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Environmentally Friendly Multi-purpose Vessel Prima Verde Delivered

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that on January 30, 2025, the multi-purpose vessel (Note) Prima Verde, operated by its group company MOL Drybulk Ltd. and effectively owned by Daishin Shipping Co., Ltd, was delivered at Onomichi …
Jan 31, 2025 / Vessels

Naming and Launching Ceremony Held for Sunflower Pirka, LNG-fueled Ferry on Oarai-Tomakomai Route

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that on September 4, the naming and launching ceremony was held for the LNG-fueled ferry Sunflower Pirka, under construction at Naikai Zosen Corporation by MOL and MOL Group company MOL Sunflower …
Sep 5, 2024 / Vessels

Wärtsilä’s strength in fishing vessel sector enhanced with propulsion orders for four new vessels

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the propulsion machinery for four new fishing vessels being built at Karstensens Shipyard in Denmark. These orders emphasise Wärtsilä’s leading position in delivering propulsion solutions for the fishing …
Sep 13, 2022 / Vessels

MOL’s LNG-fueled Tugboat Ishin Undergoes LNG Bunkering Trial in Tomakomai Port

TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that it cooperated an LNG bunkering trial in Tomakomai Port, jointly conducted by Tomakomai Port Authority and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.  Caption: Bunkering trial The trial involved …
Sep 8, 2022 / Vessels

Zamakona Will Build A New Midwater Pelagic Trawler For Fiskebas Fishing

Zamakona Yards and Fiskebas Fishing Co Ltd (Shetland, UK) have agreed the construction of one 69,60 m Midwater Pelagic Trawler. The vessel will replace the present M/V ANTARCTIC II (LK145) built in 2004 and based in Lerwick. The new trawler will be …
Nov 22, 2021 / Vessels

First vessel certified with Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard by LR

Global Seafood Assurances have announced that the first vessel to achieve the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has been awarded the RFVS certificate by Lloyds Register. Caption: Fishing vessel Antarctic Discovery - Image courtesy of Burks …
Jan 20, 2021 / Curious

New hard-working Havyard vessel for the salmon farming industry

On Wednesday (Jan06), Norsk Fisketransport AS took delivery of a new Havyard wellboat that offers greater salmon capacity, enhanced fish welfare and a greener propulsion system.The ‘Havtrans’ series sets the standard for medium-sized wellboats in the …
Jan 11, 2021 / Vessels

PrimeServ Upgrade Delivers Massive Emission and Fuel Savings to Norwegian Trawler

Demanding retrofit featuring MAN’s propietary Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and fuel-consumption optimisation slashes CO2 and NOx emissions respectively by 475 and 45 tons per yearMAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, MAN …
Oct 19, 2020 / Curious

Wärtsilä to provide latest engine and power generation technology for new Scottish fishing trawler

 The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a propulsion and power package for a new 75 metres long fishing trawler. The ship is being built at the Karstensen shipyard in Denmark for Scottish owners and operators Wiseman Fishing Co and Northbay …
Apr 10, 2020 / Vessels

Bulk carrier Accolade II Collides with Fishing Vessel Sand Groper off Port Adelaide

The ATSB is investigating a collision between the bulk carrier Accolade II and fishing vessel Sand Groper off Port Adelaide on 29 February 2020. Caption: Bulk carrier Accolade II - Image courtesy of Trevor Powell The collision occurred in the …
Mar 5, 2020 / Accidents