Compagnie Maritime Nantaise (MN), part of Sogestran, has begun construction of a new hybrid-powered ro-ro vessel combining conventional mechanical propulsion and a wind-assisted propulsion system (WAPS), dedicated to transporting cargoes for the space industry. The...
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) thas held a naming ceremony at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje Shipyard in South Korea for 'Fujin Sailor', said to be the world's first LNG carrier equipped with two Wind Challenger hard sail wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS). The vessel will be...
DNV and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a new strategic collaboration on advanced shipbuilding, digitalisation, green technologies and competence development, supporting the growth of India’s...
Chinese shipbuilder CIMC Raffles has recently delivered the 3,300-lane-metre high-performance clean-energy ro-ro vessel 'Skipanes' to Faroese Islands shipping company Smyril Line at its Longkou base. The vessel is the first of two ro-ro newbuilds under a contract...
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and towage company Svitzer have begun construction of four advanced battery-electric tugs, with a formal steel-cutting ceremony held at CSL. The vessels are considered among the most advanced green tugs being built anywhere. The agreement...
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the latest addition to its cargo vessels portfolio, the Container Feeder (CFe) 1100, which has been launched in response to market demand for more efficient, flexible feedering capabilities for regional and international shipping....
DP World’s marine services business, Shipping Solutions, has named its new methanol dual-fuel vessel, 'DP World London', at a ceremony in Aarhus, Denmark, said to mark a milestone in the company’s investment in more connected, resilient and lower-carbon supply chains....
Höegh Autoliners has decided to order six additional new dual-fuel LNG and zero-carbon-ready Aurora class vessels for delivery in 2029–2031. This decision will extend Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora class newbuilding program to a total of 18 vessels, all of which will be...
CSL Australia and Adbri have begun operations with 'Yampu', described as the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier, and said to represent a major milestone for Australian manufacturing, maritime innovation and lower-emissions supply chains....
Damen Folla has handed over a new workboat for aquaculture, 'Service Vessel (SeV) 1508' to Mowi Norway; the final delivery under a framework agreement for seven vessels signed with the company then known as Nova Sea in 2022. The agreement was established to replace...
Danish short-sea operator Baltic Shipping Company has welcomed two new Damen-built vessels, 'Baltic Iron' and 'Baltic Timber,' strengthening its fleet with two next-generation coasters featuring wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) and battery technology. Both...
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the 'Grande Pacifico', first of a new class of five 9800 CEU PCTC vessels, and the 13th ammonia- ready ship in the Grimaldi Group fleet. Built at the China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu shipyard, Grande Pacifico is an...
Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Combi Freighter (CF) 3850 to Lithuania-based Juru Agentura Forsa, named 'CF Anja' at the handover ceremony. The ship name is one that has been in use in the Forsa fleet for many years. This delivery marks the first newbuild vessel...
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