Vessels
Russian LNG-powered RoRo to arrive in Baltiysk
Russia’s first dual-fuel RoRo-train ferry Marshal Rokossovsky has set out from the Port of Tuzla, Turkey, to the Kaliningrad region in Russia.
U.S. DOE puts form and function of tidal power test vessel up for industry input
Multi-national corporation IDOM, in collaboration with U.S. partners, is seeking feedback from tidal energy industry on the optimal design of a mobile test vessel to ensure its capabilities provide best support for the scope of tidal energy turbine testing.
Maersk shares ocean weather observations to aid climate research
Danish shipping and logistics giant A.P. Moller – Maersk is releasing all historical and future ocean weather observations into the public domain for free use by the scientific community around the globe.
Nordic partners to proceed with ammonia-fueled ammonia carrier design
The Nordic Green Ammonia-Powered Ship (NoGAPS) project has entered its second phase to produce a detailed ship design for an ammonia-fueled vessel that will also carry ammonia as a cargo.
Contract awarded for Norway’s 1st full-scale hydrogen-powered ferries
Norway’s ferry company Torghatten Nord has signed a contract with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration to operate hydrogen-powered ferries between Bodø and Lofoten from 2025.
Safe Bulkers adding 40th vessel to its fleet
Marine drybulk transportation services Safe Bulkers has signed an agreement for the acquisition of a Japanese dry bulk 181,00 dwt Capesize vessel for a price of $33.8 million.
Stena RoRo’s new LNG-fueled ships to run on Wärtsilä tech
Swedish ferry operator Stena RoRo has selected Finnish technology group Wärtsilä to provide a broad scope of power solution for three new LNG-fueled Ro-Pax vessels.
Deltamarin inks engineering deal for Höegh Autoliners’ multi-fuel car carriers
Finland-based ship designer Deltamarin has signed an agreement with China Merchants Industry (Jiangsu) for the design and engineering of the new series of Höegh Autoliners Aurora-class pure car & truck carriers (PCTCs).
First Hanse Eco coastal ship delivered to RHAS
Germany’s shipping company Rhenus-Arkon-Shipinvest (RHAS) has taken delivery of the first ship in a new Hanse Eco class of coastal ships.
N-Sea charters Dutch hybrid survey and ROV support vessel
N-Sea Group has signed a long-term vessel agreement with Geo Plus for the advanced DP1 hybrid survey and ROV support vessel Geo Focus. N-Sea said the move comes as it had taken significant steps through a plan of growth by creating an environment for future investments, strategic partnerships, and l
SBM Offshore sells stake in Brazil-bound FPSO to Japanese duo
SBM Offshore has sold a minority stake in Almirante Tamandaré, an FPSO which is currently under construction to two Japanese companies.
Ship demolition: 301 tankers sold for scrap in 2021
2021 saw 704 vessels sold for scrap overall, with a combined deadweight tonnage of 26.4 million and a total scrap value of $2.7 billion, a report released by VesselsValue shows.
Høglund systems for ESL Shipping’s electric hybrid coaster fleet
Høglund has been selected to supply hybrid and automation systems to six hybrid bulk vessels, with potential for six more.
KCC to trial Yara Marine’s add-on propulsion automation system
Norwegian shipping company Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has entered into an agreement with compatriot shipping equipment provider Yara Marine Technologies to install an add-on propulsion automation system aboard two pilot vessels.