Ships & Boats
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Okskaya Shipyard launches Astrol-8, tenth dry cargo vessel of RSD59 design
It is the final vessel in a series of 10 multipurpose dry cargo ships built for Astrol The final vessel in a series of 10 multipurpose dry cargo ships of Project RSD59, Astrol-8 built for Astrol, has been launched today, 30 September 2021, the ship designer Marine Engineering Bureau said.…
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“K” Line accepts delivery of a 210,000-dwt bulk carrier “CAPE BROLGA” for JFE Steel Corporation
On September 29, the 210,000-dwt ton Capesize bulker “CAPE BROLGA” which had been under construction at Tsu shipyard of Japan Marine United Co., Ltd., has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), the Company said in its press release. The vessel has been built by adopting the original…
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Autonomous tug ready to set sail on a remotely operated voyage
Sea Machines’ autonomous tugboat Nellie Bly. Credit: Sea Machines Robotic Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics is making the landmark move in the autonomous shipping world by setting a remotely commanded tug on a 1000 nautical mile voyage. Autonomous tug, Nellie Bly will set sail later this month around Denmark. Excited about…
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Eastern Shipbuilding Group Announces Commencement of Steel Cutting for USCGC INGHAM (WMSM-917)
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) commenced construction of United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) INGHAM (WMSM-917) – Hull 3 of the Heritage Class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) program. The occasion was observed by leaders of the United States Coast Guard Project Resident Office at ESG’s Allanton Shipyard where the first…
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Diana Shipping Announces Time Charter Contracts for mv Atalandi and mmv Leto with Aquavita
The gross charter rate is US$24,500 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of February 15, 2023, up to a maximum of April 30, 2023. The charter is expected to commence on October 3, 2021. The m/v Atalandi is currently chartered,…
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Samskip acquires Sea Connect UAB
European transport group Samskip has broadened its Baltic operations by acquiring shortsea specialist Sea Connect. The Klaipeda-based shipping company, which will be renamed Samskip Sea Connect, offers shortsea services connecting Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, according to the company’s release. Sea Connect operates three 1A Ice Class container…
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BW Offshore: Regulatory approval for Barossa FPSO equity joint venture partnership
BW Offshore announced on Tuesday (Sep27) that the regulatory approval has been granted for the Joint Venture Partnership consisting of BW Offshore Limited, ICMK Offshore Investment Pte Ltd, and Macquarie Bank Limited. The partnership will contribute to the equity financing of the FPSO for the Barossa gas field offshore Australia.…
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ABS Awards AIP to Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel Technology
AIP is the Latest Stage in Landmark projects from ST Engineering, POSH, M1 Limited, and ABS (SINGAPORE) ABS has awarded Approval in Principle (AIP) to technology in an autonomous tug project from ST Engineering, POSH, and M1 Limited. The Smart Maritime Autonomous Vessel (SMAV) project saw successful sea trials carried…
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American Melody Cruise Ship and Inaugural Mississippi River cruise season
It embarked on its inaugural Mississippi River cruise season in September 2021. The voyage is the company’s longest cruise on the Mississippi River. American Melody is a new river cruise ship operated by American Cruise Line on the Mississippi River in the US. Built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, it is the…
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Stena Line Plans Its First Fossil Fuel Free Ferry Operations by 2030
Ferry operator Stena Line, working in conjunction with the Frederikshavn Municipality, and the Port of Frederikshavn, Denmark are committing to creating the world’s first fossil fuel-free large ferry line operating between the Danish port and Sweden. Under the three-way agreement, the ferry operator will launch large, battery-powered ferries while the…
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