Russia’s ongoing war and attack on the sovereign state of Ukraine are most strongly condemned by leading maritime organizations. The appalling decision of the Russian Government to invade Ukraine and the consequences of this decision have serious consequences for the people of Ukraine and must be stopped immediately.

The technology group Wärtsilä, together with the shipping company Grimaldi Group, have unveiled a new system that uses exhaust gas scrubber washwater to tackle the amount of microplastics in the world’s oceans; a critical and growing global environmental challenge.

Navigator had an opportunity to interview the Chairman of Helsinki Shipyard Oy, Mr Victor Olerskiy, at the site of the shipyard in Helsinki late May. The interview is of particular interest as there has been so far very little information in the media about the new owners and of the transaction. This article is primarily based on the interview.

The MSC Virtuosa is the 4th vessel of the Meraviglia class and the second Merviglia-plus vessel after its sister, MSC Grandiosa. ALMACO is proud to be part of the long relationship with MSC and Chantiers de l’Atlantique.