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Stolt Tankers' barge operation reduces emissions in Houston
Stolt Tankers' barge operation in the Port of Houston is not only reducing the duration of port calls for its ships, but also cutting their greenhouse gas emissions. The three barges were introduced to offload cargo while ships are idle …
Jul 5, 2023 / Curious
Robert Allan: Two 3,500 Tonne Oil Spill Response Barges Completed for WCMRC
Robert Allan Ltd. has announced that two 3,500 tonne oil spill response barges, Sentinel 303 and Sentinel 304, were recently completed at ASL Shipyard in Singapore. WCMRC will receive delivery of the barges in October, with arrival in Canada by the …
Oct 28, 2022 / Vessels
Wärtsilä engines selected for new Articulated Tug Barges as Brazilian operator seeks to reduce emissions
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for two new Articulated Tug Barges (ATBs), designed by Robert Allan Ltd and built by Estaleiro Rio Maguari for Brazilian logistics integrator Alianҫa Navegaҫão e Logística, a member of A.P.Moller …
Sep 5, 2022 / Curious
Conrad Shipyard Awarded Navy Contract
Conrad Shipyard, LLC has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S Navy for the design and construction of up to eight Yard, Repair, Berthing and Messing (“YRBM”) barges. The YRBM barges provide a temporary home away from home and …
Mar 17, 2022 / Vessels
First of 40 Concordia Damen Inland Waterway Tankers Launched
The first of 40 inland waterway barges that are being built by Concordia Damen has been launched at the casco yard in Serbia. Concordia Damen signed the contract for the environmentally friendly vessels late last year.The vessels, known as the …
Jun 7, 2021 / Vessels
Concordia Damen and JP Morgan sign a contract for 40 eco-friendly dual fuel barges
Concordia Damen has signed a contract for 40 eco-friendly dual fuel barges with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. These barges will be chartered by Shell and operated by the VT Group/Marlow. Frachtcontor Capital …
Nov 9, 2020 / Curious
Halter Marine Launches First Two U.S. Navy Berthing Barges
In just a few days, Halter Marine Inc., a company of ST Engineering North America, celebrated multiple milestones on the Auxiliary Personnel Lighter–Small (APL(S)) program. The company: launched the first two berthing barges erected modules on the …
Jul 8, 2020 / Vessels
Barge Transferium Maasvlakte Launched in the Port of Rotterdam
Barge Transferium Maasvlakte (BTM) has been launched at the ECT Delta terminal since early June. The BTM is a collaboration between Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) and a consortium of inland terminals and barge operators. The BTM contributes to …
Jun 24, 2020 / Curious
Key players develop emission-free navigation solution for barges
First fully electric inland vessels to sail with new energy system this year Tuesday, Jun 02, Zero Emission Services B.V. (ZES) was founded. ZES is introducing a new energy system for making inland shipping more sustainable. This will be realized …
Jun 3, 2020 / Curious
KIM HENG Offshore & Marine Announces Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Hung Hua Construction Co.
Kim Heng Offshore & Marine Holdings Limited, an established integrated offshore and marine value chain services provider, announced earlier today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kim Heng Marine & Oilfield Pte Ltd (KHMO) had signed the …
Jun 18, 2019 / Vessels