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Golden Ocean joins Getting to Zero Coalition
Dry bulk shipping major Golden Ocean Group Limited (GOGL) has become a member of the Getting to Zero Coalition, a powerful industry alliance committed to accelerating maritime shipping’s decarbonization. The ambition of the coalition, which has over 110 company members, is to have commercially viabl
Ocean Explorer launched in China
SunStone’s new expedition cruise vessel, the Ocean Explorer, has been launched at the China Merchants Heavy Industries (CMHI) shipyard, China, on August 12, 2020. The ship is the fourth unit in the INFINITY class of X-BOW expedition ships, all designed by Ulstein. Ocean Explorer’s sister vessels are
TORM fits 40 of 49 planned scrubbers as it books strongest H1 since 2008
Danish carrier of refined oil products TORM has installed 40 scrubbers on its ships from the planned 49, the company revealed in its business report. TORM added that of the remaining nine installations, five are expected to be conducted in the third quarter this year, one in the fourth quarter this
BIMCO: Scrubber-fitted containerships overtake crude tankers
The share of the containership fleet fitted with scrubbers exceeded that of the crude oil tanker fleet by the start of July 2020, data from BIMCO shows. The world’s largest shipowner association said that containerships with a collective cargo-carrying capacity of 5.3 million TEU are now fitted with
Golar says Croatian FSRU to leave China late September
Croatia’s first FSRU will depart the Hudong-Zhonghua yard in China to its base on the island of Krk in the northern Adriatic Sea late September, according to the vessel owner Golar LNG. Golar, led by Norwegian businessman Tor Olav Troim, won a deal last year to provide its 2005-built 140,205-cbm ves
Hapag-Lloyd’s profit rises despite lower volumes
Despite the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd closed the first six months of this year with a profit.
Meyer Turku announces first phase of layoffs
Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has concluded the first phase of employee cooperation negotiations (YT negotiations) that will result in the permanent layoff of 166 people.
IMO: Just In Time Arrival Guide published to support more efficient shipping
A new guide that aims to provide both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to facilitate Just In Time Arrivals (JIT) has been released.
PD Ports: Multi-million pound bulks terminal opened at Teesport
UK’s port group PD Ports has officially opened a multi-million pound bulks handling facility at Teesport, a move that is said to represent an important milestone in the revival of the Tees Valley.
Damen splashes two eco-friendly tugs for Boluda’s Port of Zeebrugge operations
Shipbuilder Damen recently launched two 85-tonne bollard pull ASD Tugs 2813 for Boluda Towage Europe at Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam.
Norden moves forward with fleet renewal
Acting on dry cargo asset opportunities, Danish shipping company Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S has announced new vessel deals.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company awards contracts for new battery hybrid ferry
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IoMSPC) has awarded contracts for the construction and technical advisory services for its new battery hybrid ferry.
Port of Hamburg: 1.5 tonnes of cocaine found on CMA CGM boxship
Germany’s customs and police officers have seized around 1.5 tonnes of cocaine discovered on board a container vessel at the Port of Hamburg, a spokesperson for the Customs Office in Hamburg confirmed to Offshore Energy.
APM Terminals buys ALC’s container terminal in Aarhus
Terminal operator APM Terminals, part of Denmark’s Maersk Group, has decided to acquire a container terminal in Aarhus from logistics company Aarhus Logistics Center (ALC).