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Major global liners under FMC investigation over congestion surcharges
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has sent inquiries to eight major global ocean carriers to provide details about congestion and related surcharges they have implemented or announced.
Nakilat and DNV unite on improving vessel software
Qatar’s Nakilat, the world’s largest LNG shipper, and Norway’s classification society DNV have teamed up to improve software reliability and maintenance during vessel operations.
MOL’s subsidiary orders largest-ever ammonia carriers
Singapore-based Phoenix Tankers, a subsidiary of shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a deal with Namura Shipbuilding Co. for the construction of two very large gas carriers (VLGC) to transport liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and ammonia.
K Line tests world’s first CO2 capture device on bulk carrier
Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has joined forces with compatriot company Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and classification society ClassNK to develop and test “world’s first” onboard CO2 capture plant.
SFL bolsters fleet with boxship duo as it offloads 18 ageing vessels
Bermuda-based ship owner and charterer SFL Corporation has acquired two 14,000 TEU containerships and sold 18 vintage feeder ships
UPDATE: Tanker “safe” after hijack reported off UAE coast
The armed group who seized a vessel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has left the targeted ship, the British navy reported.
Wallenius to build, manage two vessels for Volkswagen Group
Swedish ship design and management company Wallenius Marine has signed a contract with Volkswagen Group Logistics to build and manage two multi-fuel car carriers.
Hyundai LNG orders one more LNG carrier at DSME
South Korean shipping company Hyundai LNG Shipping has placed an order for an additional 174,000 cbm liquified natural gas (LNG) carrier with compatriot Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).
Japan’s trio establishes hydrogen-powered engine venture
Three Japanese marine engine manufacturers have joined forces to establish a new joint venture focused on the development of hydrogen-fuelled engines for the maritime industry.
Bulk carrier gets ClassNK’s first hull monitoring notation
The classification society ClassNK has granted the DSS (hull monitoring) notation to the 211,000 deadweight tonne (DWT) bulk carrier Dream Clover.
NSB Group develops new eco-ship design
German shipping company NSB Group has introduced a new concept of a fully liquified natural gas (LNG)-operated 3500 TEU container vessel with an increased reefer container intake of about 940 FEU.
Tanker hijack takes place off UAE coast
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a warning on 3 August 2021 that a ship may have been hijacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.
Wind assisted ship propulsion has returned in ship design
Wind assisted ship propulsion (WASP) enjoys growing shipping interest, driven by the need to curb climate change. One of the most proven technologies in this field are Flettner-rotor vessels.
Ever Given reaches Felixstowe after offloading in Rotterdam
The 20,000 containership Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal in March, arrived at the Port of Felixstowe at around 3 p.m. (local time) on 3 August 2021.