Vessels
Watch: Odyssey of the Seas squeezes down the Ems River in reverse
Odyssey of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s brand-new ship under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, has completed its 10-plus-hour river conveyance. The 32-kilometer conveyance is a process unique to ships built at Meyer Werft, as the shipyard is situated inland
Israel clears Minerva Helen from oil spill links, expands investigation to more ships
A team of investigators led by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Israel has expanded the investigation into the recent oil spill to dozens of vessels. Initial estimates indicate that 160 kilometres of Israel’s coastline have been stained by tar as clean-up efforts continue. As of 23 Februa
Ferus Smit to build Ecobox XL pair for Symphony
Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit to build two Ecobox XL ships for Symphony Shipping.
Containerships Borealis completes maiden voyage
Containerships Borealis, the newest LNG-powered vessel of CMA CGM’s unit, arrives at the Shortsea Terminal of Rotterdam, Heijplaat, on 1 March.
Maersk: We need to act faster to break this chicken and egg limbo
The transition towards zero-carbon fuels in the shipping industry needs to be accelerated, putting a greater focus on the viable solutions already on the market and skipping transitional solutions. These were the messages of A.P. Moller Maersk’s Executive Vice President Henriette Hallberg Thygesen d
IMO: 10 ships shortlisted as possible origin of oil spill in Isreal
A total of ten vessels have been found to have been in the vicinity of the possible original position of the massive oil spill in Israel, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said. These are the findings from the satellite imagery and Authentication Information System (AIS) data, provided b
Solstad vessels to support drilling off Australia and Timor Leste
Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore has secured new contract awards for its vessels for operations in Australia and Timor Leste.
Shell-chartered LNG London completes milestone loading
Belgian inland transportation specialist, Victrol, said LNG London completed its 100th loading at the Gate LNG terminal in the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
Finlandia Seaways’ engine failure and fire caused by improper maintenance
The cause of the engine failure and fire onboard Lithuanian registered ro-ro cargo vessel Finlandia Seaways, which caused serious structural damage to the engine in 2018, are poor overhaul practices, MAIB said. To remind, the vessel was hit by an engine room fire on its voyage from Zeebrugge to Rosy
VestVind to sport ABB advisory software
United Wind Logistics’ module deck carrier VestVind will feature ABB’s OCTOPUS advisory software to support real-time decision-making while transporting wind farm components. By minimizing unwanted vessel motions and accelerations, ABB said its Ability Marine Advisory System – OCTOPUS software will
Minerva Marine refutes involvement in oil spill in Israel
Greek shipping company Minerva Marine has denied any links to last week’s oil pollution along the coast of Israel, which has resulted in the closing of beaches and massive cleanup efforts in the country. Specifically, Minerva Helen, an oil tanker sailing under the Greek flag, has been identified as
Minerva takes delivery of LNG newbuild from SHI
The Greek shipping company Minerva, led by Andreas Martinos, has taken delivery of its latest LNG carrier newbuild, the Minerva Kalymnos.
Titan bunkers German LNG-fueled research vessel
Titan LNG, a Dutch supplier of LNG to the marine and industrial markets in Europe, has completed an LNG bunkering operation at Bremerhaven, Germany.
Watch: Damen splashes BC Ferries’ 5th hybrid-electric ferry
Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania has launched the fifth in a series of six Island Class vessels for the Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries. The hybrid diesel-electric ferry will undergo final touches before it sets off to sea trials in June. Following successful sea trials, the vessel is slated to