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Isle of Man Ship Registry Expands Greek Fleet
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is expanding its Greek fleet with an agreement to flag four bulk carriers with Enterprises Shipping & Trading (EST). EST is IOMSR’s oldest and largest Greek client, and the latest additions bring the total …
Oct 9, 2024 / Curious
Naming Ceremony of U-Ming’s Two Bulk Carriers at New Dayang Shipyard
On August 13, New Dayang Shipbuilding (NDY), a subsidiary of SUMEC Marine, officially named two state-of-the-art 64,000 DWT bulk carriers, NDY1254 and NDY1255, for U-Ming Shipping, a subsidiary of the Far Eastern Group. The vessels, named Asian …
Aug 22, 2024 / Vessels
ITOCHU, Nihon Shipyard, ClassNK and MPA, signed MOU for joint study of ammonia fueled bulk carriers
ITOCHU Corporation, ClassNK, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding a joint study for the design and safety specifications of ammonia-fueled ships which …
Jul 22, 2024 / Curious
Intermarine Launches Intermarine Bulk Carriers and Expands Fleet By Two Vessels
Intermarine has thrived since its full integration into the SAL-Intermarine Group a year and a half ago. Specialized in lines services and project cargo, the Company has built an excellent reputation as a leading, high-quality MPP Operator in the …
May 10, 2024 / Curious
Belships Announces Fleet Expansion
Belships has expanded its newbuilding program with two new 64 000 dwt Ultramax bulk carriers which will be delivered in 2028. The vessels are leased on similar terms as previously announced transactions, and Belships is not required to make any down …
Apr 22, 2024 / Curious
Anglo American completes 10-strong chartered fleet of lower emission LNG dual-fuelled vessels
Anglo-American announces delivery of the last of its 10-strong chartered fleet of Capesize+ Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) dual-fuelled bulk carriers, the Ubuntu Liberty. The Ubuntu Liberty’s maiden voyage from China to Saldanha Bay, South Africa to …
Feb 29, 2024 / Curious
Diana Shipping Announces the Signing of Shipbuilding Contracts for Two 81,200 dwt Methanol Dual Fuel New-Building Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Vessels
Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that it has signed shipbuilding contracts for two 81,200 dwt methanol dual fuel new-building …
Feb 14, 2024 / Curious
China Classification Society (CCS) Attended the Signing Ceremony for the Construction Contract of Methanol four+six 89,000 DWT Dual-fuel Bulk Carriers
Recently, Fujian Guohang Ocean Shipping (Group) Co., Ltd. and Wuhu Shipyard Co., Ltd. successfully signed a construction contract for four+six 89,000 DWT methanol dual-fuel bulk carriers. Mr. Zhao Yan, Vice President of China Classification Society …
Jan 23, 2024 / Curious
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Receives Order for Two Kamsarmax Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carriers from Itochu Corporation and Greek Shipowner Safe Bulkers
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (Hiroshima, Japan) has signed contracts with ITOCHU Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) and Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine dry-bulk transportation services, for an order of two KAMSARMAX …
Oct 11, 2023 / Vessels
Globus Maritime Limited Signs New Building Agreements for the Acquisition of Two Fuel-Efficient 64,000-DWT Motor Bulk Carriers
Globus Maritime Limited (Globus), (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced today that it has signed two contracts, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, for the construction and purchase of two fuel-efficient bulk carriers of about …
Aug 24, 2023 / Curious