U.S. Navy selects BAE Systems to provide advanced digital interrogator target data processor solution

BAE Systems (LON:BA) has received a $19 million contract from the U.S. Navy to design and implement UPX-24 target data processor capabilities into a single digital interrogator Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution. The upgraded IFF digital interrogator (DI) will optimize data collection and processing to provide time-critical insights and enhance decision making for the maritime fleet.

“This is a collaborative effort with our customer to bring the Navy’s UPX-24 target data processor functions into our digital interrogator systems,” said Donna Linked-Klein, director of Tactical Systems at BAE Systems. “Going from two separate hardware sets on a shipboard platform to a single consolidated solution allows for reduced obsolescence and the ability to rapidly integrate new technology. The latest design will optimize performance while providing the situational awareness our warfighters need in a variety of threat environments.”

BAE Systems’ digital interrogator systems enable operators to identify friendly forces and make informed decisions that reduce friendly fire incidents and support mission success. The DI collects the data by emitting an “interrogating” radio signal at one frequency, prompting an IFF transponder to emit a reply signal at a different frequency, indicating that an approaching platform is “friendly.” The U.S. Navy’s UPX-24 system provides target data to the ship’s command, control, communications, computer and intelligence system, and processes all the inputs to decide how to respond.

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SpecTec and Source2Sea partnership boosts data driven decision making in the maritime supply industry

SpecTec and Source2Sea are pleased to announce our global partnership, combining SpecTec’s leading Fleet Management System, AMOS with Source2Sea’s digital marketplace. Together, our two companies will enable the right decisions through the right data.

With 40 years of experience in the maritime industry, SpecTec knows what great data looks like, and that is why the partnership on integrations between SpecTec and Source2Sea’s product catalogue platform is a perfect match.

Today, the vast majority of spend is through RFQ processes based on generic data. As a result, the basis of using all the transaction data generated, for accurate data driven decision making, is limited.

The typical pain points for both vessel crews and purchasers are often rooted in the lack of transparency in their data.

For vessel crew, the lack of accurate data impacts their ability to make informed decisions at the time of purchase: “I want to know what I am buying” or post purchase: “I am tired of not getting what I ordered”. Purchasers often express a desire to have greater clarity “I want to know where we spend our money”, allowing them to negotiate and focus on the right suppliers, categories and items.

SpecTec users now have access to the Source2Sea platform, allowing vessel crew to “Shop at sea like you do at home” with images, product descriptions, prices etc. and bringing an end to the uncertainty around data. Purchasers will have full transparency on spending – both at detailed and consolidated levels.

Everything you need in data is available with SpecTec’s Fleet Management System and Source2Sea’s platform in combination.

Mikael Weis, CEO, Source2Sea explains: “The feedback we get from our users on the usability and transparency of our platform is really great, and when they start getting transactions through and see the aggregated data, they get even more excited. A typical question we get is “What is the cost of an average provisions ‘basket’ in a given port”? Purchasers are now able to break this spend down to individual specific items. The value of having access to such specific and detailed data is unique and enables purchasers to make the right data driven decisions, which they have not been able to in the past. In Source2Sea, we are super happy that we are

integrated with SpecTec to be able to deliver additional value to the many SpecTec users at sea or on-shore”.

Naz Miah, SpecTec, Director of Product Management supports: “The integration of the Source2Sea platform into AMOS offers our customers a comprehensive solution to streamline procurement processes and optimise fleet management. By consolidating these key functions within a single platform, users can enjoy improved efficiency and enhanced control over their operations. This integration not only simplifies the management of procurement tasks but also ensures that all workflow, approval processes, and operational tasks remain fully intact and easily accessible within the AMOS system.

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US sues ship firms for $100m over Baltimore bridge crash

The US government has filed a $100m (£75.6m) lawsuit against the owner and operator of a cargo ship that crashed into and destroyed a Baltimore bridge.

