The word “disruption” has been used and overused to the point of becoming a cliché, but there’s one area of the maritime industry that it seems to have bypassed so far: ship repair. Not anymore. Along with the many disruptions that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, you can now add new technologies to the list.
The main activity of SOREMAR is the distribution and repair of navigation equipment and marine electronics. For nearly three decades we have been leaders in Morocco with more than 80% of the Marine electronics market. We represent 48 world-know brands that have all been satisfied with our reliability. And as an agent, we place a great imporntance.
When DNV launched the first Maritime Forecast to 2050, it was hard to imagine a situation like we find ourselves in in 2020. The COVID-19 crisis has transformed the world, our behaviour and the maritime industry in a way that is unprecedented in modern history.
Every year, at the end of September the International Shipping Community celebrates the “World Maritime Day”, which has been established and celebrated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
BIMCO has released an overview of the three main shipping sectors and their respective fleet growths so far this year taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 and other geopolitical developments on the global trade.
SOLAS Marine Services Group is a diversified group of companies that commenced its operations in the year 1988. It was first established in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to meet the growing demands of professional services in the field of Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and Fire Fighting Appliances (FFA) along with Safety Equipment in Marine Industry.
It is with a great deal of regret that we are announcing the cancellation of Posidonia 2020, originally planned for June 2020 and subsequently postponed to October 2020.
Message from our new President, Mr. Marcus Tan
The ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded its forecast for the deep-sea shipping industry this year, and it now expects that earnings will contract by as much as 18 percent compared with 2019.
Onursan is adding the new vision of marine fire and safety service to the marine industry market by its reliable name and innovative approach to its customer needs.Not only they like to achieve more success on getting our company to a higher leauge of competion but also they would like the others to follow the path that they have created. We take pride in what they have achieved with their the most experienced team..
After an already sluggish 2019, a major upturn was expected in global growth and trade in 2020. As can be seen, the real trade value never recovered to the pre-financial crises’ trajectory. The trend for 2010 – onwards was significantly below the prior trajectory. Our prior forecast predicted it to be above the CAGR 2010-19 and global trade to reach 25.2 trillion USD in 2029. COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest black swan in a century, destroyed it. Global trade collapsed in Q1 of 2020 though asymmetrically
We are very please to welcome Consult-Elec from Canada as a new member of our Association.
Consult-Elect was established in 2000 by former technicians from Merlin Gerin which is now part of Schneider Electric. After 20 years Consult Elect has developed a strong reputation in electrical distribution services, on board vessels in Canada and abroad.
Top 10 Ship Owning Nations: Japan remains the top ship owning nation by fleet value at just over USD 108 Bn, despite seeing USD 9 Bn wiped off from its 2019 total value, followed by Greece, China, Singapore, Norway, South Korea, USA, Germany, UK and Denmark.
New date: SMM will take place from 2 – 5 February 2021
Due to the coronavirus pandemic and its global restrictions on major events and international travel, SMM has been postponed to 2 – 5 February 2021.
This guidance provides information for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It covers ship and seafarer certificates required by the certification provisions of international regulations, such as those of International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) instruments, and highlights the current unique compliance issues and considerations relating to ship and seafarer certificates.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elcome, founded in 1970, is one of the largest marine technology system integrators in the world. With offices from Suez Canal to Singapore Straits, Elcome is firmly positioned to provide world-class support for your fleet.
The stress and anxiety surrounding hashtag#COVIDー19 has taken its toll across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) has come up with several strategies to help everyone cope with what is an undeniably challenging time.
HANVIL Maritime Ventures Ltd., has been providing services to the Merchant Marine & Fishing Fleets since inception in November 1997 with successful performance records. We recommend, supply, planned and install on owners request Marine Communication needs for their vessels and also provide after sales services on them.
In view of the escalating challenges we all face as a result of the Coronavirus-COVID-19 pandemic and the need to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our exhibitors and visitors while at the same time complying with WHO and Greek Government guidelines, we have decided to postpone Posidonia 2020 from the 1st to 5th June 2020 to the 26th to 30th October 2020 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, together with all related Posidonia sports events and conferences.
Zets Electronics was founded in 2014. Their main business focus is on providing repair, maintenance, and technical support services to clients for a comprehensive range of navigation, communications equipment as well as new building projects.
Our vision is to provide a one-stop solution with excellent services and smooth supply of products and spare parts of marine electronics & marine electrical & ship equipment to our valuable customers.
Maritime safety has been boosted following the recognition of Iridium’s satellite service as a provider for the international Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) – giving ship operators more options when protecting vessels and crew, says IEC Telecom.
