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Saipem signs framework agreement with bp for offshore activities in Azerbaijan

Saipem announces the signing of a framework agreement between BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Limited and a consortium composed of Saipem Contracting Netherlands B.V., BOS Shelf LLC and BOS Shelf International FZCO. The framework agreement entails the …
Jul 17, 2024 / Curious

Western Baltija Shipbuilding starts construction of the first hydrogen-electric ship for Klaipeda State Seaport Authority

A new page in the history of the Lithuanian shipping industry has been written today. The construction of the first hydrogen-electric ship in the state’s history has officially begun at Western Baltija Shipbuilding (WBS) commissioned by the Klaipėda …
Jun 24, 2024 / Curious

Klaipėda port takes another step towards green hydrogen production

The first green hydrogen production and refuelling stations project in Klaipėda and Lithuania is underway for implementation, with all environmental impact assessment procedures for the planned activities completed. Specialists from the Environmental …
Jun 17, 2024 / Curious

KR Grants Approval to HD HHI’s Next-Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC

KR has awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Next Generation K-Ammonia Storage & Powered PCTC, developed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) with the participation of Hyundai Glovis and G-Marine Service, at Posidonia 2024.  …
Jun 14, 2024 / Curious

Deltamarin Receives AiP From LR For Next-Generation Very Large Gas Carrier Designs

On June 6, 2024 at Posidonia, five new designs of very large gas carriers developed by Deltamarin and China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society Lloyd’s Register. Caption: …
Jun 10, 2024 / Curious

LR award new ammonia vessel design approval in principle

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) for a newly developed ammonia-fuelled 3,500 TEU container vessel following a joint venture. A cross-industry taskforce including A. P. Møller-Mærsk, MAN Energy Solutions, Deltamarin, …
Jun 4, 2024 / Curious

Adani Ports Signs 30-Year Concession to Operate Container Terminal 2 at Dar es Salaam Port

Adani International Ports Holdings Pte Ltd. (AIPH), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority to operate and manage Container Terminal …
Jun 3, 2024 / Curious

Saipem strengthens its E&C fleet with bareboat charter of latest generation ship JSD6000

The completion ceremony of the JSD6000, a latest generation ship for offshore heavy lifting, construction and pipelaying, took place at ZPMC’s base in Changxing.  Saipem has signed a long-term charter contract for the JSD6000 with ZPMC, a …
May 31, 2024 / Curious

ABS Approves Two Innovative Autonomous Technologies for Offshore Platforms from HD Hyundai Group

ABS awarded approval in principle (AIP) to two critical autonomous functions on a proposed offshore platform in the latest phase of its pioneering collaboration with HD Hyundai Group. The artificial intelligence-based Autonomous Machinery Health …
May 7, 2024 / Curious

The First LNG Bunkering Operation Performed at Klaipeda Port

The first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation was successfully performed in the Port of Klaipeda. LNG tanker Avenir Aspiration bunkered 326 cubic meters of liquified natural gas to a 170-meter length CMA CGM container vessel Containerships Aurora on …
Apr 16, 2024 / Vessels