BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
The vessel has the same specifications as its four preceding sisterships: a pair of Liebherr LS-250 cranes capable of lifting up to 500 tonnes in tandem, 26,000 cu m of space under deck, and a 2,800 sq m unobstructed weather deck. The vessel is also certified to sail open hatch.
BBC Santiago is expected to enter service just before Christmas.
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Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) members gathered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for its 22nd annual membership conference on November 10-13.
DNV research shows that six in ten marine industry professionals believe that the industry needs to accept greater cyber risk from digitalisation if it facilitates innovation and new technologies. Multipurpose and heavy lift shipping lines are implementing robust security to deal with what is a growing threat.
The Worldwide Project Consortium’s (WWPC) 22nd annual membership conference will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on November 10-13, 2024.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a ‘refusal of access direction’ to the Netherlands-flagged general cargo ship Marsgracht, banning the ship from entering Australian ports for 180 days.
Vertom has placed an order for four 10,700 dwt geared tweendeckers at Chowgule Shipyards in India.
Damen Shipyards has delivered two Combi Freighter (CF) 5000 vessels to Squtrixo General Trading. Additionally, a CF 3850 will also be handed over to the company.
