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The world’s most energy-efficient vessel from MSC Cruises’ takes to the sea with a broad scope of Wärtsilä solutions

Technology group Wärtsilä has provided a broad scope of solutions for MSC Euribia (CruiseMapper) which completed its net-zero GHG emission maiden voyage on June 8 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where also the official naming ceremony took place. The ‘MSC …
Jul 3, 2023 / Cruise

Gasum and the cruise division of MSC group partner for LNG and renewable e-LNG to achieve 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions goal

Gasum and the Cruise Division of MSC Group have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG to the new flagship of its MSC Cruises brand, MSC Euribia (CruiseMapper), as well as a Letter of Intent with the goal of cooperating on the supply of …
Jun 15, 2023 / Vessels

Wärtsilä Technical Management Agreement to provide advanced level of support for latest De Beers Marine Namibia vessel

Wärtsilä, a technology group, and Debmarine Namibia have signed a Technical Management Agreement (TMA) to offer advanced technical assistance to the newest vessel in the Debmarine Namibia fleet, the 'Benguela Gem.' This agreement marks Wärtsilä's …
Apr 3, 2023 / Vessels

MSC Boosts Connections Between Angola, Namibia and Their Key Trade Markets

As part of MSC’s decision to expand its Sub Saharan Africa network, the company is reshuffling its Angola service, offering Pointe-Noire, Congo Republic (CR), and Matadi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as from January 2023. Offering …
Dec 22, 2022 / Curious

PGS Awarded 3D Exploration Acquisition Contract In Namibia

PGS is awarded a 3D exploration acquisition contract* in Namibia by a major energy company.  Ramform Titan will mobilize for this survey and acquisition is expected to complete mid-February 2023. “PGS has many years of experience operating …
Oct 24, 2022 / Vessels

SANMAR Shipyards delivers 7th tug to SAAM Towage

Sanmar Shipyards has delivered its seventh tugboat to SAAM Towage which has joined the world’s third largest operator’s fleet of tugs operating in Panama Canal Waters. She has been renamed SAAM QUIBIAN by her new owners.The twin Z-drive tugboat is a …
Sep 29, 2022 / Vessels

SAAM Towage to Receive New Tug in Panama

SAAM Towage will receive a new tug for its fleet in Panama. The SAAM Quibian, purchased from Türkiye-based Sanmar Shipyards, features high maneuverability, which makes for more energy-efficient operations.SAAM Towage’s Technical Manager Pablo Cáceres …
Sep 26, 2022 / Vessels

De Beers’ latest diamond recovery vessel departs Damen Shipyards Mangalia for Southern Africa

Following the official handover held on the 18th and 19th of August at Damen Shipyards Mangalia, Debmarine Namibia’s new diamond recovery vessel departed on a four-week long maiden voyage to the Port of Cape Town, South Africa, where it will be …
Sep 15, 2021 / Vessels

Alewijnse signs contract for electrical installation on board world’s newest and largest offshore diamond recovery vessel

Following the award of the contract, Alewijnse has begun preparation for the complete electrical installation on board what will be the world’s newest and largest offshore diamond recovery vessel. Designated an Additional Mining Vessel (AMV) by its …
Mar 10, 2020 / Vessels

EMGS receives Letter of Intent for multi-client pre-funding in Namibia

Electromagnetic Geoservices ASA (EMGS) announced on Monday that the Company has received a letter of intent with a minimum value of USD 3.6 million from an undisclosed customer on behalf of a JV block consortium, offshore Namibia. Under the terms of …
Mar 4, 2020 / Vessels