manøversystem til verdens første full-elektriske og autonome skip med nullutslipp «Yara Birkeland» Brunvoll har signert kontrakt med Kongsberg Gruppen på levering av framdrifts- og manøvreringssystem til det som blir verdens første selvkjørende (autonome) og elektriske skip, «Yara Birkeland». Brunvolls leveranse inkluderer to trekkende azimuth propeller for fremdrift og to tunnel thrustere for manøvrering som alle skal drives fra en tilhørende batteripakke på 6,8 MWh. Gjødselprodusenten Yara og Kongsberg Gruppen står bak dette første autonome skipet av sitt slag i verden. Yaras mål med prosjektet er å frakte gjødsel mellom sin fabrikk på Herøya og havnene…

Jotun has maintained its number one position in marine coatings despite the “horrific” market conditions of the past few years: adapting, evolving and building to stay ahead. Now, says CEO Morten Fon, with what appears to be “light at the end of the tunnel”, the company is well positioned to consolidate that leadership. Morten Fon is smiling. Nothing unusual about that, you may think, given the affable nature of the long-term Jotun chief (soon to be celebrating 30 years with the business, with the last 13 as CEO). However, what makes this flash of enamel noteworthy is its display during…

Thomas Wilhelmsen isn’t shy about stepping forward. The Wilhelmsen CEO wants his group to lead maritime from the front, utilizing a blend of the traditional and the transformational to steer the business, and the entire industry, on a value added voyage into the future. All aboard… “I don’t want this company to be seen as some kind of digital whizz kid.” Considering ‘this company’, Wilhelmsen, launched the world’s first autonomous shipping firm, Massterly, this year, as well as just announcing the creation of Raa Labs, a unique maritime digital start-up, Thomas Wilhelmsen’s declaration comes as somewhat of a surprise. “There’s…

Nor-Shipping Logo The media is under attack, from above and below. Leaders cry ‘fake news’, social media steals revenues, and audiences evolve, turning backs on traditional channels to click, pinch and swipe across a sea of tailored data. Can the maritime media survive in this climate and, hold the front page, do we really need it to? Tradewinds Editor-in-Chief Julian Bray tells the story of his industry. “All of humanity is in shipping,” asserts Julian Bray from his desk at the Tradewinds editorial base in London. “The tragedies, the triumphs, the highs, the lows, the love, the loss, and, of…

Nor-Shipping Logo A host of global business, political and thought leaders have today been revealed as some of the headline names set to appear at Nor-Shipping’s Ocean Leadership Conference on 4 June. IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Lise Kingo, CEO of the UN Global Compact, Ann-Christin Andersen, TechnipFMC’s Chief Digital Officer, and technologist Ramez Naam, Chair of Energy & Environmental Systems at Singularity University, are the first high profile names to be made public.  This year’s Nor-Shipping, taking place from 4 to 7 June in Lillestrøm and Oslo, Norway, has refined its traditional opening conference…

Administrerende Direktør Tor Svanes mottok prisen på vegne av NAVTOR Under Solamøtet, NHO Rogalands årskonferanse, ble NAVTOR kåret som vinner av Rogaland Forsknings- og Nyskapningspris 2018. Av Skipsrevyen Prisen ble delt ut for 17. gang av stiftelsen Rogalandsforskning, NHO Rogaland og Rogaland fylkeskommune, og er et initiativ for å stimulere til regional næringsutvikling, kompetanseutvikling og næringsrettet forskning. - Det er veldig motiverende å vinne en slik pris. Utforskning av morgendagens teknologi er avgjørende for å lykkes i den digitale verden, sier Tor Svanes, administrerende direktør i NAVTOR AS i en pressemelding. I begrunnelsen for kåringen la juryen vekt på at nyskapingen…

Det er heldigvis fortsatt ikke for sent å melde seg på ERFAringskonferansen 2019. Vi har nå fått utvidet påmeldingsfristen frem til avreise kl.10 den 21. januar. De siste forberedelsene er i full sving, og programmet er proppfullt av godt faglig innhold og spennende aktiviteter. Nettverksbygging er også en viktig del av konferansen. For å se program, trykk her! Om du ønsker å lese mer om konferansen, ta en titt her! Om du ønsker å gå rett til påmeldingskjema, klikk her!

På vegne av Innovasjon Norge vil vi gjerne informere dere om Greentech Festivalen, mai 2019 i Tyskland. Her skal The Explorer lanseres internasjonalt, i tillegg til flere prisutdelinger. Er du og din bedrift eller noen fra deres nettverk egnet til å vinne en "grønn Oscar"? GreenTech Festival og internasjonal lansering The Explorer videreutvikles stadig med mål å bli en markedsplass der globale aktører skal kunne finne norske løsninger på sine behov. Lanseringen internasjonalt skjer under GreenTech Festival i Berlin 24. mai. Festivalen er en «Oscar-utdeling» for grønn teknologi, og har siden 2007 premiert de fremste grønne og bærekraftige løsningene verden…

08.01.2019, Manila, Philippines: Moscord, the rapidly growing e-marketplace for maritime supplies, has recruited Michael Klint from Seven Seas Group as its new Director of Operations. Klint will now take on responsibility for Moscord’s operation centre in Manila, the Philippines, ensuring that both customers and suppliers using the digital procurement platform get a level of value, efficiency and service delivery previously unavailable in the ship supplies market. Benefiting from digital transformation: Higher data quality and improved data handling Moscord provides a direct digital trading platform whereby customers can buy ship supply products directly from suppliers. The service provides complete pricing transparency,…

Royal Caribbean International, one of the world’s leading cruise ship operators, has chosen Optimarin to provide its USCG compliant Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) for three flagship vessels. The Norwegian-based ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist has now retrofitted its market proven technology on Independence of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas, with installation on Grandeur of the Seas set for Q1 2019.  “An agreement of this nature with a world renowned operator is very special,” comments Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen. “Royal Caribbean leads the cruise market in terms of passenger experience, vessels, service standards, and environmental performance, and these three…

Sandefjord, 12, December 2018, Jotun, a global leader in marine coatings, and Kansai Paint, a leading coating supplier in Japan, have signed an agreement to develop their existing alliance. The partners are now looking to emulate the success they’ve achieved in the Marine segment in the Protective Market. Jotun and NOF Kansai Marine Coatings signed an agreement forming the SeaStar Alliance in 2002. At this point they had already worked together for many years and the alliance was a development inherent in that long co-operation. The partnership has led to the development of antifouling brands such as SeaQuantum, which is…

Shipping: Clean Marine opplever en kraftig etterspørsel etter rensesystemer til skip. Omsetningen ventes å gå fra 14 millioner kroner i fjor til 1,7 milliarder kroner i 2019.   -Det har på mange måter vært en ørkenvandring i mange år, men i år har det tatt voldsomt av, sier adm. direktør og en av gründerne i Clean Marine, Nils Høy-Petersen.  Det norske selskapet produserer systemer som kan rense eksos fra skip, såkalte scrubbere, og har hatt en relativt beskjeden tilværelse på Lysaker utenfor Oslo. Med nye internasjonale regler for utslipp sitter imidlertid Clean Marine midt i smørøyet. Etterspørselen har tatt helt…

Norwegian export credit agency issues guarantee for Idan Ofer’s $72m agreement and says it is the first of many potential scrubber deals December 6th, 2018 18:00 GMT by Jonathan Boonzaier Norwegian export credit guarantee agency GIEK has joined Germany’s KfW IPEX-Bank in providing a $72m loan agreement to Idan Ofer’s Quantum Pacific Shipping to buy scrubbers from manufacturer Clean Marine. GIEK has issued a guarantee of about $56m against the $72m loan from KfW, which is another major provider of export credit to shipping. The amount of equipment to be bought from Norway's Clean Marine was not disclosed, but Singapore-based…

Torleif Stokke med giret fra Servogear om bord på "Future of the Fjords". Foto: Servogear The Fjords har nok ein gang valt framdriftsløysing frå Servogear når dei skal byggje eit nytt fartøy i deira serie av miljøvennlege cruisebåtar. «Legacy of The Fjords» skal gå tilnærma lydlaust på batteri på Oslofjorden frå summaren 2019. Av Skipsrevyen  Den nye kontrakten med verftet Brødrene Aa i Hyen vart signert i fjerde kvartal 2018 og inneber at Servogear skal levera ei framdriftsløysing til det heilelektriske fartøyet «Legacy of The Fjords», som eiges av reiarlaget The Fjords. - I Servogear er me utruleg nøgde med…

The opening of INMEX Guangzhou was celebrated solemnly today. We thank Olav Akselsen from the Norwegian Maritime Authority and Tom Jørgen Martinussen from the Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou for their participation and support for Team Norway at INMEX China.

We are now getting ready for INMEX Guangzhou. The Team Norway pavilion consist of Valmet, Jets, Libra-Plast, Brunvoll and Nyborg. About 12-15.000 visitor are expected and preregistration are up 10% from last edition. We are very excited, and wish to thank all our partners that have supported us on this year INMEX Guangzhou.  Below you will find pictures of the Pavillion under construction.

    Sea-state monitoring leader Miros Group is set to supply eight Oil Spill Detection (OSD) systems to Brazilian oil major Petrobras in the world’s largest x-band radar-based OSD surveillance and response contract to date. The agreement is in partnership with Ulstein Belga Marine, primary supplier to Petrobras, and includes radars and thermal imaging cameras for Petrobras Mobile Offshore Production Units (MOPUs) in the Campos Basin. Delivery and commissioning are scheduled for 2019. The backdrop for the record delivery is a February 2018 agreement reached between Petrobras and the Brazilian federal Environmental Agency, Ibama, committing Petrobras to recently enhanced Ibama…

Optimarin has demonstrated how easy it is for existing Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) to be upgraded to full USCG compliance with a visit onboard Subsea7’s Seven Pacific. The ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist, the first manufacturer to achieve USCG approval in December 2016, originally installed its UV-based technology onboard the advanced offshore construction and pipe-laying vessel in 2015. Since that point the 667-m3 market proven system has, according to Seven Pacific Chief Engineer Oddgeir Refvik, been running smoothly, with minimal maintenance and easy operation. Easy does it Refvik described the upgrade as “very straightforward”. “It only took a couple of…

[caption id="attachment_2812" align="aligncenter" width="400"] At the signing: Aleksander Beckmann, Aftermarket Sales and Services Manager at Høglund, and Sindre Stemshaug Bornstein, CCO at Yxney Maritime Photo: Høglund[/caption] Høglund, a global marine automation and system integration expert, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Yxney Maritime to launch an integrated vessel performance monitoring solution. The plug-and-play system will give ship owners and managers access to real-time fuel consumption data and analytics, allowing for better decision making and improved ship and fleet fuel efficiencies. Under the agreement, Høglund Marine Automation’s Ship Performance Monitor (SPM), which collects and stores accurate fuel consumption…

