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China Shipbuilding Industry’s First Methanol-Fueled Ultramax Bulk Carrier Receives ABS Approval
Lemissoler Navigation Ltd. and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute (SDARI) received ABS approval in principle (AIP) for its design of a 65K DWT methanol-fueled Ultramax bulk carrier, the first such methanol vessel for China’s …
Jan 10, 2024 / Curious
BMT's navigation training platform earns DNV Class A approval and Statement of Compliance
BMT's attainment of a further ‘Statement of Compliance’ and individual DNV Class A product certificates for all five of its latest bridge simulators, including two fully enclosed 360-degree bridges, marks a pivotal moment. This milestone provides a …
Oct 24, 2023 / Curious
ABS Approves Autonomous Navigation Innovations from HHI and KSOE
At Gastech 2023, ABS awarded approvals in principle (AIPs) to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for two new solutions that support autonomous navigation and address a more sustainable …
Sep 12, 2023 / Curious
Naming ceremony for Navibulgar's 32,150 tonne bulk carrier Musala held at Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding Shipyard
On Thursday (July 06), the flag of the 7th from the series of twelve 32.150 tonne bulk carrier, contracted by Navigation Maritime Bulgare, has been raised at the Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Yangzi Xinfu Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. Mrs. Zlatina Angelova, …
Jul 10, 2023 / Vessels
Matson Takes Up Option for ME-GI Retrofit
Increasing trend of shipowners choosing dual-fuel retrofits Matson Navigation Company has confirmed that it will convert the main engine aboard its container ship, ‘Kaimana Hila’, from an MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 unit to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit capable …
Mar 17, 2023 / Vessels
Milaha and Hareket Sign a Strategic Alliance to Provide Integrated Heavy Lift and Oversized Transportation Services
Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (Milaha), a Qatari public shareholding company, and the global Turkish company Hareket signed an agreement to establish a strategic alliance to provide a huge and integrated range of transportation and heavy lifting services …
Feb 6, 2023 / Curious
Kumiai Navigation doubles up on dual-fuel VLGCs at Kawasaki Heavy
Kumiai Navigation has added a dual-fuel VLGC newbuilding at Kawasaki Heavy Industries — doubling the number of 86,700-cbm LPG/liquefied ammonia gas vessels it has on order there. Managing director Tomomaru Kuroyanagi confirmed the order, saying …
Feb 1, 2023 / Vessels
First LNG cargo arrives at Germany’s LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven
On Tuesday (Jan 03), Uniper brought Germany’s first full cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the new LNG terminal, operated by Uniper, in Wilhelmshaven. The LNG ship Maria Energy, owned by Tsakos Energy Navigation, a major energy mover, was …
Jan 4, 2023 / Vessels
TMC to deliver boil-off gas compressors to containership conversion
Singapore-based C-LNG Solutions has contracted TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver boil-off gas compressors to a US-built containership that is currently being converted to dual-fuel propulsion. C-LNG Solutions is providing its LNG fuel gas supply …
Nov 29, 2022 / Curious
Gulf Navigation seals refinancing deal for 5 petrochemical tankers
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, the Dubai Financial Market listed maritime and shipping company, announced successfully completing the transaction of refinancing 5 petrochemical tankers, under new and preferential terms, according to the company's …
Aug 17, 2022 / Finance