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Høglund Marine acquires two-thirds stake in Vindskip
Norway-based marine technology provider Høglund Marine Solutions has taken a two-thirds stake in Vindskip AS, a company developing a wind and LNG-powered vessel concept.
Scotline orders hybrid battery-powered MPP
UK owner Scotline Marine Holdings Ltd has exercised the option for a fourth 4,800 dwt multipurpose vessel at Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes Shipyard. The MPP will feature hybrid battery power that can be charged by shore power. The Bodewes Trader is to be named MV Scot Isles and launched in Q3 2021. M
Wallenius Marine AB joins International Windship Association
Swedish-based Wallenius Marine AB has become a member of the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organization promoting and facilitating the uptake of wind propulsion for commercial shipping. The move comes on the heels of the company’s unveiling of the newly designed wind-
Watch: Carnival’s LNG-powered giant wraps up sea trials
Carnival Cruise Line’s LNG-powered XL-class cruise ship Mardi Gras has completed its sea trials with flying colors, Finland-based shipbuilder Meyer Turku said. The giant cruise ship returned to the yard last week, after testing its systems and operations at sea for ten days. The mega-ship will now u
Hyundai Mipo wins order for LPG carrier duo
South Korean shipbuilding major Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has secured an order for the construction of two LPG carriers from an undisclosed African shipowner. According to Clarksons Platour Shipbroking, West Africa LPG is behind the order featuring two 23,000 cbm fully refrigerated LPG carriers. The ves
MV Werften secures fresh round of funds to stay afloat
German shipbuilder MV Werften, part of Genting Hong Kong (GHK), has received a €193 million (about $227 million) state-supported loan to complete the cruise ship Crystal Endeavor for delivery and keep the shipyard operations till March 2021.
Asahi Tanker orders world’s 1st zero-emission tankers
Japanese shipping firm Asahi Tanker Co. has placed an order for the construction of two electrically-powered tankers. Japanese shipbuilders Koa Sangyou Co and Imura Zosen KK will be in charge of constructing one vessel each, while Kawasaki Heavy Industries will serve as the system integrator for the
Høglund teams up with Veracity by DNV GL
Marine technology provider Høglund Marine Solutions and data platform provider Veracity by DNV GL have signed a collaboration agreement to share vessel performance data and work on digital solutions. The parties plan to explore how Høglund’s onboard integration and data capture capabilities, and Ver
Despite COVID-19, summer imports at top US ports reach all-time high
Imports at major retail container ports in the United States reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished inventories and stocked up early for the holiday season, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report.
SCPA’s Leatherman Terminal readies for March 2021 opening
South Carolina Ports expects the construction of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal to be completed by March 2021 enabling the facility to welcome its first ships. The new facility is the country’s first container terminal to open since 2009. In the $1 billion worth phase one, the terminal will add 700
US EPA proposes standards to reduce impact of discharges from commercial ships
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed standards to reduce the environmental impact of discharges, such as ballast water, that are incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels.
Havyard extends closure as 75 people test positive for COVID-19
A total of 75 people associated with Norway’s shipbuilder New Havyard Ship Technology AS, part of Havyard Group, have tested positive for the coronavirus, further extending the closure of the yard. The Leirvik-based shipyard temporarily halted activities on September 30, after four infection cases w
Kongsberg to provide propulsion, manoeuvring systems for Finnlines’ new RoPaxes
Norway’s Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) to deliver a propulsion and manoeuvring system for two new roll-on, roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessels ordered by Finnish ferry company Finnlines.
Container shipping majors boosted by positive credit ratings
Rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the outlook on the ratings of the world’s largest container shipping company Maersk from negative to positive. Concurrently, Moody’s affirmed the Baa3 long-term issuer rating of the company. “Following a very strong performance amidst the global pandemic by the con