Guangzhou Salvage has taken delivery of the semi-submersible vessel Hua Rui Long.
The 82,500 dwt semi-submersible ship has DP2 capabilities and was delivered on August 27. It is now on its way to the Mediterranean Sea to complete its maiden voyage.
United Heavy Transport, part of the United Group, is responsible for the commercial operation of the semi-submersible vessel in its role as agent for GS-Pango International, which is the exclusive commercial agent for Guangzhou Salvage.
Earlier this year, Vallianz Holdings contracted Scienco/FAST for the supply of its InTank ballast water treatment systems for two semi-submersible vessels. Demand for the InTank solution is on the up, owing to its particular benefits for semi-submersible operations.
Offshore Heavy Transport (OHT) has signed a contract with China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) for a newbuild semi-submersible offshore wind farm foundation installation vessel.
June 6 - Guangzhou Salvage's 50,000 dwt semi-submersible ship, Hua Yang Long has departed from China with its first cargo for the Yamal LNG project in Russia.
BBC Chartering said that its fifth Lakermax newbuild multipurpose vessel, BBC Santiago, successfully passed sea trials last week.
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.
