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Tallink Grupp takes another step towards more sustainable vessel operations with nauticAi electronic logbooks
Tallink Grupp has recently rolled out nauticAi’s electronic logbook solution across its entire fleet, following a successful prototype development and pilot process of the system on the company’s Paldiski-Kapellskär cargo vessel Sailor in 2023. The …
Apr 29, 2024 / Curious
ABB to provide hybrid-electric propulsion for new MaineDOT ferry connecting island community to mainland
ABB has been selected by Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) to supply a comprehensive grid-to-propeller solution for the new double-ended, hybrid-electric ferry that will provide essential services between the town of Lincolnville and the …
Apr 29, 2024 / Curious
AtoB@C Shipping reveals names for the rest of its new hybrid vessels
In conjunction with the keel laying of the seventh unit in the series of twelve plug-in hybrid 5,350 dwt coasters, AtoB@C Shipping has announced the names of the remaining vessels in the series of highly efficient plug-in hybrid vessels. The names …
Apr 29, 2024 / Curious
Wilhelmsen partners with AD Ports Group and Inveco LLC to enhance trade along Middle Corridor
Wilhelmsen Port Services joins forces with AD Ports Group and Inveco LLC to strengthen trade along the Middle Corridor, enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe. By working with AD Ports Group to secure a majority stake in Georgia's Tbilisi Dry …
Apr 29, 2024 / Curious
Christening ceremony for Van Oord’s two new hybrid water injection dredgers and an unmanned survey vessel
Thursday (Apr25), Van Oord celebrated the christening ceremonies of two new hybrid water injection dredgers, Rijn and Rhône, and an unmanned survey vessel, VO:X Barentsz. The event took place at the Van Oord head office jetty in Rotterdam. The …
Apr 29, 2024 / Vessels
Newbuilding LPG-fueled LPG & Ammonia Carrier for GYXIS, Aquamarine Progress II, Delivered
TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today announced that the LPG dual-fuel LPG/ammonia carrier (VLGC) Aquamarine Progress II, ordered by its group company, Aramo Shipping (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., was delivered on April 26 by Namura Shipbuilding Co., …
Apr 29, 2024 / Vessels
Safe Bulkers Announces Agreement for the Acquisition of One Newbuild Japanese Kamsarmax Class Dry-bulk Vessel
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the Company) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today that it has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of a Japanese, 82,000 dwt, dry-bulk, Kamsarmax class vessel, …
Apr 29, 2024 / Curious
The Grimaldi Group's Great Abidjan delivered in South Korea
The Great Abidjan has joined the Grimaldi Group’s increasingly large and modern fleet. She is the fourth of six multipurpose ro-ro units belonging to the innovative "G5" class and commissioned from the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd shipyard in Ulsan …
Apr 26, 2024 / Curious
LR to class Torghatten Nord’s hydrogen-powered ferry duo for Arctic sailings
The two H2-powered vessels will be built in Norway and will operate in the country’s most challenging Arctic waters. Two hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegian transport company Torghatten Nord are set for Lloyd’s Register (LR) class …
Apr 26, 2024 / Curious
Georgia Ports Authority, Wallenius Wilhelmsen sign terminal agreement in Brunswick
The Georgia Ports Authority and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have signed a 20-year terminal agreement consolidating the company’s port and logistics operations at the Port of Brunswick. “We’re excited to welcome the additional business to Colonel’s Island …
Apr 25, 2024 / Curious