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Langh Ship’s third 7800 dwt newbuilding has set sail for Europe
All three vessels of Langh Ship’s 7800 dwt multipurpose newbuilding series have now been delivered. The final vessel of Langh Ship’s multipurpose newbuilding series, named Sofia during a ceremony in Ningbo, China, has begun her journey towards …
May 8, 2024 / Curious
V.Ships France to manage Dual Fuel Methanol Container Vessels for X-Press Feeders
Global ship management company, V.Ships France, has signed a Ship Management Agreement with Eastaway France, a subsidiary of X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent feeder carrier, for the technical management of four methanol-powered dual …
May 8, 2024 / Vessels
China puts first 12,000-cubic meter LNG refueling vessel into service
Haiyang Shiyou 302, a 12,000-cubic meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport refueling vessel, was put into service in Qidong City, east China's Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. With a length of 132.9 meters and a deck bigger than a standard football …
May 8, 2024 / Vessels
Monjasa and FAMOIL expand biofuels logistics in South America and complete first supply operation in Peru
On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified …
May 8, 2024 / Curious
ABS Awards World’s First REMOTE-CON Notation for FPSO Liza Unity
The ABS-classed Liza Unity continues to collect industry firsts by receiving the first REMOTE-CON notation for an FPSO from ABS. The REMOTE-CON notation demonstrates the vessel’s alignment with remote-control functions and signifies that the design …
May 8, 2024 / Vessels
General Dynamics NASSCO Christens the Fifth Ship in the ESB Program for the U.S. Navy
General Dynamics NASSCO christened the USNS Robert E. Simanek (ESB 7), the fifth ship for the U.S. Navy’s Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) program, today. The Honorable Sean Coffey, General Counsel of the Navy, served as the principal speaker at the …
May 8, 2024 / Naval
Seadrill Announces Two New Drillship Commitments
Seadrill Limited (Seadrill) (NYSE & OSE: SDRL) today announced contract awards for two drillships. The West Capella secured a one-well contract in South Korea, with an estimated duration of 40 days, valued at approximately $32 million, including …
May 8, 2024 / Curious
Performance Shipping Signs Shipbuilding Contract for the Construction of a Newbuilding LR1 Tanker Vessel
Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangsu Yangzijiang …
May 7, 2024 / Vessels
BG Freight Line launches new vessels to drive sustainability
BG Freight Line has unveiled its greenest ships yet with four new vessels that will help its customers significantly reduce their carbon emissions. The new ships will use a state-of-the-art scrubber to catch CO2 and sulphur particles, as well as …
May 7, 2024 / Curious
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) Supports the Deployment of the Patriot Brigade inside the Arctic Circle
The 838th Transportation Battalion discharged more than 600 pieces of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division equipment off the M/V ARC Integrity. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command coordinated the onward movement of the unit’s cargo to …
May 7, 2024 / Curious