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Electramar christened in Helsinki
Electramar, the first of twelve plug-in hybrid vessels for ESL Shipping's subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping was christened in the city centre of Helsinki on May 15th with a traditional ceremony celebrated by clients, stakeholders and employees. Following …
May 16, 2024 / Vessels
Edison Chouest Feeder Fleet for U.S. Offshore Wind Market to be Built to ABS Class
A new feeder fleet of two tugs and two barges dedicated to serving a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) from Maersk Supply Service (MSS) has been ordered by Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to ABS Class. The innovative system is designed to deliver …
May 16, 2024 / Curious
NYK, NBP, TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING and Drax sign MOU to develop ‘bioship’ technology and plans to construct the world’s first biomass-fuelled ship
Leading Japanese companies, NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING) and British renewable energy business, Drax Group (Drax), have signed a new memorandum of understanding …
May 14, 2024 / Curious
Kotug Canada Holds Keel Laying Ceremony For 2XRASALVOR 4400 DFM Methanol Fuelled Tugs For The Trans Mountain Expansion Project
On 8 May 2024, KOTUG Canada Inc., a partnership between KOTUG International B.V. and Horizon Maritime Inc., held a keel laying ceremony for two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs – Robert Allan Ltd. design – to service the Trans …
May 14, 2024 / Curious
Evergreen orders six container ships in China
Taiwan’s largest shipping company, Evergreen, is reported to have ordered six dual-fuel 2,400-teu feeder ships at Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard. The ships, adding 14,400 teu to the total orderbook, are expected to be delivered from second half of 2026 …
May 14, 2024 / Curious
G E Shipping takes delivery of a 2013 built Medium Range Product Tanker Jag Prachi
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (G E Shipping) took delivery of a 2013 built Medium Range product tanker “Jag Prachi” of about 51,486 dwt. The company had contracted to buy the vessel in Q4 FY24. Including this vessel, the Company’s …
May 13, 2024 / Curious
Fairplay Towage Group places order for two additional Damen ASD tugs
Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s leading towage providers, has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the delivery of two further tugboats Fairplay Towage Group, one of Europe’s leading towage providers, has placed an order with Damen …
May 10, 2024 / Curious
Belships ASA: Sale of two Supramax vessels
Belships has entered into agreements for the sale of BELFRIEND and BELTIDE, Supramax bulk carriers built in 2016, for a price of USD 28.3m per vessel. Delivery is expected to occur within Q3 2024 and the Company will realise a gain of approximately …
May 10, 2024 / Vessels
Kongsberg Maritime hybrid technology to optimise energy use and cut emissions for Matson Navigation Company’s new LNG-powered container ships
Kongsberg Maritime will supply a comprehensive range of integrated technologies to optimise energy use and reduce emissions for three new 3600 TEU LNG-powered container ships being built at Philly Shipyard for Matson Navigation Company. They are the …
May 9, 2024 / Curious
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