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Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group’s subsidiary, Avikus, specializing in autonomous navigation technologies for ships, joined forces with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to collaborate on real-life trials of autonomous ship technologies.

Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Palantir Technologies agreed to collaborate on building a big data platform for HHI’s core businesses, including shipbuilding and offshore engineering.

Once again this year’s agenda was full with (virtual) meetings, agreements and important announcements for the maritime community. In this photo recap we have picked key moments that captivated industry’s interest in 2021.

Global Maritime Forum shake hands with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping to support shipping's transition to a net-zero future.

The Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China came into effect from 1st January, 2021, bringing in numerous changes to the rules governing civil disputes in China.

The Cruise Division of MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam signed an agreement to jointly determine the conditions for the design and construction of what would become the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship.

Japanese Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed an agreement with Oshima Shipbuilding and Iknow Machinery to jointly research and develop a sail that can be mounted on ships' cargo handling cranes and similar equipment to boost propulsion force.

S&P Global Platts and SEA-LNG announced a new collaboration to increase visibility in fuel bunker pricing and improve decision making around the viability of using LNG to power fleets.

In an effort to enhance competitiveness in Asia, five South Korean container shipping companies shake hands and agreed to establish a Korean Maritime Movement Alliance (K-Alliance).

The new China Civil Code (CCC), which will be set into force on 1st January, 2021 introduces major changes to various sectors of Chinese law, while is considered to have potential impacts on shipping.