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SC Ports efficiently works big ships as imports increase
South Carolina Ports seamlessly handled big ships and big move counts at Wando Welch Terminal as imports trend back up. The SC Ports team and maritime community recently moved 4,474 containers on and off the ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Mount …
Mar 26, 2024 / Curious
Advanced Polymer Coatings strikes triple vessel recoating deal with Odfjell Tankers
AVON, OHIO headquartered manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings has signed a deal with Odfjell to recoat three of its chemical tankers as its 2024 order book continues to grow. The work will see APC replacing zinc coating with its industry-leading …
Mar 13, 2024 / Curious
Crew abandon Rubymar cargo ship after Houthi rebel missile attack
Belize-flagged Rubymar came under attack in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off Yemen Houthis have deployed underwater drones in the Red Sea, US Central Command says A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a Belize-flagged ship travelling …
Feb 19, 2024 / Accidents
Reach Subsea – Increasing Project Capacity through Charter Arrangements
Reach Subsea ASA offering high-quality solutions and technology to clients in need of ocean data and services, continues to bolster its long-term capabilities to meet the increasing demand in the subsea services market. Reach has expanded its …
Feb 13, 2024 / Curious
Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) welcomes world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship to its fleet
The world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship has gone into service under the Isle of Man flag. The pioneering Berge Olympus was officially unveiled in October after its retrofit by Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners. Four …
Jan 4, 2024 / Vessels
Van Oord completes major Palm Jumeirah maintenance project
Following the construction of Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai, UAE, that started in 2001, Van Oord has now successfully completed the first major maintenance works on the Palm's trunk, 16 palm leaves and crescent. The beaches have been restored and shaped …
Dec 13, 2023 / Curious
Royal Niestern Sander successfully launches EasyMax 3
The Easymax 3 vessel was launched successfully at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. This new building is the successor of the award-winning Egbert Wagenborg and her sister Máxima. The Easymax vessel type is the latest series in the Wagenborg's fleet. …
Oct 23, 2023 / Curious
Berge Bulk Unveils The World’s Most Powerful Sailing Cargo Ship
Berge Olympus, a Newcastlemax bulker, is equipped with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies that use wind power to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.The WindWings installation is part of Berge Bulk’s ambition to become carbon …
Oct 17, 2023 / Curious
Plymouth Leading The Way As Groundbreaking Port Agreement Signed
Plymouth City Council, Millbay Docks and the docks’ major customer Brittany Ferries have pledged to work together to support the docks to grow and to work towards Net Zero by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The move will support Millbay Docks …
Aug 23, 2023 / Curious
DeepOcean charters offshore support vessel
Ocean services provider DeepOcean strengthens its offering to the offshore renewables and oil and gas industries by entering a two-year time charter agreement for the Olympic Ares multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV). DeepOcean is chartering the …
Mar 22, 2023 / Vessels