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Incat Crowther To Design New Passenger Ferry For Busy Florida National Park Service
Incat Crowther has been commissioned by US shipbuilder Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation to design a new 300-passenger, high-speed catamaran for US operator Yankee Freedom. The new vessel, Yankee Freedom IV, will replace the …
Jan 26, 2024 / Curious
SOHAR Freezone Elevates its Automotive Logistics Operations
SOHAR Port and Freezone has announced the signing of an expansion agreement with The Middle East Group (SFZ) LLC for the expansion of their Open Yard Car Storage Hub in SOHAR Freezone. This expansion demonstrates SOHAR Port and Freezone commitment to …
Oct 11, 2023 / Curious
NYK's Fifth LNG-Fueled Car Carrier Enters Port of Nagoya for Commemorative Delivery Ceremony
On July 24, Freesia Leader, the fifth LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK, arrived at the port of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture for a commemorative delivery ceremony that was held on the same day to celebrate the vessel's …
Jul 25, 2023 / Vessels
Flex LNG - Finalize the Balance Sheet Optimization Programme
Flex LNG Ltd (Flex LNG) (NYSE/OSE: FLNG) has announced that the Balance Sheet Optimization Programme has been finalized with the signing of the $290m loan agreement for the refinancing of Flex Freedom and Flex Vigilant. Since our Q4 earnings report …
Mar 24, 2023 / Finance
LNGCON 2023: Methane Electrolysis Converts LNG to CO2-free Hydrogen
On March 6 and 7 at International LNG Congress 2023, more than 350 companies will discuss key challenges of the LNG industry – from transportation and storage infrastructure to use as a fuel or by end users. Graforce will introduce methane …
Mar 7, 2023 / Curious
Yangzijiang first 15, 000TEU container ship for SEASPAN began maiden voyage
On October 12, ONE FREEDOM, the first 15, 000TEU container ship built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for SEASPAN, departed for its maiden voyage. The ship is the first in the series of seven built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for SEASPAN and the largest …
Oct 13, 2022 / Vessels
Ambitious vision for Rosyth unveiled within Forth Green Freeport bid
Babcock International, Forth Ports Group and Scarborough Muir Group outline their transformative vision for the internationally renowned port, shipbuilding, manufacturing and logistics cluster at Rosyth. It includes plans for a new freight …
Oct 10, 2022 / Curious
NYK Concludes Charter Agreement for LNG Carrier with Osaka Gas International Transport Inc.
On September 6, NYK signed a multi-year time charter contract with Osaka Gas International Transport Inc., a Daigas Group company, for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier.This vessel, named Grace Freesia, comes equipped with a WinGD-made …
Sep 7, 2022 / Vessels
Sohar Port and OOMCO sign long-term bunkering deal
Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and Sohar Port and Freezone have signed a long-term bunker license agreement for OOMCO to provide marine fuels to vessels visiting Sohar Port and also at the anchorage area.The bunker license will see Oman Oil …
Jul 13, 2022 / Vessels
ESL Shipping joins Botnia Link H2 - hydrogen partnership welcomes first customer
ESL Shipping joins Botnia Link H2 as the first customer-side stakeholder. The partnership will strengthen ESL Shipping in its strategic roadmap towards fossil-free shipping as well as Botnia Link H2, now covering the whole hydrogen value chain. Once …
Apr 14, 2022 / Curious