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Wärtsilä propulsion solutions selected for Brazilian Navy’s Polar Vessel

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the main power generation and power conversion system for a new 103.16m Antarctic Support Vessel being built for the Brazilian Navy. The order has been placed by Brazil’s Estaleiro Jurong Aracruz shipyard and …

Aug 25, 2023 / Curious

WATCH: Tall ship CISNE BRANCO collided with bridge, capsized tug at Guayaquil

Brazilian Navy tall ship CISNE BRANCO collided with a pedestrian bridge connecting Guayaquil to Santay Island, Ecuador, at around 1330 LT Oct 18, while leaving the port after a visit. CISNE BRANCO developed a heavy list, but returned to even keel …

Oct 19, 2021 / Accidents

Baltic index dips as dour Brazilian export outlook drags

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell on Thursday as rates weakened across all vessel segments, with a lower iron ore export outlook from a Brazilian miner weighing on the capesize segment.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for …

Dec 4, 2020 / Finance