The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Dalian Maritime University (DMU) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance talent development and academic exchange between Singapore and China in the maritime sector.

The MOU renewal was signed by MPA Chief Executive, Mr Teo Eng Dih, andProfessor Shan Hongjun, President of DMU. This renewal builds on the successful collaboration established since 2021, and further strengthens talent development and knowledge exchange between both maritime ecosystems.

As part of the MOU, MPA and DMU will continue to engage in faculty exchanges, study visits and student exchanges in Singapore and Dalian, and joint maritime training and research programs. Trainers from MPA, including subject matter experts and adjunct trainers, will contribute to courses, events and knowledge sharing. The collaboration will focus on digitalization and decarbonization, covering areas such as clean energy and sustainable practices in the maritime sector, digital transformation of maritime operations, environmental management, maritime safety, navigational technologies, and port management and smart technologies.

DMU is home to world-class facilities, including two ocean-going training vessels and research…

China’s maritime authority has issued a warning of falling rocket debris in the South China Sea, according to a notice dated March 26.

The warning covers a period between 1600 and 1700 GMT on March 29, the Maritime Safety Administration said.

The debris is expected to land in the sea in an area west of the Bashi Channel, a waterway between the Philippines and Taiwan, according to the coordinates provided.

(Reuters)

Kongsberg Maritime has launched the K-Sim Offshore DP3 Anchor Handling Simulator, designed for training for complex offshore operations.

With an investment of over $322,000, the innovative training solution is designed to elevate competency standards, enhance operational efficiency, and promote sustainability across the sector.

Additionally, it focuses on improving maritime safety by supporting our local customers and partners in ensuring safe operations and reducing risks in critical maritime activities.

Situated at Kongsberg Maritime’s Aberdeen office in Westhill, the simulator has been upgraded in response to the growing need for skilled Dynamic Positioning professionals, particularly in offshore oil and gas operations, including drilling, pipe-laying, heavy lift and emerging floating wind operations.

The simulator will provide operators with the essential skills and expertise needed to safely and efficiently support large-scale projects in the North Sea and across Europe.

It provides a highly realistic training environment, allowing course delegates to practice complex operations and emergency preparedness in a fully immersive, controlled conditions.

To further support the simulator, Kongsberg is increasing its instructor team from two to three…

Dinnteco America, leader in lightning protection technology, announced its latest solution for the marine, military, energy and transportation industries—the Electromagnetic Charge Compensation Device (DDCE).

The DDCE is designed to prevent direct lightning strikes by gathering positive charges from its immediate environment, while also gathering negative charges from the clouds and air. The combined charges are then neutralized within the DDCE. By continuously repeating this procedure, the surrounding atmosphere undergoes a 24/7 compensation process and the upward path required for lightning can no longer form, preventing strikes on both the device and the entire structure it protects.

Designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, the DDCE’s construction combines stainless steel, polyoxometalates (POM) and saline to provide up to 100m protection and ensure long-lasting performance. Easy to install, the system ranges in size from 5.79 x 10.12 inches to 9.76 x 11.42 inches and weight from 5.4 to 14.37 pounds, meets all RoHS standards and is covered by a three-year warranty.

Port & Terminal Technology USA has established itself as a must-attend key industry event.  Its huge success over the last thirteen years is attributed to overwhelming positive feedback   from attendees and the event’s growing list of returning exhibitors.  As such, MCI Media Limited is delighted to announce that the 14th Conference & Exhibition   will take place in Miami, Florida and is officially supported by PortMiami.  An informative technical programme delivered by numerous industry experts will cover the very  latest developments, issues, trends and technology affecting ports and terminals worldwide. The conference will provide attendees an invaluable learning opportunity as well as   an excellent platform for discussion, debate and networking. Port & Terminal Technology USA is specially designed for representatives from operations,  maintenance and engineering from port authorities, terminal operators, consultancy firms,  dredging contractors, maritime construction firms and suppliers of cargo handling equipment   and those involved in the effective development and operation of container ports and terminals.  An intimate niche exhibition comprising a select group of elite providers enables companies to  reach a target…