Vessels

Novatek receives module for Arctic LNG 2
Audax carrier has delivered a process module for Novatek’s Arctic LNG 2 project from the Chinese port of Tianjin.

Johan Castberg FPSO finally sets off to Norway – gallery
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has completed the Johan Castberg FPSO hull for Equinor and the vessel is now on its way to Norway.

Keel laid for P&O Cruises’ second LNG eco-friendly ship
A key stage in the construction of Arvia, deemed as Britain’s newest and most innovative cruise ship, has been marked with the traditional coin-laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg.

Hapag-Lloyd sets up new Southern China – Northern Europe service
Driven by increased demand, German container shipping major Hapag-Lloyd is launching a new service that will link Southern China with Northern Europe.

KOTUG: 1st electric E-Pusher Type M enables zero-emission inland shipping
Dutch towage and maritime company KOTUG is starting with zero-emission transportation of Cargill cocoa beans from the Port of Amsterdam to Zaandam.

Quarter of European shipping to be fossil gas-powered by 2030 if EU doesn’t act timely
A quarter of Europe’s shipping will be fossil gas-powered by 2030 as ”misguided EU sustainability targets” encourage uptake of LNG, a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study shows.

VesselsValue introduces ships’ energy efficiency ratings
London-based data provider VesselsValue has launched a new green product that will enable the shipping industry to meet IMO regulations.

Grain de Sail orders its next wind-powered freighter
French company Grain de Sail has ordered its future cargo sailboat from compatriot shipbuilder Piriou, expanding its carbon-free maritime fleet.

Normand Clipper to stay with Global Marine
Solstad Offshore and Global Marine Group have signed a contract extension for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Clipper. The parties decided to extend their present contract for Normand Clipper with a further three years to May 2026, and additional options thereafter. Global Marine Group

Wärtsilä solutions picked for Poland’s 1st LNG-fueled RoPax vessels
The Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has secured a contract with Remontowa shipyard in Poland to supply engines, fuel storage and supply systems for the country’s first LNG-fueled RoPax vessels, paving the way for maritime decarbonisation.

Transocean rigs land new jobs with better day rates
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has secured more work for its fleet of drilling rigs, pushing its backlog up to $6.5 billion.

dship’s eco-friendly F-500 fleet is now complete
Germany-based multipurpose ship owner and operator dship Carriers has taken delivery of MV Charlie, the final of four next-gen eco-friendly F-500 vessels.

Oceanteam demobilizes carousel onboard Normand Clipper (Video)
Offshore cable solutions provider Oceanteam has completed the demobilization of the 4,000-ton carousel from onboard the 128-meter long cable-laying vessel (CLV) Normand Clipper. According to the company, the operation was completed in less than a half-day and with the assistance of Bonn & Mees Drijv

DSME scores more LNG carrier orders from Maran Gas
Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received orders worth $2.72 billion for 8 ships including LNG carriers from the Greek shipping company Maran Gas.