Shipbuilding
Two More LNG Carriers for Maran Nakilat JV
Nakilat, the shipping arm of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, has expanded its joint venture with Greek shipping company Maran Ventures Inc. to include two new LNG vessels. Maran Nakilat Co. Ltd. was established in 2005 with four jointly-owned vessels, and the agreement has been expanded
Two More LNG Carriers for Maran Nakilat JV
Nakilat, the shipping arm of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, has expanded its joint venture with Greek shipping company Maran Ventures Inc. to include two new LNG vessels. Maran Nakilat Co. Ltd. was established in 2005 with four jointly-owned vessels, and the agreement has been expanded
One Dead, Three Injured in Floating Dry Dock in Livorno
One person died and three were injured after the research vessel Urania suddenly heeled portside and listed some 30 degrees while dry docked in a floating dock in Livorno, according to Italy’s National Research Council (Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche), the operator of the vessel. According to th
One Dead, Three Injured in Floating Dry Dock in Livorno
One person died and three were injured after the research vessel Urania suddenly heeled portside and listed some 30 degrees while dry docked in a floating dock in Livorno, according to Italy’s National Research Council (Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche), the operator of the vessel. According to th
Newfoundland’s Ro/Pax Newbuilding Beset by Engine Trouble
The first of the two new CAD 50 million ferries ordered by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to serve the Fogo Island – Change Island route had to be returned to its shipyard in Romania for an engine replacement, according to local media. The new 14-knot, 80-metre ice-class RoPax MV Vetera
Newfoundland’s Ro/Pax Newbuilding Beset by Engine Trouble
The first of the two new CAD 50 million ferries ordered by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to serve the Fogo Island – Change Island route had to be returned to its shipyard in Romania for an engine replacement, according to local media. The new 14-knot, 80-metre ice-class RoPax MV Vetera
Scorpio Tankers Swaps Handymaxes for MRs
Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers informed that it has amended its agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. of South Korea (HMD) to construct MR and Handymax product tankers. Under the amended deal, Scorpio has contracted for four MR product tankers to be built at HMD, replacing the previous order f
Scorpio Tankers Swaps Handymaxes for MRs
Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers informed that it has amended its agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. of South Korea (HMD) to construct MR and Handymax product tankers. Under the amended deal, Scorpio has contracted for four MR product tankers to be built at HMD, replacing the previous order f
Readers’ Picks of the Week (17-21 of August)
Update 2: Tianjin Port Disaster Claims 112 Lives, 95 Missing Rescue crews have found 112 bodies, with 95 people still missing, 85 of whom are firefighters, after two huge explosions leveled parts of the industrial area of China’s Port of Tianjin where dangerous chemicals and goods are stored late We
Readers’ Picks of the Week (17-21 of August)
Update 2: Tianjin Port Disaster Claims 112 Lives, 95 Missing Rescue crews have found 112 bodies, with 95 people still missing, 85 of whom are firefighters, after two huge explosions leveled parts of the industrial area of China’s Port of Tianjin where dangerous chemicals and goods are stored late We
Too Early to Declare Victory for Dry Bulk Shipping
The depressed dry bulk shipping market has seen a modest recovery since the beginning of the year, spurred by a push for demolition of older tonnage and a slowdown in ordering new tonnage. Namely, a total of 283 ships were sent for scrap this year, totaling 21.8 million dwt, thus marking a 157% incr
Too Early to Declare Victory for Dry Bulk Shipping
The depressed dry bulk shipping market has seen a modest recovery since the beginning of the year, spurred by a push for demolition of older tonnage and a slowdown in ordering new tonnage. Namely, a total of 283 ships were sent for scrap this year, totaling 21.8 million dwt, thus marking a 157% incr
Viking Acquires Maersk’s Lifeboat Specialist
Marine and fire safety equipment and servicing provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S has acquired lifeboat specialist Nadiro A/S, a company owned by maritime and energy conglomerate Maersk Group and SH Group. Established in 2009, Svendborg, Denmark-based Nadiro manufactures high-quality lifeboat
Viking Acquires Maersk’s Lifeboat Specialist
Marine and fire safety equipment and servicing provider VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S has acquired lifeboat specialist Nadiro A/S, a company owned by maritime and energy conglomerate Maersk Group and SH Group. Established in 2009, Svendborg, Denmark-based Nadiro manufactures high-quality lifeboat