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Sener Designs Eco-Friendly Cargo Vessels with Carbon Capture for Grona Shipping

Posted on 27, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Engineering firm Sener has developed the conceptual and basic engineering for two cargo vessels with carbon capture systems designed for Grona Shipping, a German company operating in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. These vessels, with capacities of … Read the full press release →

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Hagland Shipping AS to have its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’ retrofitted with Wärtsilä’s hybrid propulsion solution

Posted on 8, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Shipping company Hagland Shipping AS to order hybrid retrofit installation from Wärtsilä for its general cargo vessel ‘Hagland Captain’. The agreement between the two companies has been signed in December 2018 and the project will be first of its … Read the full press release →

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MacGregor to optimise cargo handling systems for five 10,500 TEU container vessels

Posted on 24, September 2015 by

Cargotec’s MacGregor receives USD 21 million order for optimised cargo handling systems for five container vessels  HELSINKI, 24-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received an order worth USD 21 million for optimised cargo handling systems for five 10,500 … Read the full press release →

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United Arab Shipping Company’s first ultra-large container vessel enters service equipped with MacGregor high-efficiency cargo handling system

Posted on 4, June 2015 by

HELSINKI, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — United Arab Shipping Company’s first ultra-large container vessel has entered service equipped with a MacGregor high-efficiency cargo handling system, which is designed to maximise payload potential and operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact by minimising … Read the full press release →

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Maersk’s Green Methanol Vessel, Astrid Maersk, Arrives in Koper, Slovenia

Posted on 19, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Maersk’s second large vessel powered by green methanol, Astrid Maersk, arrived at the Port of Koper, Slovenia, marking a significant step in Maersk’s goal to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The vessel, part of Maersk’s AE12 … Read the full press release →

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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) Expands TransFER Service, Forging a Direct Rail Link to Rotterdam

Posted on 29, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is enhancing its TransFER service by introducing a direct rail connection between Linz, Duisburg, and Rotterdam, creating efficient freight transport between Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest seaports … Read the full press release →

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DNV Enters Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) Market with Purus’ Eco-Friendly Vessels

Posted on 16, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a prominent classification society, has secured a contract to oversee the construction of two innovative Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) for Purus, a ship owner. These VLECs, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, are set … Read the full press release →

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Gasum Secures Second LNG Cargo for Finnish Market Amid Pipeline Disruption

Posted on 6, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has successfully delivered its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to the Inkoo floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) in Finland. The cargo, provided by Gasum’s partner Equinor, arrived on November 5th and is being regasified for integration … Read the full press release →

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ORLEN Group Enhances Energy Security with ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz’ LNG Vessels

Posted on 19, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has added two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz,’ to its fleet. These vessels, constructed by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, will commence sea service by the end of the year, … Read the full press release →

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Maersk Unveils Innovative Rail Route from Barcelona to Southern France, Significantly Reducing Cargo Transit Times

Posted on 6, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) In a strategic move aimed at expediting ocean cargo transport, Maersk is introducing a novel rail service linking the Port of Barcelona to Southern France. This tailored offering targets regions such as Toulouse, Bordeaux, and Lyon, providing a … Read the full press release →

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Maersk Partners with Equinor to Supply Green Methanol for Innovative Feeder Vessel

Posted on 9, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk and Equinor have signed an agreement to supply green methanol for Maersk’s new methanol-enabled feeder vessel. The agreement secures green methanol supply from September 2023 to the first half of 2024 for the ship’s … Read the full press release →

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Maersk Sets Sail with Sustainable Fuel: Green Methanol Powers World’s First Methanol-Enabled Container Vessel

Posted on 13, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, has successfully secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. The company has partnered with OCI Global to deliver green bio-methanol for the journey, which … Read the full press release →

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ABP strengthens digitization efforts with advanced cargo management system at Newport port

Posted on 15, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has successfully implemented a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) at its port in Newport, South Wales. The TOS, called CommTrac v4 and supplied by TBA, is designed to manage AgriBulk operations and streamline supply chain … Read the full press release →

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Maersk installs automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels

Posted on 7, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Maersk (CPH: MAERSK-B), a global leader in container shipping, has announced that it will install automated weather stations on 50 of its vessels to transmit live data in help of meteorologists to forecast … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies completes Marseille’s first LNG bunkering operation of a containership via its second chartered LNG bunker vessel

