Green Marine
Icebreaker fitted with hybrid motorized removable bow
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has launched the Calypso, a new icebreaker concept boat equipped with a hybrid motorized removable bow. The icebreaker vessel is currently moored in Mustola harbor in Lappeenranta and has begun operating on Lake Saimaa and the deep waterways of the surroun
HHLA pushes ahead with electrification of its climate neutral terminal
German logistics and transportation company HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has welcomed 16 battery-powered Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) in 2020. With the delivery of the latest vehicle, the number of environmentally friendly vehicles now totals over 60 units. This means that two-thirds
EU: New battery project targets greener waterborne transport
Several partners have launched Current Direct, a new research and innovation project that aims to revolutionize the way goods and people are moved by water.
Baleària’s LNG ferry set for sea trials
Spanish ferry operator Baleària said its LNG-fueled fast-ferry Eleanor Roosevelt is set to carry out sea trials over the coming weeks. The company noted that the vessel will be incorporated into its fleet in March this year. Armon shipyard in Gijón has completed the outfitting of the ferry and carri
Hyundai Heavy delivers Aristidis I to Capital Gas
Capital Gas, a ship management service provider, took successful delivery of the newbuilding LNG Carrier Aristidis I.
Navios Partners inks deal to acquire Navios Containers
Dry cargo vessel owner and operator Navios Maritime Partners has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire container shipping company Navios Maritime Containers.
Flex LNG takes delivery of its eleventh newbuild
Flex LNG, a pure-play LNG carrier company, has kicked off 2021 with the expansion of its fleet.
Minerva takes delivery of LNG newbuild from DSME
The Greek shipping company Minerva, led by Andreas Martinos, has taken delivery of its LNG carrier newbuild, the Minerva Psara.
Stena Line’s new eco-friendly RoPax makes Belfast debut
Stena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessel Stena Embla has arrived in Belfast.
Genting Hong Kong scraps sale and leaseback deal for Crystal Endeavor
Cruise operator Genting Hong Kong has terminated the agreement with SNC Endeavor Leasing for the sale and leaseback of the cruise ship vessel Crystal Endeavor being built by MV Werften Wismar GmbH. The consideration payable by SNC Endeavor Leasing, an investment company owned by Crédit Agricole grou
Fincantieri gets one-month extension for Chantiers de l’Atlantique takeover
Italian shipbuilding major Fincantieri has received a one-month extension for its planned acquisition of the French counterpart Chantiers de l’Atlantique, Reuters reported citing a statement from the French Ministry of Finance. According to the report, Fincantieri accepted the offer. The proposal is
Castor Maritime secures financing for bulker duo
Cyprus-based bulker owner Castor Marine has won financing for two of its dry bulkers worth $15 million from an unnamed European financial institution. The company also received a notification letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market granting the company an additional 180-day extension, or until June 28,
FSG lays keel for 1st ship after owner change
Germany’s shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbaugesellschaft (FSG) held a keel-laying ceremony today for a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel to be built for IVP Ship Invest.
Meyer Werft getting ready for zero-emission cruise ship tech
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft is preparing for the post-COVID-19 future as it is working on a range of new eco-friendly technological solutions for cruise ships.