Vessels
In focus: highlights from an industry in change
The world is changing fast and the offshore energy industry goes along with it.
Shell says Prelude FLNG will remain closed in Q1 2022
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said that the Prelude FLNG facility in Western Australia will remain closed for most of the first quarter of 2022.
Giant Maersk boxship refloated after grounding off North Sea island
Mumbai Maersk, a 20,568 TEU containership that ran aground outside Bremerhaven, Germany, has been successfully refloated.
Klaipedos Nafta to acquire FSRU Independence from Hoegh LNG
Lithuanian LNG terminal operator Klaipedos Nafta will acquire the FSRU Independence from Hoegh LNG at the end of its lease agreement.
World’s first ammonia-ready vessel delivered
Greek Shipowner Avin International has taken delivery of Kriti Future, the first ammonia-fuel ready vessel in the world.
More work for Solstad’s CSVs amid strong renewables and oil&gas demand
Norwegian Solstad Offshore has secured multiple contracts for several of its subsea construction support vessels (CSVs) as the market continues to improve with strong demand from both renewable energy and oil & gas activity.
Mumbai Maersk runs aground off Wangerooge
A Denmark-flagged ultra large containership (ULCV) has run aground some six kilometers north of Wangerooge, a German island, while approaching the Weser estuary.
CLdN orders hybrid RoRo pair in South Korea
Luxembourg-based shipping company CLdN ro-ro has ordered two hybrid 8,000 lane meter roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
Solstad gets rid of three anchor handlers, secures North Sea work
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has sold three of its anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessels.
Hudong-Zhonghua orders GTT tanks for 6 new LNGCs
Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua has ordered the tank design for six new LNG carriers (LNGCs) from the French LNG containment specialist GTT.
MAN ES: Dual-fuel retrofits for shipping decarbonisation
German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions says dual-fuel retrofits are already proven on MAN B&W low-speed engines and are key towards decarbonisation.
Euroseas orders two more eco-friendly Feedermaxes
Greek ship owner and operator Euroseas has ordered two additional Eco design fuel-efficient containerships from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
On-the-loose ship which hit HKZ OSS foundation now under tow to Port of Rotterdam
After a day of adventure on the high seas off the Dutch coast, which included hitting a foundation of an offshore wind farm substation, the rudderless cargo vessel Julietta D has been salvaged by Boskalis, the company reported on 1 February, saying the out-of-control ship is now being towed to the P
Proman’s first methanol-fueled ship to dock in Trinidad and Tobago
Switzerland-based shipping JV Proman Stena Bulk expects to bring its first methanol-fueled vessel Stena Pro Patria to Trinidad and Tobago in the coming months.