Optimarin has signed a contract to supply seven of its USCG-approved Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) to Fednav, Canada's largest ocean-going dry-bulk shipowning and chartering group. Five of the units will be fitted on existing vessels within the 63-strong Fednav fleet, with two deliveries set for newbuilds. The order comes on top of agreements for five units made last year, signalling a growing relationship between the two market leaders. “Fednav is an established, family-owned and first class supplier of innovative maritime transport solutions within the dry-bulk niche,” comments Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen. “With customers and routes in North America and around…

Norwegian Maritime Exporters has the pleasure of announcing that we have opened up the registration for the Meet and Greet area at Nor-Shipping 2019. New this year at the Team Norway Pavilion is the Meet and Greet area. Here you will get assigned 2,5 sqm with profiling on one wall, where your company may have two delegates. This is the perfect way for start-up companies to meet and greet potential customers, and for other companies that don’t want to exhibit at the regular stands. Prices Meet and Greet stand: NME members: NOK 25,000 per stand Non-members: Nok 30,000 per stand…

The Fjords DA has today announced it plans to add another all electric passenger vessel to its award winning fleet, with the news that Legacy of The Fjords is now under construction at Brødrene Aa. The 400 PAX, carbon fibre catamaran shares the design of sister ships Vision of The Fjords and Future of The Fjords, but marks a bold move by the owners into an entirely new operating area – the Norwegian capital, Oslo. The Fjords operates 11 vessels serving Western Norway’s spectacular fjords area. Vision and Future are the current flagships, sailing daily between Flåm and Gudvangen and…

  Etter en rekke år der lakselus har vært hovedutfordring nr 1, tegner fiskevelferd i økende grad til å ta denne rollen i årene framover. Samtidig har det de senere år vært stor innsats for å øke fokus på fiskevelferd, men vi våger påstanden: Fiskevelferden må fortsatt ta både et steg frem og et trinn opp, for å komme på det nivået som er nødvendig! Laksenæringen må oppgraderes til FISKEVELFERD 2.0! Årets TEKMAR setter, som årlig siden 2003, fokus på dagens utfordringer og morgendagens løsninger innen sjøbasert lakseoppdrett. Fanen: «FISKEVELFERD 2.0 – tid for økonomisk lønnsomhet på biologisk akseptable premisser»…

Nor-Shipping has revised its shipping awards initiative, combining its two existing categories into one for 2019. ‘Your Arena for Ocean Solutions’, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway, from 04 to 07 June 2019, is merging the Energy Efficiency Award and Next Generation Ship Award into a single accolade that supports and showcases the on-going evolution of maritime. The new, standalone Next Generation Ship Award will, according to Nor-Shipping Director Per Martin Tanggaard, champion the projects that best represent the global ambitions of the modern industry. Star performer “Since their introduction in 2011, our awards have grown into an established…

Kjenner du til en innovativ bedrift som har lyktes internasjonalt? Nå er det åpent for nominasjoner til Eksportprisen 2019. Airthings vant Eksportprisen 2018. Selskapet er verdensledende innen radonmåling, og de eksporterer hele 95 prosent av produksjonen. – Det var fantastisk å vinne Eksportprisen. Det ga oss mye PR i Norge, og vi har brukt prisen aktivt i vår internasjonale markedsføring, sier daglig leder Øyvind Birkenes.  Jobber du i eller kjenner du til en bedrift som fortjener å vinne Eksportprisen 2019? Nominer deg selv eller andre her. Frist for nominasjon er 15. januar 2019. Nominer bedrift Meld deg på Eksportkonferansen 2019…

På Partner sidene under ressurser finner du nå rapportorten "AIDA Cares". Rapporten er utviklet av AIDA Cruises og omhandler nøkkelfaktorene til bedriftens suksess og cruise markedet generelt. "Sustainability is a question of responsibility for AIDA Cruises. An intact environment, our dedication to our guests, our employees and the wider community and sustainable management are basic prerequisites for us to be able to offer successful cruises in the future."  

  Optimarin has today revealed that it has installed its USCG-approved ballast water treatment (BWT) technology on the Norwegian Polar Institute’s newbuild research vessel Kronprins Haakon. The 100m long, Fincanteri-built, state-of-the-art PC 3 icebreaker will be christened on 17 November, before going on to undertake year-round scientific assignments in ice-covered waters. Its 167 m³/h Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) will ensure optimal environmental stewardship, eliminating all organisms carried in ballast water, and complete global compliance. Tore Andersen, Optimarin CEO, says his firm is thrilled to play a role in a project that is important both for Norway and the wider world.…

Bli med når danske og norske næringslivsfolk samles i Hirtshals for å få ny bransjespesifikk kunnskap, og for å skape forretningsrelasjoner på tvers av Skagerrak! Foregående års suksess blir gjentatt og danske og norske bedrifter er invitert til næringslivskonferansen Skagerrak Business Summit den 22.november 2018 kl. 08:30-20:00.  I år settes fokus på «Connectivity». Nettverk er en vesentlig del av næringslivet – både det digitale og det menneskelige, og derfor setter Skagerrak Business Summit fokus på dette. Vi lever i en foranderlig verden, hvor alt kan endres raskt, og hvor det er viktig å holde seg oppdatert. Konferansen er gratis for deltakerne…

On 23rd October 2018, TeamTec AS and Kurita Water Industries Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement for the distribution of Kurita Ballast Water Management System (BWMS). Kurita BWMS is a filter-free treatment system disinfecting the ballast water by dosing sodium hypochlorite. The system is IMO G8/G9 approved, and currently in the process of obtaining both revised G8 approval and USCG approval. Under the terms of the agreement, TeamTec will provide worldwide sales and marketing of Kurita BWMS, as well as handling project execution, delivery and Lifecycle Service. TeamTec, already well-established with TeamTec Oceansaver® BWTS, sees great potential in the market for…

Ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist Optimarin has consolidated its relationship with Höegh Autoliners by securing a new agreement for 10 retrofitted systems. The contract follows previous individual orders over the past two years, with the USCG approved, UV-based technology now set to be on-board 15 ships within the firm’s advanced RoRo fleet. “This is arguably the kind of contract we value most,” comments Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen. “The fact that Hoëgh Autoliners is an established global leader in its segment is one thing, but the really satisfying aspect is that they’re reordering more of our units because they know they…

Nor-Shipping is continuing its mission to build ‘your arena for ocean solutions’ with the recruitment of its first Head of Sustainability and Technology, Silje Bareksten. The development marks another step in an evolution that aims to realign the event week to support, serve and enable the maritime industry of tomorrow. Over the course of 2018 Nor-Shipping has rebranded, repositioned to help its maritime base exploit the potential of increasing ‘ocean industry’ activities and announced that its exhibition Hall A will now focus on the Blue Economy; showcasing firms and concepts that balance business with sustainable resource use and environmental protection.…

The NATO Ship Design Capability Group (SDCG) is seeking industry participation during their forthcoming Symposium in Copenhagen, Denmark, to inform and widen the interest and debate in specialist ship design and construction topics, stimulate discussion on NATO standards and tools leading towards a refined focus for the SDCG programme(s) of work. In addition to the opportunity to share information, another benefit to industry might be a follow-up NIAG study proposal, sponsored by the SDCG that investigates a technology's benefit to improved interoperability or cost-effective warfighting capability Industry is invited to express their interest in attending, with any specific requests, for…

Jotron, a leading manufacturer of safety communication products and solutions has signed a contract to sell the Phontech portfolio. Zenitel will purchase this portfolio which specializes in intercom and Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) solutions for the Maritime and Oil & Gas markets. 12 October, 2018 Jotron announces that it has signed a contract with Zenitel for the sale of the Jotron Phontech portfolio. This contract is structured as a two-step transaction with a closing subject to the fulfillment of the conditions. Located in Horten, Norway, the Phontech portfolio is specialized in intercom and PAGA solutions for the Maritime…

Cruise Norway International Cruise Conference Stavanger finds place at Radission Blu Atlantic Hotel in Stavanger 29-30 October. Cruise Norways ambition is to offer a Conference program that gives the attendants insight and understanding of the possibilities and threats that will mark the cruise industry in the years ahead. Both internationally and especially in Norway. The conference is also a brilliant place for making new aquaintants and networking. News of the year is a session with David Beckett. He gives a crash course in how to succseed  with short and precise messages.  Temporary Program Registration Form For booking a hotel accommodation:…

Nor-Shipping is joining WISTA at its AGM and Conference in Tromsø, Norway this month to help delegates address the opportunity, and challenges, of developing responsible maritime activity in the far North. Taking place from 23-26 October WISTA’s ‘Breaking the Ice’ programme features high profile industry and political figures from Norway and beyond, with Nor-Shipping’s Director Per Martin Tanggaard appearing as a keynote speaker. Inclusive and informed “New technology and environmental conditions present growing business opportunity in the Arctic region, but they must be approached with the sensitivity and care this unique area demands,” comments Tanggaard. “The tourism, energy, maritime and…

Siem Offshore, Olympic Subsea and North Sea Shipping are the latest to sign on for energy efficiency services and software from green marine newcomer Yxney, joining offshore giant Solstad in the growing Yxney portfolio. “We´re excited to start working with these three world class companies in the offshore sector, and to be a partner in their move to data-driven fuel efficiency,” says Yxney Maritime CEO, Gjord Simen Sanna. The three newest Yxney clients have in common their dedication to operate their ships as efficiently as possible. To help them reach this goal, Yxney Maritime will provide their proprietary energy efficiency…

Marintec Innovation is a new extension of Marintec China, which will be held from 3-4 December 2018 in Shanghai. This year, the focus will be on "International Marine Intelligent Energy Efficiency Technology". CSS, MARIC and WARTSLIA are confirmed as the Key Note speakers.  Marintec Innovation 2018 leaflet Running alongside, SNAME will host the "World Maritime Technology Conference 2018" from 4-7 December. The event is sponsored by ABB, Jiangnan Shipyard, MARIC, Shanghai Ship and Shipping Institute, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, SWS, LR, Shanghai Jiatong University, DNV GL, SMERI and Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute. The two events together expect to welcome over…

Over the course of the next two days Nor-Shipping is joining a host of business leaders, NGOs, diplomats and politicians at the UN headquarters in New York to help plot a pathway for sustainable commercial activity in the ocean space. Nor-Shipping Director Per Martin Tanggaard will assist a group working on the development of the UN Global Compact’s Sustainable Ocean Business Action Platform, before hosting the next high-level meeting on the initiative in Norway at Nor-Shipping 2019. Part of the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018, the gathering will see top level executives – from companies such as Equinor, Total,…

Optimarin has secured one of its biggest orders to date with the news that the ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist has been selected to supply 36 systems to Ardmore Shipping. The units will be fitted across 18 advanced chemical and product tankers, with delivery due to commence in February next year. Ardmore, an established leader in its niche, will fit two Ex approved units in each vessel. The Irish-headquartered firm was attracted by Optimarin’s simple, reliable and easy to install technology, alongside its lengthy track record of segment expertise. This helped reassure a shipowner that, until now, has not enjoyed…

