TFG Marine to Charter Four Methanol Bunker Tankers
TFG Marine, the international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, has announced the signing of a long-term time charter agreement with Singapore-headquartered Consort Bunkers for four newbuild methanol carriage-ready bunker tankers.The 6,500-dwt IMO type 2 tankers are being constructed by Merchants Jinling shipyard in Nanjing, China, and will be operated by Consort Bunkers for TFG Marine.
Novatek's Murmansk LNG Project to Initially Have Two Lines Per Year
Russian natural gas giant Novatek's Murmansk LNG project is expected to have two lines of 6.8 million tonnes per year each, draft project documentation seen by Reuters showed on Monday.Construction of the Murmansk LNG project in Russia's Arctic is scheduled for 2027-2030, the documentation showed.According to the draft project, the annual loading volume is projected to be 3.4 million tonnes in 2028, rising to 6.8 million tonnes in 2029.
Russian Navy Starts Drills Involving Most of Its Fleet
The Russian navy started planned exercises involving most of its fleet as well as 20,000 personnel and 300 ships, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the defence ministry.The drills are to test the navy's military command bodies of three fleets as well as the Caspian Flotilla, TASS news agency reported. Russia's Navy comprises of four fleets, the Caspian flotilla and several task forces.The Northern Fleet in Russia's Arctic…
US Navy Christens the Future USS Patrick Gallagher
The U.S. Navy christened the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), during a ceremony on July 27, in Bath, Maine.The ship, built at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, is the last of the Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyers.The shipbuilder was awarded the contract for Patrick Gallagher on in September 2017 and construction started in November 2018. On March 30, 2022, the ship's keel was laid.
Davie to Establish Shipbuilding Presence in the US
Canada's largest shipbuilder, Davie, on Monday announced it will establish a shipbuilding presence in the United States.The Quebec-headquartered company's investment in a U.S. shipyard remains subject to final site and partner selection, Davie said in a statement.The move coincides with actions announced by the U.S. government to boost the competitiveness of the U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries…
Konecranes to Build Port Cranes in the US
Finnish company Konecranes on Monday announced it is establishing a network of partners including steel structure providers and subcontractors to build port cranes in the United States in the coming years.The long-term plan was started as part of a series of initiatives from the U.S. government following concerns over cyber risks presented by foreign-built port equipment, especially Chinese-built ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, in U.S. ports.
COSCO Shipping, Fortescue to Build Green Fuel Supply Chain
China's COSCO Shipping Corporation has signed a preliminary agreement with Australia's Fortescue to jointly build a green fuel supply chain to help reduce pollution from the shipping industry, the Chinese company said on Monday.The memorandum of understanding includes exploring construction and deployment of green ammonia-fuelled vessels owned either by COSCO or jointly owned by both companies to transport…
Hornbeck Enters US Navy Mentor Protégé Agreement with NGL
Covington, La. based offshore service provider Hornbeck Offshore Services announced that the U.S. Department of the Navy Office of Small Business Programs recently approved a Mentor Protégé Agreement between the company and Next Generation Logistics (NGL).The Mentor Protégé Program helps small businesses like NGL expand their footprint in the defense industrial base through the development of technical…
Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart Off South Africa
More equipment is being readied to contain an oil spill from a ship which ran aground and started to break apart in stormy weather on South Africa's west coast, although there are no signs of affected wildlife yet, authorities said on Monday.Rough sea swells have battered the Panama-flagged general cargo vessel "Ultra Galaxy" since it drifted onto a sand bank three weeks ago close to Doring Bay, some 300 km (186 miles) north of Cape Town…
Lila Global Adds Second MPP Vessel
Lila Global announced it has added a second multipurpose product (MPP) vessel to its fleet.The UAE-based company, a shipowning and operating arm of GMS, said it has acquired the Lila Mombasa, a 30k DWT secondhand vessel with 1,800 TEU container capacity. The 2003-built ship is equipped with removable tweendecks for versatile cargo handling.Lila Mombasa is the second 30k+ DWT MPP in the Lila Global fleet…
BOEM Issues Final EIS for Maryland Offshore Wind Project
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Monday announced the availability of its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed wind project offshore Maryland.US Wind is seeking approval for its proposed Maryland offshore wind project, which includes three planned phases. Two of those phases, MarWin and Momentum Wind, have received offshore renewable energy certificates from the State of Maryland.