Posted on 24, January 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, and CMA CGM, a French container transportation and shipping company, have announced the launch of Marseilles’ inaugural ship-to-containership Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä wins new contract from Samsung Heavy Industries to supply cargo handling and fuel supply system for Very Large Ethane Carriers

Posted on 20, October 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 20-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The technology group Wärtsilä again chosen to supply cargo handling and fuel supply system for two new 98,000 cbm Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) being built at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard … Read the full press release →

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Ship manager Anglo-Eastern to use Wärtsilä Voyage Cloud Simulation Solution for navigation, engineering, and liquid cargo handling simulator-based training

Posted on 7, October 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 7-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä (HEL: WRT1V), a major Finnish company leader in the production of power sources and other equipment for the marine and energy markets, has announced that its Voyage Cloud Simulation Solution has been … Read the full press release →

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DNV GL’s My Care™ methodology used to assess infection risk management onboard Color Line’s vessels

Posted on 14, July 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 14-Jul-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The international accredited registrar and classification society DNV GL has announced that Color Line, a cruiseferry line operating on routes to and from Norway, had its infection prevention program verified by DNV GL. … Read the full press release →

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New LNG carrier for Knutsen OAS will use an integrated propulsion and cargo handling solution from Wärtsilä

Posted on 8, April 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — New 30,000 cbm LNG vessel will rely on integrated propulsion and cargo handling solution from Wärtsilä. The effective interfacing between the vessel’s propulsion, onboard auxiliary power generation, and cargo control processes will be … Read the full press release →

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Cargotec: Navis adds Octopi cloud-based terminal operating system to its software portfolio

Posted on 8, March 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Privately owned company Cetus Labs has just been acquired by Navis, which is part of Cargotec. Cetus Labs has developed a cloud-based terminal operating system (TOS) called Octopi, which is used by small … Read the full press release →

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MacGregor to supply deck machinery equipment for a US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) T-ATSX-class vessel

Posted on 10, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply deck machinery equipment for a US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) T-ATSX-class vessel under construction at Gulf Island Shipyards, in Houma, Louisiana, US. The US … Read the full press release →

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Model tests of the Project Forward’s concept vessel indicate that the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is well below the currently most stringent Phase III level

Posted on 22, October 2018 by

HELSINKI, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Project Forward initiative led by Athens-Based Arista Shipping, with Wärtsilä as one of the participants, demonstrates that with LNG as fuel, an advanced hull design, and highly efficient propulsion machinery, it will be possible to … Read the full press release →

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MeteoGroup SPOS Weather Routing Solutions help Spliethoff Group optimize the efficiency of vessels

Posted on 30, May 2018 by

LONDON, 30-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the largest shipping companies in the Netherlands, the Spliethoff Group has nearly a century of maritime experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the group offers a broad portfolio of specialist services in sectors including dry cargo, breakbulk and … Read the full press release →

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ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2017

Posted on 22, January 2018 by

LONDON, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2017 thanks to major investment in infrastructure and ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service. 12.5 million tonnes … Read the full press release →

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EUROGATE: Cargotec Group’s Kalmar wins the tender for the supply of the automated straddle carrier system

Posted on 19, December 2017 by

BREMEN, 19-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The “STRADegy” pilot project that EUROGATE has planned at its container terminal Wilhelms­haven is entering the next phase. The tender for the supply of the automated straddle carrier system was won by Kalmar, a member … Read the full press release →

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Cargotec: MacGregor’s Head office will be based in Singapore as of 1 October 2017

Posted on 2, October 2017 by

HELSINKI, 02-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, establishes its Head office in Singapore. This ends a period of more than three years where MacGregor has operated with a virtual head office. In line with MacGregor’s strategy execution the company … Read the full press release →

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Alfa Laval: dry cargo specialist Spliethoff to choose a scrubber for marine SOx compliance

Posted on 4, September 2017 by

LUND, 04-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — What impact does a SOx scrubber actually have on a vessel? Dutch ship owner Spliethoff knows very well. Spliethoff, a specialist in dry cargo, was early to choose a scrubber for marine SOx compliance. In … Read the full press release →

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LR joins the Quadriga sustainable shipping project to build the world’s biggest sailing cargo ship

Posted on 17, August 2017 by

LONDON, 17-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LR has joined the Quadriga sustainable shipping project – an initiative from Hamburg-based Sailing Cargo, which aims to build the world’s biggest sailing cargo ship. The project outlines a plan to build a 170-meter car … Read the full press release →

