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LNG-fueled Ishin, Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki Earn Top Energy Conservation Rating for Japanese Coastal Ships

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that three MOL Group vessels-the LNG-fueled tugboat Ishin and the ferries Sunflower Kurenai (Note 1) and Sunflower Murasaki (Note 1) -have earned the top rating of five stars from the Japanese Ministry …
Jul 15, 2020 / Vessels

Tallink launches new regular ferry route for summer 2020 between Helsinki and Riga

Тallink Grupp will start operating a temporary regular ferry route between Helsinki and Riga from 26 June until 15 August, giving travellers in the region the unique opportunity for direct travel between Finland and Latvia by ship this summer. …
Jun 9, 2020 / Curious

Solstad Offshore signs medium-term contracts for multiple vessels

Solstad Offshore ASA has entered into medium-term contracts for six of its vessels for a period of 80 to 170 days each with undisclosed Clients. Commencement will be around 1st July and the operation are outside the North Sea.The nominated vessels …
May 5, 2020 / Vessels

Tallink Grupp’s Helsinki-Stockholm Route Vessel Silja Serenade To Go To Dock In Naantali Shipyard For Essential Maintenance

Tallink Grupp’s vessel Silja Serenade (see also CruiseMapper), which is currently suspended from traffic in Helsinki due to the ongoing coronavirus epidemic and travel restrictions, will next week be sent to Naantali, Turku Repair Yard for essential …
Apr 16, 2020 / Vessels

MOL Group to Build Japan's 1st LNG-fueled Ferries: Sunflower Kurenai and Sunflower Murasaki

Large Ferries Reduce Environmental Impact with Cutting-edge Technology and Compliance with Modal Shift, While Inheriting a Proud Tradition of ServiceMitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and its group company Ferry Sunflower Limited today announced plans …
Nov 20, 2019 / Vessels

Tallink Grupp connects first two vessels to shore power at Port of Stockholm in a bid to reduce environmental impact

Tallink Grupp has this week started using shore power to provide electricity for two of its vessels, Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony, while they are alongside in port to reduce the environmental impact of the vessels and to minimise air pollution …
Jun 20, 2019 / Curious

Blue Water’s project team in Marseille, France entrusted with an exciting job for their client SOCARENAM

Moving Fire Pump Vessel in FranceIn early January, a fire pump vessel (weighing 128 metric tons/measuring 24.9 x 6.9 x 3.3 metres) was to be shipped from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Toulon Brégaillon to be operated by Marseille Marine Fire Brigade …
Apr 5, 2019 / Vessels

Rowan announces contract with Petronas Mexico for the Rowan Renaissance

Rowan Companies plc (Rowan) (NYSE: RDC) announced Tuesday (Feb12) that the Rowan Renaissance, an R-Class ultra-deepwater drillship, has been awarded a one-well contract in Mexico by PC Carigali Mexico Operations, S.A. de C.V. (Petronas) for an …
Feb 13, 2019 / Vessels