Vessels
PaxOcean to build tugboats for Taiwan LNG
Indonesia-based PaxOcean’s PT Graha Trisaka Industri shipyard signed a contract with Taiwan Navigation for the construction of five tugboats.
Vallianz, SeaTech Solutions to develop electric harbour tugs
Vallianz Holdings Limited has entered into a binding two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SeaTech Solutions International to develop environmentally-friendly harbour tugs. The all-electric tugs are based on SeaTech’s EVT-60 design, powered by clean energy with an aim of zero carbon emissi
NYK tags China Merchants yard for LNG-fueled PCTCs quartet
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) has concluded a shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) for four LNG-fueled PCTCs.
Three more Supramaxes join Eagle Bulk’s fleet
Continuing with the fleet expansion program, U.S.-based ship owner and operator Eagle Bulk Shipping has entered into its second vessel purchase transaction since the start of 2021.
MAN Energy Solutions’ Two-Stroke Business marks major milestone
MAN Energy Solutions’ Two-Stroke Business has surpassed 1,000 orders for Tier III-compliant, emission-reduction technology for its portfolio of MAN B&W-branded, low-speed engines. Under the Tier III standard, NOx emissions must be reduced by approximately 75% when compared to Tier I engines. The Tie
ABS approves HHI design for Mexico-bound FSO
Maritime and offshore classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted approval in principle to South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) design of a floating storage and offloading vessel that is planned for operations in Mexican waters.
Neoline’s sailing cargo ships to transport Michelin products
French tire manufacturer Michelin has signed a letter of commitment for maritime transport with Neoline, a compatriot shipowner offering carbon-free shipping services.
Another puzzle falls into place for Yinson’s FPSO
Palfinger has secured a contract with Yinson to provide cranes, lifeboats, a rescue boat, and davits for an FPSO bound for Brazil.
Damen, Sea Machines partner up on autonomous ship tech
Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group and Sea Machines Robotics, the USA-based startup developing autonomous ship solutions, have signed an alliance agreement to further investigate the adoption of collision avoidance functionality onboard Damen-built ships.
Two platform supply vessels to be sold for $6.6 million
Northern Supply, where S.D. Standard Drilling has indirect ownership, has entered into a memorandum of agreement to sell the two platform supply vessels.
Kongsberg kits out Triumph’s FDV newbuild
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a letter of intent to deliver a large technology package for Triumph Subsea Services’ next generation field development vessel (FDV). The deal, signed with Brodosplit Shipyard and DIV Group in Croatia, covers an ST-269 unit, with an option for three more vessels of iden
7 stowaways arrested and escorted from Chise Bulker after vessel docks in Portland
A total of seven individuals, believed to be Albanian nationals, were arrested by Dorset Police and escorted from a commercial vessel, called Chise Bulker, after docking at Portland Port. “We received a call at around 5.40 am on Tuesday 9 February 2021 from the ambulance service in relation to a per
NOV joins crew on new OHT wind turbine installation vessel
China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) has awarded NOV with a contract to design and supply equipment for OHT’s new wind turbine installation vessel. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary VIND Offshore Installation 1, OHT signed the complete shipbuilding contract with CMHI in October 2020. The jack-up
ONE trials sustainable biofuel on containership
Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has conducted a biofuel trial on the Panamax boxship MOL Experience.