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Bunkering vessel ENGIE Zeebrugge made its first LNG deliveries in the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium

Posted on 15, June 2017 by

ENGIE Zeebrugge is jointly owned by ENGIE, Mitsubishi Corporation, NYK Line, and Fluxys. With an LNG capacity of 5,000 m3, she will service all types of shipping customers in Northern Europe from her home port of Zeebrugge, under the brand … Read the full press release →

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ABN AMRO Transportation to finance the installation of Ballast Water Treatment system on several vessels for Danish Celsius Shipping

Posted on 5, May 2017 by

AMSTERDAM, 05-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABN AMRO Transportation has successfully concluded the world’s first financing for the installation of a Ballast Water Treatment system on several vessels for its Danish client, Celsius Shipping. As per 8 September 2017, the IMO Ballast … Read the full press release →

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Lloyd’s Register launches class notations for offshore support vessels and special feature notation ‘W2W’ (Walk-to-Work)

Posted on 19, September 2016 by

LONDON, 19-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyd’s Register (LR) has introduced a range of class notations for offshore support vessels (OSVs) to reflect their development and changing service features, while retaining established notations. The new notations cover vessels intended to operate in … Read the full press release →

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Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) design for 6,600 m3 LNG bunker vessel received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR)

Posted on 13, June 2016 by

HMD design for 6,600 cubic metre (m3) vessel based on Zeebrugge LNG terminal requirements has received approval in principle (AiP)  through LR’s Busan Technical Support Office New design is a vital next step in supporting capability for a global marine … Read the full press release →

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Vertom-Bojen Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG implements DNV GL’s ShipManager fleet management software for its vessels

Posted on 7, June 2016 by

OSLO, 07-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vertom-Bojen Bereederungs GmbH & Co. KG is implementing DNV GL’s ShipManager integrated fleet management software to further improve cost efficiency, process optimization and quality of operations for 41 vessels. One fleet management system When Vertom and … Read the full press release →

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Borealis signed with Navigator Gas for the long-term time charter of the vessel Navigator Aurora

Posted on 4, May 2016 by

VIENNA, 04-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has signed a contract with Navigator Gas for the long-term time charter of the vessel Navigator Aurora. The naming ceremony … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce signs contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey to supply Liquefied Natural Gas propulsion package for cargo carrier

Posted on 9, March 2016 by

Westhampnett, UK, 09-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed a US$6.5 million contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. The contract is to supply a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion package for a cargo carrier designed by NSK Ship Design for Norwegian shipowner … Read the full press release →

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NORDEN writes down USD 180 million from the value of its dry cargo fleet

Posted on 22, January 2016 by

HELLERUP, Danmark, 22-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORDEN writes down the carrying amount of owned dry cargo vessels by USD 180 million and at the same time makes a provision of USD 160 million for losses on long-term chartered dry cargo vessels. … Read the full press release →

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Alfa Laval to supply its Alfa Laval Aalborg boiler modules for an FPSO vessel to be built in China

Posted on 26, August 2015 by

Lund, Sweden, 26-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply its Alfa Laval Aalborg boiler modules for an FPSO vessel to be built in … Read the full press release →

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Cargotec’s MacGregor received major order from Kleven Shipyard in Norway for six comprehensive deck handling equipment packages

Posted on 17, December 2014 by

HELSINKI, 17-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received a major order from Kleven in Norway for six comprehensive deck handling equipment packages. They will be installed on six new-generation Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels for Maersk Supply … Read the full press release →

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Wärtsilä lands second design contract for its new series of arctic platform supply vessels

Posted on 12, August 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A second confirmed design contract for Wärtsilä’s new series of arctic platform supply vessels has been signed. This latest order is for a multi-purpose platform supply vessel (MPSV) being built by Tersan Shipyard in Turkey on … Read the full press release →

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Sakhalin Energy and Sovcomflot Shelf sign agreements for construction and long-term operation of the vessel for Sakhalin-2 offshore platforms

Posted on 24, April 2014 by

The companies have signed a number of agreements for construction and long-term operation of the vessels for Sakhalin-2 project Moscow, 24-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At an official ceremony in Moscow, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd. (Sakhalin Energy) and Sovcomflot Shelf (SCF … Read the full press release →

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