VIDEO: Global Marine Trends 2030
Report issued today at events in Singapore and London indicates strong growth for the maritime sector in the years up to 2030 and an even bigger role for China in the maritime world, as seaborne trade increases from 9 billion tonnes annually to between 19-24 billion tonnes.
BOURBON to Sell Vessels Worth USD 2.5 Billion
BOURBON is rolling out a transformation plan for its future growth. As part of its “TRANSFORMING FOR BEYOND” project, BOURBON has decided to sell vessels worth US$2.5 billion from its fleet and retain the vessels on bareboat charter for a period of 10 years.
Chilean Navy Receives Research Vessel ‘Cabo de Horno’
ST-367 ‘Cabo de Horno’ was recently delivered from Asmar Shipbuilding in Talcahuano, Chile to the Chilean Navy.
The Netherlands: Eight Ships Chosen for Implementation of LNG System
The consortium LNG for Short Sea Shipping has selected eight ships for the application of LNG as a transport fuel. The selection took place in close co-operation between the consortium partners. Both new designs, new buildings as well as existing ships of Wagenborg Shipping, Damen Shipyards Bergum, Meyer Werft en Conoship International were selected.
The Philippines: Chinese Fishing Vessel Runs Aground on Tubbataha Reef
Ten days after the removal of the ill-fated USS Guardian from the Tubbataha Reef, this time, a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel reportedly ran aground late Monday evening (April 8) along the northern part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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