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Damen to build two Tier III-compliant tugs for the Port of Antwerp
Damen Shipyards has won a contract from the Port of Antwerp to build two RSD Tugs 2513. As explained by Damen, the RSD Tug 2513 is a dedicated ship-handling tug with 70 tonnes bollard pull. It has two bows, enabling optimal performance in both bow and stern assisting operations. “As a result of the
Seafarer mental health crisis at a tipping point due to COVID-19 impact
The seafarer community is in the midst of a mental health crisis due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the seafarers’ welfare and that of their families, the latest edition of the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) published by the Mission to Seafarers shows. The SHI is a barometer of the key
Gasum claims another LNG bunkering first
The Nordic energy company Gasum has conducted the first truck-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation in Germany.
Flex takes delivery of its first 2020 LNG newbuild
Norway-based shipping company Flex LNG has taken the delivery of its first newbuild carrier for this year and expects additional vessels to follow shortly. South Korea’s Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries delivered the 174,000-cbm Flex Aurora on Wednesday. The LNG shipping company controlled by billiona
BPA begins major review of UK port connectivity
The British Ports Association (BPA) is today launching a major new review of UK port connectivity.
Maersk unveils a digital supply chain management platform
Maersk is launching a digital platform that aims to assist small and medium-sized companies to manage and simplify their supply chains. The platform will strengthen the company’s position as a global integrator of container logistics, Maersk said. Every day thousands of products are moving through t
Yara Marine: We had high hopes for scrubbers in 2020, but Covid-19 changed all that
Driven by the impending IMO 2020 sulphur cap, the scrubber market was in the middle of a historic boom in 2019, with strong prospects expected in 2020. However, the coronavirus pandemic changed everything for many industries, including the exhaust gas cleaning segment. “The coronavirus turned our wo
NYK, CMA CGM, Port of Rotterdam join Hydrogen Council
The Hydrogen Council, a global CEO-led coalition working to enable the global energy transition through hydrogen, has welcomed three new members from the maritime sector.
Watch the float-out of Spirit of Adventure
The Spirit of Adventure, the second of two cruise ships being built for the British shipping company Saga Cruises, was floated out from Meyer Werft’s covered building dock I on Friday, July 24. The luxury liner has a structurally identical sister ship, Spirit of Discovery, which was delivered to the
COVID-19 cases found on board AIDA ships in Rostock
Several COVID-19 cases have been confirmed on two cruise ships operated by German cruise line AIDA Cruises that are currently docked in Rostock.
ICS calls out irresponsible manning agencies for breaching protocols as crew-change crisis hits 500,000 seafarers
Reports of non-compliance with strict crew change protocols, resulting in seafarers testing positive for COVID-19 are jeopardizing the progress made in the crew change process as the number of seafarers hit by the crisis hits the roof. Following warnings from Singapore, the International Chamber of
Silverstream tech ordered for Shell-chartered LNG carriers
Silverstream Technologies has secured a new deal to install its air lubrication tech on eight newbuild LNG carriers.
Balearia’s ferry in first LNG bunkering
Spanish Balearia’s LNG-powered fleet keeps growing as its newly retrofitted ferry Sicilia has completed its first bunkering operation in Portugal. The truck-to-ship bunkering operation took place on July 19 in the port of Viana do Castelo where Portuguese West Sea shipyard is completing the conversi
Greece exempts seafarers from entry restriction
Greece has exempted seafarers from COVID-19-related travel restrictions, meeting its pledge to the IMO to facilitate crew change. GAC Greece said that the Greek government has allowed seafarers entry into its country together with citizens of the following countries: Algeria, Australia, Georgia, Can