On the occasion of the official visit to Norway from Jiangsu government and entrepreneur delegation led by Mr. Wu Zhenglong, the Governor of Jiangsu Province of China, Jiangsu Provincial People´s Government and Innovation Norway invites NME and all members to attend Jiangsu-Norway High-tech Industry Round-table Conference. Jiangsu is a relevant province for those thinking about business in China and Asia.  The conference is held Friday, September 21, 2018, 10:00-12:00 at Oslo Grand Hotel Rococo Meeting Room.  Invitation Registration Form  

Brunvoll wins contract for equipment package to container vessels for Royal Arctic Line Brunvoll has signed a contract for complete propulsion, manoeuvring and control systems with Astilleros Zamakona S.A., Spain for two cargo/container vessels for the Greenland Nuuk-based Royal Arctic Line AS. The vessels, Zamakona hull C797 and C798, are of Havyard 974 design by Havyard Design & Solutions AS, Norway. Deliveries from Brunvoll will take place within 2020. Illustration by Havyard Design & Solutions AS, Norway. Brunvoll system deliveries consist of gear- and cp propeller system, tunnel thrusters and complete control system. The propulsion system is a diesel-mechanical hybrid…

Ship of The Year is a prestigious and important award for both the maritime industry, the shipbuilding industry and the shipping industry in general. The award is instituted by SKIPSREVYEN, a major Norwegian shipping magazine. The candidates are nominated by the magazine’s readers, but the final election is made by an expert judging panel consisting of the Publisher and Editor of SKIPSREVYEN, Mr. Asle B. Strønen, the CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Mr. Harald Solberg and the Director of maritime sector in Norwegian industry, Lars Gørvell-Dahll. NME is proud and honoured that winners of this prestigious award has been…

Yesterday, NME opened it's Hot Dog stand at SMM in Hamburg, and of course it has showed to be very popular! The NME Hot Dog is found in our lounge at the Team Norway Pavillion. All partners need a small pick me up towards the end of the day. The stand will open Wednesday at 17:00 and Friday at 14:00. Stop by to recharge your batteries, completely free of charge!  

Sandefjord/Hamburg, 4 September 2018: Jotun has responded to market demand for a cargo tank coating that allows greater cargo flexibility, long-term performance and vessel utilisation with the launch of Tankguard Flexline, which will be revealed at SMM, the international maritime trade fair in Hamburg. The unique product is built on the Flexforce technology, ensuring excellent cargo resistance, quick port turnarounds and lengthy, and hence cost effective, maintenance intervals. ” In the ultra competitive tanker market optimal vessel flexibility, efficiency and utilisation are top of the ‘wish list’ for our global customer base,“ explains Marc Giesselink, Global Director - Tank coating.…

  Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has selected Optimarin to supply the BWTS for nine Offshore Patrol Cutters (OPC) to be built at their Panama City, FL shipyard.    The agreement with ESG will see the Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) fitted in the new OPCs, designed to support the nation's maritime security and undertake vital border protection duties.  Equipped to carry helicopters, Over-the-Horizon (OTH) boats and featuring sophisticated combat systems, these vessels will begin replacing the existing Medium Endurance Cutters in 2021.   “This is a banner day for Optimarin,” comments company CEO Tore Andersen.  “The USCG is a flag-bearer in…

Three high-tech vessels, all serving very different segments, have been selected as the nominees for this year’s coveted Ship of The Year title. Aker Biomarine’s krill harvesting ship Antarctic Endurance, The Fjords all electric passenger vessel Future of The Fjords, and PONANT’s expedition cruise ship Le Lapérouse complete the shortlist for the prestigious accolade, to be handed out at SMM in Hamburg on 4 September. The Ship of The Year initiative has been running since 1997, organized by respected Norwegian trade title SKIPSREVYEN. The magazine’s subscribers nominate the most noteworthy vessels to launch over the year, with an expert jury…

Norwegian Maritime Exporters has the pleasure of inviting you to the Team Norway pavilion at Sea Asia 2019. The Team Norway Pavilion will appear in a unique design that highlights our companies’ connection to each other and our country. This strengthens our brands and draws attention from media and government officials. Why Sea Asia?  The leading maritime forum of Southeast Asia and is held in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime week. Close to 15 000 trade visitors Highly relevant visitors, among them ship owners, shipbuilders, equipment and fittings, ports and terminals, maritime services, as well as representatives from industries, government…

Dear NME business associate, As business associate of the Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) you receive our newsletter and invitations to participate at exhibitions, conferences and meetings. NME respect your privacy. In relation with the implementation of the new transparency requirement of the EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) in Norway on 1 July, we would like to inform you about our privacy policy. The changes in the regulations means that you as our member and business associate you have the right to know what personal information we hold about you and how we use it. The information we have registered…

Nor-Shipping is continuing its modernizing drive with a new logo that affirms its commitment to its core maritime audience, while demonstrating a desire to open up to new business opportunities within the ocean environment. The move follows confirmation from Nor-Shipping Director Per Martin Tanggaard that the event week would be positioning itself as ‘your arena for ocean solutions’ for its next outing in 2019, and beyond. To see the full press-release, enter you registration or see the Invitation, follow the links below. Press-release Nor-Shipping Registrationform Nor-Shipping 2019 Invitation Nor-Shipping 2019

Zenitel, an international leader in intelligent communication solutions has installed, together with their partner COBS AB, the first SMART1 Wireless Telephone System on board a vessel. The smartphone handsets handle HD voice and alarm messages over a ship covering DECT network and uses WIFI network for email, internet and apps. To see the full pressrelease follow the link below. Zenitel Press-release

Ballast water treatment specialist Optimarin says that a recent surge in new business orders and revenues is indicative of positive developments within the BWT market. The Norwegian headquartered firm, which has now sold close to 600 of its USCG-approved Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS), has shattered its initial growth forecasts for the year to date, with both orders and income up by over 50% year-on-year. To see the full pressrelease follow the link below. Press-release Optimarin

Brunvoll has signed a contract for propulsion, manoeuvring and control system with Baatbygg AS, Norway, for a fishing vessel for combined trawling, auto-line and potting. The vessel designed by Skipskompetanse AS, Norway, is for the shipping company Austral Fisheries, Australia. The delivery from Brunvoll will take place by Q3 2019. To see the full press-release, click the link below . Brunvoll Press-release

22 May 2018, Jotun Australia is very pleased announcing the introduction of yachting products to the Australian Yacht and Superyacht industry. With reputation for quality, technical support and service, customers are now offered complete yacht coatings solutions. To se the full press-release follow the link below. Jotun press-release

Pay As You Sail pioneer NAVTOR has welcomed the decision by the Japanese Hydrographic Office to formally approve the use of PAYS for ENC. Almost all hydrographic offices have now accepted PAYS as a method for distributing digital charts, and the Norwegian e-navigation specialist believes full global acceptance is on the horizon. For the full pressrelease follow the link below. Navtor press-release  

Brunvoll har signert kontrakt med Havyard Ship Technology for levering av azimuth propulsjonsenheter med tilhørende styringssystemer til fem 50 PBE elektriske pendelferger. De moderne pendelfergene er designet av Havyard Design & Solutions og skal bygges av Havyard Ship Technology i Leirvik. Dette er ferger til Fjord1 hvorav flere inngår i den omtalte Nordmørs-pakken. «Vi er svært glade for å vinne denne kontrakten», sier Odd Tore Finnøy, CEO i Brunvoll gruppen. Pressemelding Brunvoll

NAVTOR joins forces with Weathernews International to enhance service and lay foundations for artificially intelligent routing solution. “This is another significant step on our journey to offer a fully integrated navigation solution that delivers everything navigators, ship officers and shore-based staff need on a single, intuitive and powerful platform,” comments NAVTOR CEO Tor Svanes. News Release

Marine og maritime næringer er viktige for norsk økonomi. For å styrke utviklingen av disse næringene og norsk konkurransekraft, tilbyr vi tilskudd til pilot og demonstrasjon for fremtidens havbaserte løsninger. Denne utlysningen gjelder tilskudd for tilsammen 30 millioner kroner. Søknadsfrist er 1. juni 2018. Delta på informasjonsmøte på Skype 22. mars - se mer informasjon ved å klikke på boksen under . Full pressrelease

Ocean Visuals and Miros are excited to announce a formal cooperation agreement targeting a game change combination of remote sensors for oil spill detection and verification. Full pressrelease

NAVTOR has announced that the world’s first digital chart table, NavStation, is now the first software to offer fully integrated ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (AENPs). The feature has been added as an option on the upcoming NavStation 4.1 release, and will simplify information management for navigators, and support route planning and compliance with SOLAS regulations and Port State Authorities. To see the full Newsrelease click the button below. Newsrelease

  Tilbudet gjelder: Transit Custom L1 Trend 130hk manuell. Kampanjetilbud inkl vinterhjul til verdi kr 14.990,- og rente på kun 2,69 %. Når gratis vinterhjul regnes med i rabatten, blir samlet rabatt på kampanjebilen på over 20%. En rente på kun 2,69% er også meget godt! NB: Tilbudet varer bare til 26.02.18, så her gjelder det å være raske.(tilbudet er bare tilgjengelig for våre medlemer) For å sjekke ut hele tilbudet, logg in på lukket medlemsside: Members page

Nå er stillingen som skal ta seg av havrommet i Innovasjon Norge med særlig fokus på maritim og olje & gass lyst ut.  Havrommet omfatter utvikling av nye installasjoner, teknologi og tjenester for å utnytte havets ressurser; i og på havbunnen, produksjon og fangst av bioråvarer i vannmassen, transport og andre aktiviteter på overflaten, produksjon av ren energi. For å videreutvikle havrommet i Innovasjon Norge søker vi en som blir Innovasjon Norges faglige hovedkontakt for området. Vedkommende vil få et særskilt ansvar for områdene maritim og olje & gass. Stillingsannonse

3rd LNG Seminar was organized by Innovation Norway India & DNV GL in Mumbai. Theme of the event was “LNG Opportunities in India - Norwegian Offerings”. Some highlights: Entire LNG value chain in India was present for the seminar Release of Energy Transition Outlook 2050 prepared by DNV GL Cochin Shipyard CMD referring to close cooperation between Norway & India in the1950s-60s for fishing vessels. Increasing emphasis on clean fuels in India And much more.. To see the full update and pictures from the LNG Seminar, click the button below. Full update

DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company, just signed a contract with the Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China for the delivery of two ro-pax ships for their Baltic route network in 2021. GSI has always been participating in INMEX China, and this year they will be returning to our show again. Full news release

We met yesterday with Terje Aasland, parliament member from the Norwegian Labour Party. We spent close to an hour with him discussion industry issues. We emphasized the importance of our partners with around 20.000 employees and value creation of about 60 billion NOK. We stressed the value governmental support for NME would be in helping Norwegian companies in rural Norway reaching out to important export markets. Mr. Aasland had great understanding for our views and we will keep talking with him and the Labour Party.

