Vessels
Capital Ship Management to get ABS decarbonization notations for MR newbuilds
In an industry first, Greece-based ship management company Capital Ship Management (CAPITAL) is to secure ABS notations recognizing investment in decarbonization technologies for its newbuild orders for medium-range (MR) tankers.
Solstad Offshore gets rid of seven old vessels
Solstad Offshore has sold seven vessels for recycling as they are considered irrelevant for present and future markets.
Castor Marine connects Jan De Nul’s entire fleet
Castor Marine has been selected by Jan De Nul Group to provide global VSAT internet and Iridium L- Band services to their entire fleet of almost 80 dredgers, offshore construction vessels, crane vessels and (environmental) support vessels. Since all vessels are operational around the globe, Castor M
Heerema’s Thialf removes Shell’s Goldeneye platform
Heerema Marine Contractors’ giant Thialf vessel has removed Shell’s Goldeneye wellhead platform after installing the structure in 2003.
Safe Bulkers inks its 1st sustainability-linked loan
Monaco-based bulker owner Safe Bulkers has unveiled its first sustainability-linked credit facility that incorporates an incentive discount on interest rate, linked to independently verified pre-determined emission targets.
Rosatom to deploy 1st Arctic boxship on Northern Sea Route in 2025
Russian state-owned nuclear power company Rosatom State Corporation revealed plans to send its first Arctic containership to the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in 2025.
Van Oord orders mega jack-up for 20 MW offshore wind turbines
Van Oord has ordered a new self-elevating offshore installation vessel that will be able to operate on methanol and install wind turbines with a capacity of up to 20 MW. The vessel is being built by the Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard in China. The design is by Knud E Hansen. The jack-up is expected to
MSC sued over (un)lawful Cuba dealings
Swiss container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has become the latest carrier targeted by the Blanco Rosell Siblings over “illicit” business dealings in Cuba.
Olympic Commander finds new owner
Olympic NOR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Olympic Subsea, has sold the multi-purpose vessel Olympic Commander. The Norwegian company did not reveal any more details about the sale and the transaction, just that the delivery took place this week. Olympic Commander is of MT 6016 design and of DNV+1A1
Silverstream air bubble tech for Carnival’s LNG-powered cruise ship
UK’s clean technology company Silverstream Technologies has secured an order from German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to install its air lubrication technology on a new Carnival Corporation’s Excel-class cruise ship.
Shell and NAM knock on Wood door for North Sea support
Wood is expanding operations in the Southern North Sea following the award of a new operations and maintenance contract with Shell and NAM.
Shipping’s decarbonization quest: 30,000 existing ships ready for wind propulsion tech
As the maritime industry’s quest for the best possible decarbonization has intensified, wind propulsion systems are gaining traction around the globe.
Aker BP books low-emission vessels from Solstad and Møkster
Aker BP has awarded two long-term contracts to Soltad and Møkster for its PSVs, which will be upgraded with a battery-hybrid system.
Eidesvik scores long-term contract with Aker BP
Eidesvik Offshore has been awarded a three-year charter contract with the Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP for its Viking Lady PSV.