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Viking and Fincantieri Announce World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and Two New Ship Orders
Debuting in 2026, the Viking Libra Will Be Capable of Operating with Zero Emissions; New Ship Orders Would Bring Viking’s Ocean Fleet to 21 Ocean Ships by 2031 Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) and Fincantieri today announced details of the Viking …
Apr 8, 2025 / Cruise
Hateco and APM Terminals celebrate grand opening of Haiphong terminal in Vietnam
As a culmination of the strategic partnership between Hateco Group and APM Terminals in Vietnam, the grand opening of the new terminal in Haiphong was celebrated this past weekend at a milestone event at the terminal facility. The terminal — Hateco …
Apr 8, 2025 / Curious
BYD undocks 'Xi'an' Ro-Ro car carrier, to launch maiden voyage for 'Shenzhen' soon
BYD has announced another milestone in its overseas expansion with the "Xi'an" car carrier undocked on April 2. Meanwhile, the "Shenzhen," the world's largest-ever roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) car carrier, is set for its maiden voyage. The "Shenzhen" …
Apr 8, 2025 / Vessels
John T. Essberger completes first bio-LNG bunkering at Hamina LNG Terminal
The vessel John T. Essberger has completed its inaugural Bio-LNG bunkering at the Hamina LNG Terminal in Finland, according to the company's release. This operation represents a significant advancement in the Group’s commitment to reducing greenhouse …
Apr 8, 2025 / Curious
Arkas Line Strengthens Its West Africa Service (WAS) with a New Investment
Arkas Line is set to enhance its operations in the West Africa trade lane by providing services entirely with its own fleet, expanding its network in the region and increasing operational efficiency. Known for its strong network and customer-focused …
Apr 8, 2025 / Curious
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Cuts Steel For U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Medium Class Hopper Dredge
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) has officially begun construction on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) new medium class hopper dredge with a ceremonial steel-cutting event. This milestone marks the start of a historic acquisition for …
Apr 8, 2025 / Vessels
NYK Concludes Contract for Construction and Charter of Dual-fuel Methanol VLCC for Idemitsu Tanker
NYK’s first VLCC that can use methanol or traditional fuel oil for propulsion On April 4th, NYK concluded a contract for the construction and charter of a very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) equipped with a main engine that can use methanol as a …
Apr 7, 2025 / Vessels
The Panama Canal authorizes the start of an open bidding process for the transportation of energy products
The Panama Canal Board of Directors has authorized to open a bidding process for the development of a new pipeline for the transfer of energy products which will complement operations in the interoceanic waterway. This complementary activity will be …
Apr 7, 2025 / Curious
DeepOcean awarded framework agreements by Vattenfall for subsea cable support
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded framework agreements by Vattenfall for the provision of subsea cable Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services, now valid for Vattenfall’s operational European offshore wind portfolio. The …
Apr 7, 2025 / Curious
The Boluda Towage – Marsa Maroc consortium will provide towage and assistance services in Nador West Med
Following an international call for tenders launched by Nador West Med, the consortium formed by Boluda Towage France (a subsidiary of Boluda Towage, the towage division of Boluda Corporación Marítima and world number one in the sector), and Marsa …
Apr 7, 2025 / Curious