Simulators Track our Changing Relationship with Technology
increasingly accurate functionality. FORCE Technology’s upcoming DEN-Mark2 mathematical model release for its augmented reality SimFlex4 tug and ship simulator will offer unprecedented model accuracy as well as enhanced line forces calculations for pilot training undertaken at Smartship Australia.NYK has secured certification from ClassNK for Japan’s first training program for crew members of offshore wind industry crew transfer vessels (CTVs). The training uses the latest ship-handling simulators to reproduce the movement of a vessel pushing against an offshore wind turbine
Svitzer Australia Names Jensen CCO
Marine towage provider Svitzer Australia announced it has appointed Veronica Jensen as its new chief commercial officer (CCO) for the Australia/PNG region.Jensen started in the role in March and is based out of Svitzer Australia’s Sydney head office. She brings commercial leadership experience across a range of industry sectors including industrial consumables, engineering solutions, the pharmaceutical industry and in shipping with more than 11 years’ previous experience with Maersk.Svitzer Australia managing director Videlina Georgieva said, “Veronica brings a strong external lens
Svitzer Building New Training Center in Australia
Marine towage provider Svitzer Australia is building a new facility to deliver enhanced maritime training capabilities to the East Coast of New South Wales (NSW).The company reports construction is underway at its Port of Newcastle tug base, where Svitzer’s innovative, new TRAnsverse tug vessels are forecast to enter service in 2025 (the second and third to be deployed in the world). The facility will feature state-of-the-art Kongsberg Digital maritime simulators in support of crew training and other marine applications.Svitzer Australia chief operating officer, David Phillips, said, ”We
Gladys Goh takes the Helm at Nippon Paint Marine
offering methanol-resistant coatings in line with the industry’s increased use of methanol as a viable new fuel to meet decarbonization targets. In 2024, the company will further expand its supply points, to include North America and South Africa, following the acquisition of new locations in Australia, Egypt, and Gibraltar last year
Svitzer Orders Kongsberg Digital Simulators in Australia
Towage provider Svitzer has selected Kongsberg Digital to deliver new simulators in support of crew training at its Port of Newcastle base in Australia. The contract with Kongsberg will help create a training center of excellence for the deployment of Svitzer’s new TRAnsverse tug vessels entering service in Newcastle in early 2025.The contract comprises the delivery of a training suite in Q2 2024. The delivery encompasses a full-mission 360° K-Sim Navigation simulator configured as a tug bridge, and a part-task 180° K-Sim Navigation ship’s bridge simulator. It also includes an
Svitzer Promotes Hellstrom to Chief Commercial Officer
Hellstrom as its new global chief commercial officer (CCO), effective from October 1.Hellstrom makes the move to Svitzer’s global business after three years as CCO of Svitzer Europe, and replaces outgoing Global CCO Videlina Georgieva, who was recently appointed managing director of Svitzer Australia.Prior to his role as CCO of Svitzer Europe, Hellstrom was managing director of Svitzer Scandinavia for nearly seven years. He has also held management roles at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and A.P. Moller – Maersk. In all, Hellstrom has more than 25 years of shipping industry experience
SeaLink Marine & Tourism Names New Executive GM
Australian operator SeaLink Marine & Tourism announced the internal promotion of David Hay to the newly created role of Executive General Manager – Business Operations. Hay will commence the new role on October 4.SeaLink Marine & Tourism’s fleet of 113 vessels connect travelers to 16 islands around Australia and includes tourism and hospitality experiences in multiple capital city harbors and major rivers, as well as two island resorts on K’gari (Fraser Island). Contracted essential transport services with governments and private clients include ferry services for passenger
Webb Named CEO of North Queensland Bulk Ports
organization. I look forward to leading a positive team culture, and fostering a unified organization which is resilient and capable of navigating challenges that may arise.”Kenny will continue to act as CEO until October 2, before returning to her role as chief financial officer.NQBP is one of Australia’s largest port authorities by tonnage throughput with around half of Queensland’s trade, by tonnage, passing through the four NQBP ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point and Weipa
Svitzer Australia Appoints New Managing Director
Videlina Georgieva has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Svitzer Australia.She will help drive regional growth and progress Svitzer’s decarbonization agenda and replaces outgoing Nicolaj Noes who will be leaving Svitzer to take on a new opportunity.Georgieva brings a deep understanding of Svitzer’s business and operations, including within Australia, where she has been part of delivering significant commercial results throughout her 13 years with Svitzer, and most recently as the organization's Global Chief Commercial Officer. She will commence her new role effective early
Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology
automated facilities, according to a 2021 report from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's International Transport Forum (ITF), an intergovernmental policy think tank. The Long Beach terminal, purchased from Hong Kong-based owners in 2019 by the asset management unit of Australia's Macquarie Group Ltd, bet on both electric power and automated equipment for its decade-long redevelopment that combined two aged terminals into one. The new facility now handles three times more volume and has reduced emissions by 90%, CEO Anthony Otto told Reuters.It was among the top
US Maritime Industry Working to Solve the People Puzzle
our American Queen Voyages, CityCruises, CityFerry, CityExperiences & Journey Beyond businesses.”Paine added that Hornblower’s size creates a wider range of workforce opportunities “from coast-to-coast and everywhere in between”, as well as in various marine roles in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom in addition to other hospitality and experience-based offerings around the world. “Our crew can stay within the company while pursuing new opportunities and licensing advancements throughout our family of companies,” he said. “Not many companies
Young Named VP Production Ops at Austal USA
President of Production Operations. Young, formerly Senior Director of Production, is a 26-year veteran of Austal with 19 of those years spent at Austal USA’s new construction manufacturing facilities in Mobile. Young’s tenure with Austal began immediately following school in Perth, Australia, when he joined the company as a structural engineering apprentice. Young was soon asked to travel to the US to join the Austal USA team as it stood up operations in Mobile, Ala. After a brief return to Australia, Young came back to Mobile in 2004 to assist in production management roles overseeing
Abandoned Seafarers Repatriated After Five Months on Livestock Carrier
said the Yangtze Harmony’s Hong Kong-based shipowner had a long history of abandoning crew, and its vessels have been detained before for violating safety and crew welfare rules.The Yangtze Fortune, sister vessel of the Yangtze Harmony, was abandoned in December 2022 after it was seized by the Australian Federal Court at Portland over the owner’s refusal to make urgent repairs.Between the Yangtze Harmony and the Yangtze Fortune, the ITF has advocated for the recovery of US$1 million in backpay and flights home for 43 seafarers.The ITF’s Flags of Convenience Campaign Network Coordinator
Svitzer Appoints New Global Head of Green Ports
A.P. Moller-Maersk's towage arm Svitzer announced Svitzer Australia Chief Commercial Officer Ivan Spanjic has been appointed as Global Head of Green Ports.Svitzer CEO Kasper Nilaus believes Spanjic’s role will be central to helping Svitzer’s customers better adjust their assets and operations to become more sustainable. “Ports and partners across the marine supply chain have long recognized the importance of growing sustainably and responsibly, contributing positively to the communities in which they operate,” Nilaus said. “Svitzer welcomes the opportunity to work
Svitzer Appoints Spanjic as Global Head of Green Ports
Svitzer announced that Svitzer Australia Chief Commercial Officer Ivan Spanjic has been appointed as Global Head of Green Ports.This is a newly created role to focus on unlocking value for partners across the marine supply chain, as the demand for green ports and green shipping corridors accelerates.Spanjic starts the role effective immediately and will balance his responsibilities as Australia’s CCO and Global Head of Green Ports. He will report to Svitzer’s Chief Commercial Officer, Videlina Dimitrova Georgieva.As part of the transition and to support Svitzer’s ongoing focus on
Makassar Port Workers Lack Digital Skills. Vocational Schools Can Be the Solution
In 2019, the province’s growth reached 6.9% – higher than the 5% national rate – with rapid infrastructure development, particularly in the maritime industry.As the region’s industry grows, it is experiencing rapid digitalisation. Our study with the bilateral research initiative Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) this year found significant gaps in digital literacy and skills between the education system and industrial needs in South Sulawesi.Our team built an instrument that measured individuals’ digital competencies in nine dimensions – including computational thinking
New Zealand Navy Idles Ships as Labor Crisis Hits
of the lowest-paid workers. Officials hope personnel figures will significantly improve by 2026-2027.Having so few ships available makes it harder for the navy to handle multiple challenges at once, a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) spokesperson said.The problem is especially acute as the U.S., Japan, Australia and other countries in the region square off against China and strive for influence. New defence spending plans, driven by lessons learned from Russia’s invasion of Japan, are also taking shape.New Zealand, which spends roughly 1.5% its of GDP on defence, this year announced it would review