Optimarin has revealed that 2017 was its best ever year in business. The Norwegian-headquartered ballast water treatment (BWT) specialist delivered more than 60 of its USCG compliant Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS), recorded a healthy pretax profit, and saw continued investment provide a solid platform for on-going growth. Full News Release

Benelux Overseas expect reduced maintenance costs and enhanced efficiency with fleet-wide Jotun SeaStock agreement Benelux Overseas, a leading owner and operator of advanced LPG carriers, has signed a two-year agreement with Jotun for its SeaStock maintenance solution. To see the hole news-release, click the button below. Full news-release

[caption id="attachment_2019" align="alignnone" width="483"] NOR Shipping 2017[/caption] Key figures from Maersk Group, Statoil and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development have signed up to discuss future ocean business opportunities, demands and strategies at Opening Oceans Conference 2018 (OOC). To see the hole News release, click the button below. Full News Release

Norwegian Maritime Exporters and Innovation Norway invite you to attend a lunch meeting to explore Maritime Industry opportunities in South Africa- a market in a strategic position. To see the hole invitation, click the button below. Full invitation

(NB! in Norwegian)  Pål Rune Johansen (48) er ansatt som administrerende direktør i Elpro Group AS. Stillingen omfatter daglig ledelse av de heleide datterselskapene Elpro Solution AS, Elpro Electro AS, Elpro Installasjon AS og Selva Eiendom AS. Se hele pressemeldingen ved å klikke på knappen under. Full pressemelding

Our partner Zenitel was amongst the first players in the market to introduce IP-based Intercom systems. With the AlphaCom E-series they entered the realm of IP-integration, and with their Turbine family of intercom devices and integration modules they expanded their IP portfolio to include communication for industrial and hazardous locations (ATEX/IECEx Zone 1). For the full press release regarding Zenitel´s latest innovations in their IP portfolio, click the button below. Full Press release  

Norled AS har valgt Servogear og Brunvoll Mar-El hybridsystem i systemleveranse til innovativ plug-in hybrid katamaran hurtigbåt som skal bygges ved GS Marine AS i Gursken. Dette er første hybrid katamaran designet for bruk i kommersiell trafikk. Mer informasjon her.

Our partner Rapp Marine has been cooperating with Russian fishermen since the Soviet times. Over the past year, they have signed contracts for delivery of a full range of deck machinery to SEVEN new fishing vessels in Russia. - We are very happy to announce our newest Russian contract for delivery to four factory trawlers – this is four deliveries to one and the same customer, Murmanseld2, says Tor Idar Øye. The contract was signed this summer. Full Press Release

Jotun meets extreme demands of onshore oil, gas and chemical industries with new Thermosafe range providing better corrosion protection, hence less maintenance for the operators. The onshore oil, gas and chemical industries are evolving, and they need protective coating solutions to keep pace with ever more extreme demands. That’s the message from Jotun, one of the world’s leading global paints and coatings provider, which today launches the unique Thermosafe range, enabling customers operating at higher temperatures, with enhanced safety, efficiency and productivity. Full press release  

A Networking Event was held at Kormarin in the Team Norway pavilion Thursday Oct 26th. Sponsored by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Korea and Innovation Norway. Around 150-200 persons found their way to our pavilion and met friends, colleagues, clients and new business associates. I warm thank to our sponsors and commercial consul Ms Elin Sagbråtenwho gave a speech emphasizing the important and excellent relation between Korea and Norway. In addition, we had a raffle with great prices.

Norwegian Maritime Exporters participated in the official opening of Kormarin Tuesday. Erlend Prytz took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony. A large VIP group consisting of ministers, politicians, bureaucrats, other dignitaries and several media / journalists visited the Team Norway pavilion and NME board member from Jotun, Siri Moldestad Sanna gave a welcoming speech. We have a great pavilion of about 300m2 with companies like Auto-Maskin, Autronica Fire and Security, Brunvoll AS, IKM Testing Korea, Jets Vacuum Technology, Jotun, Kongsberg Maritime, Kyma, Marine Aluminium, Sperre Compressors, R. Stahl Tranberg, TMC and Westad Industrier. Photo courtesy of Tom Erik Ranheim/TMC.  …

Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) company Clean Marine has secured a multi-vessel contract from Inventor Chemical Tankers AS (ICT). The agreement, covering seven 19900 DWT chemical tankers, marks the launch of the firm’s revolutionary CleanSOx Compact Hybrid Allstream scrubber to the marketplace. According to Clean Marine CEO Nils Høy-Petersen, the company has been exclusively dedicated to EGCS solutions since its inception in 2006. Full pressrelease

Rapp Marine has been selected by Gulf Island Shipyard, LLC, as the Overboard Handling System Single Source Vendor (OHS SSV) for Oregon State University’s (OSU) 193 ft x 41 ft multi-mission Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV), with the option of two additional vessels. "These handling systems and controls will be at the core of these highly capable next generation research vessels", said Project Manager Demian Bailey at Oregon State University's (OSU). Read the news by clicking the button below. Full pressrelease

  Aas Mek. Verksted AS, Norway for Sølvtrans AS Charisma Fishing Co.Ltd    Brunvoll has secured new contracts for system supplies. The contracts containing propulsion-, manoeuvring- and control systems are with MAN D&T SE, Germany and Karstensens Skibsværtf A/S, Denmark for a pelagic trawler for the shipowner Charisma Fishing Co. Ltd, Shetland, and with Aas Mek. Verksted AS, Norway for a live fish carrier for the shipowner Sølvtrans AS, Norway. The deliveries from Brunnvoll will take place during 2018. Odd Tore Finnøy, CEO of Brunvoll AS and Hallvard Pettersen, CEO of Brunvoll Volda AS are pleased that Brunvoll asserts themselves well…

Our member, Brunvoll Volda AS has signed a contract with MAN Disel & Turbo SE for delivery of propulsion to a pelagic trawler for the ship owner Odd Lundberg AS of Norway. Brunvoll has earlier said that they are proud to be selected as their suppliers. «Tailor-made propulsion systems are our speciality, and there has been a good dialogue in order to find the best technical solutions for this vessel» - Hallvard Pettersen, CEO of Brunvoll Volda. Read more about Brunvoll, Odd Lundeberg and the contract with MAN Disel & Turbo SE by clicking the button below. Full press release

We have just completed a design process, and we finally updated our logo! We are very pleased with the results, and are looking forward to share the new logo in the future, both on digital media and at upcoming events. We want to thank our members for the collaboration so far, and look forward to further growth and development in the following year.  

Our member, Rapp Marine, is proud to have signed a new order with NEW "Odd Lundberg".    This is the third generation of owners from the shipping company Odd Lundberg AS who have selected deck machinery from Rapp Marine. But, as Morten Stenkjær, VP Sales at Rapp Marine AS, states "..this is the first time the shipping company has selected a high-tech electrical solution".     "In the process of selecting equipment, we felt that Rapp Marine was the supplier that satisfied our requirements and had the most innovative solutions... It can also be said of the previous deliveries; that Rapp…

Brunvoll has signed another contract, this time with Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for delivery of propulsion and manoeuvring systems for one Exploration Cruise Vessel. The package from Brunvoll consists of gearbox and propeller system, rudder, steering gear, tunnel thruster and control systems. The propulsion system is a twin screw diesel-electric system driven by electric power. We wish them good luck with the delivery prosess, and are proud of having Brunvoll as one of our proud members. To read their full press release, click one of the buttons below. Press Release (English) Pressemelding (Norsk)

NB! In Norwegian. Innovasjon Norge, Næringsforeningen i Drammenregionen og Buskerud fylkeskommune inviterer til konferansen "Sats Internasjonalt". På konferansen gis informasjon og nettverk som kan gjøre det enklere å ta skrittet ut i verden. Meld deg på og bli inspirert til å sette ambisiøse mål, og grip de globale mulighetene som finnes for deg og din bedrift.  Sted: Scandic Ambassadeur Drammen Tidspunkt: 31.august (08:30-15:00)  Deltakeravgift: 350,- eks. mva.  For mer detaljert informasjon om programmet klikk her.  For den offisielle invitasjonen klikk på knappen under.  Offisiell Invitasjon

By being a member of Norweigan Maritime Exporters you get several benefits and discounts. This summer, Røhneselmer has a special summer offer on their leasing agreements. Log in at our member page to read more about your member benefits. [wpmem_logged_in] The campaign from Røhneselmer can be found here. A list of the most important deals can be downloaded here, and a full list of deals can be found on forhandler.no sin hjemmeside. [/wpmem_logged_in]

At the General Assembly meeting of SEA Europe in Vigo (Spain) on 23 June 2017, SEA Europe appointed Ms. Kjersti Kleven as the association’s new Chair for a period of two years, starting on 1 July 2017. Kjersti Kleven is co-owner and Chair of the Board of the Norwegian shipbuilding group Kleven Maritime AS (KLEVEN). She has served as a board-member and Chair of the Norwegian Association of Maritime Industries for a total of seven years, and was one of the Vice Chairmen of SEA Europe until she takes over as chair. In addition, Ms. Kleven is a member of…

One of our members, Star Information Systems (SIS), completes their contract with Borr Drilling Limited in record time.  SIS has signed a contract with Borr Drilling Limited to implement software for management systems on board and onshore. SIS Project Manager, Per Anders Koien, reports that deployment and creating a data structure for complex rig operations on the first pilot rig has been completed in record time - the deployment work was finished before the summer holidays.  To read their full press release, click the button below.  Full Press Release

Nor Electronics, a subsidiary in Zentiel Group, has secured two framework agreements with Statoil's Johan Castberg field.  To read their full press relase, click the button below.  NB! In Norwegian.  Full Press Release

One of our members, Brunvoll, has signed a contract with Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS for delivery of propulsion and menoeuvring systems for a pelagic trawler to the shipowner Cetus AS of Karmøy in Norway. The ship design is from Salt Ship Design. Delivery of the equipment is planned to be within Q1 2018.  The contract partner is Brunvoll Volda AS. Hallvard Pettersen, managing director of Brunvoll Volda says that the company is proud to confirm their position as a major supplier to the fishing fleet. Brunvoll has recently secured important contracts, and according to Pettersen, the company experiences a positive…

Rapp Marine supplies complete electric deck machinery to the new krill vessel for Vard Group AS, build by Aker BioMarine. This is Rapp Marine's first delivery to a krill vessel. The new and innovative krill vessel is specially developed for sustainable harvesting in the Antarctic and will be equipped with the latest and most advanced eco-friendly technology. Rapp Marine thereby contributes to a sustainable krill fishing and secure good earnings for this new vessel. Rapp Marine annonces a contract for design, manufacture and delivery of complete electric deck machinery, as well as designing the new vessel's complete boom and rig…

Rapp Marine has recently announced five exciting high-tech jobs. In these days it is rare for Norwegian companies to announce so many high-tech positions in maritime industry at the same time.  Due to the language of the annoncement, the rest of this post is in Norwegian. Rapp Marine har utlyst nå hele fem høyteknologiske, utrolig spennende stillinger. Det hører til sjeldenheten at norske bedrifter nå for tiden utlyser så mange høyteknologiske stillinger innenfor maritim industri samtidig!  Fire av de fem utlyste stillingene er ingeniørstillinger som all har forskjellige funksjoner rettet direkte mot utvikling av våre elektriske vinsjesystemer. Den siste er…

Norwegian Maritime Exporters has the pleasure of inviting you to the Team Norway pavilion at SMM 2018. To see the full invitation and link for sign-ups, click here. The Team Norway Pavilion will appear in a unique design that highlights our companies’ connection to each other and our country. This strengthens our brands and draws attention from media and government officials. SMM is know to attract highly relevant visitors and focuses on innovations when presenting their trade fair. Join us to have a collected Norwegian presence at this world leading exhibition in Hamburg.  SMM's web site To find all our events click here. 