The company and its employees are currently based in İstanbul, supplying their products to shipping companies, ship owners, shipyards, as well as ship dealers and agents throughout the TURKEY.
Besiktas Marine aims to provide every customer with a service with quality products and competitive prices.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming International Ballast Water Management Conference (7th – 8th April 2020, Rotterdam, The Netherlands).
For its twenty-fourth edition, the conference will provide an in-depth look at the latest developments in the Ballast Water Industry, focusing on technological and regulatory advances.
Sunil was founded in 1990 and specialize in the lighting ballast & converter at onshore. Since 2010, we have delivered lighting ballast and LED lights to ship yard.
Eligroup is the result of our experience and tradition in ship repairs, an industry in which we have been leaders at the international level for over 70 years.
Specialized in maintenance and installation of electrical and electronic systems, it has been strongly appreciated by the maritime market as a distributor and installer of a variety of equipments for navigation, communication and safety.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming European Shipping Week (17-21 February 2020, The Hotel, Boulevart the Waterloo 38, 1000, Brussels, Belgium).
MP Teknik was established in 2004 and is a total provider of aquacultural equipment, nautical equipment and marine electronics. We carry and install clean agent fixed fire extinguishing systems for engine rooms, server rooms or special installations, and we provide radio/tv solutions and car audio systems for boats. In our advanced workshop, we repair virtually all electronics.
LINEAR GROUP continues its growth path by investing in «Maritime Radio Communications, Navigation and Satellite» through the homonymous branch of business of SIRM – Società Italiana Radio Marittima S.p.A., Italian excellence, founded in 1927 by Guglielmo Marconi, active in the provision of telecommunication and navigation products and services for commercial ships and Maritime IT solutions.
The global economy started in 2018 on a positive note but, as industrial production decelerated, trade slowed and business confidence fell, the momentum lost steam.
Global growth, which peaked at close to 4% in 2017, moderated to 3.6% in 2018 and is projected to decline further to 3.3% in 2019. With improvements expected in the second half of 2019, global economic growth in 2020 is projected to return to 3.6%.
A lot of the uncertainties have concerned the availability, cost and the characteristics of compliant fuels. Non-compliance usual methods include vessel detention with the threat of banning orders for repeat offenders and financial penalties.
IMO has also included guidance on the action to be taken in the event of a scrubber failure.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming International Bunker Fuel and Ballast Water Compliance Conference and Exhibition, BuBWCE’19 (12-14 Nov 2019, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands Singapore).
International Ship Engineering (ISES) Association is going to celebrate its 5th AGM in Athens from the 29th May to 1st June 2019 at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Hotel.
During the AGM we will have several presentations, Gala dinner and “Greek Maritime Reception Night¨ with Greek Maritime Community.
We are pleased to announce that our company name will be changed to “BEMAC Corporation” effective from April 1st, 2019 after having the extraordinary stockholder meeting on September 22nd, 2018.
Founded in 1988 in Piraeus, Greece and ever since NOVA Electronics, as a commercial and technical company, has gained internationally acclaimed recognition for the quality of services & ethics in sales of marine electronics equipment for deep seas vessels provided to our customers.
The delivery of fewer newbuildings has led to an aging yet still expanding Greek fleet capacity wise though the number of shipping companies is in steady decline according to a new study of the Greek shipping.
Simplex Americas LLC was founded in 2003 and represents the interests of Blohm + Voss Industries exclusively for Simplex, Simplan, Turbulo products in the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Caribbean and the South American pacific coast.
IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) meets this week (18-22 February) at IMO headquarters. The meeting will focus on finalizing draft Guidelines on consistent implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit under MARPOL Annex VI.
Since 1981, Reson Electronics has been cultivating maritime business in Taiwan for more than 30 years. Our main focus of job is on Navigation, Automation, and Communication services and equipment. Located in three major ports in Taiwan, our reliable and diverse services cover all around Taiwan and 24/7 support to customers.
Kitack Lim has been given a second four-year term as Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
BWSC is a world class company with decades of thorough experience and expertise in engineering, construction, operation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and upgrades for Power plants and diesel engines.
The International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, 2004 (BWM Convention), is concerned with preventing, minimizing and ultimately eliminating the risks to the environment, human health, property and resources arising from the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens, through the control and management of ships’ ballast water and sediments.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association is please to invite you to join us during SMM exhibition, Hamburg – Germany.
We look forward to you visiting us in Hall B8, Stand 135
Shipowners have ordered or installed scrubbers for nearly 1,000 vessels as the uptake in exhaust gas cleaning systems rapidly accelerates ahead of the 1 January 2020 0.5% global sulphur cap from the IMO.
