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The Dutra Group Awards a Contract to Build a 10,464 Cubic Yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge to Eastern Shipbuilding Group
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc (ESG) has announced The Dutra Group has issued a Notice to Proceed for the new-build construction of a 10,464 cubic yard Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge, the “Adele”, to be constructed at ESG’s Allanton and Port St. Joe …
Mar 27, 2025 / Vessels
Monjasa completes Panama’s first ever biofuel supply with NYK
Global top 10 marine fuels supplier, Monjasa, delivered a total of 900 metric tonnes (mts) of B30 biofuel to the NYK-operated vessel, Hestia Leader, in the Port of Cristobal, Panama on 2 February 2025. This ship-to-ship operation was performed …
Mar 27, 2025 / Vessels
MPA Singapore and Wärtsilä renew partnership for maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation
Initiatives include introducing the Methanol Power and Control simulation model. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Wärtsilä have renewed their partnership with an aim to accelerate maritime decarbonisation and digitalisation. …
Mar 27, 2025 / Curious
ICE Congratulates Cadeler with Delivery of Wind Maker
ICE congratulates Cadeler and Hanwha Ocean Shipyard on the successful delivery of “Wind Maker”, a state-of-the-art wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). Wind Maker, the first of two M-class wind installation vessels in Cadeler’s newbuild …
Mar 27, 2025 / Vessels
LPG tanker NP Bangpakong runs aground off Koh Larn coast in Thailand
A gas tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ran aground off the coast of Koh Larn, near Ta Waen Beach, Pattaya City, in the early hours Tuesday, causing alarm. The vessel, named NP Bang Pakong was en route from Bang Pakong District, …
Mar 26, 2025 / Accidents
NORDEN adds two newbuilding Capesize leases with purchase options
In line with Norden positive long-term outlook for Capesize freight rates, the Company announces the addition of two Capesize newbuilding leases with purchase options, reinforcing Norden commitment to building a highly efficient and modern Capesize …
Mar 26, 2025 / Curious
AET strengthens decarbonization roadmap with DNV
As part of its broader decarbonization strategy, tanker owner and operator AET partnered with DNV to enhance its fleet decarbonization approach. This utilizes ship-specific decarbonization plans and computational fluid dynamics analyses as …
Mar 25, 2025 / Vessels
Wärtsilä 25 engine with NextDF feature to minimise methane emissions for new Ibaizabal LNG Bunkering vessel
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply three Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 m3 capacity LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The engines will feature Wärtsilä’s innovative NextDF technology, which …
Mar 25, 2025 / Curious
Noatum Maritime takes delivery of first LNG powered vessel for United Global Ro-Ro joint venture
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has taken delivery of its first LNG powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel which will be utilised by the recently formed JV with Erkport, "United Global …
Mar 25, 2025 / Vessels
ONOMICHI DOCKYARD and TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Jointly Develop 42,200 DWT Bulk Carrier
Aim to Increase Market Share with the Joint Brand Name ‘Bingo 42 ONOMICHI DOCKYARD Co., Ltd. (ONOMICHI) and TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (TSUNEISHI) announced that they have jointly developed the Bingo 42, a 42,200 DWT bulk carrier. The …
Mar 25, 2025 / Vessels