Maersk Group’s salvage and towage subsidiary Svitzer has signed a newbuilding contract with Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of six vessels, with delivery of the first one to be expected in Q4 2016. The new fleet will be 70 Tonne bollard pull RAstar 2800-E Class ASD tugs, which are ter
Maersk Group’s salvage and towage subsidiary Svitzer has signed a newbuilding contract with Sanmar Shipyard in Turkey for the construction of six vessels, with delivery of the first one to be expected in Q4 2016. The new fleet will be 70 Tonne bollard pull RAstar 2800-E Class ASD tugs, which are ter
Around 3,500 workers at South Korea’s shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) staged a three-hour work stoppage at the company’s headquarters in Ulsan on August 26 to protest the announced wage freeze, according to Yonhap News Agency. The management of HHI announced plans to freeze wages f
Around 3,500 workers at South Korea’s shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) staged a three-hour work stoppage at the company’s headquarters in Ulsan on August 26 to protest the announced wage freeze, according to Yonhap News Agency. The management of HHI announced plans to freeze wages f
Denmark’s Clipper Group has purchased two 64,000 dwt SDARI64 newbuilding bulk carriers being built by Sainty Shipbuilding in Yangzhou, China in a resale deal. Namely, the duo form part of an order for four 64,000 dwt bulkers originally placed by with the financially troubled yard by Greek shipowner
Denmark’s Clipper Group has purchased two 64,000 dwt SDARI64 newbuilding bulk carriers being built by Sainty Shipbuilding in Yangzhou, China in a resale deal. Namely, the duo form part of an order for four 64,000 dwt bulkers originally placed by with the financially troubled yard by Greek shipowner
The steady flow of ultra-large containerships (ULCS) into the Asia-Europe trade will ease briefly in 2016, as the number of new deliveries will slow down temporarily before resuming its climb in 2017, industry analyst Alphaliner said. A total of 37 ships of 13,800-20,000 teu have been delivered so f
The steady flow of ultra-large containerships (ULCS) into the Asia-Europe trade will ease briefly in 2016, as the number of new deliveries will slow down temporarily before resuming its climb in 2017, industry analyst Alphaliner said. A total of 37 ships of 13,800-20,000 teu have been delivered so f
On Tuesday night, August 25th, yard number 302 Island Venture, an offshore construction vessel for Island Offshore/Edison Chouest Offshore, was launched from the dock hall at Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein Verft. Currently, the heli deck is being mounted. Measuring close to 160 m in length, and with
On Tuesday night, August 25th, yard number 302 Island Venture, an offshore construction vessel for Island Offshore/Edison Chouest Offshore, was launched from the dock hall at Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein Verft. Currently, the heli deck is being mounted. Measuring close to 160 m in length, and with
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
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
The keel for the second Commitment Class liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered, combination container – Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ship for Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner services group was laid on Monday, August 24th during a ceremony at ship-builder VT Halter Marine, Inc.’s facility in Pascagoula, Mis
The keel for the second Commitment Class liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered, combination container – Roll-On/Roll-Off (ConRo) ship for Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner services group was laid on Monday, August 24th during a ceremony at ship-builder VT Halter Marine, Inc.’s facility in Pascagoula, Mis
