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Largest shipping lines post record profit jump in Q1 2021
The combined EBIT in the first qurter of 2021 of all reporting carriers was a staggering $16.19 billion, a new report published by Sea Intelligence shows.
Registration open for Offshore Energy 2021
The registration for Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2021 is now live! The event, to be held on 26 & 27 October in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands, will attract thousands of offshore professionals and hundreds of exhibiting companies. Go to registration.offshore-energy.biz to register.
IMO’s carbon measures face backlash as too weak
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted efficiency measures to reduce carbon intensity from ships, targeting a 1.5 % annual ship CO2 intensity cut between 2023-2026. The measures are expected to result in an estimated 11% improvement by 2026 compared to 2019 levels and will take th
Tsuneishi bags ClassNK AiP for LNG-fueled Kamsarmax bulker design
Japanese classification society Class NK has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to Japan’s shipbuilding company Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for its concept design of LNG-fueled Kamsarmax bulk carrier.
Oceania, Kanfer to build ammonia-ready LNG bunkering vessel
Kanfer Shipping AS, a Norway-based shipping company focusing on small-scale LNG and LNG bunkering, and Australia’s Oceania Marine Energy have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to build an ammonia-ready LNG bunkering vessel. The two companies said the vessel was part of their strategy to develop a long
European Council OKs extension of Danish tax cut for shore power
The European Council has approved an extension of the Danish scheme for reduced tax charges for shore power for ships until June 2027. The scheme, which was due to expire in June this year, is being extended amid considerable backing from Danish shipping companies. The extension of the scheme for on
DHL launches sustainable marine fuel offering for full-container load shipments
In an effort to reduce its main haul carbon emissions, DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched a new offer based on the use of sustainable marine fuels.
Australia: Ship crew involved in alleged biosecurity breach denied COVID testing
Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) Health has refused to undertake COVID testing of crew members onboard a vessel at the centre of the alleged biosecurity breach at the Port of Darwin, despite the fact that seafarers requested the tests through ITF.
DSME to bolster cybersecurity for smart ships
South Korean shipbuilding major Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has teamed up with maritime cybersecurity solution provider DS Lab Company to develop cybersecurity technologies for remote and onboard smart ships.
GasLog Partners signs charter deals with Total and Shell
GasLog’s New York-listed spinoff GasLog Partners has signed charter agreements with leading global energy producers Total and Shell.
LNG carrier Aristarchos delivered to Capital Gas
Greece’s Capital Gas Ship Management has taken delivery of Cheniere-chartered LNG carrier Aristarchos, built by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries.
GasLog’s LNG newbuild GasLog Wellington delivered
LNG shipper GasLog has welcomed its Cheniere-chartered LNG newbuild GasLog Wellington, arriving from Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.
Construction on Neoline’s 1st sailing cargo ship to start this summer
Neoline, a French shipowner offering carbon-free shipping services, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with compatriot company Neopolia Mobility for the construction of Neoline’s first 136-meter sailing cargo ship.
EU okays PSA Breakbulk-Coil Terminal deal
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control over Belgium-based PSA Breakbulk NV and Coil Terminal NV by Singapore’s PSA International and Austria’s Felbermayr Holding.