Shipbuilding
German Maritime Sector Pushes for LNG
Germany’s maritime sector has asked the federal government to implement specific measures in an effort to introduce liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel for shipping. In a joint statement, the Maritime LNG Platform, the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), the German Shipbuilding and Ocean
German Maritime Sector Pushes for LNG
Germany’s maritime sector has asked the federal government to implement specific measures in an effort to introduce liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel for shipping. In a joint statement, the Maritime LNG Platform, the German Shipowners’ Association (VDR), the German Shipbuilding and Ocean
NABU Slams Cruise Lines for Air Pollution
Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), a Germany-based environment association, has launched a campaign for a cleaner cruise industry. “The ‘swimming hotels’ run by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC and other shipping companies contribute massively to the air pollution that threatens our cl
NABU Slams Cruise Lines for Air Pollution
Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU), a Germany-based environment association, has launched a campaign for a cleaner cruise industry. “The ‘swimming hotels’ run by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC and other shipping companies contribute massively to the air pollution that threatens our cl
First German LNG Ferry Delayed
Cuxhaven-based cruise line Reederei Cassen Eils will have to wait at least until the second half of October to take delivery of MS Helgoland, the first German flagged marine vessel to operate on liqefied natural gas (LNG) as its primary fuel. German shipbuilder Fassmer will miss the delivery deadlin
First German LNG Ferry Delayed
Cuxhaven-based cruise line Reederei Cassen Eils will have to wait at least until the second half of October to take delivery of MS Helgoland, the first German flagged marine vessel to operate on liqefied natural gas (LNG) as its primary fuel. German shipbuilder Fassmer will miss the delivery deadlin
VIDEO: CMA CGM Puts Biggest French-Flagged Boxship into Service
The 18,000 TEU CMA CGM Bouganville has become the largest container ship sailing under the flag of France after starting its rotation in CMA CGM’s Asia French line Thursday, September 3. The 400-meter-long, 54-meter wide boxship is the fourth vessel in the company’s 18,000 TEU series, and was named
VIDEO: CMA CGM Puts Biggest French-Flagged Boxship into Service
The 18,000 TEU CMA CGM Bouganville has become the largest container ship sailing under the flag of France after starting its rotation in CMA CGM’s Asia French line Thursday, September 3. The 400-meter-long, 54-meter wide boxship is the fourth vessel in the company’s 18,000 TEU series, and was named
Spotted: Oak Spirit Gets First Taste of Water
Oak Spirit, Teekay’s second LNG MEGI newbuilding, has been launched at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard, South Korea, three months after its keel was laid. Oak Spirit is the second of nine LNG newbuilding vessels DSME is building for Teekay, all powered by M-type, Electronica
Spotted: Oak Spirit Gets First Taste of Water
Oak Spirit, Teekay’s second LNG MEGI newbuilding, has been launched at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard, South Korea, three months after its keel was laid. Oak Spirit is the second of nine LNG newbuilding vessels DSME is building for Teekay, all powered by M-type, Electronica
Baleària Orders Two LNG Ferries from LaNaval
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has ordered two dual-fuel ferries from compatriot Shipyard Construcciones Navales del Norte – LaNaval, with the estimated EUR 350 million (USD 390m) deal expected to be firm in two months. The new ferries, apart from being the first newbuildings to run on liquefied na
Baleària Orders Two LNG Ferries from LaNaval
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has ordered two dual-fuel ferries from compatriot Shipyard Construcciones Navales del Norte – LaNaval, with the estimated EUR 350 million (USD 390m) deal expected to be firm in two months. The new ferries, apart from being the first newbuildings to run on liquefied na
Spotted: Armada Pride Ready to Serve
Turkish shipbuilder Armada Shipyards, part of Palmali Group, launched the Armada Pride, the thirteenth 7,150-dwt tanker within the Project RST22M, and the second of five to be built by this shipyard on September 2, 2015. Istanbul-headquartered Palmali Group, a shipping company operating in the Medit
Spotted: Armada Pride Ready to Serve
Turkish shipbuilder Armada Shipyards, part of Palmali Group, launched the Armada Pride, the thirteenth 7,150-dwt tanker within the Project RST22M, and the second of five to be built by this shipyard on September 2, 2015. Istanbul-headquartered Palmali Group, a shipping company operating in the Medit