Norwegian Maritime Exporters welcome you all to the Norwegian pavilion in HALL C at Nor-Shipping 2017. In addition to many interesting Norwegian exhibitors, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Monica Mæland, are presenting the award "Ship of the year 2017" from the Norwegian pavilion during the exhbition on Tuesday. Hope to see all of you there! Our exhibitors are as follows.

Shipping is waking up to a new digital age, and two of the most important issues within the maritime transport system, where digitalisation is creating increased opportunity for development and innovation, are operational efficiency and safety. Digital Ship's Maritime Big Data Forum will investigate how digital ecosystems have developed and how they are changing the way shipping companies operate, now and into the future of maritime digitalisation. Three focussed sessions will contain plenary presentations and panel discussions: Session 1: An Overview of New Integrated Data Sharing Platforms Session 2: Protection in the Big Data Era Session 3: Survival of the…

Our member Jotun have developed the world's first NORSOK approved offshore maintenance coating system for brush and roller aplication on power tooled and water jetted surfaces.  We congratulate them with this new and innovative development. We are proud to have Jotun on our team. See their whole press release here.

Team Norway was well represented during Sea Asia in 2017. The Norwegian pavilion represented the exhibitors Ulstein Asia Pte Ltd, Autronica Fire & Security AS, Saint-Gobain Weber, AUTO MASKIN AS, NAVTOR and VARD. NME had as usual a lounge area related to the Team Norway pavilion, where food and drinks were served. We have an impression that exhibitors and visitors have been pleased with the exhibition- with everything from quality at the fair, service level and number of visitors to the Norwegian Pavilion. In total, 80 countries were represented on Sea Asia 2017, and the Norwegian pavilion was among ten…

By being a member of Norweigan Maritime Exporters you also get benefits through forhandler.no. Log in at our member page to read more about your member benefits. [wpmem_logged_in] A list of the most important deals can be downloaded here, and a full list of deals can be found on forhandler.no sin hjemmeside. [/wpmem_logged_in]  

Shipping is waking up to a new digital age, and two of the most important issues within the maritime transport system, where digitalisation is creating increased opportunity for development and innovation, are operational efficiency and safety. Much has been made of new and improved integrated platforms designed to influence both of these key elements, and in the last 12 months we have seen various stakeholders launching "ecosystems" designed to improve integration and thus drive both efficiency and safety; between the various systems on-board, from ship to shore, as well as between different onshore devices. Digital Ship's Maritime Big Data Forum…

Norwegian Solutions tilbyr alle NMEs medlemmer en rabatt på 40% ved kjøp av annonsering i årets Norshippingutgave av deres magasin. Den digitale utgaven av magasinet vil promoteres gjennom alle Rivieras nyhetsbrev i juni 2017, samt på sosiale medier, med til sammen 170 000 mulige lesere. Data viser at 82% av distribusjonen når nøkkelpersoner i innkjøpsbeslutninger og 81% av leserne er ledere ansvarlig for drift og vedlikehold av eksisterende fartøy samt design og bygging av ny tonnasje. Norwegian Solutions er offisielt godkjent av Nor-Shipping og vil ha ekstra distribusjon av magasinet under messen. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese…

Norwegian Maritime Exporters has the pleasure of inviting you to the Team Norway pavilion at ONS 2018. To see the full invitation and link for sign-ups, click here. The Team Norway Pavilion will appear in a unique design that highlights our companies’ connection to each other and our country. This strengthens our brands and draws attention from media and government officials. After ONS in 2016, nine out of ten exhibitors say they made new contracts, and 92% of visitors from 2016 said they would come back at ONS 2018. Join us to have a jointly Norwegian presence at this popular exhibition…

When: 8-11 May 2017 Registration deadline: 27 April 2017 Where: Hamburg and/or Bremerhaven Recently the German authorities allowed four new offshore wind farms, of which three are planned without subsidies. Therefore, Norwegian Energy Partners and Innovation Norway jonitly invite NMEs members and followers to meet the German offshore wind industry to understand more about the development in offshore wind in Gernamy. Participating companies will meet counterparts in Hamburg and Bremerhaven through seminars, socccial networking, B2B events and meeting activities. As participants in the offshore wind tour you will also get a reduced registration fee for the WindForce conference. Registration deadline is Thursday, April…

Norske Maritime Eksportører har inngått en avtale med Eneas (www.eneasnett.no), som vil kunne gi våre medlemmer betydelige besparelser. Med 20 års erfaring fra det nordiske kraftmarkedet og over 20.000 kunder har Eneas tyngde og kompetanse til å oppnå betydelige besparelser for våre medlemmer.

The Norwegian maritime industry is a worldwide success story. Defined by innovation, driven by expertise and committed to quality, our suppliers deliver services and products that help global customers excel in the toughest business environments. “Salt water runs through our veins,” explains Erlend Prytz, CEO of Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME). “The ocean is central to the past, present and future of this country, and we’ve been focused on utilizing its immense opportunities since time began." “Our members aren’t just a collection of companies, it’s a pool of people dedicated to mastering maritime challenges – using their unique expertise to provide…

We’re attending the commencement of the merger between INTSOK and INTPOW into Norwegian Energy Partner. A wise choice to combine forces to enhance the effort to market the energy industries of Norway.  An excellent seminar followed by a celebration dinner. Among the keynote speaker; prime minister Erna Solberg, DNV GL CEO Remi Eriksen, Statkraft CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen, and Aker Solutions chairman Øyvind Eriksen. Excellent moderated by ONS’ CEO Leif Johan Sevland.

Rapp Marine are pleased to announce a new contract for complete electric deck machinery to a new pelagic trawler for Research Fishing Company in Shetland. In a notable first for the Scottish/ Shetland pelagic fleet, the new FV Research will feature a full electric deck machinery package. – Many thanks to Skippers Gary and Richard Williamson and partners of th_MG_5279e Research Fishing Company for choosing Rapp Marine as their supplier for the third time, and this time choosing in particular our electric system as a solution for the future, says a very pleased Mr. Stenkjær. Join the the technologhy of…

We are attending the press tour of 2017. Excellently organized by Blue-C. Several of our members took the opportunity to present news and information about their companies, products and innovation. Among them Kongsberg, Optimarin, Clean Marine (Picture), Light Structures, Eksportkreditt (picture), Jotun and Navtor. NME presented ourselves and our view on the market situation.

På ERFA 2017 kunne vi annonsere at NMEs medlemsbedrifter nå kan få rådgivning fra Multisys om digitale trusler og informasjonssikkerhet. Dette er en utvidelse av Albarans tilbud til NMEs medlemsbedrifter om advokatbistand. Medlemsbedrifter kan få inntil 2 timer gratis og uforpliktende rådgivning ved hver henvendelse om ny sak. Logg inn som medlem for å lese saken.

Kontraktsjøvettreglene gir deg noen grunnleggende regler for hvordan man bør tenke og handle ved inngåelse og oppfølgning av kontrakter. Husk at ulykker skjer når du minst venter det, så ta høyde for det uventede. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese resten av saken. [wpmem_logged_in] 1. Tenk sikkerhet.   Gode forberedelser er nøkkelen til vellykkede forhandlinger og kontrakter.   Identifiser de viktigste utfordringene ved gjennomføring av kontrakten.   Påse at viktige risikoelement og ansvarsfordeling er regulert i kontrakten, og vurder egen eksponering av risiko og ansvar.   Viktig med en klar og omforent kravspesifikasjon med detaljert beskrivelse av…

When travelling on business trips around the world it is a great risk to bring computers, tablets and mobilephones. In many countries e-services might try to take control of the gadgets via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or by phisically break into the hardware, to then install hidden software which can make outsiders able to download all files, read all emails, control the microphone and camera of your device, and get access to the company’s data systems when you get back to the office. Log in to the Members page to read the full article. [wpmem_logged_in] If you need to bring a computer,…

Medlemsmøte NME Rådhusgt. 25 – 7 etg. 21. mars 2017. Takk for gode innspill på medlemsmøtet forrige uke. Referatet fra medlemsmøtet den 21.mars 2017 kan lastes leses her!

Interested in joining a company network to unlock maritime opportunities in South Africa, with a special focus on Green/ Smart Ports? Smart ports, terminals, and related logistics and transport industries will be crucial for African countries to achieve their economic growth ambitions over the coming years. To beneficiate and export commodity assets, countries throughout the continent need efficient, innovative transport and logistics environments. Why South Africa? - Concrete business opportunities as a result of drive to develop Blue Economy - Strategic position on a busy sea route - Strong engineering backbone, with companies used to operating in Africa. Potential for…

Photo: Buksér og Berging AS On February 22, 2017, the cargo vessel “MV Tide Carrier” encountered engine problems, got in distress west of lighthouse Feistein and started drifting towards shallow waters and land. Two local tugs from Buksér og Berging AS (BB) were called out for tow connection and emergency towage. It was harsh weather and the waves were as high as 10 meters. The waves breaking around the shallow waters made the space for maneuvering limited. “PLT from Restech Norway made the tow connection and emergency towage possible” Luckily, BB’s tug were equipped with Pneumatic Line Thrower (PLT) from…

International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, together with Innovation Norway will be organizing a Singapore Maritime, Oil and Gas Business Mission to Norway from 13 – 18 March 2017. The mission will cover Oslo, Kristiansand, Trondheim and Bergen. International Enterprise Singapore is keen to help Singapore companies be equipped with the latest and future trends and opportunities in the offshore, subsea and maritime domains, and to acquire relevant technology and capability that is relevant for Asia to address new growth in this sector.The delegation is specifically looking for Norwegian technology and solutions providers within the: Offshore renewables, GAS, LNG, Offshore oil &…

Næringsliv og offentlig forvaltning preges nå av økende digitalisering. Det fører til at virksomhetene blir mer effektive og lønnsomme, men også til en økende fare for at virksomheter kan settes ut av spill eller lide betydelige tap. Det er mange eksempler på at bedrifter har gått under etter digitale angrep. I 2016 økte f.eks. antallet angrep av løsepengevirus mot bedrifter i USA med hele 6 000 %. Også norske virksomheter er i økende grad utsatt for digitale angrep. Eksportindustrien er særlig utsatt - spesielt teknologibedriftene. Digital industrispionasje er ofte billigere og langt mer effektiv enn tradisjonelle metoder. Det drives derfor…

