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EPS welcomes delivery of company’s first duel-fuelled PCTC

Newbuilding equipped with dual-fuel LNG capabilities and offers green features such as shaft generator, shore and battery power. Singapore-headquartered Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) on Saturday (4 November) welcomed the delivery of its first …
Nov 6, 2023 / Vessels

New RORO business to Hambantota International Port in 2023

HIP's RORO numbers, which is expected to increase rapidly this year, was endorsed by NYK vessel MV HERMES LEADER, which arrived at the port this week, with new volumes. A total of 1156 units which came from India will be transshipped to South Africa, …
Jan 6, 2023 / Curious

ULSTEIN Announces Delivery of the ERRV Vessel Esvagt Heidi

‘ESVAGT HEIDI (formerly ‘Hermit Prosper’) was delivered from Ulstein Verft to ESVAGT on Friday 17 December 2021 at the agreed time and scope of delivery. The ship carried out sea trial over the weekend, and thereafter left for Ålesund to test the …
Dec 22, 2021 / Vessels

Esvagt and Ulstein have entered into a contract for a conversion project

ESVAGT and Ulstein have entered into a contract for the conversion of two platform supply vessels to ERRV battery hybrid vessels.The two Platform Supply Vessels ‘Hermit Fighter’ and ‘Hermit Prosper’ will undergo conversion to Emergency Response …
Aug 6, 2021 / Vessels

Wärtsilä’s flexible floating barge-mounted energy storage system will aid a Philippine operator in meeting grid requirements

The technology group Wärtsilä’s unique experience in delivering both power barges for electricity production and state-of-the-art energy storage solutions has resulted in a combined contract award.Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), a subsidiary of Aboitiz …
Mar 9, 2021 / Vessels

Esvagt Njord rescues seven injured fishermen

‘Esvagt Njord’ came to the rescue of seven injured fishermen last Tuesday. Swift action and resolute efforts from the ESVAGT crew and a good cooperation with Equinor's medic and technicians made a big difference.Last Tuesday, the crew of ‘Esvagt …
Dec 24, 2020 / Accidents

Hermitage Offshore Services Announces Results of Chapter 11 Auction Bid Process for Sale of Vessels

Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (HOFSQ:OTC) (Hermitage Offshore) announces the selection of the successful bids for the Company’s vessels pursuant to the bankruptcy procedures under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.As part of the bid process, …
Oct 13, 2020 / Finance

Hermitage Offshore Services Announces Sale of Two Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels

Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (NYSE:PSV) (Hermitage Offshore) announced today that it has sold its two anchor handling tug supply vessels.  The Transaction was consummated when one of the Company’s direct wholly owned subsidiaries sold the …
Aug 12, 2020 / Vessels

SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal on track for 2021 opening

Construction of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is on schedule for a March 2021 opening.The opening of the container terminal will be a major accomplishment for S.C. Ports and the Southeast logistics network. Phase One will propel S.C. Ports into the …
Aug 7, 2020 / Curious

Hermitage Offshore raises $2.5M for PSV quartet overhaul

Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. announced today that it has sold an aggregate of 2,356,108 additional common shares under its previously announced equity line of credit for $1.06107 per share and aggregate net proceeds of $2.5 million.  Caption: …
Oct 29, 2019 / Finance