Vessels
Solstad Offshore gets rid of third PSV in two months
Norwegian shipowner Solstad Offshore has sold one of its platform supply vessels (PSV), making it the third vessel sale in two months.
Safe Bulkers refinances fleet of 8 vessels
Monaco-based bulker owner Safe Bulkers has entered into a credit facility of $70 million with a five-year tenor.
Ulstein to design non-fossil fuelled X-Bow containership for Edge Navigation
Nowegian ship designer Ulstein Design & Solutions AS has been chosen by compatriot maritime startup Edge Navigation AS as a partner in developing a container vessel with the patented X-Bow hull lines for non-fossil propulsion towards achieving zero emissions in maritime transport.
LNG-fueled Fure Viten starts carbon-neutral voyage
Swedish shipping company Furetank Rederi AB has announced that its LNG-powered tanker, Fure Viten, departed the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou for its first zero-emission journey.
Höegh considers listing as it sets sights on up to 12 ammonia-ready ships
Norwegian RoRo shipping company Höegh Autoliners is considering a potential listing as it scales up green vessel investment plans as part of its decarbonization efforts. Namely, Höegh intends to invest in up to 12 Aurora class multi-fuel and ammonia ready vessels designed with a 9,100 car equivalent
GasLog inks new LNG charter agreement with Cheniere
GasLog’s New York-listed spinoff GasLog Partners has signed a charter agreement for the Methane Heather Sally with U.S. LNG producer Cheniere.
Vinssen’s hydrogen-electric vessel Hydrogenia unveiled
Vinssen’s Hydrogenia, South Korea’s first commercialised hydrogen electric boat, has been revealed at the 2021 Busan International Boat Show.
Siem Offshore sheds two anchor handlers
Offshore vessel owner Siem Offshore has sold two of its anchor handling tug and supply (AHTS) vessels to an undisclosed buyer.
Aker BP extends deal for Eidesvik platform supplier
Norwegian oil company Aker BP has awarded a 100-day contract to compatriot shipping company Eidesvik Offshore for one of its platform supply vessels.
Damen fits batteries on its all-electric tug
Damen Shipyards Group has reached a major milestone in the construction of its first fully-electric Reversed Stern Drive tug, having installed the tug’s batteries. Damen Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam is constructing the RSD-E Tug 2513, named Sparky, for New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland. Damen is build
Stena Line takes delivery of upgraded eco-friendly RoPax ferry
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has welcomed its new, scrubber fitted roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry following a handover ceremony at the Sedef Shipyard in Tuzla, Turkey.
Spain detains tanker for dumping hydrocarbons
Spanish authorities have arrested an oil tanker in the Port of Almería for the illicit discharge of hydrocarbons.
Aker BP puts Norwegian Sea project on stream
Aker BP and its partners in Skarv have started production from Gråsel in the Skarv area in the Norwegian Sea, ahead of the schedule.
Circular FPSO in Norway and reuse in UK as Equinor moves ahead with new projects
Norwegian energy major Equinor has made progress with two of its offshore project developments located offshore Norway and the UK.