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Kongsberg Maritime announces groundbreaking, fuel efficient bulker design
The design is based on a Kamsarmax bulker of 82,000 DWT and promises fuel cost savings between 40-50%, letting ship owners meet tough future emissions targets using conventional fuels Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its radical new 'Super-Efficient …
Jun 14, 2024 / Vessels
Allseas installs D’Yeu-Noirmoutier offshore wind substation
Pioneering Spirit has successfully completed her first assignment of a busy 2024 lift season, installation of the offshore substation (OSS) for the Eoliennes en Mer Iles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier wind farm project, developed by Ocean Winds (an ENGIE …
Jun 14, 2024 / Vessels
Jan De Nul Orders First Plug-In Hybrid Dredging Vessel
Jan De Nul Group signed a contract with Goa Shipyard Limited for the construction of a next generation trailing suction hopper dredger. The vessel is a plug-in hybrid specifically designed to operate in small harbours. With its 79 meters hull …
Jun 14, 2024 / Vessels
Seanergy Maritime Announces Successful Delivery of a Japanese Capesize Vessel and Two New Time Charter Agreements with Costamare Bulkers
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (Seanergy) (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today the delivery of a previously-announced Capesize vessel acquisition, the M/V Iconship, and the simultaneous commencement of its time charter (T/C) employment. The Vessel is a …
Jun 14, 2024 / Vessels
UECC - Biofuels boost puts the leading European shortsea carrier on course to beat emissions reduction target
At the double: biofuels boost puts UECC on course to beat emissions reduction target United European Car Carriers (UECC) is reaping the rewards of its pioneering investments in alternative fuels and is on track to exceed its goal of a 45% emissions …
Jun 14, 2024 / Vessels
Damen announces new offshore charging solution for fully electric CTVs
Damen Shipyards Group has developed a new concept for offshore charging, offering a way to dramatically reduce emissions Damen Shipyards Group has developed a new concept for offshore charging, offering a way to dramatically reduce emissions during …
Jun 13, 2024 / Vessels
Damen Shipyards signs contract with UK’s Portland Harbour Authority at Seawork 2024 for the supply of one of its latest tugs
On 11 June 2024, Frederik van der Linde from Damen Shipyards Group and Mike Shipley from the UK’s Portland Harbour Authority (PHA) signed a contract for the delivery of one of Damen’s latest tugs, the Damen ASD Tug 2111. The ASD Tug 2111 is just …
Jun 13, 2024 / Vessels
China's self-developed cylindrical floating oil production facility installed at sea
The first cylindrical floating oil-gas production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility in Asia, named "Haikui No. 1", has been successfully installed at sea, its owner China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday. This …
Jun 13, 2024 / Vessels
NYK Car Carrier Recognized for Its Contribution to Marine Weather Forecasts
NYK-operated Cetus Leader, a pure car carrier, received the Japan Meteorological Agency's Director-General Award on June 6 at NYK’s Tokyo head office for the contribution the ship has made to meteorological business development by observing marine …
Jun 13, 2024 / Vessels
South Korea's latest Geophysical Exploration Vessel delivered
In May 2024, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) took delivery of Tamhae 3. Designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS, this is a new geophysical exploration research vessel built domestically by HJ Shipbuilding and …
Jun 12, 2024 / Vessels