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Thousands of Maersk jobs to be affected by reorganization
Over 26,000 people are expected to be affected by Maersk’s internal reshuffling, a company spokesperson confirmed to Offshore Energy-Green Marine. “Some will experience big changes, others small. Some are moving to new jobs, and a smaller number will, unfortunately, become redundant, which we take v
ABS to class STL’s VLEC quartet
The U.S. classification and technical advisory services provider, ABS, is set to class four very large ethane carriers ordered by Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical (STL).
Carnival offloads 2 more cruise ships amid COVID-19 cash crunch
Carnival Cruise Line is selling two more cruise ships to preserve liquidity during COVID-19 , the cruise major said. The ships in question are Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination, which had previously been put on long-term lay-up status. “The sale of Carnival Fascination, launched in 1994,
Huangpu Wenchong, TS Lines ink deal for up to 4 feeders
Taiwanese shipping line TS Line has placed an order for up to four 1,900 TEU containerships at Huangpu Wenchong, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Corporation. The feeder order comprises of 2 firm and 2 optional units. The ships are estimated to be worth around $22.8 million each. The customized de
Introducing Oceanbird, a wind-driven PCTC
Sweden-based Wallenius Marine is working on the development of a revolutionary ship design, which promises to cut emissions by 90% when compared to the best in class vessels of today. The vessel concept, named Oceanbird, featuring a wind-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) able to carry 7,000
CLIA: Over $23.5 billion invested in environmentally friendly cruise ships
The cruise industry has invested over $23.5 billion in ships with new energy-efficient technologies and cleaner fuels, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) revealed in a new report.
Report: DP World, DoverTower to jointly bid for Haifa Port privatization
Dubai-based port operator DP World has partnered up with an Israeli group DoverTower in plans to jointly bid to privatize Haifa Port on the Mediterranean, Reuters reports. The deal was signed by Dovertower head Shlomi Fogel, the co-owner of Israel Shipyards and the Port of Eilat, and DP World Chairm
LIQUIND Marine ticks its LNG bunkering first
German LNG fueling network developer LIQUIND completed its first bunkering operation of a seagoing vessel in the port of Brunsbüttel.
Maritime Transport chooses eco-friendly Kalmar Eco Reachstackers for Wakefield terminal
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a deal to supply two Kalmar Eco Reachstackers that will help UK’s multimodal logistics operator Maritime Transport Ltd (Maritime) cut fuel costs and carbon emissions while addressing growing demand at its rail terminal in Wakefield, England.
GALLERY: Mayflower autonomous ship hits the water
Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS), an AI and solar-powered marine research vessel, which will traverse oceans gathering environmental data, has been lifted into the waters off the coast of Plymouth, England. The vessel is set to be officially launched later today after two years of design, constructio
Despite modest recovery, global marine insurance sees uncertain future
Marine underwriting premiums for 2019 saw a reduction of 0.9% year over year and were estimated at $28.7 billion, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) said.
Study: Scrubbers have lower well-to-wake CO2 footprint than low-sulphur fuels
Using exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) or low-sulphur fuel oils to meet the IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap both result in an increase of well-to-wake CO2 emissions, according to a recent study carried out by research and consultancy firm CE Delft. A scrubber requires energy which is generated by engin
COSCO Shipping Ports eyes stake in Guangxi Beibu Gulf Terminal
Port operator COSCO Shipping Ports Limited revealed plans to buy into Guangxi Beibu Gulf Terminal, a container terminal in China.
KR establishes LNG bunkering simulation center
The Korean Register (KR) has established a new LNG fuel and bunkering simulation center (KR LSC).