MSC Gemma, an ultra large containership with a capacity of 24,116 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units), has completed its sea trials at the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard in China. The Liberia-flagged vessel, which is being constructed for MSC, underwent comprehensive testing of various systems and componen
A newbuild 210,000 dwt LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier built for Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has been named at Chinese shipyard New Times Shipbuilding (NTS). The vessel was named Mount Tai during a ceremony held on 4 May at the Chinese shipyard. Following the naming ceremony,
New York-based tanker company International Seaways has taken delivery of the second dual-fuel LNG very large crude carrier from the South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The 300,000 dwt vessel, named Seaways Enterprise, was delivered in April 2023, a month after
Once again we have witnessed a busy week with many exciting developments in the renewable and clean energy sector, including the multi-billion-euro TenneT offshore power cable deals. Supporting energy transition in Europe, TenneT awarded NKT, Nexans, and a consortium of Jan De Nul, LS Cable, and Den
The Mission to Seafarers has published the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report for Q1 2023, revealing a decline in overall happiness levels among seafarers during the first three months of the year. The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) report covers ten key questions that provide insights into th
Dry bulk shipping company Eagle Bulk has acquired two high-specification, 2020-built scrubber-fitted Ultramax bulk carriers for $60.2 million. These vessels, renamed the Halifax Eagle and Vancouver Eagle, are expected to be delivered during the second quarter, and will enhance the company’s fleet of
Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s first LNG-powered cruise vessel, is scheduled to commence sea trials in mid-June. According to Meyer Turku, the shipbuilder of what is expected to be the world’s largest and most technically advanced cruise ship, the construction is progressing at a
Norwegian shipping and tank terminal company Odfjell SE has concluded a deal for two additional newbuildings set for delivery in the first half of 2026. The order brings the company’s ordering tally to seven 26,000 dwt stainless steel vessels scheduled to be delivered on time charter between 2023 an
South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC, formerly Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction) has developed a new LNG bunkering vessel for which it also obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR). The new 7,500 cbm LNG bunkering vessel fo
Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), a major American shipping company, has launched efforts to explore the potential of carbon capture and storage as part of its GHG emission reduction strategy. To that end, OSG has established a new subsidiary, Aptamus LLC in Delaware, which will focus on investing i
Christiania Shipping A/S, a specialized chemical ship owning and chartering company, has reached an agreement with the Japanese shipyard Murakami Hide for the construction of two 13,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers. The Copenhagen-based company said the duo is slated for delivery in the seco
There are currently 25 methanol-fuelled ships in operation and another 81 ships on order as of March 2023, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight. This compares to a total of 82 methanol-powered ships that were in operation and on order at the end of 2022. Of the newbuild ship orders placed in
Three seafarers have been reported missing from Grebe Bulker, a bulker vessel managed by Eagle Bulk Ship Management Singapore. The vessel is believed to have been boarded by pirates whilst in the inner anchorage of the Port of Owendo, Gabon, on May 2, 2023. The crew members were reported missing at
Panama-flagged oil tanker Niovi was seized by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on May 3, the U.S. Navy said. The 309,300 dwt VLCC, built in 2005, is owned by Liberia-based Grand Financing Co, on behalf of Greek Altomare, and managed by Smart
