Vessels
Titan LNG charters Green Zeebruge from NYK
Titan LNG, a Dutch independent LNG supplier, has chartered the Green Zeebrugge LNG bunkering vessel on a long-term deal starting February 2021.
Solstad gets rid of platform supply trio
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has decided to sell three of its platform supply vessels (PSVs).
Valaris drillship breaks free from moorings off Scotland
A Valaris-owned drillship has reportedly broken free from moorings at a port in Scotland prompting the need for a rescue operation.
De-rating engines the first choice in meeting EEXI requirements
In November 2020, the IMO approved amendments to MARPOL Annex VI, introducing an Energy Efficiency Design Index for existing ships (EEXI). Subject to adoption at MEPC 76 in June 2021, the requirements will enter into force in 2023. The EEXI will be applicable for all vessels above 400 GT falling und
Germany: Dr. Peters Group, Chemikalien Seetransport create ship management JV
Hamburg-based tanker shipping company Chemikalien Seetransport (CST) and Dortmund-based investment manager Dr. Peters Group (DPG) have established a joint venture for ship management.
Jan De Nul dredgers receive new Bureau Veritas ultra-low emissions notation
Jan De Nul Group’s newest hopper dredgers – SANDERUS, ORTELIUS, TRISTÃO DA CUHNA, AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE, and DIOGO CÃO – are the first ships to receive the new notation of Bureau Veritas (BV) that recognizes the performance of ultra-low emission vessels (ULEVs). These JDN dredgers are specifically d
New Isle of Man ferry to feature Wärtsilä’s hybrid solution
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply a range of solutions for a new diesel-electric hybrid roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry ordered by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (IOMSPC).
TMC to supply compressors for Equinor’s Bacalhau FPSO
Norwegian TMC Compressors has been contracted to supply the marine compressed air system to the Bacalhau FPSO that is being built for Equinor.
Euronav buys Suezmax tankers under construction, set to be LNG and Ammonia-ready
Antwerp-based tanker shipping company Euronav NV has entered into a deal to acquire two eco-Suezmax newbuildings through a resale. Currently completing construction at the Daehan Shipyard in South Korea, the tankers are being acquired for an en-bloc price of $ 113 million. Both vessels are due for d
DEME taking BOA vessel on Saint-Nazaire campaign
Norwegian offshore contractor BOA has secured a new contract with DEME Offshore for the subsea construction vessel BOA Sub C. DEME previously hired the vessel for W2W and accommodation services, grouting and ROV inspections at Morray East offshore wind farm. The new contract will see BOA Sub C utili
Wind Orca to sport KenzFigee deck crane
Cadeler, formerly known as Swire Blue Ocean (SBO), has awarded KenzFigee with a contract to replace the current offshore deck crane on wind farm installation vessel (WFIV) Wind Orca. KenzFigee will deliver the box boom type, electric hydraulic-driven Ram Luffing crane with a lifting capacity of 25 t
Maersk Supply Service gets new CFO
Danish offshore vessel provider Maersk Supply Service has named a new chief financial officer (CFO) of the company with effect from 15 March 2021.
Chantiers De’l Atlantique hands over MSC Virtuosa
French shipbuilder Chantiers De’l Atlantique has delivered MSC Virtuosa, MSC Cruises’ newest Meraviglia-Plus II cruise ship. As a sister ship to MSC Grandiosa, the newbuild features a length of 331 meters, a width of 43 meters and a maximum capacity of 6,300 passengers. The two Meraviglia-Plus units
Hapag-Lloyd CEO: Charter ship market is basically sold out
The unexpected demand recovery in the container shipping sector driven primarily by the US-based demand surge has seen the charter market depleted of available capacity. Furthermore, the demand upturn has lead to increasing delays and heavy port congestion. impacting schedule reliability. “Labor sho