Vi har fått ledige plasser på SeaAsia 2017. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese resten av saken. [wpmem_logged_in] For 20,000,- kan NMEs medlemmer få en plakatstand/roll-up stand inne på et fellesområde. Der er det mulighet for både roll-up og et brosjyrestativ. Det vil være felles bord og stoler på dette området og i NME-loungen, noe som tiltrekker flere messedeltakere til området. Planløsningen for hele utstillingshallen finner du her, og en planløsning for utsillingsdelen til NME (lik som på bildet) finnes her. Vi planlegger gjennomgang for bedre trafikk. Dersom dere likevel skal være på SeaAsia er dette en svært…

Innovasjon Norge inviterer NMEs medlemmer til et prosjekt spesielt utviklet for norske selskaper som har teknologi til å utvikle seg i det kanadiske markedet. Canada og Norge deler utfordringer med havtrafikk i tøffe nordlige forhold, samt beskyttelse av uberørt natur. Dette mener vi gir muligheter for norsk næringsliv. Målet med prosjektet er å forstå det kanadiske markedet og mulighetene dette gir for norske firmaer, møte relevante partnere, og samle informasjon slik at man kan lage en optimal etableringstrategi for det kanadiske markedet. Det vil være detaljerte presentasjoner og analyser av mulighetene i det kanadiske markedet, i tillegg til konsulenttjenester for…

Det kalles herved inn til Årsmøte i Norske Maritime Eksportører NME. Tid: tirsdag 21. mars 2017 kl. 10.00 registrering kl. 09.45 Sted: Rådhusgt. 25, 7. etg. (hos Rederiforbundet). Logg inn for å se agenda og påmelding.

Den norske regjeringen har nylig bestemt seg for å kjøpe nye u-båter fra det tyske verftet TKMS. Denne avtalen åpner for mange muligheter for økt bilateralt næringssamarbeid utover denne kontrakten, også på det sivile området. Norsk næringsliv har også økt sitt engasjement i tysk maritim sektor. Bl.a. har Siem-gruppen overtatt skipsverftet Flensburger og Statoil er delpartner i et stort nytt offshore vindkraft-anlegg (Arkona) i Østersjøen. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese resten av saken. [wpmem_logged_in] Tyskland har nylig lansert en ny maritim strategi der det satses særlig på digitalisering og det grønne skiftet. Dette bør også åpne…

We visited ULMATEC Pyro and Green Technology of Norway in Søvik. Great meeting and tour of ULMATEC’s facilities. Very interesting to learn more about Green Technology and its members; Ulmatec Pyro, Sperre Coolers, Anda-Olsen and Teknotherm.

Foto: Asle Strønen, Skipsrevyen Mangeårig styreleder og styremedlem i Norske Maritime Eksportører og administrerende direktør Roger Kristensen i Restech Norway AS ble tildelt ERFA Award for 2017. Utmerkelsen er høyst velfortjent og ble tildelt til stormende jubel på ERFAs festmiddag om bord i DFDS «Crown Seaways». Det var adm.dir. Erlend Prytz i Norske Maritime Eksportører som stod for overrekkelsen av diplom og merke. Statuttene er enkle: ERFA Award tildeles en person som på en fremragende måte har bidratt til utvikling av norsk maritim industri eller Norske Maritime Eksportører.

Zenitel, en global leder innen kritiske kommunikasjonsløsninger, har levert kommunikasjons- og underholdningssystemer til Norges mest trafikkerte innlands fergestrekning. Foto: Kaptein Stein Rørvig på broen, Zenitel. I 2014 vant Bastø Fosen en kontrakt for videre drift av Norges mest trafikkerte innlands fergestrekning, mellom Moss og Horten – frem til 2026. Som en del av avtalen skulle tre nye skip bli bygget (for å dekke denne viktige transportruten). Zenitel er stolte av å ha levert kommunikasjons og underholdningssystemer til alle de 3 nye skipene. Fergen er en del av det nasjonale veinettet, Riksvei 19. Riksvei 19 er en del av riksveien over…

Ulstein Verft AS has signed a contract for the building of a DP2 Construction Support Vessel (CSV) for the Netherlands based Acta Marine B.V. The vessel is primarily aimed at the offshore wind market and carries the new SX195 design from Ulstein Design & Solutions AS. “We are expanding our services and fleet for offshore wind and chose Ulstein for our new construction support vessel. The dedicated SX195 design with the X-STERN, an integrated walk-to-work gangway system and 3D crane, and its accommodation, represents a next step in responding to the market needs,” says Rob Boer, managing director in Acta…

Color Line and Ulstein Verft have today agreed on a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the construction of the largest hybrid vessel of the world. “This is an important milestone for us, and we are very pleased that we have been chosen as partner in this very exciting project. We are looking forward to the further cooperation with Color Line,” states CEO Gunvor Ulstein at Ulstein Group. The vessel will be designed by Fosen. The vessel is planned to service Sandefjord-Strömstad from summer 2019. The ferry is a plug-in hybrid, where the batteries are recharged via a power cable with…

Du kan nå komme med ditt forslag til Ship of the Year 2017. Næringsminister Monica Mæland vil foreta den høytidelige prisoverrekkelsen på åpningsdagen av Nor-Shipping, tirsdag 30. mai. NOMINÈR DIN FAVORITT HER Vi inviterer alle våre lesere til å nominere sin favoritt til årets store prisutdeling. Blant de nominerte vil så juryen velge en vinner som blir offentliggjort på åpningsdagen på Nor-Shipping i Oslo. Kriteriene for å vinne denne kanskje største uavhengige heder og verdighet som et skip kan få, er at det leveres fra et norsk verft i løpet av kalenderåret 2017 og at innovasjonsgraden er høy. – Vi…

ERFA 2017 er overstått med mange høydepunkter å se tilbake på. Skipsrevyen har dekket konferansen og kommet med en bildereportasje. Les hele saken og se bildene fra konferansen her! “M/S «Crown Seaways» en route København: Helt siden 1972 har ERFAringskonferansen vært det årlige høydepunkt for norske maritime utstyrsleverandører. 2017 var ikke noe unntak, og også i år gikk hedersbevisningen ERFA Award til en velfortjent mottaker. Det var mangeårig styreleder og styremedlem i Norske Maritime Eksportører, adm.dir. Roger Kristensen, Restech Norway AS, som ble tildelt ERFA Award for 2017 – høyst velfortjent og til stormende jubel på ERFAs festmiddag om bord…

Albarans oppsummering av forhold man bør huske på i forbindelse med kontrakstinngåelse og kontraktsoppfølgning. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese resten av saken. [wpmem_logged_in] 1.Formalia Oversittelse av frister, eller feil bruk av varselrutiner, er en hyppig årsak til at leverandører mister krav eller posisjoner som det ellers kunne være mulighet til å nå frem med. Første spørsmål er derfor alltid frist(er)! Hvis frist er oversittet, kan det uansett være for sent. Derfor: la ikke noe få stå ubesvart, og som «tommelfingerregel», aldri mer enn 3 dager. Men Obs! dette er ikke noen vanntett «kjøreregel», for det forekommer…

Kristiansandbaserte Maritime Protection AS ble 30 november 2016, som et datterselskap av Wilhelmsen Maritime Services AS (WMS), fusjonert med det engelske selskapet Survitec Group Ltd (Survitec). Survitec eier nå alle WMS sine tidligere sikkerhetssystemer og -produkter, samt tilhørende service og kompetanse. Etter fusjonen eier Wilhelmsen 20% av aksjene i Survitec Group. Maritime Protection AS er således nå et heleid datterselskap av Survitec. Maritime Protection AS har over 45 års erfaring innenfor nøytralgassanlegg til maritim og offshore bransje på verdensbasis. «Vi ser frem til samarbeidet med våre nye eiere», sier Daglig leder Lars Erik Lunøe. «Survitec har mer enn 160 års…

Metizoft is happy to announce that we have signed a new contract with Kleven Maritime for the delivery of IHM (Inventory of Hazardous Materials) and Non-Asbestos to one expedition vessel. The contract includes an option for delivery of IHM and Non-Asbestos to an additional expedition vessel. The ships are designed by Rolls-Royce and can carry up to 530 passengers. Both are polar-class vessels. The first ship will be delivered to Hurtigruten in July 2018, while the second ship will be delivered in July 2019.

Scana Propulsion har sikra kontrakter for levering av reduksjonsgir til to Ankerhandteringsfartøy (AHTS) for Grupo CBO, Brasil, og for eit komplett framdriftsanlegg for ombygging av ein trålar til Harvest Fishing, UK. Kontraktspartnarar er Sotreq SA, i Brasil og Karstensens Skibsværft i Danmark. Den totale kontraktsverdien er ca. 25 mill NOK. SCANA PM 121224Scana Propulsion og Sotreq SA, Brasil har signert kontrakt for levering av reduksjonsgir til to AHTS til Grupo CBO i Brasil. Denne kontrakta er ein erklært opsjon frå den opprinnelege kontrakta på gir til fire skip som har blitt levert frå fabrikken i Volda i 2015 og 2016.…

Dagfinn Apenæs (født i 1939) gikk bort 8. november 2016. En nestor i salg av norsk skipsutstyr, fra Norsk maritim sektor, har gått fra bordet for siste gang. Dagfinn fra Horten var en humørspreder og historieforteller av rang. Dagfinn mønstret i sin ungdom på som bysse- og messegutt på en av skipene til Norske Amerika linjen. Etter lang tid ute og med et kosthold mer næringsrikt enn hjemme, var han så forandret at moren nesten ikke kjent han igjen da han kom hjem, etter Dagfinn’s egne ord. Etter handelsgym i Tønsberg og Horten tekniske fagskole jobbet han på tegnekontoret på…

On Wednesday December 21st Norsafe signed yet another new contract with the Swedish Coast Guard (KBV) to deliver nine new Magnum 750 MKII boats. The boats are specially developed in close cooperation with KBV and are a continuation of seven boats already delivered between 2015 and 2016. “It is hard to imagine a better Christmas present than this”, says Kjell Sørensen, the leader of this area of business at Norsafe. “This shows that Norsafe is recognised as a high quality provider of specialised boats. The new boats will be delivered over the course of the new year.” For many years…

Det kan Utenriksdepartementet melde i dag. – Jeg er glad for at vi i dag i Beijing kan markere en full normalisering av våre politiske og diplomatiske relasjoner med Kina. Dette gir store muligheter for samarbeid. Vi er blant annet blitt enige om å umiddelbart gjenoppta forhandlingene om en frihandelsavtale, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende. Norge har siden 2010 ikke hatt politisk kontakt med Kina. – Situasjonen siden 2010 har vært krevende. Normaliseringen av vårt forhold er et resultat av et langsiktig og møysommelig diplomatisk arbeid på mange nivåer for å gjenopprette tilliten mellom våre to land, sier Brende. Les mer…

