LR and ICS Invest in Crew Insight Software
Lloyd’s Register has acquired a 50% interest in ISF Watchkeeper, a work and rest hours compliance software solution from IT Energy Systems and Consulting Limited. The acquisition will result in LR becoming a joint owner of ISF Watchkeeper with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS).Originally developed by ICS and IT Energy, ISF Watchkeeper is a suite of digital solutions that helps global ship operators to plan, manage and report their crew’s rest hours compliance in accordance with International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
Mass Maritime Creates School of Engineering
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is in the process of restructuring its former Engineering Department with the formation of the School of Engineering.To be headed by an Associate Dean, the School of Engineering will be composed of the Departments of Marine Engineering, Facilities Engineering, and Energy Systems Engineering. Each department will have a Department Chair reporting directly to the new Associate Dean of Engineering, who in turn will report to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.Today, the Engineering Department stands as the largest department at the Academy and includes 25 full-time faculty
Tihami Rejoins DNV as New Head of Ventures, Energy Systems
DNV has informed that Michele Tihami has rejoined DNV as Head of Ventures, Scaling, and Partnerships to bolster the innovation and growth expertise of the company. In this role Tihami will focus on developing merger opportunities for the Energy Systems business area in DNV. She will also lead initiatives focusing on new and developing technologies, including CCUS, electric vehicles, and digital twins, among other areas that have been identified by DNV as technologies that will make the greatest impact on accelerating the energy transition, as well as crucial focus areas for the
CEO in Focus: Allard Castelein, Port of Rotterdam
container ship. Image courtesy Port of Rotterdam Authority/ © Fotograaf: Eric BakkeInvesting to hit Hard Decarbonization TargetsWhile the world collectively struggles with the means to effectively reduce its emissions, the Port of Rotterdam has adopted a four-pillar plan based on efficiency, new energy systems, new materials and fuel systems/circularity and decarbonization of modalities, and set hard targets to drive its plan: 55% reduction of carbon emissions by 2030; carbon neutral by 2050.“The efficiency bit is reducing, for instance, residual heat from the process industry to supply energy
Offshore Wind Giant Ørsted Names New CEO
global companies, the Board is confident that Mads Nipper is the right person to lead Ørsted in the next phase of our exciting journey," Andersen said.Mads Nipper, Ørsted’s next CEO and Group President said: "The challenge we face in transforming the world’s energy systems from fossil fuels to renewable energy to avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change is more pressing than ever and requires action in all parts of society. As one of the five largest renewable energy companies in the world and with a clear ambition to be a leader in the global energy
Silva Tapped to Lead Corpower Ocean Portuguese Ops
CorPower Ocean, designer of wave energy systems, appointed Miguel Silva as head of its Portuguese operation.The news comes shortly after CorPower revealed plans for a new $18.1m R&D, Manufacturing and Service Center in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, becoming a focus for the firm’s pioneering HiWave-5 Project with a showcase pilot wave farm planned in Aguçadoura.Silva will oversee CorPower’s activities in Portugal, including composite hull development, manufacturing and assembly of WECs (Wave Energy Converters) as well as operations to install and maintain wave arrays offshore.
YANMAR, ABYC Partner in Technician Training
ABYC Certification more accessible than ever for rising marine technicians.YANMAR Academy brings a systematic approach to training with a variety of course offerings for YANMAR product lines, including agriculture equipment, construction equipment, utility task vehicles, industrial diesel engines, energy systems and marine diesel engines. All courses are led by staff experts and conducted in state-of -the -art, product -specific training labs designed with student computers, 60-inch computer displays, advanced audio systems for student convenience, master and student tool boxes as well as room exhaust
Rolls-Royce Power Systems Recognized as a Top Employer
'Career and Family' in recognition of the prominence it gives to family and the life phases of its staff. The 'Career and Family' quality seal also extends to MTU Friedrichshafen group companies, such as, for the first time, the subsidiaries MTU Onsite Energy Gas Power Systems in Augsburg, MTU Onsite Energy Systems in Ruhstorf, and MTU Reman Technologies in Magdeburg. In recognition of its credentials as one of the most attractive employers in Germany, it has now received its eighth 'Top German Employer' accolade and its sixth 'Top Engineering Employer' accolade. It also has a 'Fair Company' certificate
PCCI Appoints Grandelli as Chief Engineer
in the ocean facility and renewable energy industries. Grandelli is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) and naval energy/operations staff officer who also served on three U.S. navy warships. He has two decades’ experience in the analysis and design of large subsea pipelines, ocean energy systems, and the conduct of bathymetric and geophysical surveys. He received a Master’s Degree in Ocean Engineering from the University of Hawaii, and his Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy. He is a U.S. member of the International Electro-technical Commission&rsq
Statoil Appoints CFO, 3 EVPs and Rejigs Top Deck
;I am grateful to Bill, who joined Statoil in 2002 as head of global exploration. Leading our North America business since 2010 he has been instrumental in maturing our GoM portfolio and building Statoil’s position as onshore operator,” says Sætre. The transition of the global energy systems to a low carbon society creates new business and growth opportunities within renewables and new energy solutions. Statoil will establish a new business area for New Energy Solutions (NES) to drive further profitable growth within these areas. Establishing NES as a separate business area reporting
