United Wind Logistics’ (UWL) second newbuild deck carrier – the 10,000 dwt BraveWind – has been launched.
BraveWind, which comes equipped with electric propulsion systems, was launched on June 15 from the port of Zhenjiang in China.
The first of the two eco-friendly vessels for UWL – BoldWind – was received in May 2020 as HLPFI reported here.
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.
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has allocated USD580 million towards port improvement projects.
