Vessels
Gibson: Up to 40% of VLCC fleet could be scrubber fitted by the end of 2021
Despite a massive drop in premium earnings for ships fitted with scrubbers during 2020, the scope for scrubber cancellations has been limited due to contractual obligations with shipyards and scrubber manufacturers, Gibson Shipbrokers said in its latest weekly report. This might come as a bit surpri
Costa Cruises’ 2nd LNG-powered cruise ship floated out in Finland
Costa Toscana, an LNG powered, 185,000 GT cruise ship being built for Carnival’s brand Costa Cruises, was floated out to the outfitting pier at Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard on 15 January 2021.
Zvezda cuts steel for 3rd LNG-powered MR product carrier
Russian Shipbuilding Complex Zvezda has cut steel for the third MR-type product carrier operating on LNG as marine fuel ordered by the compatriot shipping major Sovcomflot in 2019. The 1B-ice class tanker will have a deadweight of about 50,000 tonnes, length of over 180 meters, width of over 32 mete
Acergy Viking continues working for Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa has extended the charter of Eidesvik Offshore’s service operation vessel (SOV) Acergy Viking. The long-term contract will commence in direct continuation of the current contract extending the firm period until the end of January 2027. Eidesvik entered into an agreement with Siemens Ga
Tufton Oceanic growing scrubber-fitted fleet
UK’s investment company Tufton Oceanic Assets Limited has expanded its fleet with two containerships fitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers).
Awilco LNG bags short-term charter for WilPride
Norwegian LNG transportation provider Awilco LNG has secured short-term employment for its LNG carrier WilPride.
Fincantieri floats out Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn touched water for the first time today during her float-out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The fitting out phase will now begin, and the ship is scheduled for delivery in November 2021. With the delivery of both Silver Origin and Silver Moon in
UECC CEO: We need to work at making smart decarbonization choices
As the urgency for the shipping industry to transition toward greener operations heightens, there is no room for complacency and waiting for a perfect solution, according to the CEO of United European Car Carriers (UECC), Glenn Edvardsen. “A lot has happened with sustainability in a little time, but
IAPH, Green Award team up to improve Environmental Ship Index
The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has signed a contract with the Green Award Foundation to administer and expand the formula-based index which rewards vessels for improved energy efficiency and reduced emissions.
Maersk, The Ocean Cleanup extend partnership for three more years
The Dutch environmental organization The Ocean Cleanup and A.P. Moller- Maersk have extended their relationship by three more years. The organization’s mission is to develop advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. To achieve this goal, they aim to stop the inflow via rivers and c
Chairman of V.Ships: Regulation needs to be fit for purpose
Decarbonization in the shipping sector is inevitable. However, charting the way forward for the sector seems to be a very complex and demanding task as the industry stakeholders look at how regulations and market-based mechanisms can help the sector transition into a greener future. Regulation will
Schottel to equip ASKO’s autonomous, electric ferries
Germany’s propulsion manufacturer Schottel has received a contract to deliver EcoPellers and PumpJets for two autonomous electric ferries ordered by Norway-based ASKO Maritime AS.
Harren & Partner buys Wind Lift I jack-up vessel, launches SAL Renewables
The parent company of SAL Heavy Lift, Harren & Partner Group, has added the Wind Lift I jack-up vessel to its fleet and launched SAL Renewables, a specialised company that will operate in the offshore wind sector. SAL Renewables is entering the market as a supplier of specialised vessels as well as
TenneT selects helicopter, CTV providers for offshore grid O&M
TenneT has awarded several contracts to helicopter and crew transfer vessel (CTV) operators for operations and maintenance (O&M) works on its offshore grids in Germany and the Netherlands. Heli Service International and WIKING Helikopter Service have been selected to provide helicopter hoisting oper