According to the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Association (EGCSA) the number of ships with scrubbers either installed or on order stood at 983 as of 31 May this year.
The dry bulk shipping industry appears to be quite strong, with slowly increasing global trade volumes.
Time charter rates were broadly lower in the first quarter 2018 compared to the fourth quarter 2017 but this does not appear to be due to lower shipping volume.
The Directors & Members of I.S.E.S. Association cordially invite you to join us for an informal get together with food and drinks:
Venue: Hard Rock Cafe Worli, Wadia International Center, Bombay Dyeing, Pandhurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai, 400025
Date: Friday 1st of June 2018
International Ship Electrical & Engineering (ISES) Association is please to invite you to join us during Posidonia exhibition, Athens – Greece.
We look forward to you visiting us on Stand 1-129 where you can meet our President, several members and me.
The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association annual outlook survey indicates guarded optimism with regard to revenue and profitability in 2018. Half of Norwegian Shipowners’ Association members anticipate increased turnover in 2018. For the offshore segments, survey results indicate that peak layup has likely been reached.
The manufacturers and stakeholders in the ballast water treatment equipment market have taken a major step forward by codifying a unified manufacturers’ association.
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) posted the Shipping Fleet Statistics: 2017. Gross tonnage on the UK Ship Register was 16.2 million at the end of December 2017, an increase of 7% on the previous year and a third consecutive year of growth.
Maritime law makers faces stiff challenges in their work on the future of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, writes Aline de Bièvre
RMS Marine Service Company Ltd was founded in 1993, after many years organic growth in marine service industry, now become a leading marine service provider for ships, cruise, offshore related customers.
This document published by LR, summarizes the most important IMO/ ILO requirements entering into force.
Iljin AND Co have been specialized in supplying equipment, installation, design, commissioning & text of Fire Extinguishing Systems and Detection & Alarm systems for fire & gas based on continuous research and development for domestic and foreign shipyards since 1995.
Overall, 2017 was a good year for the ocean shipping industry. Operating margins for most carriers improved, driven by robust demand, positive inventory developments and higher rate levels. Will the positive recovery continue? Or will the vicious cycle we’ve experienced since 2008 continue, where carriers are truly profitable for only three to four years at a time?
Changshu Ruite Electric Co.,Ltd. is Hi-tech Company dedicated to researching, developing and producing marine electrical systems.
The IMO issued a notice stating that the theme this year for World Maritime Day is “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future” commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Convention establishing the organization.
Greece remains on the throne of the top shipowning nations by value whose combined fleet is worth USD 516 billion, data from VesselsValue’s latest infographic shows.
SCADA Engineering Solutions Limited Is Your “One Stop” Source for all your Electrical Service Requirements. Backed by an Educated, Well Trained and Experienced staff we offer a range of Electro Mechanical Services tailored around our strengths to the Marine Industry.
Any breakdown of the world fleet into ship type, ownership or any other parameter can only ever be a snapshot because it changes constantly as ships are scrapped, newbuildings delivered and vessels change hands all the time.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming Maritime CIO Forum in Shanghai 2017 Conference which will take place the 7th of December 2017. Secretary General will be attending the event.
European Maritime safety Agency has issued the Annual Overview of Marine Casualties and Incidents. It consists in a high-level analysis of accidents reported by the EU Member States in European Marine Casualty Information Platform (EMCIP).
40 years of experience has propelled PAT-Krüger into a reliable market leader of heavy duty safety and control systems. Delivering self-developed and high-quality innovative solutions for onshore and offshore markets.
AMI Group Member TMQ International Pty Ltd are now ISO 9001:2015 QA compliant, having completed their Audit successfully on the 5th October 2017.
What’s on the regulatory agenda (Including news from 71th session of MEPC, 98th session of MSC and 29th IMO Assembly)
24 hours a day, 365 days a year with enthusiasm and capabilities for the following services ranges: Installation and commissioning services, GMDSS Radio Services, VDR / S-VDR APT, Warranty Support Service, Nav/Com Maintenance and Repair, Equipment Surveys and inspection, Technical advice, Spare parts repairs, Satcom, GMDSS SBMA Contracts and Airtime Solutions
GIL provides a range of oil & gas upstream production solutions that are designed for maximum reliability whilst keeping personnel costs and business risk to a minimum and optimizing the management of remote facilities. These are solutions which reduce the business risk for the full life cycle of the field operation.
