Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has taken delivery of an environmentally friendly very large gas carrier (VLGC) from South Korea’s shipbuilding heavyweight Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). As disclosed in a social media post, the vessel—christened Rosablanche—was handed over
Singapore-based gas carrier owner and operator BW Epic Kosan (BWEK) has signed an agreement with Spanish automated wind-assisted propulsion system specialist bound4blue for the installation of a 24-meter-tall suction sail on the 2007-built vessel Helena Kosan.
Norway’s VARD has cut the first steel for an offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) it is building for Taiwan-based Dong Fang Offshore (DFO). The 121.3-meter-long vessel of VARD 3 39 design is said to be a highly versatile platform designed and equipped for subsea operation duties, offshore wind
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has received a contract to continue its operations at the Public Ferry Terminal in Gdynia, Poland, in the coming years.
UK-based shipping company Zodiac Maritime has taken delivery of the final 7,000 CEU dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built by CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of China International Marine Containers (CIMC).
Erik Thun’s newest vessel in the eco-friendly Lake Vänern Max series has been launched at Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands.
Marco Polo Marine has contracted Norway’s Salt Ship Design to develop what the Singapore-based company says is a next-generation commissioning service operations vessel (CSOV), dubbed CSOV Plus, set to serve offshore wind and oil & gas markets. The new vessel is expected to enter service in 2028. Th
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has secured approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for two new designs of a membrane-type LNG carrier equipped with Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion system.
Japanese maritime transport player IINO Kaiun Kaisha (IINO Lines) has welcomed the first of two dual-fuel very large ethane carriers (VLECs), which will be chartered out to global manufacturing company INEOS Europe AG. As disclosed, the vessel—named Iino Ineos Vestá—was handed over by South Korean s
K Line Energy Shipping (UK) Limited (KLES), a London-based subsidiary of Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), and Havstjerne ANS (HANS) an unlimited liability incorporated partnership of oil and gas company Harbour Energy Norge and Stella Maris CCS, a subsidiary of the FPSO owner
The construction of Yara Eyde, also known as the world’s first ammonia-powered containership, has officially begun in China.
Norwegian vessel operator Sea1 Offshore, formerly known as Siem Offshore, has welcomed an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel to its operated fleet.
Dubai-based offshore vessel operator Astro Offshore, an Adani Group Company, has enlarged its fleet with two platform supply vessels (PSVs), bolstering the UAE-headquartered firm’s fleet versatility.
Norway-based marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has clinched a contract to deliver a fully integrated equipment package intended for the ‘first-ever’ electric tugboat in India. The project is said to represent the “world’s first” full electric tug integration, marking a “tremendous” leap f
