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Kongsberg Digital Selected by Svitzer Australia to Deliver World-Class Simulation Capability
Global leader in sustainable marine services, Svitzer, has selected Kongsberg Digital to deliver state-of-the-art simulators in support of crew training at its Port of Newcastle base in Australia. The contract with Kongsberg will help create a …
Nov 7, 2023 / Curious
AD Ports Group Acquires 10 Offshore Vessels for around US$200 million
AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics and industry, today announced the purchase of 10 offshore vessels, that will bolster offshore operations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The investment is around US$200 …
Nov 7, 2023 / Curious
MOL and Pyxis sign Collaboration Agreement for development and market expansion of electric vessels in Singapore and Japan
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Pyxis Maritime Pte Ltd. (Pyxis) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on joint development and marketing of the electric vessels (EV's) business in the Singapore region, as well as …
Nov 1, 2023 / Curious
VARD has signed a contract for two hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
VARD and Windward Offshore, a consortium, currently under establishment and led by ASSC´s offshore arm SeaRenergy Group in Germany are pleased to announce that they have signed a contract for the design and construction for two hybrid Commissioning …
Oct 27, 2023 / Curious
First small scale loading operation at Fos Tonkin LNG terminal
On 28th September 2023, thanks to fitting-out works carried out to accommodate smaller vessels, the Fos Tonkin LNG terminal successfully launched a new small-scale LNG carrier loading service. The terminal now offers 18 loading slots per year …
Oct 23, 2023 / Curious
ORLEN to expand its presence in global liquefied natural gas market with two new LNG carriers
Saint Barbara and Ignacy Łukasiewicz are the new additions soon to join the ORLEN Group’s fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels. The ship naming ceremony took place at the Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries shipyard in Mokpo, South Korea. Slated …
Oct 20, 2023 / Vessels
Mass Flow Meter Bunker measurement system mandatory as of 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, the use of a bunker measurement system for bunker vessels in the ports of Antwerp-Bruges and Rotterdam will be mandatory. From this point onwards, bunker vessels in the two ports must have a certified system that indicates the …
Oct 16, 2023 / Curious
Incat Crowther Commissioned To Design Fleet Of New 60-Metre Fast Support Intervention Vessels
Leading digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther has been commissioned by Singaporean shipbuilder Lita Ocean to design three new ABS-Classed monohull fast support intervention vessels (FSIVs) for Zamil Offshore. The new 60-metre FSIVs will assist Zamil …
Oct 10, 2023 / Curious
Safe Bulkers, Inc. Announces Contracts for the Acquisition of Two Dual-Fueled Kamsarmax Class Newbuild Vessels
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the Company) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today that in relation to its ESG strategy, has entered into contracts for the acquisition of two dual-fueled, 81,200 dwt, …
Oct 9, 2023 / Curious
ABS Joins Korean Industry Leaders on 3D Printing Project for Ship Operations
ABS signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work with key stakeholders in Korea to develop and demonstrate a 3D printing system for ocean-going vessels. Photo Caption: Darren Leskoski (second from left), ABS Vice President, Regional …
Oct 9, 2023 / Curious