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CMB.TECH to build world’s first ammonia-powered container ship in partnership with NCL and Yara
CMB.TECH announces the order of the world’s first ammonia-powered container vessel in partnership with Yara Clean Ammonia, North Sea Container Line and Yara International through a 15-year deal. The vessel, to be named Yara Eyde, is a 1.400 TEU …
Feb 16, 2024 / Curious
Subsea7 awarded contract in North Sea
Subsea7 today announced the award of a sizeable1 extension of an existing frame agreement by bp, for subsea construction, inspection, repair and maintenance services (IRM), across bp’s North Sea assets. This is the agreement’s latest extension since …
Dec 20, 2023 / Curious
UPDATE: German authorities halt a search for 4 sailors missing after the collision of 2 cargo vessels in the North Sea
German authorities on Wednesday broke off their search for four crew members missing since their British-flagged cargo ship sank a day earlier following a collision with a larger vessel in the North Sea. Caption: Search of the missing seamen of …
Oct 25, 2023 / Accidents
British-flagged cargo ship Verity sinks in North Sea after collision with bulk carrier Polesie; P&O cruise ship Iona joins search for 'several missing'
A British cargo ship has sunk after it collided with another vessel in the North Sea off the German coast this morning, with several people still missing as rescuers desperately search for survivors. British-flagged vessel Verity collided with …
Oct 24, 2023 / Accidents
Enova grants to Yara Clean Ammonia projects – bringing us closer to emission-free shipping
The maritime sector accounts for about 2.8% of all global greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Clean ammonia can be used as an emission-free fuel for shipping, enabling us to reach the global emission goals. “We are grateful for the grants Enova has …
Sep 27, 2023 / Curious
Russia-Ukraine War: Russian ships accused of North Sea Sabotage (Video)
Recent reports suggest that Russia is allegedly operating a program to undermine the functioning of wind farms and communication cables in the North Sea, according to a joint investigation by public broadcasters from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and …
Apr 20, 2023 / Curious
JuiSea Shipping launches liner service for orange juice from North Sea Port to United Kingdom
From now on, JuiSea Shipping will operate a regular shipping service from Ghent in North Sea Port for the export of orange juice to the United Kingdom. North Sea Port thus manages to strengthen its position as a foodport. JuiSea Shipping is a …
Nov 8, 2022 / Curious
Vopak prepares for import of green ammonia in North Sea Port, the Netherlands
In response to the growing demand for sustainable raw materials and energy, preparations are currently being made at Vopak Terminal Vlissingen for the storage of green ammonia. Two existing refrigerated LPG storage tanks, each with a capacity of …
Oct 11, 2022 / Curious
North Sea Port and Port of Gothenburg jointly set up network of medium-sized European ports
North Sea Port and the Port of Gothenburg have signed an agreement to work closely together. Setting up a network of medium-sized European ports and working on energy management in the ports are central to this.As ports, the Dutch-Belgian North Sea …
Apr 21, 2022 / Curious
North Sea Port to build new quay at Quarleshaven in Vlissingen
North Sea Port is building a new 800-metre-long quay at Quarleshaven in East Vlissingen. This will enable the firm Bulk Terminal Zeeland to expand its operations. Shipyard Reimerswaal’s quay will also be extended as a result.The new quay at Bulk …
Feb 9, 2022 / Curious