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Sanmar delivering high-powered escort tug to expanding Italian operator

Sanmar has delivered a high-powered, heavy-duty, new-build tug designed for escort, ship-handling, and towage work to Italy-based operator Rimorchiatori Laziali as part of its on-going expansion outside the Mediterranean. Known as KOCAÇAY IX while …
Jul 9, 2024 / Vessels

ARC’s First Vessel Returns to Port of Baltimore

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) resumed regular calls on the Port of Baltimore, starting with the loading of the M/V ARC Integrity on June 16 at the Mid Atlantic Terminal in Dundalk, Maryland. “We are excited to be part of ARC’s return to …
Jun 24, 2024 / Vessels

Proman Stena Bulk Formally Names Methanol Tanker Stena Prosperous In Singapore

Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture between leading tanker company Stena Bulk and leading methanol producer Proman, has christened Stena Prosperous on May 23 during a ceremony at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore.   After the ceremony, …
May 30, 2024 / Vessels

Imoto Lines and Marindows launch next-generation zero-emission container ship project

Imoto Lines and Marindows, as a first step in transforming the future of domestic maritime shipping, will build the next generation of zero-emission domestic container ships capable of hybrid operation using Japan’s first exchangeable container …
Apr 23, 2024 / Curious

WATCH: VesselFinder AIS data reconstruction of the allision of container ship DALI with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the container ship DALI ran into it. The collision occurred on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 at around 1:30 am LT. Multiple vehicles were on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a …
Mar 26, 2024 / Accidents

WATCH: Baltimore Bridge collapses into the water after being struck by containership DALI; Many casualties feared

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship ran into it. Media reports said that the vessel crashed into the bridge at about 1:30am on Tuesday, catching fire before sinking. At least seven people and seven vehicles are …
Mar 26, 2024 / Accidents

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Has Completed the Delivery of LNG-Specific Limestone Carrier as Our First Alternative Fuel Ship

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. has delivered its first LNG-Specific Limestone Carrier on March 19. The vessel is the replacement vessel of “Shimokita Maru,” a limestone carrier owned by NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. It is installed with a hybrid …
Mar 22, 2024 / Vessels

Stena Bulk enters into new partnership in the operation of existing IMOIIMAX tankers

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has today announced it has entered into a new partnership with a prominent Gulf Co-operation Council investment institution in the operation of an undisclosed number of Stena Bulk’s existing IMOIIMAX …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious

MSC’s Post-Panamax-Plus sized Elma welcomed at Moín Container Terminal

The Moín Container Terminal (TCM) in Costa Rica has achieved a new milestone with the arrival of its third largest vessel to date, MSC Elma, operated by Shipping Line MSC.  The TCM, which began operations in February 2019, has invested in …
Mar 29, 2023 / Curious

Capital Product Partners Announces New Time Charter for the MV Akadimos

Capital Product Partners L.P., an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today announced that it has agreed a new time charter for the M/V Akadimos (115,534 dwt/9,288 TEU, container carrier built 2015, Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries S.A., …
Mar 22, 2023 / Vessels