Justice Department officials said the companies, Synergy and Grace Ocean, were “well aware” of the issues with the Dali before it lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge on 26 March, leading to the deaths of six people.

The government said it cost more than $100m to clear the estimated 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of debris caused by the crash and enable the Port of Baltimore to reopen.

Attorney General Merrick Garland said he wanted to ensure that the costs were “borne by the companies that caused the crash, not by the American taxpayer”.

The Justice Department said any money recovered would go towards the costs of reconstruction.

The bodies of six workers killed as they repaired pot holes during a nightshift were recovered from the Patapsco river in the days after the disaster. The families of three said on Monday they were suing Grace Ocean.

The Justice Department’s lawsuit, filed in district court in Maryland, alleges that the ship’s electrical and mechanical systems were improperly maintained and that the crash was “entirely avoidable”.

A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report found that the Dali had lost electrical power four times in less than 12 hours before colliding with the bridge.

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Shipping lenders’ climate risk exposure | All Types of Marine Jobs

Lenders to shipping are increasingly considering climate performance when setting loan margins, a study has found. However, their focus remains on the corporate level rather than the asset level, potentially limiting their ability to mitigate transition risks.

The Lower margins are tied to companies’ climate performance rather than to low-carbon assets study by Marie Fricaudet, Sophia Parker, Nadia Ameli, and Tristan Smith, published in Cell Reports Sustainability, examines the lending practices of shipping debt providers. The researchers found that banks, particularly those signed up to the Poseidon Principles, have begun to price in the climate score of shipowners they lend to. This shift is largely attributed to the Paris Agreement and growing pressure for decarbonisation within the shipping sector.

However, despite the increasing importance of climate performance, the study highlights that lenders are not differentiating their margins based on a ship’s carbon intensity. This suggests that while they are considering climate factors at the corporate level, they are not yet fully addressing the transition risks associated with individual assets.

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Maritime leaders’ confidence on the rise amidst increased geopolitical risk | Sea Job Hunt

Data from the ICS Barometer Report 2023-2024 – launched today – has demonstrated the positive impact that improved clarity from governmental bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have had on the sector. The comprehensive survey of over 100 global maritime industry leaders over a three-year period analyses year-on-year shifts in sentiment on pivotal issues influencing operations. It has tracked steadily rising confidence among maritime leaders in their ability to cope with challenging operating conditions.

Areas of concern for respondents include the recent increase in geopolitical instability (which is seen as a risk multiplier as it impacts other factors), malicious physical attacks and cyber-attacks (by state and non-state actors), as well as updates to global and/or regional regulatory environments and availability of fuels and infrastructure driving decarbonisation.

Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, comments: “We are in a period of profound transformation—marked by decarbonisation, heightened security risks, and evolving regulations. What this invaluable data driven perspective shows is that policy and clarity are key. This report tracks our industry’s progress through recent gains in confidence, while also noting key pressure points — such as the availability of public funding for green initiatives and the impact of market-based measures — which continue to require greater collaborative effort across industry leaders, government bodies, and international partners to address.”

Protectionism was also seen as a growing risk, driven by geopolitical instability, national energy security concerns, global and regional economic crises, and government-led manufacturing incentives favouring local production. Given the impacts on trade relationships and routes, this year’s ICS Barometer Report features a special focus on reshoring, nearshoring, friendshoring and offshoring — assessing the perceived impact on shipping’s current operations, as well as the factors likely to influence decision-makers to shift their own operations.

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Asia spot LNG prices down on muted demand, cooler weather | Cruise Ship Jobs

Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week on signals of weak economic growth in China while above-average temperatures across China, Japan and South Korea are coming to an end, which would reduce cooling demand.

