19 May
The technology group Wärtsilä has successfully completed delivery of its LPG Fuel Supply System (LFSS) to 15 Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) vessels owned and operated by BW LPG. The Oslo-listed company is a world leader in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipping and has the world’s largest fleet of VLGC vessels. BW LPG ordered the
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With over 200 years of heritage and the infrastructural backing of its robust parent organisation, Swire Bulk is making waves as one of the world’s leading specialist shipping companies.
23 May
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Bakker Sliedrecht has upgraded Boskalis cutter suction dredger Taurus II, enabling the vessel to be used booster station. By increasing the booster capacity of the dredge pumps from 6000 to 7400 kilowatts, the Taurus II can pump sand over greater distances from a stationary position. The 112 meters long and 24 meters wide Taurus II
25 May
Kongsberg Maritime (KM) has signed a new technology contract of around EUR 28m with Chinese shipbuilder COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore for an F-Class, Foundation Installation Vessel. The vessel will have greater lifting capacity than previous vessels and will be delivered to Danish service provider Cadeler in 2025. The agreement will see KM supply a comprehensive
27 May
MJR Power and Automation has presented its ground-breaking offshore wind vessel charging system at the highly anticipated Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Final Showcase hosted by Department for Transport (DfT), Innovate UK and Innovate UK KTN. Opened by the Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP – and held at Portsmouth International Port – the event brought together
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The “Sea Cloud Spirit”, the world’s largest sailing cruise ship, arrived last week in the Port of Hamburg for the first time.
19 July
The arrival of the Skylight container vessel into Scotland’s key strategic freight hub at The Port of Grangemouth marks the maiden call of a new Scottish Express (SCX) service secured with the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, and its subsidiary, Containerships, the leader in intra-European multimodal transport.
22 July
Port Authority confirms total throughput slightly higher despite declining trade with Russia.
27 July
Tomini Shipping, a leading ship-owner and operator has acquired seven handymax over the last six months. Dubai-based shipping company acquired seven 2016 Chinese-built handymax bulk carriers which has been renamed Tomini Zonda (37976 DWT), Tomini Bora (37985 DWT), Tomini Ghibli (37983 DWT), Tomini Norte (37896 DWT), Tomini Mistral (39099 DWT), Tomini Oroshi (38706 DWT) and
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4 August
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the world’s longest Green and Digital Corridor to enable low and zero carbon shipping. Signed by Ms. Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of MPA, and Mr Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of
12 August
DEME Offshore has successfully installed the offshore substation of the Fécamp offshore wind farm, deploying ‘Orion’, the newest member of the DEME fleet and the most innovative vessel in the offshore wind industry. ‘Orion’ has now installed the 1,300-tonne jacket and the 2,200-tonne topside, completing the project on schedule on August 11. Just four months
18 August
Stillstrom by Maersk, a newly launched offshore charging company, has today announced that it will collaborate with Port of Aberdeen on a pioneering project to significantly reduce emissions from vessels on standby outside the port. Under the memorandum of understanding, Stillstrom and Port of Aberdeen will conduct a joint feasibility study into an innovative offshore
26 August
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has successfully completed the first refuelling of a COSCO Shipping Lines containership with sustainable marine biofuel. This operation marks TotalEnergies’ first biofuel bunkering operation for a containership in Singapore. On 11th July 2022, the 4,250 TEU COSCO HOUSTON container vessel was bunkered with TotalEnergies-supplied biofuel in Singapore waters, via ship-to-ship transfer. VLSFO
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The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) reports an increase in the 2021 cargo insurance premium base (from 2020) of 8% to $18.9 billion alongside an improvement in overall loss ratios. Speaking at this year’s Chicago conference, Isabelle Therrien, Chairperson of the IUMI Cargo Committee said: “The cargo market has shown growth in 2021 partly
21 September
Galeon Yachts launches the new 375 GTO following hot on the heels of the highly successful 325 GTO. Bob Burke, Galeon Brand Manager of the Americas, comments, “The 375 GTO is another game-changing and best-in-class model from Galeon. She is rich with features and innovation that set her apart from the field. Galeon continues to
21 September
French UV water treatment specialist BIO-UV Group has signed a major supply deal with luxury yacht builder Baglietto for several BIO-SEA ballast water treatment units for newbuild projects. The agreement, which builds on the success of Baglietto’s BIO-SEA installations over the past two years, will see the BWTS manufacturer roll out ten BIO-SEA L01-0030 low
23 September
Exclusive UK distributor of Jellyfishbot, P and D Marine Services, has used its stage at this year’s RWM Letsrecycle Live show to get water pollution to the top of the industry’s agenda. Delegates and potential investors looking to keep commercial waterways clean as well as make their mark on the local environment, were given live
24 September
