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Damen Shipyards Cape Town lays keel for third South African Navy Vessel MMIPV
On 22 October 2021, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) held a keel-laying for the third Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) that DSCT is building for the South African Navy.The MMIPV vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by …
Nov 11, 2021 / Naval
DAMEN Shipyards Cape Town Launches SA Navy’s First Multi-Mission Inshore Patrol Vessel
On 25 March 2021, Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) launched the first of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) procured by ARMSCOR for the South African Navy (SAN).The vessels will augment South Africa’s maritime security by enhancing …
Mar 26, 2021 / Naval
KARMOL's first LNG to Power FSRU "KARMOL LNGT POWERSHIP AFRICA" will begin the journey to Senegal
Singapore - KARMOL's first Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) was delivered on 15th March at Sembcorp Marine in Singapore and will begin sea trials off Singapore today ahead of its deployment to Senegal in the coming weeks.The FSRU, called …
Mar 16, 2021 / Vessels
The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcomes new CMA CGM service to Seattle
The CMA CGM Africa Four called The Northwest Seaport Alliance's Seattle Harbor for the first time on Saturday, February 20th as part of a new service.International shipping and logistics company CMA CGM established its new Golden Gate Bridge (GGB) …
Feb 23, 2021 / Vessels
Port of Oakland welcomed CMA CGM’s first call Asia service
Golden Gate Bridge service is the first direct service connecting Asia and Oakland The Port of Oakland on Friday (Feb12) announced that CMA CGM, a world leader in shipping and logistics, marked the beginning of its first direct vessel service linking …
Feb 15, 2021 / Vessels
MSC Enhances Connection Between India and West Africa
MSC announced last Wednesday (Dec 30) a new direct service from India to West Africa, the MSC India Africa Service (IAS), effective from week 3, 2021.The MSC IAS will provide a direct, fast and reliable service to its clients further demonstrating …
Jan 5, 2021 / Curious
Vopak, ExxonMobil to conduct South Africa LNG terminal feasibility study
Affiliates of U.S. energy major ExxonMobil and Dutch storage tank firm Royal Vopak will be working on a feasibility study to assess the commercial, technical and regulatory aspects of an LNG regasification terminal in South Africa.Vopak said that the …
Dec 17, 2020 / Finance
Euronav Announces 10 year extension of FSO contracts
Euronav announces that the joint venture with International Seaways has signed an extension for ten years for the FSO Asia and the FSO Africa in direct continuation of their current contractual service, or until 21 July 2032 and 21 September 2032 …
Nov 5, 2020 / Vessels
International Seaways Announces Ten-Year Contract Extensions for Its Two FSO Joint Ventures
International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in International Flag markets, today announced that its two joint ventures with …
Nov 5, 2020 / Vessels
DOF Announces Contract Extension for Skandi Africa
DOF Subsea announced earlier today an award for Skandi Africa for a 2-year contract extension. The new contract will commence in direct continuation with the current contract. Caption: Offshore Support Vessel Skandi Africa - Image courtesy of …
Nov 3, 2020 / Vessels