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MOL to invest in V.Ship of France

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through its subsidiary, MOL Euro Energie SAS. VSF has an established track record since 2001 in the crewing and operational management of LPG tankers, LNG Bunkering Vessels, and other vessels, including...
March 27, 2026

Sumitomo Corporation, K LINE, and NYK Line Conclude MoU for New-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Operations in Singapore

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to...
Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a new-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore. This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment...
March 27, 2026

Ocean Network Express to Enhance Network Reliability Through Strategic Partnership with Dongwon Group and Investment in Busan Terminal

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has successfully completed a long-term partnership agreement with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect share in its secondary subsidiary, Dongwon Global...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has successfully completed a long-term partnership agreement with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect share in its secondary subsidiary, Dongwon Global Terminal Busan (DGT). DGT is South Korea’s first fully automated container terminal, utilizing Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) operations in Busan. Upon completion of its final development stage, DGT will have...
March 27, 2026

IMO prepares for second cycle of IMO Member State Audit Scheme

IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on...
IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on lessons learned from the first cycle, the revised approach aims to make audits more responsive, data-driven and supportive of Member States’ implementation needs. At Assembly 34, IMO adopted the revised...
March 27, 2026

Asia-Pacific female maritime professionals engage in global training programme

By the International Maritime Organization Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project is empowering women across the Asia-Pacific maritime sector through specialized online training – opening...
By the International Maritime Organization Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project is empowering women across the Asia-Pacific maritime sector through specialized online training – opening pathways to broader career opportunities and fostering a more balanced and diverse workforce. In the largest cohort to date, 40 female maritime professionals from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste &...
March 27, 2026

First autonomous ship in Japan passes inspection

Japanese shipping major, “K” Line, has announced that  demonstration tests of autonomous navigation have been completed for the domestic ro-ro vessel “HOKUREN MARU No.2”, which...
Japanese shipping major, “K” Line, has announced that  demonstration tests of autonomous navigation have been completed for the domestic ro-ro vessel “HOKUREN MARU No.2”, which will sail the Kushiro–Hitachi route. The vessel, operated by “K” Line, obtained certification related to autonomous ships from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClasssNK) dated January 27, 2026, and subsequently passed the...
March 27, 2026

MOL to invest in V.Ship of France

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines of Tokyo has acquired a 25% equity stake in V.Ships France SAS (VSF), a ship management company headquartered in Nantes, France, through its subsidiary, MOL Euro Energie SAS. VSF has an established track record since 2001 in the crewing and operational management of LPG tankers, LNG Bunkering Vessels, and other vessels, including...
March 27, 2026

Sumitomo Corporation, K LINE, and NYK Line Conclude MoU for New-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel Operations in Singapore

Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to...
Sumitomo Corporation, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (““K” LINE”), and NYK Bulkship (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“NYK Line”) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study and explore the ownership of a new-build Ammonia Bunkering Vessel (“N-ABV”) for application in Singapore. This collaboration underscores the parties’ shared commitment...
March 27, 2026

Ocean Network Express to Enhance Network Reliability Through Strategic Partnership with Dongwon Group and Investment in Busan Terminal

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has successfully completed a long-term partnership agreement with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect share in its secondary subsidiary, Dongwon Global...
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has successfully completed a long-term partnership agreement with Dongwon Group by acquiring an indirect share in its secondary subsidiary, Dongwon Global Terminal Busan (DGT). DGT is South Korea’s first fully automated container terminal, utilizing Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) operations in Busan. Upon completion of its final development stage, DGT will have...
March 27, 2026

IMO prepares for second cycle of IMO Member State Audit Scheme

IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on...
IMO is preparing to launch the second audit cycle of the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) with a revised Framework and Procedures. Building on lessons learned from the first cycle, the revised approach aims to make audits more responsive, data-driven and supportive of Member States’ implementation needs. At Assembly 34, IMO adopted the revised...
March 27, 2026

Asia-Pacific female maritime professionals engage in global training programme

By the International Maritime Organization Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project is empowering women across the Asia-Pacific maritime sector through specialized online training – opening...
By the International Maritime Organization Republic of Korea SMART-C Women Project is empowering women across the Asia-Pacific maritime sector through specialized online training – opening pathways to broader career opportunities and fostering a more balanced and diverse workforce. In the largest cohort to date, 40 female maritime professionals from Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste &...
March 27, 2026

First autonomous ship in Japan passes inspection

Japanese shipping major, “K” Line, has announced that  demonstration tests of autonomous navigation have been completed for the domestic ro-ro vessel “HOKUREN MARU No.2”, which...
Japanese shipping major, “K” Line, has announced that  demonstration tests of autonomous navigation have been completed for the domestic ro-ro vessel “HOKUREN MARU No.2”, which will sail the Kushiro–Hitachi route. The vessel, operated by “K” Line, obtained certification related to autonomous ships from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClasssNK) dated January 27, 2026, and subsequently passed the...
March 27, 2026

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May 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
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Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format: 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 14th May 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be...
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Latrobe Golf Club, 8 Farm Road, Alphington VIC 3078 Format: 4 Ball Ambrose Thursday 14th May 2026 The 2026 SAL VIC Golf Day will be held on Thursday 14th May 2026 at the scenic Latrobe Golf Club.  Come along and enjoy a great course and scenery.  Latrobe Golf Club is a beautiful course in the...

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