Responders Battle Rough Seas in Efforts to Rescue Sailors Stranded by Typhoon Gaemi
Taiwan's coast guard tried on Friday to rescue dozens of sailors stranded off the southern coast after Typhoon Gaemi sank a freighter and grounded eight others in the Taiwan Strait.The powerful typhoon swept through Taiwan on Thursday with gusts of up to 227 kph (141 mph) before barreling west across the Taiwan Strait towards China where it is expected to dump more torrential rain.One crew member was found dead…
Methanol Retrofits for MAN Four-stroke Engines Available from 2025
MAN PrimeServ – the after-sales brand of MAN Energy Solutions – will offer a retrofit package for the conversion of existing conventional MAN four-stroke engines to dual-fuel methanol operation starting in 2025. Customers will initially be able to convert existing MAN 48/60 engines to the latest MAN 51/60DF engine type with methanol capability.According to MAN Energy Solutions, the conversion package has been under development for some time and has been tested at its Augsburg…
Turn Services to Acquire Marine Fueling Service
One of the United States' largest fleeting and shifting companies, Turn Services, headquartered in New Orleans, announced it has reached a deal to acquire Marine Fueling Service, a Texas-based provider of marine support services.Owned by the Bean family for over six decades, MFS provides fleeting, shifting, towing, boat charter, fuel, and lube services, both dockside and midstream in the Golden Triangle area and the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) in Texas.Located at the intersection of the ICWW…
Russia Opens 2024 Arctic Route for Shipping Urals Crude to Asia
Russian shipping company Sovcomflot has started this year's transportation of Urals crude oil to Asia via the Northern Sea Route, according to market sources and LSEG data on Tuesday, as melting ice opens the Arctic route for transit shipments.Russia wants alternative routes to Asia from its western ports as Western sanctions have made it increasingly difficult for its fleet to operate in waters close to European Union countries.But the Northern Sea Route (NSR)…
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean Cleared to Perform Ship Repair for the US Navy
South Korean shipbuilding group Hanwha Ocean on Tuesday announced it has been certified to participate in vessel maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities for the U.S. Navy.The company said its Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) signed with the U.S. Navy enables it to bid to perform MRO work for U.S. naval vessels at its Geoje Shipyard in South Korea.Hanwha Ocean applied for the MSRA in January and underwent a rigorous accelerated evaluation process…
Enterprise Expanding Houston Ship Channel Export Facility in Texas
Enterprise Products Partners LP on Tuesday said it is expanding Texas' Houston Ship Channel export facility in response to continued strong customer demand for natural gas liquids.The expanded service is expected to begin by the end of 2026, Enterprise said in a press release.The company is adding refrigeration capacity at its Enterprise Hydrocarbons Terminal, that will increase propane and butane export capabilities by about 300,000 barrels per day.The expansion will also increase instantaneous
ZIM Opens USA Headquarters in Virginia Beach
Israeli ocean carrier ZIM celebrated the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Virginia Beach, Va."We are excited to open our new U.S.A. headquarters in Virginia Beach. This milestone is a testament to our commitment to growth and innovation," said Eli Glickman, ZIM President and CEO. "I extend my deepest gratitude to Governor Glenn Youngkin for creating a business-friendly atmosphere in Virginia and to Mayor Bobby Dyer for his crucial support and dedication."Nissim Yochai…
MOL Picks Dynamic Voyage Optimization Tech to Cut GHG Emissions
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has decided to introduce the dynamic voyage optimization platform Wayfinder, developed by Sofar Ocean, to its operating vessels, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by improving fuel efficiency.Wayfinder provides the optimal speed and route for safe and efficient navigation to each ship daily.These recommendations leverage real-time weather forecasts based on information from Sofar's global network of ocean sensors…
Mammoet Selected as Exclusive Heavy-Lift Supplier to UK’s Largest Freeport Teesworks
Heavy lift and transport services firm Mammoet has entered into agreement to become the exclusive contractor for the provision of heavy lift and transport services at Steel River Quay, which lies at the heart of the Teesworks industrial zone in Teesside.Teesworks is a 2,600-acre site, located on the banks of the River Tees in the Northeast of England, and is central to the Teesside Freeport – the largest…
