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Cemre Shipyard completes Norway’s largest zero-emission ferry for Torghatten Nord

Cemre Shipyard has announced the departure of NB1091 Hinnøy, Norway’s largest zero-emission ferry, built for Torghatten Nord, as she sets sail toward her new home in the northern waters of Norway. Developed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company and …
Apr 18, 2025 / Vessels

Chinese shipbuilder delivers world's largest dual-fuel powered container ship

The world's first and largest dual-fuel powered container ship was named and delivered to French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM Group on April 15 in Shanghai, with the aim of further enhancing the competitiveness of the Chinese shipbuilding …
Apr 16, 2025 / Vessels

Crowley’s First Avance Class Vessel Quetzal Begins Maiden Commercial Voyage

Crowley’s new LNG-powered containership Quetzal has successfully begun its inaugural commercial voyage, opening the company’s next era of faster, frequent ocean shipping with a new class of vessels for the U.S., Central America and the Dominican …
Apr 15, 2025 / Vessels

MHI Awarded a Study on CO₂ Capture Modules for FPSOs

Study Will Advance CO₂ Reductions on Future FPSOs, Further Promoting Decarbonization Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced the signature of a study with Single Buoy Moorings Inc., the subsidiary of SBM Offshore (SBM), for the application …
Apr 15, 2025 / Vessels

bound4blue breaks records with installation of largest ever eSAIL® suction sails on Louis Dreyfus Company’s chartered juice carrier

bound4blue is announcing the completion of the installation of the world’s largest suction sails, with four 26-meter high eSAILs® fitted to the MV Atlantic Orchard. Chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) and owned by Wisby Tankers AB, Sweden (Wisby …
Apr 14, 2025 / Vessels

Sentinel Marine signs new build contract for Multi-Role Energy Support Vessel

Sentinel Marine, a member of the Cyan Renewables Group, has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd for the construction of a 65-metre multi-role energy support vessel to join their fleet, with options for a …
Apr 14, 2025 / Vessels

Thecla Bodewes Shipyards Launches 8th Innovative 7,280 Dwt Vessel MV Vertom Joyce

In a continued commitment to sustainable maritime innovation, Thecla Bodewes Shipyards announces the successful christening and launch of the MV Vertom Joyce, the eighth vessel in the state-of-the-art LABRAX series. This milestone further strengthens …
Apr 14, 2025 / Curious

MacGregor delivers its new electric heavy lift crane to Nordic

MacGregor has announced the successful delivery of its new type of SWL 250t electric heavy lift cranes to Nordic from Huanghai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The cranes mark a significant milestone in sustainable cargo handling solutions. This …
Apr 11, 2025 / Curious

Grimaldi Group: Order signed for nine pioneering ro-pax ships

Six vessels will be deployed in the Mediterranean under the Grimaldi Lines and Minoan Lines brands, while three will be operated by Finnlines in the Baltic Sea. Key features include reduced environmental impact and enhanced onboard comfort. As part …
Apr 11, 2025 / Vessels

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha takes delivery of 7,000-vehicle LNG-fueled car carrier TRITON HIGHWAY

A car carrier with a capacity of 7,000 vehicles has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) on April 10. The vessel is mainly fueled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and has been constructed at the Marugame Headquarters of Imabari …
Apr 11, 2025 / Vessels