Vessels
Zvezda lays keel for SCF’s new LNG-fueled MR tanker
Russia’s Zvezda shipyard held a keel-laying ceremony for a new LNG-fueled MR tanker ordered by the country’s largest shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF).
Neptune kicks off first W2W campaign at North Sea field
Neptune Energy has started the first Walk to Work (W2W) campaign at its operated Cygnus gas field in the UK Southern North Sea.
GasLog wraps up LNGC to FSU conversion
Greek owner and operator of LNG carriers GasLog has completed its first conversion project from an LNG carrier to a floating storage unit (FSU).
Ocean Infinity taps Valeport for Armada fleet
Ocean Infinity has selected Valeport sensor technology to provide sound velocity and bathymetric data for its Armada fleet of uncrewed, low-emission, robotic vessels. Valeport’s miniSVS will be mounted on the vessels next to the multi-beam echosounder in the sensor gondola to provide surface sound v
Boosted by new contracts, Esvagt hiring 50 new seafarers
Esvagt has revealed that recent new contract awards for its fleet mean that the company is now on the hunt for 50 new seafarers.
EU maritime transport to increase in coming years. So will GHG emissions.
To remain competitive while reducing pollution and climate impacts, EU maritime transport must continue investing in sustainable new technologies, and adopting digital solutions and automation processes, a new report concluded.
Jiangnan Shipyard chooses GTT tank design for Jovo’s LNG carrier
French containment specialist GTT has received a tank design order from the Chinese Jiangnan Shipyard for Chinese ship-owner Jovo’s LNG carrier.
Capital Product Partners boosts fleet with 3 energy-efficient LNG carriers
Greece-based shipowner Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) has agreed to acquire three 174,000 cbm latest generation X-DF LNG carriers from CGC Operating Corp.
First new Tyra topsides installed in North Sea – gallery
Heerema Marine Contractors’ Sleipnir has installed the first new Tyra topsides for TotalEnergies’ project in the Danish North Sea.
METIS, Carl Baguhn want to greenify existing ships
Maritime data analytics specialist METIS Cyberspace Technology SA and diesel engine repair specialist Carl Baguhn GmbH & Co. KG have established a long-term strategic partnership to improve the environmental performance of existing ships and land-based power plants.
Concordia Maritime sells IMOIIMAX duo
Swedish tanker shipping company Concordia Maritime has decided to strengthen its liquidity by selling two IMOIIMAX vessels — Stena Image and Stena Important.
HHI starts work on PGNiG-chartered LNG carrier
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) held a steel-cutting ceremony for the first out of four LNG carriers that Norway’s shipping company Knutsen charted to Poland’s LNG importer PGNiG.
Tyra topsides reach Danish North Sea
The three Tyra East wellhead and riser platforms have arrived at the Tyra field in Denmark following a journey from Singapore.
Jadroplov orders up to three bulk carriers in fleet renewal push
Croatian dry bulk owner Jadroplov has signed a deal with an undisclosed Chinese shipbuilder for the construction of two 63,000 DWT bulkers.