Vessels
Jan De Nul launches next-generation offshore installation vessel
Jan De Nul has launched Les Alizés, a next-generation floating offshore installation vessel for offshore renewables and decommissioning, at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China. Les Alizés will be the largest heavy lift vessel in Jan De Nul’s fleet, able to install XXL offshore wind components in float
Münsterland LNG retrofit passes technical sea trials
Münsterland, a passenger ship converted to run on LNG for German ferry operator AG Ems, has completed technical sea trials.
Nordic Shipholding sells last three tankers in its fleet
Denmark-based shipowner Nordic Shipholding has decided to dispose of the remaining three tankers in its fleet.
Brittany Ferries’ new LNG-fuelled E-Flexer enters BV classification
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has taken delivery into class the brand-new cruise ferry Salamanca, built at China Merchants Jinling in Weihai, China.
DSME bags another LNG carrier order from Maran Gas
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has received an order for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from the Greek shipping company Maran Gas Maritime.
MSC overtakes Maersk as world’s largest ocean carrier
Swiss container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is now the world’s largest ocean carrier by operated container vessel capacity, maritime consultancy Alphaliner said.
Tufton Oceanic buys tanker and bulker
UK’s investment company Tufton Oceanic Assets Limited has decided to expand its fleet with two vessels.
UECC: Third dual-fuel battery hybrid PCTC launched in China
The third and final dual-fuel LNG battery hybrid pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) has been launched in China for United European Car Carriers (UECC), a Norway-based provider of shortsea RoRo transportation.
Conoship unveils eco-friendly diesel-electric cargo vessel
Maritime engineering company Conoship International Projects has developed an environmentally friendly diesel-electric propulsed 3600 dwt general cargo vessel, suited for sea-river operations.
GTT bags another Samsung Heavy order for new LNG carrier
South Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has placed another order with French containment specialist GTT for the tank design of a new LNG carrier.
Gas Vitality wraps up its 1st loading operation at Fos Cavaou LNG terminal
France’s first LNG bunker vessel Gas Vitality has completed its maiden loading operation at Fos Cavaou LNG terminal, kicking off the new small-scale LNG loading service.
Eni’s Coral-Sul FLNG arrives in Mozambique
The Coral-Sul FLNG vessel, the first floating LNG facility to be in the deep waters of the African continent, has arrived in Mozambique from Samsung Heavy Industries’ shipyard in South Korea.
Wärtsilä tech for CMA CGM’s LNG-fuelled boxships to support decarbonisation ops
French shipping major CMA CGM has selected Wärtsilä, the Finnish technology group, to supply a range of solutions for its new LNG-fuelled container ships and support its maritime decarbonisation operations.
Spotted: Russian icebreaker escorts ship convoy to Antarctic station
Navigation through icy waters of the polar regions is a difficult task that requires crew members to be prepared for this challenging work.