MSC Europa is also the first LNG ship to be built in France.
Maritime transport sails stormy seas against political and structural headwinds.
The European Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the acquisition of Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Okeanis Eco Tankers said it would get funding to finance the pre-delivery of two new ECO tankers.
Hunter Group’s third new VLCC was subsequently delivered it to its new Far Eastern owner.
The 208,000 dwt ship is part of a sale and leaseback deal with Ocean Yield.
Fincantieri denies reports that EU antitrust authorities would commence an in-depth analysis of the Chantiers deal.
Germany’s FSG has launched a 4,076-lane meter RoRo freight ferry being built for Norwegian Siem Europe.
The vessel is now on schedule to start operating on the Dublin to Holyhead route in early 2020.
Carnival Panorama completed sea trials in June this year.
Gramos Navigation has accepted delivery of Gramos, a 61,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuild.
Hafnia and CSSC have taken delivery of Hafnia Beijing, the fourth unit in a series of six LR1 vessels.
The second delay was made due to “the high complexity and the sheer size of the ship project.”
South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries has obtained regulatory approval in Kazakhstan for the acquisition of DSME.