Marine Radio Surveyors (MRS) offers a wide range of technical assistance to users of marine navigation and communication equipment. This technical service comes from the cumulus of information and field experience of our engineers and manufactures training.
Cyber security is not just about preventing hackers gaining access to systems and information, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality and/or control. It also addresses the maintenance of integrity and availability of information and systems, ensuring business continuity and the continuing utility of digital assets and systems.
ISES Association Supported Organization of International Greenshipping and Technology Summit (28-29 November Athens Greece)
The shipping industry is by far the most extrovert sector of the national economy, a leading global player and a major source of income, wealth and prestige for Greece. In a challenging global environment, the Greek shipping community is heavily investing and expanding its global footprint.
Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 71 was a very busy week and ship owners can now benefit from having a firm view of the regulatory timeline for complying with the latest global require-ments for managing the ballast water from their vessels. Unfortunately, the timeline remains very crowded and for owners with ships trading to and from the U.S., compliance is more complicated.
The Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to extend the time for compliance with the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. As a result, only vessels built after its entry into force on September 8, 2017 will immediately be subject to the new ballast water performance standard.
In C.A. Metalmecanica Industrial y naval we develop industrial and naval services in the metal-mechanical field with other additional services
For your information Oasis Marine Services Ltd. will be changing their name to Hostmost Marine Services (Canada) Ltd. effective immediately.
HAMO was founded in 1988, through more than 25 years of constant exploration and innovation with accumulated knowledge and experience, the company now is becoming one of the most competitive manufacturers of electrical control internal communication system in the Chinese marine &offshore industry.
Japan’s big three shipping groups – K Line, MOL and NYK – have officially established Ocean Network Express (ONE), making further progress on the integration of their container shipping businesses.
The collision of a container ship with a U.S. Navy destroyer off the coast off Japan last weekend has highlighted the fact that the open waters can be pretty busy places.
Navico – the world’s largest manufacturer of marine electronics and
parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® brands – announced today the
finalization of an agreement to acquire Naviop, a global leader in marine monitoring and
control systems.
PA Marine Sp. z o.o. launched its business on 1 July 2010, when the Maritime Electronics Department separated out of the EPA Sp. z o.o. (established in 1988).
Cruise ships take passengers across seas and even between continents, but have you ever stopped to think about how they are prepared for such a journey?
Veinland GmbH and Nomatronics bundle their know-how,
On June 1, 2017, Veinland GmbH has taken over the entire product portfolio of Nomatronics in order to do so.
AMI stands by its industry leading offering for commercial mariners by adding DNV approved, ISO9001 Quality Assured Rivertrace Limited to their stable of monitoring and environmental products.
The 2017 ICS Annual Review is intended as a comprehensive overview of all the major issues faced by the global shipping industry, and in which ICS is engaged on behalf of its member national shipowners’ associations.
Polar Denizcilik ve Deniz Malzemeleri A.S. was founded in 1986 in Istanbul as a supply and service company for marine communication and navigation equipment. In the years to follow the company become one of the leading maritime electronics companies in Mediterranean and Black sea regions.
Container ship safety is under the spotlight with ever-increasing ship sizes, as evidenced by the January 2015 inauguration of the world’s largest container ship, the MSC Oscar (19,224 teu).
Inmarsat said it has made progress on gaining IMO approval to expand mandated safety communications to its more modern services of FleetBroadband and Fleet One. It is hopeful that IMO will allow these services to become part of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) that is compulsory for shipping.
Interview to Mr Lawal Gbolahan (CEO/MD of GIL Automation Nigeria, new ISES Member)
International Ship Engineering (ISES) Association is going to celebrate its 54th AGM in Singapore from 24th to 28th April in the Four Seasons Hotel.
During the AGM we will have several presentations, Gala dinner, “Superintendent night” with Singapore Maritime Community as well as a day to visit Sea Asia Exhibition.
Navico is a specialist electronics company; its brands operate in navigation, fishfinding equipment and value-added applications for the marine industry.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd becomes a supporting partner of the upcoming Sea Asia Exhibition 2017.
SEA ASIA 2017 SET TO HOST INDUSTRY LEADERS FROM OVER 80 COUNTRIES
Over the next decade, the shipping industry will be impacted by a wide array of shipping regulations. These regulations aim to ensure that this vital sector is environmentally sound, energy efficient, safe and secure.
Since its foundation ITEC quickly positioned as the market leader in the Colombian maritime industry. During the following years the company was approved by main classification societies and by Colombia’s maritime authority to provide all type of services to communication and navigation equipment on board national and international vessels.
