Bangladesh Ship Recycling Project: Second Phase Begins
The second phase of an International Maritime Organization (IMO) -implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh hasâŠ
Hamburg Süd âTop Ranked Carrierâ For Third Time in a Row
Hamburg Süd has been a reliable and efficient partner of US shippers of agricultural and forestry products for many years. For its outstanding performance, it wasâŠ
Kalmar Sells Rough Terrain Handling Business
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement to sell its rough terrain handling business, Kalmar Rough Terrain Center (KRTC), to the management and a Texas-based investment groupâŠ
Konecranes Gottwald Model 2 Mobile Harbor Crane Delivered in Italy
Konecranes recently commissioned the mobile harbor crane in in the new terminal of SIR in Brindisi, Italy, where it will handle coal destined for power generation in continuous-duty operation.
British Ports Association for Border Continuity
As the UK Cabinet prepares for an away dayâ at Chequers this week, the British Ports Association (BPA) has urged Ministers to agree a proposal that will ensure goodsâŠ
Delay in Opening of Worldâs Largest Sea Lock
The new sea lock, which will be the worldâs largest, will be opened later than initially planned. Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, Cora van NieuwenhuizenâŠ
USS Jason Dunham and Egyptian Navy Conduct PASSEX
The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and the Egyptian Navy frigate El Zafer (F951) conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX), July 1. PASSEX is an exercise in which multiple shipsâŠ
Klaveness Combination Carriers Orders Fifth Carrier
Norwegian shipping company Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has declared an option for the construction of a combination carrier with Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd in China.
Holland America Line Sells Prinsendam to Phoenix Reisen
The Seattle-based Holland America Line said its small ship 835-passenger Prinsendam had been sold to a company that would put it in service with a German cruise operator Phoenix Reisen.
Gothenburg Port Extends and Renews Green Discount
The Port of Gothenburg has extended and renewed the port tariff discounts for vessels running on liquefied natural gas (LNG). In 2015, the Port of Gothenburg introducedâŠ
Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company Supports Environment
Environmental protection is one of the main criteria of sustainable development o Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ACSC). ACSC keeps in the center of constantâŠ
Seaspan Shipyards Names Anttila COO
Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) appointed Jari Anttila as Chief Operating Officer (COO), who has more than 25 years of experience in shipbuilding and industrial operations.
HII Names Caccavale As VP at Newport News Shipbuilding
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that Bryan Caccavale has been promoted to vice president of strategic sourcing for the companyâs Newport News Shipbuilding division.
SkimOil's Next Gen MarineVAP Evaporators With New Safety Features
SkimOil Inc. has introduced their next generation electric MarineVAP evaporators for automatically evaporating away bilge water, gray water and even treated black water with no emissions.
GTT, VARD Complete LNG Tank Contract
GTT concluded a contract with the Norwegian shipyard, VARD, for the supply of the LNG tanks to expedition ship, PONANT Icebreaker. This ship, whose delivery is planned for 2021, will be the first electric hybrid cruise ice-breaker with LNG propulsion. It will be operated by PONANT, a luxury polar expedition cruise line. Designed for LNG fuel specifications, these tanks will be equipped with GTT's Mark III membrane technology. The Group will conduct the construction of the tanks.
The Inouye: The Largest American-Made and American-Crewed Containership Ever Built
I was honored to be present in South Philadelphia on June 30 to witness the christening of the largest container ship ever built in the United States. It was built by Philly Shipyards for shipping company, Matson, Inc., and was named for the former Hawaii senator, war hero, and long-standing maritime champion Daniel K. Inouye. At a time when the U.S. maritime industry is fighting to keep its place among international competitors, this event was a momentous occasion.
Hapag-Lloyd AG: Bunker Costs Rise, Earnings Sink
Maritime companies under market pressure have another negative force with which to deal: Steadily rising bunnker costs in tandem with oil's nearly year-long rise. According to Moody's, Hapag-Lloyd on June 29 revised its outlook for EBIT and EBITDA closer to the actual results for 2017 whereas previously the company expected both of those measures to increase. While Moody's noted that the weaker operating performance is a credit negativeâŠ
ABS Classes Next Generation LNG Carrier
ABS has confirmed that the ABS-classed Diamond Gas Orchid, the worldâs first "Sayaringo STaGE" next generation LNG carrier, has been delivered to Diamond LNG Shipping, a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). Ordered by Diamond LNG Shipping through MI LNG Company, Ltd., constructed by Nagasaki-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Structure Co., Ltd.
Klein Named Carnival Maritime MD
Carnival Maritime GmbH has announced that Dr Hermann J. Klein has been appointed as its new Managing Director, starting September 1st, 2018. Klein is currentlyâŠ
BMT Launches Hybrid âEco Ferryâ Design
BMT has announced the launch of a striking new hybrid ferry design which could pave the way for a cleaner, more cost-efficient energy option for ferry operators. At 31m, the 149-passenger âEco Ferryâ has a top speed of 20 knots and offers an unrivaled, intelligent hybrid system delivering smooth, silent and vibration-free power. John Bonafoux, Managing Director at BMT explains. âGreener ferry systems have to be the future and weâre extremely excited to be launching this new hybrid design.
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