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Van Oord – Hakkers - De Klerk consortium awarded contract for first phase of Yangtze Canal project

After the summer, the Van Oord – Hakkers - De Klerk consortium will commence construction of a tug quay in the Port of Rotterdam's Yangtze Canal. The consortium and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed the relevant contracts today. The work will …
Jun 20, 2023 / Curious

Eastern Pacific Shipping’ recieves first of six tankers powered by ethane

Delivered in Ulsan, Korea — 98,000 cubic meter STL Yangtze is the first of six Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) to join EPS growing gas fleet.All six vessels feature dual fuel ethane propulsion which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions when …
May 25, 2022 / Vessels

Collision between bulkers Bulk Shenzhen and RB Lisa whilst navigating under pilot on the Yangtze River

The Company advises that its vessel, Bulk Shenzhen, was involved in a collision with the bulk carrier RB Lisa whilst navigating under pilot on the Yangtze River today early morning local time.Bulk Shenzhen is part loaded with 103 655 mt iron ore …
Aug 2, 2021 / Accidents

China's first hybrid river vessel sets sail on Yangtze (Video)

China's first hybrid river vessel running on diesel, gas and electricity sets sail on the Yangtze River. It helps cut emissions and protects the environment of the country's longest river. The hybrid ship named "New Yangtze River 26007" is 110 meters …
Jun 15, 2020 / Vessels