The average LNG price for October delivery into north-east Asia LNG-AS was at $13.40 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), industry sources estimated, down from $14.00/mmBtu last week

“Poor industrial data from China put red flags on the industrial gas demand for the coming period, signalling weaker economic growth,” said Klaas Dozeman, market analyst at Brainchild Commodity Intelligence

“In addition, the warmest weather seems to come to an end in the coming weeks as temperatures start to sink on seasonal effects. This might decrease the cooling demand over the coming period,” he said

Dozeman said that while geopolitical tensions are still ongoing in gas sensitive markets, the risks did not materialize any disruptions so far

In Japan. Major power utilities reported combined LNG storage levels of 183 million tonnes (Mt) for Sept. 1, down 11.2% week-on-week but 6.4% higher than at the end of August 2023 However, levels are 9.4% lower than the five-year average of 2.02 Mt for the end of August from 2019-23. said Masanori Odaka, senior analyst at Rystad Energy.

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MOL Announces Naming Ceremony For LNG-Powered Ferry Sunflower Pirka

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that on September 4, the naming and launching ceremony was held for the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka, under construction at Naikai Zosen Corporation by MOL and MOL Group company MOL Sunflower Ltd.  The LNG-fueled tugboat Ishin, operated by MOL Group company Nihon Tug-Boat Co., Ltd., assisted with towing operations during the ferry launch. MOL will proactively adopt LNG, a low-carbon fuel that can be used immediately, and lead the world toward realizing a low-carbon/decarbonized society.

With the new building ferry, the Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki already in service on the Osaka-Beppu route since 2023, and the sister ship Sunflower Kamuy, which is scheduled to enter service in early 2025 as the first ship on the Oarai-Tomakomai route, the MOL Group will operate a fleet of 4 LNG-fueled ferries on East-West routes in Japan. Boasting Japan’s largest service route network and the most LNG-fueled ferries in operation, the group offers stable logistics and passenger services. MOL Sunflower operates 10 ferries and 5 RORO vessels on 6 routes, giving the company Japan’s largest ferry fleet and most extensive route network and reliable service for logistics and passengers.

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Ports begin screening for Mpox | Maritime Union Of India

 WHO alert

On 14 August 2024 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox (monkeypox) outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for the second time in two years. This is the highest level of alert the WHO can issue and underlines the organisation’s concerns about the rapid spread of the disease. Its decision was prompted by a significant increase in mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and several neighbouring countries, including the emergence of a new strain of the virus which may cause a higher percentage of patients to become seriously ill or die compared to the global mpox outbreak in 2022. However, the WHO also emphasises that mpox “is not the new Covid-19” and the risk to the general public in countries outside the DCR and neighbouring countries remains moderate

Situation report

According to the WHO’S 2022-24 Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak: Global Trends report as of 28 August 2024, only a few African countries in addition to the DRC have so far reported mpoх cases of the new virus strain. Outside the African region, the number of reported cases remains low and primarily relate to individuals with travel histories to countries in Africa where mpox is circulating. However, as the situation may change quickly, we recommend ship operators to stay alert to the situation and follow the evolution of the ongoing outbreak

Travel advice

At the time of writing. WHO’s recommendation to its member states is to “refrain from implementing travel-related health measures specific for mpox, such as entry or exit screening, or requirements for testing or vaccination”. However, we are aware that some port authorities have started to implement stricter health and epidemiological measures to prevent the disease from spreading via international vessels. Current examples are Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela, and others may follow.

In order to avoid unnecessary delays when entering a port or conducting crew changes, ship operators and their masters should make frequent checks with local sources of information. e.g. vessel’s agent and/or Gard’s correspondents, to obtain the most up to date travel and port entry requirements available at any given time.

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It is also important to keep ship personnel informed about mpox through risk communication. eg, by displaying posters, videos, and message boards. Promotion of personal protective measures and risk-reducing behaviour is important, particularly before shoreside visits or crew changes. Key messages should include information about

Symptoms: Common symptoms of mpox include a rash lasting for two to four weeks, which may be started with or followed by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes. The rash looks like blisters and can affect the face, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, groin, genital and/or anal regions, mouth, throat or the eyes. The number of sores can range from one to several thousand

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