Vessels
Eastern Pacific sets path to switch to methanol and ammonia as marine fuels
Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dutch OCI N.V. and engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions to develop methanol and ammonia as marine fuels. Under the MoU, the partners will select conventional vessels from EPS’ existing tanker fleet tha
Enauta calls for FPSO bids for full development of Atlanta field
Enauta has initiated the bidding process for the FPSO for the Full Development System (FDS) of the Atlanta field located offshore Brazil.
Second pipelayer to join Nord Stream 2 construction
A second Russian pipe-laying vessel is undergoing sea trials ahead of joining the Nord Stream 2 project, as construction continues despite growing political pressure.
Ezion sells another liftboat to repay bank loans
Singapore’s liftboat provider Ezion Holdings has agreed to sell another liftboat, this time for a price tag of about $18.5 million.
Diverse Marine hands over new Turner Iceni CTV
Diverse Marine has handed over the new crew transfer vessel (CTV) Iceni Valour to Turner Iceni. According to designer Walker Marine Design, the vessel is on its way to begin a 10-year charter on the North Welsh coast. Back in March 2020, Diverse Marine signed a contract with Turner Iceni to construc
Keel laid for Green Jade
CDWE, a joint venture between CSBC and DEME Offshore, held an official keel laying ceremony for the Green Jade installation vessel at CSBC’s shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on 5 March. The first steel for Green Jade, the first Taiwan-built floating heavy-lift offshore wind installation vessel, was cu
NYK: Eco-friendly wood-chip carrier delivered
A new wood-chip carrier for Japanese paper milling company Hokuetsu Corporation was delivered at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Saikai city, Nagasaki, Japan, on 2 March 2021.
Vroon delivers hybrid accommodation vessel to Shell
Offshore support vessel provider Vroon has delivered the hybrid accommodation vessel MWV Falgout to end client Brunei Shell Petroleum.
Seaspan continues ordering spree with 8 more boxships
Seaspan Corporation, a Hong Kong-based owner and operator of container vessels and part of Atlas Corp., has entered into an agreement with an undisclosed shipyard for the construction of eight scrubber-fitted containerships.
Marine Benchmark: 2020 global shipping CO2 emissions down 1%
Global shipping CO2 emissions decreased 1% last year as the Coronavirus pandemic curtailed 2020 shipping activity, according to maritime data provider Marine Benchmark. CO2 emissions among the ‘Big-3’ – tankers, bulkers, and containers – actually increased 1.2%, with a 2.4% decline in container emis
MISC’s Seri Everest delivers ethane cargo in China
Malaysian company MISC’s very large ethane carrier (VLEC) Seri Everest completed its maiden cargo discharge at Lianyungang port, Jiangsu province, China.
PGS reactivates seismic pair
Norwegian seismic player PGS is bringing back in action two of its vessels after experiencing an increase of acquisition project activity. Based on project awards so far, the Oslo-listed firm said it has started preparations to reactivate Ramform Vanguard for the summer season. PGS completed the sta
BW Group, Miros form vessel performance optimization JV
Singapore-based gas shipping giant BW Group and technology company Miros are launching Miros Mocean, a joint venture focusing on optimizing vessel performance. The new company will combine BW Group’s maritime expertise with Miros’ radar technology providing precise data about the operating condition
Shell boosts LNG bunkering network
Global energy giant Shell marked another milestone for its liquefied natural gas (LNG) marine fuels business with the charter of a new LNG bunkering supply vessel being constructed in Spain.