Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Corporation, hosted a naming ceremony for LNG-fuelled […] The post Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding names CMA CGM Rivoli appeared...
[By Commander Michael C. Petta, USCG] The coming of a new year often holds promise for the future. With the coronavirus pandemic dominating center-stage last year, many have their eyes keenly focused on new beginnings with the start of 2021. For some in the maritime industry, especially...
Spanish Valenciaport is making its debut in 2021 by joining the club of twelve international ports committed to decarbonisation and emission reduction projects. The post Valenciaport joins World...
PIRIOU has just officially signed with the French Pays de la Loire Region for the order of a ro-ro passenger ship dedicated to serve the island of Yeu (West France). It will be built on a PIRIOU design in collaboration with the Nantes-based naval architecture design...
The Korean Register (KR) has awarded Approval In Principle (AIP) for an LNG carrier […] The post HMD wins AiP for 30,000m3 LNG carrier with prismatic IMO type-B tank appeared first on Offshore...
The European Commission has awarded funding to a research project to investigate the feasibility and potential of combining an offshore wind turbine directly with an electrolyzer and transporting renewable hydrogen to shore. Known as the OYSTER project it is designed to demonstrate a combined wind...
Liquefied natural gas shipping company Flex LNG is expanding its fleet of vessels on the water earlier than planned. The post Flex LNG brings forward newbuild delivery appeared first on Offshore...
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has entered into an agreement with a marine energy development company, Bombora Wave Power, seeking to identify the potential for wave energy projects as either standalone sites or combined with offshore wind farms. The new project is part of an initiative to...
The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) and the Port of Antwerp have been jointly testing 3D sonar sensors -- innovative technology for autonomous inland shipping. The post Antwerp tests 3D sonar...
As a possible sign of improvement in the ro-ro transportation market, Norway’s Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced plans to reactivate vessels the company had laid-up in mid-2020 in response to the impact of the pandemic on global trade. Citing reduced capacity and rising rates in the charter market,...
