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DOF Group awarded multiple contracts in Brazil
DOF has announced multiple contract awards with Petrobras and a 1st Tier EPCI-SURF Contractor in Brazil. AHTS Skandi Jupiter and AHTS Skandi Mercury, both under management contracts with DOF, have been contracted by Petrobras to operate as AHTS 230t …
Jul 23, 2024 / Vessels
Rauma shipyard launches the second passenger-car ferry ordered for Tasmania
The Tasmanian Spirit of Tasmania (TT-Line Company PTY Ltd.) has ordered two car and passenger ferries from Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) for a challenging open sea route between Victoria and Tasmania. At the same time, the shipyard is also …
Jul 23, 2024 / Curious
ADNOC L&S Joint Venture Awards $1.9 billion in Contracts for Very Large Ethane Carriers and Very Large Ammonia Carriers
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S / the Company) (ADX symbol ADNOCLS / ISIN AEE01268A239), a global energy maritime logistics company, today announced that AW Shipping, its joint venture with Wanhua Chemical Group, has awarded …
Jul 23, 2024 / Curious
NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) Installs NYK Group’s First Wind-Assisted Ship-Propulsion Units
On July 8, NYK Bulkship (Atlantic) N.V., an NYK Group company, installed two wind-assisted ship-propulsion units on the bulk carrier NBA Magritte at the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which is engaged in a long-term charter contract with Cargill …
Jul 23, 2024 / Curious
Trafigura Group takes full ownership of High Heat Tankers
The Trafigura Group has completed the acquisition of Gearbulk Holding AG’s (Gearbulk) 50 percent share in joint venture company High Heat Tankers Pte Ltd (HHT) for an undisclosed sum. In addition, the Group has committed to a newbuild 17,500 …
Jul 23, 2024 / Curious
ABS Issues AIP for Novel Offshore Wind Installation Technology from CLS Wind
ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to CLS Wind for its innovative wind turbine assembly system. The patented elevator style assembly system promises easier, safer and faster wind turbine and nacelle installation and maintenance, without the use …
Jul 23, 2024 / Curious
ITOCHU, Nihon Shipyard, ClassNK and MPA, signed MOU for joint study of ammonia fueled bulk carriers
ITOCHU Corporation, ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a joint study for the design and safety specifications of ammonia-fueled ships which …
Jul 22, 2024 / Curious
BOURBON and Opsealog partner to reduce fleet emissions through data-driven fleet optimisation
Enhanced fleet monitoring and data-driven optimisation will be deployed across BOURBON’s global Marine & Logistics fleet of 104 vessels to boost efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, under a new strategic partnership with marine …
Jul 22, 2024 / Curious
Steerprop Selected to Provide Comprehensive Propulsion Systems for World's Largest Cable-Laying Vessel
Steerprop's fit-for-purpose propulsion system will help to maintain environmental performance and provide the manoeuvrability needed for operations in and around deeper offshore power projects. Set to be delivered in 2026, the Fleeming Jenkin will …
Jul 22, 2024 / Curious
NORDEN to acquire Norlat Shipping to further grow projects and parcelling activities
NORDEN has entered into an agreement to acquire Norwegian dry bulk operator Norlat Shipping, which specialises in the shipment of forest products and other bulk commodities, with main trading routes from Northern Europe to North Africa and North …
Jul 22, 2024 / Curious