Seattle, USA-based SeaTac Marine Services has added the SeaTac Atlas barge to its fleet.
Built in Orange, Texas, it is currently the largest barge in the company’s fleet and can carry up to 11,000 tons (9,979 tonnes).
“We are thrilled to put the SeaTac Atlas into service, making regular runs between Alaska and Seattle,” said SeaTac Marine Services. “Not only will this barge increase our cargo capability but potentially our speed.”
USA-based transport engineering specialist Berard has further strengthened heavy transport capabilities with the recent delivery of 12 additional axle lines of Scheuerle SPMTs
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.
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.
