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Port of Felixstowe battling heavy congestion
UK’s Port of Felixstowe is facing huge congestion amid a sharp spike in import container volumes and late vessel arrivals. “The weekly import volume for the last two weeks has been over 30% higher than average levels. “This is exacerbated by unusually high levels of empty containers at the port and
Hempel rolls out underwater hull inspection service with ROVs
Denmark-based coatings manufacturer Hempel has launched an underwater hull inspection service using remote operated vehicles (ROVs) to provide complete hull coating inspections while a vessel is at port or anchorage.
ITF warns of shipping’s backslide on safety & seafarers’ rights amid COVID-19 impact
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the shipping industry goes beyond the crew change crisis as the industry adapts to a new reality by adopting a more flexible approach to meeting international rules. While the make-do strategy is understandable given the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, the Int
Over 1 tonne of drugs found in container onboard Maersk Sembawang
More than a tonne of drugs – 1,196 kilogrammes of heroin and morphine derivatives – were recovered from containership Maersk Sembawang after it docked at the UK’s Port of Felixstowe earlier this month.
Keppel secures FSRU conversion job
Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a couple of contracts worth $200 million, including its fifth FSRU conversion.
Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Shipbuilding wins order for MR2 pair from Raffles Shipping
Singapore-based Raffles Shipping International has placed an order for the construction of two 50k dwt product oil/chemical tankers at Chinese-based Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Shipbuilding. This is the first time Raffles Shipping has placed an order at the 2006-established shipbuilder. Under the deal,
US senators introduce bill to enable resumption of cruising
Last week, US senators Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio introduced the Set Sail Safely Act in an effort to restart cruises.
SOV for Hornsea Two OWF launched in Turkey
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs’ (LDA’s) new service operations vessel (SOV), which will be working at Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm, was launched on 21 September at Cemre Shipyard in Turkey. The Wind of Hope SOV, ordered in 2018, is expected to arrive at Ørsted’s operations and maintenance (O&M)
Watch Kotug tugboat operate autonomously
Maritime service provider KOTUG International, ship design company Rotortug, and tech start-up Captain AI today how a tug can sail the most optimal route without human intervention. In collaboration with Captain AI, the rotortug RT Borkum sailed autonomously on the river Nieuwe Maas in Rotterdam usi
Seacat Services orders next-generation CTVs
UK-based offshore energy support vessel operator Seacat Services has ordered two next-generation multi-hull crew transfer vessels (CTVs). Seacat Services placed the order with naval architects, BAR Technologies. The vessels, Seacat Columbia and Seacat Cambria, were designed in partnership with Chart
Hyundai LNG Shipping’s LPG carrier gets CS Ready notation
The Korean Register has issued the world’s first Cyber Security (CS Ready) class notation for Hyundai Heavy Industries’ very large liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier.
MUA calls off industrial action plans for DPWA as liners battle congestion
The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) withdrew its industrial action at DP World Australia, according to Shipping Australia Ltd. “Shipping Australia understands that a written undertaking has now been given to the Fair Work Commission that no further notices of industrial action at Port Botany will
Minerva Gas lays keel for LNG tanker newbuild
Minerva Gas, the Greek LNG carrier owner and operator, has completed the keel laying for its newbuild at Samsung Heavy Industries.
OSM to acquire SeaTeam from Frontline, Golden Ocean
Norwegian maritime services provider OSM Maritime (OSM) revealed that it is in final negotiations to acquire SeaTeam Management from shipping companies Frontline and Golden Ocean Group Limited after reaching a preliminary agreement.