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El Musel terminal receives first LNG ship
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal of El Musel, in Gijón, received its first ship on Jul01. The Cool Racer with a capacity of 174,000 m3, will carry out a first unloading, necessary to complete the final technical tests before the commercial …
Jul 6, 2023 / Curious
New Baleària innovative fast ferry will feature Wärtsilä propulsion solutions
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply dual-fuel engines and high-performance axial flow waterjets for a new High-Speed Ro-Pax ferry. The ship, the ‘Margarita Salas’, is being built at the Astilleros Armon Gijon yard in Spain on behalf of the …
Feb 6, 2023 / Curious
Scale Gas and Knutsen inaugurate first LNG bunkering barge built in Spain
Enagás subsidiary, Scale Gas, and Knutsen have presented the first ship to supply and transport LNG built in Spain at the Barcelona Regasification Plant. The 'Haugesund Knutsen', chartered by Shell Spain and Built by Astilleros Armón Gijón, will be …
Feb 3, 2023 / Curious
Gondan Shipbuilders: Edda Breeze sets out for sea trials
This weekend, Edda Breeze, the first of the five Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) that the shipyard has in its portfolio, left the Eo estuary to set course for the Port of Gijón, where it will remain for the next few weeks to complete …
May 4, 2022 / Vessels
Baleària’s LNG ferry set for sea trials
Spanish ferry operator Baleària said its LNG-fueled fast-ferry Eleanor Roosevelt is set to carry out sea trials over the coming weeks.The company noted that the vessel will be incorporated into its fleet in March this year.Armon shipyard in Gijón has …
Jan 6, 2021 / Vessels
Containerships and APM Terminals Gijon form an eco-friendly logistic chain connecting major Spanish cities to the UK and Ireland
Together with Containerships (CMA-CGM group), APM Terminals Gijon has formed an eco-friendly logistic chain connecting major Spanish cities to the UK and Ireland. The solution uses block trains, LNG vessels and bio-fuel trucks for unbeatable …
Aug 10, 2020 / Vessels
Maersk strengthens port coverage in Spain with the new service to Gijón
In order to further improve the service level and port coverage for local customers, Maersk continues to develop its network across Spain. On 23rd January, the first sailing of Maersk’s new Z03 feeder service will take place, connecting the port of …
Jan 13, 2020 / Vessels
GONDAN delivered hybrid-powered icebreaking tug, VILJA
GONDAN Shipbuilders delivered at the end of June the new hybrid-powered icebreaking escort tug VILJA, which left Port of Gijón to head for Port of Luleå, Sweden.Awarded to GONDAN as the result of an international competition amongst world renowned …
Jul 10, 2019 / Vessels