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Wärtsilä gas handling systems again selected for a medium gas carrier newbuild project
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the cargo handling and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) fuel supply systems for a new Medium Gas Carrier (MGC) vessel being built for Turkish ship owner Pasco Gas. The contract was signed with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard …
Dec 20, 2023 / Curious
ASCO’s Aframax type tanker named Shusha successfully completed its first voyage
The first voyage of the Aframax-type tanker named Shusha acquired by the joint venture “SA Maritime AFEZCO”, established on equal terms with the approval of the Supervisory Board of “Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company” (ASCO) and the State Oil …
Aug 11, 2023 / Vessels
Baku Shipyard launches Zangilan tanker built for Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company
Baku Shipyard (Azerbaijan) has launched the Zangilan tanker built for the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO). The tanker of Volgo-Don Max class will be able to pass the Volga-Don Canal with the maximum load, according to ASCO. The tanker’s …
May 17, 2023 / Vessels
Port of Kiel ends cruise season 2022
On Thursday, the PORT OF KIEL will end this year's cruise season with the Vasco da Gama (CruiseMapper) at the Ostseekai. Since spring, the Baltic Sea port has counted a total of 243 calls - almost 40 per cent more than in 2019, the season with the …
Oct 28, 2022 / Cruise
SASCO’s new ship SASCO ALDAN leaves for first voyage
It is to be deployed for operation on Vladivostok-Magadan line, on the NSR and in cargo deliveries to ChukotkaSakhalin Shipping Company OJSC says its fleet has been expanded with a new ship, SASCO ALDAN. According to the company’s statement, the ship …
Apr 12, 2021 / Vessels
ABB technology to support iconic U.S. ferry’s move to hybrid-electric operations
Maine ferry operator Casco Bay Lines has committed to an integrated hybrid-electric power and propulsion solution from ABB for its new vessel, in a technology step change along one of the longest-established ferry routes in the United StatesThe new …
Mar 11, 2021 / Curious
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company completes the overhaul of the Babək vessel
The overhaul of the “Babək” vessel was completed by the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO).During the repair work carried out at the “Zigh” ship repair and construction yard, the main and auxiliary engines of the tanker, pumps, air …
Nov 20, 2020 / Vessels
Equinor announces contract awards for services at seven supply bases in Norway
Equinor has awarded Norsea Group AS, Saga Fjordbase AS and ASCO Norge AS contracts for services at supply bases in Norway. The contracts are awarded on behalf of Equinor operated licences on the Norwegian continental shelf.“Employing over 800 people, …
Nov 11, 2020 / Curious
The Second Tanker Manufactured in Azerbaijan Launched for the Next Stage of Construction (Video)
Oil tanker Kalbajar, built at Baku Shipyard LLC by order of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping CJSC (ASCO), was launched for the next stage of construction.The construction of the hull is complete for 100%. The rest of the finishing works will continue at …
Aug 7, 2020 / Vessels
Singapore to Add Floating Accommodation to Range of Housing for Foreign Workers
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has partnered terminal operator PSA Singapore, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Bibby Maritime Limited and The Ascott Limited to bring in and manage two floating accommodations to temporarily house …
Apr 13, 2020 / Curious