Ship operators have been faced with increasing problems caused by biofouling occurring during growing idling periods, a new white paper released by Swedish technology company I-Tech found.
In an industry first, Greece-based ship management company Capital Ship Management (CAPITAL) is to secure ABS notations recognizing investment in decarbonization technologies for its newbuild orders for medium-range (MR) tankers.
Dutch shipbuilding company Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract to build two fully electric ferries for compatriot transportation service company Riveer.
Australian energy company Global Energy Ventures (GEV) has been granted an approval in principle (AiP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its compressed hydrogen ship with a 430-tonne capacity.
Drydocks World Dubai has begun operations for converting an Aframax tanker to an FSO unit for Perenco’s project located offshore Brazil.
Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction Co., a mid-sized shipbuilder in South Korea, has secured a KRW 310.5 billion(about $261.8 million) order for the construction of four containerships.
Japanese shipbuilding company Kawasaki Heavy Industries has received a shipbuilding contract from compatriot energy company Eneos Ocean Corporation to build liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied ammonia gas (LAG) carrier powered by LPG fuel.
Solstad Offshore has sold seven vessels for recycling as they are considered irrelevant for present and future markets.
Malaysian energy giant Petronas’ first floating (FLNG) facility, PFLNG Satu, has marked another milestone by delivering its 50th LNG cargo.
Castor Marine has been selected by Jan De Nul Group to provide global VSAT internet and Iridium L- Band services to their entire fleet of almost 80 dredgers, offshore construction vessels, crane vessels and (environmental) support vessels. Since all vessels are operational around the globe, Castor M
State-owned petroleum company Qatar Petroleum has placed an order for four liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers at Chinese shipyard Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Co., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Western Callao from Australian ports for six months due to violations of the employer agreement.
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has signed a joint research agreement with the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT) to start research on marine plastics.
Heerema Marine Contractors’ giant Thialf vessel has removed Shell’s Goldeneye wellhead platform after installing the structure in 2003.
