Rauma Shipyard Launches Second RoPax Ferry for Tasmania
Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions celebrated the launch of the Spirit of Tasmania V, a the second of two new car and passenger ferries for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company.The vessel’s godmother is Her Excellency the Horourable Barbara Baker, Governor of Tasmania.The vessels will operate between Geelong and Devonport on Australia’s Bass Strait, a route known for its challenging sea conditions. The ferries will replace their sister ships built in Finland in the 1990s.
ABB Selected to Provide Propulsion for Washington State Ferries' New Hybrid Vessels
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has tapped ABB to design and supply the propulsion systems for its new series of five hybrid electric ferries. ABB was previously selected for the project in 2020 after the original build contract was awarded to Vigor, but the competitive bid process was relaunched following disagreements between WSF and the shipyard over price and other contract terms.In May of this year, WSF invited shipyards across the country to bid on construction for the five new ferries.
Oil Tankers on Fire After Colliding Close to Singapore, Crew Rescued
Two large oil tankers were on fire on Friday after colliding near Singapore, the world's biggest refuelling port, with two crew members airlifted to hospital and others rescued from life rafts, authorities and one of the tanker operators said.Singapore is Asia's biggest oil-trading hub and the world's largest bunkering port. Its surrounding waters are vital trade waterways between Asia and Europe and…
Hensoldt Reorganizes Into Four Divisions
German defense contractor Hensoldt on Friday announced plans to reorganize into four divisions following in its $728 million acquisition of defense systems integrator ESG Elektroniksystem completed earlier this year.Hensoldt will divide its operations into four divisions focused on its different types of businesses: Radar, Optronics, Multi Domain Solutions, and Services & Training.The company said…
Singapore-Flagged Container Ship Hit by Projectiles in Red Sea
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has informed that the Singapore-flagged container vessel LOBIVIA had been struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the Gulf of Aden.The impact caused the fire onboard, which has been extinguished by the crew.According to MPA, all crew are accounted for and are safe and there are no Singaporeans onboard.LOBIVIA is moving under her own propulsion and has arrived at Berbera Port…
MOL to Invest in Engine Fuel Efficiency Tech Developer
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has set out plans to invest in Carnot, a start-up company that develops technology for highly efficient engines using heat-resistant materials.Carnot is technology start-up developing ways to dramatically increase engine fuel efficiency, while slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.Steel and aluminum engines require constant cooling to prevent them from overheating, which reduces performance and increases the risk of engine failure.
DOF Group Wins Multiple Deals with Petrobras in Brazil
Norwegian offshore supply vessel company DOF Group has secured multiple contracts with Petrobras for work offshore Brazil.AHTS Skandi Jupiter and AHTS Skandi Mercury, both under management contracts with DOF, have been contracted by Petrobras to operate as AHTS 230t BP after the same competitive tender process earlier this year that led to the contract of Skandi Amazonas, Skandi Rio and Skandi Botafogo.Both…
