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OOCL orders 7 more 23,000 TEU boxships in China
Hong Kong-based container shipping and logistics service company Orient Overseas Container Line Limited (OOCL) has ordered a new batch of seven 23,000 TEU containerships at COSCO shipyards in China.

Hyundai Heavy bags LNG carrier pair order
Hyundai Heavy Industries, part of the Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, has secured an order for two LNG carriers on Monday.

Silversea Cruises takes delivery of another ‘Muse’ ship
Monaco-based cruise line Silversea Cruises, part of Royal Caribbean Group, has taken delivery of Silver Moon, the second of its three new “Muse” ultra-luxury cruise ships being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.

Final Yamal LNG carrier for MOL and Cosco delivered
The fourth and final conventional Yamal LNG carrier for the MOL-COSCO JV was delivered by the Chinese Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

Lloyd’s Register launches Maritime Decarbonisation Hub
Lloyd’s Register [LR] has launched a dedicated centre of excellence to accelerate decarbonisation of the world of shipping. The Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, a joint initiative between Lloyd’s Register Group and Foundation, brings together thought leaders and experts with the aim of helping the mari

Second MHI Vestas deck carrier en route to Europe
United Wind Logistics (UWL) has taken delivery of the second of the two deck carriers on long-term charters with MHI Vestas Offshore Wind. MV BraveWind is the sister vessel to MV BoldWind, which was delivered earlier this year. Both vessels were built at Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard in China. MHI Vest

Wärtsilä, Anemoi Marine Technologies join forces on rotor sails solutions
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Anemoi Marine Technologies for the future sales and servicing of rotor sail solutions to the shipping industry. Rotor sails, also referred to as ‘flettner rotors’, are comprised of vertical cylinders which, wh

CMA CGM takes delivery of 2nd LNG-powered 23,000 TEU giant
The CMA CGM Champs Elysees has joined CMA CGM Group’s fleet as the company’s second 23,000 TEU containership powered by liquefied natural gas. The giant vessel is a sister ship to CMA CGM’s flagship, the CMA CGM Jacques Saade, which was delivered to the French major in September. Measuring 400 meter

Avenir Advantage delivered to Future Horizon
Avenir LNG said its recently delivered LBV Avenir Advantage has been delivered to its owner, Future Horizon.

Zvezda tags GTT for Arctic LNG carrier tanks design
French liquefied natural gas containment systems specialist GTT has secured a new order for its tank design.

IRClass classes India’s first FSRU
Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) has classed India’s first FSRU marking a milestone in India’s energy shift towards natural gas.

Maersk Launceston collides with Greek Navy ship
Maersk Launceston, a Madeira flagged containership, collided with the Hellenic Navy minesweeper HS Kallisto in the Saronic Gulf, off the Greek Port of Piraeus, on 27 October.

South Korea initiates programme with IMO to cut ships’ GHG emissions, announces carbon neutrality pledge
The Republic of Korea and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have signed an agreement to establish a four-year training programme to support developing states to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping.

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