Since its establishment in 1980, Hermanos Alfaro has evolved step by step becoming nowadays a company which is well-renowned both nationally and internationally in the machining of precision parts as well as on-site machining.
SRH Marine Electronics S.A. is one of the leading companies in marine electronics field. It offers a wide variety of products and services such as spares, technical support and training, radio communication, automation, retrofit, repairs.
Rice Electronics is devoted to providing the best available technical support services to the industrial marine transportation and shipping industries, oilfield services, construction, energy services and refining industries.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association Ltd proudly supports the upcoming Digital Ship Shipping Copenhagen 2017 Conference: Investigating the Innovation Curve in Maritime 1 & 2 March 2017
Seaport has established itself as a leader in provisioning of maritime services and commercial diving in the Caribbean region of Colombia where we have not got any members at this point of time.
We are very please to announce that Hi – Tek Marine has become a new member of I.S.E.S. Association.
Hi-Tek Marine S.A. is a Panamanian company founded in 1991, dedicated to the service and marketing of marine electronic equipment, for vessels operating in the Panama Canal, Caribbean, Central and South American regions.
The International Association of Classification Societies is pleased to announce the release of the 2017 edition of its IACS Blue Book. The latest release of the Blue Book package continues to enhance IACS technical support to the shipping industry through our work and investment in technology, innovation, research and development both at the classification and statutory levels.
In this white paper Seatrade Maritime analyse the top 20 container lines, and where the future lies for those that survived as we move into 2017.
IMO secretary-general Kitack Lim launched the theme for World Maritime Day 2017, “Connecting ships, ports and people” at the Port of Felixstowe on Wednesday.
the Ballast Water Management Convention, adopted in 2004, aims to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic organisms from one region to another, by establishing standards and procedures for the management and control of ships’ ballast water and sediments
We are very please to announce that AMES India has become a new member of I.S.E.S. Association.
Macor specialises in ship repaired and maintenance and has considerably extended its experience and activities, offering an extensive and quality service to its customers.
Alphatron Marine has announced the acquisition of a new office and warehouse space. The new office is located in Zwijndrecht (Belgium), in an easily-accessible central location. The new building was necessary to support the growth of Alphatron Marine. The official opening took place on November 9, 2016, although the building has already been in operational use since September.
On behalf of our member, ENAMOR Poland, we cordially invite you to participate in the Hotel Meeting where ENAMOR in cooperation with The Polish Register of Shipping will present its latest solutions and innovations.
International Ship Electrical & Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that OASIS MARINE SERVICES from Canada has become a member of the Association..
WOOSHIN APEC Co., LTD. WAS FOUNDED IN 1984 AND SPECIALIZED PRODUCING LIGHTING FIXTURES. THEY SUPPLY LIGHTING FIXTURE, LED LIGHTING AND INDUSTRIAL LIGHTING FIXTURE WITCH USED FOR VARIOUS VESSEL AT LOCAL SHIPYARD, HARBOR AND ALSO ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Over the last 30 years Ing.-Buero Querin GmbH has become one of the leading ship suppliers in Northern Germany in the area of maritime electronics, establishing itself as one of the most reliable companies known to its customers.
We are very pleased to announce that Intermaritime Group from Panama has become a new member of International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association.
We are very pleased to announce that China E-tech(Ningbo)Maritime Electronics Research Institute Co.,Ltd has become a new member of International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that Laholm Marine & Industry Services AB from Sweden has become a member of the Association.
International Ship Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that RSB Novkontas from Lithuania has become a member of the Association.
We are very proud to announce that Huludao Haitong Electric Equiment from China has become a member of the Association.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted the mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew and passengers as part of a revised and modernized annex to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL).
International Ship Electrical & Engineering Service (ISES) Association is very pleased to announce that AMI GROUP from Australia has become a member of the Association.
Recently, International Ship Electrical & Engineering Service (ISES) Association and Inventory Locator Service LLC a BOEING (ILS) Company have signed a collaboration agreement offering ILS services to ISES members.
Jiangsu Hiscaler Electric Co., Ltd was established in 2010. The company is dedicated to research, design and manufacture the electrical equipments applied to maritime industry field. The core business operation range covers: electric equipments of power distribution and control system and associated electric system integration.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 23 February 2016 – Alphatron Marine is pleased to announce a further increase in their global presence with the opening of Alphatron Marine Iberia in Madrid. With this strategic location, we are able to be close to the local markets and to the specific needs of domestic customers in Spain and Portugal.
OmniSkyONE is a reliable weather monitoring system that offers complete weather information in real time and round the clock in any environment.
Over half of ships trading internationally are living with ECDIS, according to the latest figures published by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO).
