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China puts first 12,000-cubic meter LNG refueling vessel into service
Haiyang Shiyou 302, a 12,000-cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport refueling vessel, was put into service in Qidong City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. With a length of 132.9 meters and a deck bigger than a standard football …
May 8, 2024 / Vessels
Monjasa and FAMOIL expand biofuels logistics in South America and complete first supply operation in Peru
On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified …
May 8, 2024 / Curious
ABS Awards World’s First REMOTE-CON Notation for FPSO Liza Unity
The ABS-classed Liza Unity continues to collect industry firsts by receiving the first REMOTE-CON notation for an FPSO from ABS. The REMOTE-CON notation demonstrates the vessel’s alignment with remote-control functions and signifies that the design …
May 8, 2024 / Vessels
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens the Fifth Ship in the ESB Program for the U.S. Navy
General Dynamics NASSCO christened the USNS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), the fifth ship for the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program, today. The Honorable Sean Coffey, General Counsel of the Navy, served as the principal speaker at the …
May 8, 2024 / Naval
Seadrill Announces Two New Drillship Commitments
Seadrill Limited (Seadrill) (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) today announced contract awards for two drillships. The West Capella secured a one-well contract in South Korea, with an estimated duration of 40 days, valued at approximately $32 million, including …
May 8, 2024 / Curious
Performance Shipping Signs Shipbuilding Contract for the Construction of a Newbuilding LR1 Tanker Vessel
Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangsu Yangzijiang …
May 7, 2024 / Vessels
BG Freight Line launches new vessels to drive sustainability
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels that will help its customers significantly reduce their carbon emissions. The new ships will use a state-of-the-art scrubber to catch CO2 and sulphur particles, as well as …
May 7, 2024 / Curious
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) Supports the Deployment of the Patriot Brigade inside the Arctic Circle
The 838th Transportation Battalion discharged more than 600 pieces of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division equipment off the M/V ARC Integrity. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command coordinated the onward movement of the unit’s cargo to …
May 7, 2024 / Curious
Tristar Eships to manage its carbon footprint with Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Services
Technology group Wärtsilä’s unique Decarbonisation Services have been chosen to support Tristar Eships, the maritime logistics division of the Dubai-based Tristar Group, in decarbonising its operations. Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Services will …
May 7, 2024 / Curious
SOLSTAD OFFSHORE Announces Multiple Contract Awards
Solstad Offshore (Solstad) has announced contract awards from Clients in the offshore energy markets with a combined duration of approx. 600 days (inclusive of mobilization and demobilization) and a gross value of approx. NOK 800 mill. The contract …
May 7, 2024 / Vessels