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LR partners with COFCO International on fleet emissions reduction programme

Collaboration involves evaluation of the fleet characteristics, operational profile, and environmental impact of COFCO International’s chartered fleet. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and COFCO International, a global agri-business, are partnering on the …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

TES and “K” LINE Partner for Sustainable Maritime Shipping Solutions

Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company leading the way in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen), and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), a prominent Japanese logistics company renowned for …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) - Delivery of Mount Emai and Commencement of Charter

Himalaya Shipping Ltd. has successfully taken delivery of the twelfth and last of its series of 210,000 dwt Newcastlemax dual fuel newbuildings the Company has ordered from New Times Shipyard (NTS). The vessel (Mount Emai) will be delivered to a …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

Ecomar delivered to AtoB@C Shipping

ESL Shipping's subsidiary AtoB@C Shipping has on 13th June taken delivery of Ecomar, which is the third vessel in the 12-strong series of 5,350 dwt plug-in hybrid vessels. Ecomar will shortly commence its maiden voyage from India to Europe. "The …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

MacGregor secures crane order for MMA Offshore

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a large order for its 50-tonne active heave compensated (AHC) crane to be installed on board MMA Valour, a versatile and flexible multi-purpose platform supply vessel. The vessel has a proven track record in …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

KR Grants Approval to HD HHI’s Next-Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC

KR has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Next Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC, developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) with the participation of Hyundai Glovis and G-Marine Service, at Posidonia 2024.  …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

WilForce and WilPride refinancing completed

Awilco LNG ASA (Awilco LNG) has announced the successful closing and completion of the up to 12-year sale/leaseback facility with CDB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDBL) for the Company’s two 2013-built 156,000 cbm TFDE LNG carriers WilForce and …
Jun 13, 2024 / Curious

Strategic Marine Enters into Memorandum of Understanding with Mainprize Offshore for Six New Supa Swath Vessels, with Options for Six More

Following the recent successful delivery of two Supa Swath Vessels to the established UK based operator Mainprize Offshore, Strategic Marine has announced that the Company has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of …
Jun 13, 2024 / Curious

Solstad Offshore Signs Multiple Contract Awards in Brazil

Solstad Offshore ASA (Solstad) announces multiple contract awards from Petrobras, scheduled to commence in the second half of 2024 and first half of 2025. The combined gross contract value is approximately NOK 2,6 billion. Petrobras has contracted …
Jun 12, 2024 / Curious

Berg Secures Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Propulsion Package For Wind-Assisted Airbus Ro-Ro Vessels

BERG Propulsion has won a contract covering the hybrid propulsion solution that ensure three wind-assisted Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) ro-ro vessels will maximize efficiency regardless of their mode of operation. Following delivery by China’s …
Jun 12, 2024 / Curious