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Shipbuilding :North America’s first all-electric car ferries depart Damen Shipyards Galati for Ontario, Canada
The first, fully-electric road ferries to sail in North America are now on their way from Damen Shipyards Galati to Lake Ontario, Canada, to begin operations. Ordered by the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, Canada, the Amherst Islander II, and Wolfe Islander IV, 68 and 98 metres in length respectively, represent…
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Shipbuilding : Damen launches the ‘Multibuster 8020’
A multi-role vessel suitable for nearshore and offshore activities Damen is set to launch a new vessel type – the multifunctional Multibuster 8020. With its unique shallow draught and DP2 capabilities, the Damen Multibuster (DMB) 8020 is a versatile vessel, suitable for a wide range of nearshore and offshore activities.…
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Classification : Groundbreaking Maersk Methanol Vessels to be Built to ABS Class
ABS Leadership in Methanol and Sustainably (HOUSTON) A groundbreaking series of eight large container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral methanol ordered by Maersk, along with an option for a further four vessels, are to be built to ABS Class. The announcement underlines ABS’ leadership in sustainably fueled vessels,…
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Cruising : Fincantieri – Construction of New “Sphere” Class Ship for Princess Cruises Begins
The steel of the first of two LNG (liquefied natural gas) cruise ships for Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, took place in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine) at Centro Servizi Navali, a company specialized in logistics and production of sheet metal for the Fincantieri yards located in northeastern…
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News : Windship Technology secures coveted Approval in Principle for innovative triple-wing design from DNV.
Confirmation of the key element in the Windship True Zero Emission Solution – now ready to be implemented. 6th September 2021, London: Windship Technology, Britain’s leading True Zero Emission company for the shipping industry today announces their patented triple-wing rig has received a coveted ‘Approval in Principle (AiP) status from shipping…
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Shipping Lines : The most advanced polar research vessel in the world departs Damen Shipyards for Australia
The new ASRV (Antarctic Supply Research Vessel) ‘Nuyina’, built by Damen Shipyards, has sailed from Damen Vlissingen to begin her seven-week voyage to Hobart, Tasmania, where she will begin her duties. Officially handed over to the Government of Australia, the 160-metre vessel displacing 24,000 tonnes is now the most advanced…
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News : Mitsui OSK Lines supplies Ishin LNG-fuelled vessel with CNLNG fuel
This is claimed to be the first use of CNLNG as ship fuel in Japan. Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) group company Nihon Tug-Boat has announced that its liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fuelled tugboat, Ishin, has been supplied with carbon-neutral LNG (CNLNG). The CNLNG fuel was provided by Osaka Gas and Daigas…
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News : Globus Maritime Limited Announces Two New Charters of “Sun Globe” and “Moon Globe”
Globus Maritime Limited (Globus”) (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, announced last Monday that it has secured new charter employments of two of its vessels, M/V Sun Globe & M/V Moon Globe as follows: M/V Sun Globe (a 58,790-deadweight ton Supramax dry bulk carrier built in 2007, at the…
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Shipbuilding : Hyundai Heavy Industries starts work on PGNiG-chartered LNG carrier
South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) held a steel-cutting ceremony for the first out of four LNG carriers that Norway’s shipping company Knutsen charted to Poland’s LNG importer PGNiG. The ship is the first of two 174,000-cubic meters LNG carriers which will enter service in 2023. To remind, PGNiG…
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Shipbuilding : Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and French Company TotalEnergies Initiate Feasibility Study of LCO2 Carrier (Video)
Project for Technology Development and Market Formation in the CCUS Value Chain Aimed at Reducing CO2 Emissions Feasibility study launched with the French broad energy company TotalEnergies. Project part of MHI Group’s effort to expand businesses for the CCUS value chain, utilizing the advanced gas handling technologies of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding.…
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