Vestdavit’s digital library of 2D and 3D davit drawings is providing a powerful tool for ship designers, allowing them to download davit CAD files to include in their vessel conceptualisation files on a ‘cut and paste’ basis. Vestdavit’s large range of davits, covering naval, coastguard, commercial marine and offshore sectors, can be accessed via a web portal developed with CAD-based platform innovator SolidComponents. Drawings are available as Step files in all relevant CAD formats and the files are easy to work with and download for use within overall vessel design, and continuously updated. “Naval architects log into the Vestdavit digital…

TeamTec og ANDRITZ signerer samarbeidsavtale for global markedsføring av eksosrensesystemet SeaSOx for den maritime industrien. TeamTec og ANDRITZ har signert en samarbeidsavtale for global markedsføring av SeaSOx eksosrensesystem for den maritime industrien. Systemet renser eksos for svovel, andre vannløselige gasselementer samt partikler, for å møte IMO utslippskrav for hoved- og hjelpemaskineri. ANDRITZ vil ha ansvaret for kjerneteknologi og grunnleggende design, samt leveranse av nøkkelkomponenter og dokumentasjon. TeamTec overtar globalt ansvar for salg og markedsføring, inkludert ettersalg og service av SeaSOx-systemet. SeaSOx kan installeres på alle typer skip, enten for nybygg eller som retrofit. SeaSOx bruker sjøvann som rensemedium, og kan…

We are happy to share with you that Ulstein has entered the cruise and megayacht market. Recently two major contracts have been signed: 1)      Upgrade and conversion of the expedition cruise ship Sea Adventurer 2)      Newbuilding of a megayacht for a private (undisclosed) owner, one of the world’s biggest ship owners: Megayacht contract Read more about our cruise ship designs here Read more about our megayacht designs here

TeamTec har inngått en partnerskapsavtale med Damen for det innovative ballastvannrensesystemet, AVITALIS BWTS. Damen Green Solutions har signert et «letter of intent» med det norske firmaet TeamTec for levering og service av det innovative ballastvannrensesystemet, AVITALIS BWTS. Systemet kombinerer filtrering og en dokumentert, miljøvennlig kjemikaliebehandling som er optimalisert for mellomstore til store skip. AVITALIS er effektiv uavhengig av saltinnhold, turbiditet og temperatur. Intensjonen er å avansere til et fullstendig partnerskap innen slutten av 2016. Per dags dato gjennomgår AVITALIS en IMO typegodkjenningstest og en US Coast Guard (USCG) landbasert test. Det er forventet at IMO typegodkjenning vil bli oppnådd i…

Several prominent guests from shipyards in Busan, politicians, and other dignitaries visited our pavilion. We introduced our exhibitors, valued members and the Norwegian industry.  Later we had visitor from Korean media. Thus far, we’re getting positive reports from all our exhibitors. Good number of visitors and worthy business.

We are getting ready for Offshore Korea at Bexco in Busan October 19.- 21. Hope to see you there.

Myanmar is planning to implement bulk import and regasification of LNG project(s) in Myanmar through private sector participation. Electric Power is a vital key to further development of Myanmar. Without power, it is impossible to run trade and industry. Norwegian companies have vast experience in a number of areas such as power generation, power optimisation and power management as well as in all aspects of the LNG business. LNG can play a pivotal role in bringing more power to the country and through LNG flexible power solutions can be found, both big-scale and small-scale. Norway and Myanmar Norway has been…

NME har nå etablert en samarbeidsavtale med Albaran. Medlemsbedrifter kan nå få inntil 2 timer gratis rådgivning ved hver henvendelse om ny sak. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese resten av saken. [wpmem_logged_in] Medlemsbedriftene er ikke forpliktet til å gå videre med bruk av Albaran sak dersom det viser seg å være behov for ytterligere bistand. Dersom medlemsbedriften velger å benytte Albaran videre i en sak, vil det i tilfelle skje etter en oppdragsbekreftelse og på basis av Albarans oppdragsvilkår. Albaran har lang erfaring fra internasjonale kontraktsforhold, bl.a. vår bransje. En av NMEs bedrifter som har benyttet…

Nor-Shipping invites the next generation to find solutions to this generation’s challenges through its unique ‘Problem to Profit’ initiative. The leading global maritime event week, taking place in Oslo and Lillestrøm, Norway, from 30 May to 2 June 2017, will work with key industry players and networks to identify unresolved industry ‘pain points’, before using social media to engage young people in a process that could set a new course for the world of shipping. Nor-Shipping 2017 is taking a pro-active approach to the challenges facing the industry, adopting an overall theme of ‘Catalyst for Change’, while dedicating exhibition Hall…

Joining forces with Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME). Mrs. Marit Eggen, Secretary General of Norske Maritime Leverandører, the Norwegian Maritime Suppliers, writes about exciting news to strengthen Norway''s vibrant ship supply industry. Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME) Oslo - We are proud to announce that next year the Norwegian ship supply industry and the maritime exporters are planning to gain their forces. E.i. Norwegian Maritime Suppliers (Norske Maritime Leverandører) close their office in Sandefjord, and their members will be operated from our new base in Oslo. The office is situated at the same visiting address as the Norwegian Shipowner Association. Ms Marit…

India has a maritime heritage that dates back thousands of years and has heavily influenced the evolution of Indian society. However in independent India, the sector has never received the kind of attention it has in the last two years. More here. This is reflected in a number of policies and initiatives: Granting of infrastructure status to the shipbuilding sector which makes it eligible for tax and other financial incentives. Allowing 100 % foreign direct investment in the shipbuilding sector, and construction & maintenance of ports and harbors. Opening the defense shipbuilding for the private sector and allowing for 49…

Kilde: Skipsrevyen Bilde: Vision of the Fjords ble kåret til Ship of the Year 2016. Foto: Vibeke Blich Med brask og bram ble årets skip avduket i den norske paviljongen på verdens største skipsfartsmesse, SMM i Hamburg. Ship of the Year 2016 er «M/V “Vision of The Fjords” bygget av brødrene Aa. Statssekretær Dilek Ayhan fra Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet fikk gleden av å overrekke prisen til byggeverftet Brødrene Aa og rederiet The Fjords. Fartøyet er bestilt av The Fjords AS, og juryen er imponert over at dette selskapet, som er eid av Fjord1 og turistdestinasjon Flåm AS, har tatt ansvar for…

We are getting ready for SMM and we are preparing the Team Norway / Norwegian Maritime Exporters pavilion.  Please visit us and our 45 exhibitors in hall B7 stand stand 344.

Bilde: ONS NME har Team Norway paviljonger på SMM og ONS. Dersom dere medlemmer er på besøk på utstillingene kom gjerne innom for en kopp kaffe og en prat. Besøk oss på våre paviljonger på ONS og SMM. Vi er på følgende stands: ONS: Hall 2 stand 241. SMM: Hall Hall B7, stand 346.

Eltorque, the leading Norwegian supplier of electric valve control, has launched a new super- compact valve actuator, the most sophisticated in their portfolio. Releasing the QT50 A new compact, high-performance actuator. “The market has requeseltorque 160817ted a compact and cost-effective actuator for small valves and in tight spaces. With the QT50, Eltorque has responded to that request by developing the smallest actuator in its class, at 2/3 of the weight and 1/3 the volume of competing products,” says Eltorque CEO Arnstein Kjesbu. The most compact actuator Eltorque has ever offered, the QT50 still delivers the same heralded performance as all other…

Set faces to stunned. Kristiansand’s Alu Design is once again hitting the silver screens this summer, as its MH OCH 300 operator chair follows up its appearance in the 2014 hit Transformers: Age of Extinction with a new role in Star Trek Beyond . The film, released globally on 22 July, will feature the state-of-the-art moulded aluminium chair in a host of key scenes. Alu Design created the MH OCH 300 in 2012. It was produced to deliver the best possible working environment for drilling operators working on offshore rigs - combining comfort, durability, ease of installation and maintenance, with…

Mare Safety har vært kunde hos Metizoft siden 2012. Metizoft kvalitetssikrer underleverandører, produserer og sender ut IHM- og Non-Asbestos-dokumentasjon til verft og redere på Mare Safety sine vegne. Som første leverandør har nå Mare Safety også blitt pilotkunde for vårt dokumenthåndteringssystem, Greenlogger DMS. Dette er et system som i utgangspunktet fokuserer på alt av dokumentasjon for skip, men som også har blitt bygd om til å kunne være et dokumenthåndteringsverktøy for leverandører. Systemet har blitt skreddersydd for å dekke Mare Safety sine behov, og vi ser frem til et godt samarbeid også innenfor dette feltet. Metizoft tilbyr også en rekke…

Scana Propulsion og Inpower har utviklet den første permanent magnet motoren for direktedrift av skipspropeller som er godkjent i henhold til DnV GL’s gjeldende regelverk for «Redundancy Type R3». Thorque+ gir drivstoffbesparelse, redusert vedlikehold og plassbesparelse i fartøy med elektrisk drift. Thorque+ fra Scana Propulsion og Inpower er et kompakt og drivstoffbesparende propellanlegg med svært kort byggelengde. Scana Propulsion og Inpower har i samarbeid utviklet produktserien Thorque™, som i utgangspunktet er en effektiv og kompakt permanent magnet motor med integrert thrust- og pitch-mekanisme for sammenstilling med vribar propell. Thorque+ er en videreføring av denne teknologien, med en ytterligere forhøyet kvalitet…

Scana Propulsion, kjent for bredt utvalg av framdriftsutstyr bestående av gir, propeller, tunnel thrustere og fjernstyring, er stolte over å melde at det er signert nye kontrakter for leveranser til totalt 5 fiskefartøy, til en samlet verdi på 35 mill NOK. Bilde: Snurper/ tråler av Skipskompetanse SK-3101R design til rederiet Lenin Kolkoz for bygging ved Yantar Shipyard. Scana Propulsion har signert en kontrakt med AO Shipyard Yantar, i Kaliningrad i Russland, for levering av framdrifts- og manøvreringssystem bestående av reduksjonsgir, cp-propeller, tunnel thrustere og rorsystem med fjernstyringssystem for tre fartøy. Reder er Lenin Kolkhoz i Petropavlovsk også i Russland. Skipene er…

Digital Marine Solutions (DMS) announced today it has completed acquisition of the assets of the Marine Division of Jeppesen, a Boeing company. Digital Marine Solutions is owned by the Altor 2003 Fund. Under the terms of the agreement the Jeppesen Marine and C-MAP portfolio will continue to operate as a separate entity under the C-MAP brand name. Operating with its own dedicated resources and management team lead by CEO Egil Aarstad, the new organization’s immediate focus will be on maintaining sales and service to customers that already purchase from C-MAP1/Jeppesen Marine across its Recreational, Commercial marine and Fleet sectors. Moving…

