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Höegh LNG announces agreement to deploy FSRU Hoegh Galleon to Egypt
Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. (Höegh LNG) has announced an agreement between Höegh LNG, Australian Industrial Energy Pty Ltd (AIE) and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the deployment of the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) …
May 2, 2024 / Vessels
Keel laid for new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels
The two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) ordered by Bernhard Schulte Offshore (BS Offshore) last year have reached important milestones. Following the keel laying for the first newbuilding at Crist hull yard in Poland in February …
May 2, 2024 / Curious
Fuel efficiency of Wärtsilä 31 engine a key consideration for newbuild Canadian Polar Icebreaker
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for a new Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker. The ship is being designed and built at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards and will be the flagship of the Canadian Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet. Because …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
QatarEnergy Signs Time Charter Agreements With Three International Companies For The Operation Of 9 QC-MAx Size LNG Vessels
QatarEnergy signed long-term time charter party (TCP) agreements with three ship owners for the operation of nine new, ultra-modern LNG vessels as part of the QC-Max part of its historic LNG fleet expansion program. The long-term TCP agreements …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
Greenock Ocean Terminal set for bumper cruise season following launch of £20m visitor centre
One of Scotland’s major cruise ports is gearing up for another bumper cruise season following the launch of its new £20m visitor centre. Greenock Ocean Terminal and the River Clyde will welcome 79 cruise liners, carrying up to 115,000 passengers …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
Port of Greenock given vote of confidence with new Türkiye container service
Capabilities of new £25m cranes in Greenock key to securing the new route The Port of Greenock has been awarded a new weekly deep sea container service that will directly connect Scotland to the Mediterranean market of Türkiye. The new call on the …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
Indian Register of Shipping classed tugs – Sonalika and Sarovar launched in Kakinada
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), a leading classification society, announces the successful launch of two sister vessels, Sonalika and Sarovar, at the San Marine yard in Kakinada. The 34m long tugs are part of a four-vessel contract. Launched …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
First ARC Vessel Voyage Powered by Biofuel
Consistent with a long-term emissions reduction strategy, M/V ARC Independence became the first ship in the American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) fleet to incorporate biofuel into its operations. “ARC is excited to be taking the next step in our …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
APC signs new recoating deal with Dubai ship owner GULFNAV
OHIO, manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has signed a new deal to recoat the cargo tanks of two chemical tankers for Dubai-based shipping group Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (GULFNAV). The deal will see APC apply the MarineLINE® tank coating …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
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