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Sallaum Lines and Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Commence Construction of Ocean Class Vessels

Sallaum Lines, an international ocean transportation company, marked a significant milestone as they hosted the steel-cutting ceremony on March 23 at the Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Co Ltd Shipyard in Fuzhou, China. The ceremony commemorated the …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious

Vitol completes first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore

Vitol Bunkers has completed the first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore, the first time that biofuel above concentration B25 has been delivered. A total of 1,100 MT of VLSFO B30 was delivered on 14 March 2024 to the vessel Grand Hero, a …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious

Pacific Basin leads the largest adoption of graphene-based coating in the dry bulk segment

In a proactive move towards energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, Pacific Basin, a leading dry bulk shipping company, has decided to apply a sustainable graphene-based propeller coating, XGIT-PROP, across its entire fleet. This …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious

Establishment of marketing company for liquified CO2 shipping by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and Nippon Gas Line

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) and Nippon Gas Line Co., Ltd. (Nippon Gas Line) have announced the agreement to establish a marketing company for the purpose of providing the seamless and efficient integrated liquefied CO2 transportation …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious

Seattle's Terminal 46 Opens for Auto and Breakbulk Cargo Business

On March 27th, Terminal 46 welcomed the Triumph Ace, marking the opening of the terminal to regular auto and breakbulk cargo service. Terminal 46 is a key maritime property located in The Northwest Seaport Alliance’s (NWSA) Seattle Harbor which is …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious

ICE’s First Converted FPSO Gets New Owner

Oslo-listed oil and gas firm BW Energy has announced its acquisition of the FPSO “ Cidade de Vitória” from Saipem.  In 2007, ICE played a major role in the marine design effort to convert this vessel from a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) into …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious

New Incat Crowther-designed, NSW-made Port Authority Vessels Make Waves on Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour has new stalwarts to support critical maritime capabilities, with an $11.5 million dollar investment into two operational vessels, custom-built in the heart of regional New South Wales. The state-of-the-art vessels, the Burra and …
Mar 28, 2024 / Vessels

UECC Spearheads Collaboration with Industry Leaders to Advance CNSL as a Sustainable Marine Fuel

In a groundbreaking collaboration with industry giants such as maritime advisory organization Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, engine manufacturer Wartsila, and biofuel supplier ACT Group, UECC is leading the charge in critically assessing and evaluating a …
Mar 28, 2024 / Curious

Ocean Installer secures yet another SLM contract with Equinor

Ocean Installer has secured a new Subsea Line Modification (SLM) Project award from Equinor on Åsgard A. This adds more work to the multiple project wins in 2023, including projects on Vigdis, Visund, Åsgard C and Northern Lights, further …
Mar 28, 2024 / Curious

Cadeler Signs Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Contract for the Vessel Wind Scylla with an Undisclosed Client

The contract entails Cadeler’s wind farm installation vessel Wind Scylla and has a value between USD 75 million and USD 150 million, including both the firm period and potential options. Signing of the contract reinforces Cadeler’s position as a key …
Mar 28, 2024 / Curious