De fire borgerlige partiene er enige om tiltak som skal flytte 30 prosent av godstransporten fra vei til sjø og bane innen 2030. Det tilsvarer 300.000 vogntog. Målsettingen skal skjerpes til 50 prosent innen 2050, ifølge Høyre, Fremskrittspartiet, KrF og Venstre. Avtalen bygger på et representantforslag fra KrF, som har vært til behandling i transportkomiteen. – Til tross for at det er bedre for klimaet, er det dyrere og mer avgiftsbelagt for bransjen å frakte gods sjøveien. Det ønsker vi å gjøre noe med. Beregninger viser at mellom 5-7 millioner tonn gods kan flyttes fra vei til sjø, sier KrFs…

At the OTC in Houston, ULSTEIN introduced the LX109 design, a high capacity, highly efficient cable lay vessel with compact dimensions. The completely new, patent pending, ULSTEIN Cable Arch system in combination with open top vessel design results in an unprecedented total of 12,500 t of power cable that can be laid as one single piece. A unique feature is the ULSTEIN Cable Arch connecting the forward and aft turntables, allowing to load and lay one continuous cable of up to 12,500 ton. This capacity was made possible by positioning the turntables into the hull instead of their conventional location…

Over the past year, Scana Industrier has developed and implemented a new strategy, in which the company is changing from an industrial group into an industrial investment company. To emphasise the change, today the company is changing its name to Incus Investor ASA (www.incusinvestor.com). Scana Industrier has experienced a turnaround since the financial crisis created significant challenges for the steel industry. In the past year, the company has revised its strategy and built an industrial investment company out of an industrial company steeped in tradition. The change of name was approved by the General Meeting on Tuesday evening. Find more…

Optimarin has been confirmed as the sole ballast water treatment (BWT) system supplier to be nominated for the Lloyd’s List North American Awards 2016. Recognised in the highly competitive ‘safer, cleaner seas’ category, the nomination tops the firm’s best ever start to a year, following up on a succession of system orders from names such as Carisbrooke, Atlantis Tankers and Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group. Optimarin CEO Tore Andersen believes this is no coincidence. “Our simple, flexible and market proven Optimarin Ballast System (OBS) technology is at the core of this recognition, but isn’t the sole reason for our recent success,” he…

An intelligent ice load monitoring system for the ships operating in ice covered waters will provide the operators a tool to handle the ships in safe but efficient ways. The state of the art system will monitor the hull loads with optical sensors installed on the steel structures of the vessel. With the information received from the sensors and combined with the ship’s structural capability, the system is able to show operators the loading and risk level imposed by ice impacts. The system will also be able to make a probability forecast of the expected loads. Thus, the new system…

Jotun has analysed the first ever five-year dry-docking of a vessel treated with its Hull Performance Solutions (HPS) system. The data revealed that Gearbulk’s Penguin Arrow, coated with Jotun’s SeaQuantum X200 in September 2010, recorded a staggering estimated fuel saving and CO₂ emission reduction of USD 1.5 million and 12,055 tonnes respectively, across the 60-month period. Jotun's proprietary HPS offer combines the application of an advanced antifouling coating, a specialised application procedure, a full suite of sensors that record hull performance and a high performance guarantee. The coating limits the growth of organisms on the hull, while the sensors measure…

Jotron AS, a leading manufacturer of professional communication systems for land, sea and air safety, is launching the Phontech 8300 MkII Sound Reception System. The Phontech 8300 MkII Sound Reception System is designed to receive and detect foghorn sounds from other vessels and is for use onboard one man operated enclosed bridge class ships. Illustration: Leader of Jotron’s sound reception product development Bjørn Øivind Bjørnsen with Phontech 8300 MkII and Phontech MkII 8301 antenna The Phontech 8300 MkII Sound Reception System is an acoustical-electronic navigational aid which is ISO 14859, IEC60945 and MED approved. Inside an enclosed bridge, this sound…

Norwegian Maritime Exporters and Innovation Norway are working together on the Team Norway pavilion at APM. More than 500 square meters and close to 40 companies are in the pavilion at APM, which opens tomorrow. APM is a growing show and even in these somewhat difficult times is has grown since the last edition. The Team Norway pavilion is bigger too. This proves the show importance to our members in their presence in South East Asia. APM opens tomorrow Wednesday March 16 and closes on Friday. Official opening of the Team Norway pavilion will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM.

NME avholdt sitt årsmøte tirsdag 8. mars 2016 i Rådhusgt. 25, 7 etasje hos Rederiforbundet. Det var 20 stemmeberettigede tilstede og 10 fullmakter. Du må være innlogget som medlem for å lese resten av saken. [wpmem_logged_in] I tillegg til de vanlige årsmøte postene ble nye vedtekter for NME godkjent. Nytt styre ble også valgt og hva var vel mer passende enn at vi på kvinnedagen valgte vår første kvinnelige styreleder: Hilde Risan Kongsberg Maritime AS. Ellers består det nye styret av Siri Sana Jotun AS, Roger Kristensen Restech Norway AS, Arne Søllesvik Tranberg AS, Tove Ottesen Souto Jets Vacuum AS…

“The best innovations are those that take complex tasks and simplify them, delivering real benefits for users,” Tor Svanes says with a smile. The NAVTOR CEO could easily be talking about smart phones, search engines or driverless cars, but in this case he’s focused on the same field as his business, maritime navigation. “Since it’s launch in 2011, NAVTOR has dedicated itself to bringing innovations to the market that make life simpler for navigators while enhancing safety, security and efficiency for vessel owners and operators. The potential of e-navigation is huge, and we’re seizing upon that to streamline workloads and…

The latest news from TeamTec is a new ballast water treatment system, Avitalistm, developed by TeamTec’s partner, chemical powerhouse Evonik Industries of Germany. Avitalis uses PERACLEAN®, a preparation specially developed by Evonik for ballast water. TeamTec will manufacture, sell and service Avitalis globally. “We are in the process of obtaining US Coast Guard (USCG) approval, and preliminary tests indicate that Avitalis will meet their requirements,” says Chief Marketing Officer Olaf Evjen Olsen of TeamTec. “Peraclean is highly effective, but also extremely green, as it degrades to oxygen, water, and a mild acidic acid, like vinegar. This should make it ‘futureproof’…

Nobody knows ballast water treatment (BWT) like Optimarin. The Stavanger-based team has focused exclusively on the development of simple, flexible and reliable systems since 1994, installing the world’s first BWT solution on a commercial vessel in 2000, aboard the Regal Princess. Picture: Tore Andersen, Optimarin Since that point the firm has gone on to sell around 450 of its market proven Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) to owners, operators and shipyards worldwide. In a young sector where many are still finding their feet, Optimarin is up and running. And, in 2016, its gaining momentum like never before. Global impact OBS orders have…

Tamrotor Marine Compressors (TMC), world leading supplier of compressed air systems for marine and offshore use, is happy to announce that effective from 1st February 2016, Delta Marine Technik will serve as exclusive agent for TMC in the USA and Canada. Founded by industry veterans Michael C. Donovan and Tony Beaubouef, Delta Marine supplies specialized marine equipment, carefully considering the requirements of the owner and taking into account the realities of construction and operation to ensure the best overall value. As technical marine professionals with decades of experience in the supply of marine systems, the Delta Marine team understands the…

Kongsberg Maritime has completed the delivery and installation of a suite of new bridge simulators for Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation. The new simulators at the Ministry of Transportation’s Maritime Training Centre, located at its headquarters in Jakarta, will be used for the assessment of Indonesian seafarers applying for seagoing certification, for local and international operations. KONGSBERG simulators will support the Ministry of Transportation to significantly reduce the time taken and the tools required to assess Indonesian seafarers. This is especially important in today’s context, as assessments for the certifications have become more stringent. Contemporary seafarer assessment includes customised criteria pre-defined…

Mandag, 15. februar, 2016, signerte TeamTec og Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH en samarbeidsavtale om global markedsføring av AVITALISTM ballastvann rensesystem (AVITALISTM). AVITALIS™ er et helautomatisert system som renser ballastvann ombord i skip. AVITALIS™ komplementeres med PERACLEAN® Ocean, en miljøvennlig, effektiv og nedbrytbar kjemikalie som har blitt utviklet spesifikt for rensing av ballastvann. TeamTec overtar det globale ansvaret for produksjon, salg og service av AVITALIS™. Kjemigiganten Evonik, som er representert verden over med et distribusjonsnettverk innen spesialkjemikalier, kommer til å opprettholde ansvaret for salg av PERACLEAN® Ocean, samt ansvar for å videreutvikle teknologien. “TeamTec, som en verdensledende leverandør av spesialutstyr til…

Back in the 1980s, a captain decided he wanted a more reliable, safe and precise line thrower opposed to the gunpowder rockets that were prevalent at the time. The result was the Pneumatic Line Thrower (PLT), developed by Restech Norway, a firm based within the Arctic Circle. This invention has proved incredibly popular ever since and now new products are in the offing. Roger Kristensen, the firm’s ceo, admits today’s market is tricky. “In these times with low activity in the oil and gas sectors, we have to think of other ways to stay afloat in the market,” he says.…

NME avholdt sin årlige ERFA konferanse i Bergen 26.- og 27. januar. Nærmere 80 deltagere fra en samlet maritim utstyrsindustri fra hele landet var tilstede. Et veldig kompakt og spennende program med viktige saker som stauts i markedene, finansieringsmuligheter, informasjon om havbruksteknologi, muligheter i Vietnam, India, Korea og Kina, presentasjon av Nor-Shippings planer for fremtiden og CO2 fangst var blant postene. Det var også god tid til mingling og nettverksbygging. Mange møtte både gamle og nye kollegaer. Kanskje spesielt hyggelig var det at det var flere førstegansreisende på konferansen som tyder på at nye og yngre krefter kommer til vår…

Clean Marine won the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (Deloitte Global’s) Technology Fast 500TM EMEA award for the fastest growing technology company within the Clean Technology sector in 2015. Clean Marine also won the Technology Fast 50 Norway award ranked as no. 1 regardless of sectors. The list, compiled by Deloitte Global’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) industry group, places Clean Marine as no. 8 among the region’s 500 fastest growing companies. Overall, the EMEA region saw a 1,012 percent average rate of growth in revenue, with companies from over 20 countries featuring in the rankings. Clean Marine’s CEO Nils Høy-Petersen…

Maritime Partner AS skrev i dag kontrakt med Buksér og Berging AS på leveranse av to losbåter, med opsjon på er. Med opsjonene har avtalen en totalramme på om lag 100 millioner kroner. Kontrakten er vunnet i sylskarp konkurranse med både nasjonale og internasjonale tilbydere, og ble formelt signert i Buksér og Berging AS sitt hovedkontor i Oslo på torsdag formiddag. Salgs- og markedsdirektør Gisle Anderssen i Maritime Partner signerte kontrakten på vegne av Ålesundsselskapet. – Vi er er svært stolte over å ha vunnet dette prestisjeoppdraget. Buksér og Berging er en kompetent og krevende kunde som vi har hatt…