Schottel to Equip Polish Frigates with Transverse Thrusters
Schottel ahs secured a contract to supply Polish MIECZNIK-class multi-role frigates with transverse thrusters.Each of the MIECZNIK-class multi-role frigates, being built by PGZ Stocznia Wojenna in Poland, will be fitted with a shock-enhanced STT 4 with an input power of 925 kW and a propeller diameter of 2.0 metres.The entire scope of supply of the STTs comprises a combined system with motor and frequency-driven soft starterā¦
DFDS Links Spain and Netherlands Via New Freight Route
Danish shipping company DFDS is launching a weekly freight service connecting Spain and the Netherlands, aimed at serving the needs of industrial customers, freight forwarders and project cargo owners.In connection with the new route, DFDS and Hydro, a global aluminium and energy company, have signed an agreement for weekly shipment of aluminium. Starting from end May, the new route will connect the ports of Vilagarcía and Rotterdamā¦
Wallenius Takes Over Terminal Operations in Gothenburg
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken a strategic step to expand its logistics services by taking over the terminal operations in Gothenburg in Sweden.The Port of Gothenburg, the largest port in Scandinavia for vehicles, is strategically positioned and is a key hub that connects the Nordics with regions such as the Far East, North America, Africa, Australia and Northern Europe.With Wallenius Wilhelmsen being the terminal operator at the Port of Gothenburgā¦
Marlink Triples Maritime Remote Installations in 2024
Digital solutions company Marlink has reported a more than 350% increase in remote service installations in 2024 compared to 2023, driving the digital transformation of maritime industry.More than 900 remote installations were completed by the end of 2024, compared to just above 200 in 2023, according to Marlink.Marlinkās data show that customer installations increased during the year while integrationsā¦
Bibby Marine Inks Shipbuilding Contract for eCSOV with Spanish Shipyard
Bibby Marine has signed a new shipbuilding contract with Spanish shipyard Armon to build its electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV) for offshore wind industry.The eCSOV will feature a battery system complemented by dual-fuel methanol engines offering alternative green operating solutions.With the capability to operate solely on battery power for a typical full day of operations, theā¦
James Fishers Orders Four LNG Dual-Fuel Tankers
James Fisher and Sons has ordered four new LNG dual-fuel tankers from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Yangzhou) Dingheng as part of its āfleet of the futureā business strategy.The new tankers, which will carry oil products and IMO Class II chemicals, will have LNG dual-fuel propulsion capability, expected to help to reduce operational CO2 emissions and associated environmental impact over the longā¦
NYK Launches Japanās Offshore Wind Ship Management Firm
NYK and Akita Eisen KK have established a joint company Japan Offshore Support (JOS) to provide ship maintenance and management services for offshore wind power projects, as well as training and employment for seafarersBy actively recruiting local talent, JOS will contribute to the development of offshore wind power projects and the revitalization of the local community in Akita Prefecture.JOS willā¦
US: China Unfairly Dominates Shipbuilding
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has concluded that China uses unfair policies and practices to dominate the global maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors, three sources familiar with the results of a months-long trade investigation told Reuters.U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai launched the probe in April 2024 at the request of the United Steelworkers and four other U.S. unions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which allows the U.S.
China Mulls Impact of EU Regulations
On January 10, a group of over 240 shipping executives attended seminar in Shanghai on "Contributing to the China Solution to Cross the Carbon Threshold."The aim was to further build consensus on industry development needed to respond to the challenges brought by the new EU shipping carbon tax fuel regulations.Zhang Yong, deputy general manager of COSCO Shipping Group, shared four suggestions: firstā¦
Bulgarian Shipowners Association Joins ECSA
The European Community Shipownersā Associations (ECSA) has welcomed the Bulgarian Shipowners Association as a full member as of January 1, 2025.The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) becomes the 22nd member of ECSA.āWe are proud to welcome the Bulgarian Shipowners Association as a new member of ECSA. The new association extends the geographical scope covered by our membership, brings additional expertise and knowledgeā¦
Canadian Energy Associations Push Back on Trump Threat
Five of Canadaās largest energy-focused industry associations have formed a joint working group to support the push against the threat of a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods from the incoming U.S. President, Donald Trump.The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Pathways Alliance, Enserva, the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC), and the Canadian Association of Energyā¦
Trump's Likely First Energy Policy Moves
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to maximize U.S. oil and natural gas production - already at record highs - in part by clearing away what he deems as unnecessary regulation and bureaucracy.Here are some of the energy-related executive orders Trump could announce during his first days in office, as he seeks to follow through on that promise.CLIMATE WITHDRAWALTrump could order the U.S. to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreementā¦
EU naval force: Allegedly hijacked Chinese fishing vessel liberated
A Chinese fishing vessel that was allegedly hijacked last month in Somalia's waters, in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, has been liberated, the European Union'sā¦
Port of New Orleans wins $1 Million EPA Grant
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced that it has been awarded $1,000,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)."This funding is a crucial investment in Louisianaās future, supporting sustainable infrastructure and creating meaningful opportunities for our communities. The Louisiana International Terminalā¦
Dozens of tankers drop hook as US sanctions bite
At least 65 oil tankers have dropped anchor at multiple locations, including off the coasts of China and Russia, since the United States announced a new sanctions package on Jan. 10, ship tracking data showed on Monday.Five of those tankers were stationary off Chinese ports and a further seven dropped anchor off Singapore, with others halting near Russia in the Baltic Sea and the Far East, according to Reuters' analysis based on MarineTraffic and LSEG ship tracking data.The U.S.
Capesize carries Baltic Index to One-month High
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, hit more than a one-month high on Monday on the back of higher capesize rates.The index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was up 45 points at 1,093 points, its highest level since Dec. 11.The capesize index rose 167 points to 1,615 points, a six-week peak.
Finland: Tanker Sabotage Crew poised to cut cables when caught
Crew on board an oil tanker accused of sabotaging undersea power and communications cables in the Baltic Sea were poised to cut other cables and pipelines when Finnish authorities boarded the vessel last month, the head of the Finnish investigation said.Baltic Sea nations are on high alert after a string of power cable, telecom link and gas pipeline outages since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Leadersā¦
Panama Canal Slots Going Unfilled
The average number of vessels that passed through the Panama Canal in December increased to 34.2 per day, according to a notice from its authority seen on Monday, but the waterway did not fill all the slots on offer, a sign that some ships continue taking alternative routes.The canal, the world's second busiest and the only interoceanic way that operates with freshwater, between August and Septemberā¦
HII Christens Amphibious Vessel Harrisburg (LPD 30)
HII has christened San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock Harrisburg (LPD 30) at the companyās Ingalls Shipbuilding division.āToday is more than just a christening; it is a celebration of craftsmanship, commitment and the enduring purpose of the work we do every day at Ingalls,ā Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Blanchette said. āLike its namesake, Harrisburg ā with its rich history of strengthā¦
Tanker hit by Houthis salvaged, Red Sea disaster averted
A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea and avert what could have been one of the largest oil spills in recorded history has been completedā¦
