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Concerns raised after arrested crude tanker and its crew go missing
Crude oil tanker MV Gulf Sky, which has been under arrest in UAE under a UAE Admiralty Law injunction since January 2020, seems to have gone missing as the vessel’s location is unknown for days. By leaving the anchor off Port Khor Fakkan Anch and UAE waters, the ship has violated the injunction and
The business of responsible ship breaking
By Marnix Viergever In the maritime media there is a strong focus on the ship building sector. Obviously ship construction creates a lot of business opportunities and journalists are eager to reveal new maritime trends and technologies. Ship breaking, on the other hand, is not a popular topic as it
Clarksons calls EU to speed up approval of Turkish yards as country’s capacity for green recycling fills up
Ship recycling yards in Turkey that are compliant with safety and environmental requirements of the European Union are full until the end of the year, Clarksons Platou Shipbroking said in a report. The report indicated that there is limited space available at the other EU facilities on the Continent
Norwegian ship recycling major takes over Kleven Verft
Norway’s ship recycling firm Green Yard has taken over compatriot Kleven Verft, which filed for bankruptcy early this month after losing a loan deal. A Kleven spokesperson confirmed to Offshore Energy-Green Marine that the takeover agreement has been reached with the bankruptcy estate and the banks
Cosco Shipping Heavy repairs Chinese LNG carrier
China’s Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry has completed repair works on a 30,000-cbm carrier, marking the second-ever LNG repair job for the yard. The vessel in question is the Cnooc-owned small-scale LNG carrier Hai Yang Shi You 301. Cosco’s Guandong shipyard welcomed the 184.7 meters long vessel last
Teknotherm HVAC systems for new Østensjø offshore wind vessels
Teknotherm Marine has won a contract to supply the heating, ventilation & air-conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration systems for Østensjø’s four new offshore wind supply vessels. The onboard systems have been designed to optimize the energy efficiency of the vessels, minimizing their carbon footprint
Port of Hamburg becomes more sustainable with solar-powered mooring systems
A newly-built berthing area in the Elbe River is powered by nineteen solar panels. The panels provide power to quick-release mooring hook units with integrated capstans. Following
Precious Shipping settles dispute with Sainty Marine
Thailand-listed dry cargo ship owner Precious Shipping has reached a settlement with Chinese Jiangsu Guoxin Corporation, formerly known as shipbuilder Sainty Marine Corporation, in relation to the shipbuilding contracts for eleven 64,000 dwt bulkers. The duo launched arbitration proceedings back in
Methanol Institute joins China’s study of methanol as marine fuel
The Methanol Institute (MI) has joined a study led by the China Waterborne Transportation Research Institute (CWTRI), the think tank of the Chinese Ministry of Transport, which will consider the technical and operational requirements for the use of methanol as a marine fuel.
Dae Sun wins feeder order from Namsung
South Korean shipbuilder Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering has secured an order for two gearless 1,000 TEU feeder containerships from Namsung Shipping. The two newbuildings, estimated to be worth $36 million, are scheduled for delivery at the end of 2021 and early 2022, data from Clarksons Platou S
Hapag-Lloyd: COVID-19 cases reported on two US-flagged ships
German shipping major Hapag-Lloyd has reported coronavirus cases on two more containerships.
Quarantined tanker cleared to resume voyage after crew tests negative for COVID-19
Three crew members of the Maltese-flagged Samus Swan oil and chemical tanker have been released from a hospital in Spain, after testing negative for the coronavirus twice, the ship’s managers Uni-Tankers confirmed to Offshore Energy-Green Marine. To remind, the ship has been quarantined at the Isla
Kogas, partners to form Korean LNG bunkering JV
South Korea’s Kogas and five compatriots are joining forces to set up a LNG bunkering joint venture in the country. The other Korean companies are Busan Port Corp, steel-maker Posco, refiner S-Oil, Daewoo Logistics, and shipper Hyundai Glovis. The partners signed a collaboration deal on Tuesday and
Canada joins Global Ocean Alliance to help protect world’s oceans
Canada has joined other countries in the Global Ocean Alliance, Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced last week.