Shipping news – Page 56
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NewsBREB Xian joins Baltic Sea Bridge
BREB Xian will join BREB Mukran and BREB Baltiysk as the third vessel on the Baltic Sea Bridge liner service that connects the Baltic ports of Baltiysk (Russia) and Mukran (Germany).
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NewsOHT to combine with Subsea 7
OHT has entered into an agreement to combine with Subsea 7’s renewables business unit.
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NewsICS names Hill
The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) has appointed Robert Hill as director.
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NewsTime charter rates still rising
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have continued to increase over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsHFW partners with CyberOwl
International law firm HFW has joined forces with maritime cyber security company CyberOwl to provide comprehensive technology and legal services to the shipping industry around cyber risk management and compliance.
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NewsDNV updates class notations
DNV has released updates to its rules for ship classification, with a raft of new class notations designed to enable the maritime industry to tackle the decarbonisation challenge.
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NewsMaersk signs shipbuilding contract
A.P. Møller-Mærsk has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyards for the construction of a feeder vessel that is capable of running on carbon neutral methanol.
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NewsCaroline en-route to Mozambique
SAL Heavy Lift’s vessel Caroline recently loaded 20 suction piles destined for a gas field offshore Mozambique.
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NewsITF calls for crew change suspension in northern Mozambique
The International Transport Worker’s Federation (ITF) has supported calls from the Norwegian Maritime Unions (NMU) for a crew change suspension along the coast of Mozambique until the threat to seafarers’ lives reduces.
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NewsPLA unveils London shipyard plans
Port of London Authority (PLA) is working with property developers, London & Regional, and the Royal Docks Team (RDT) to develop a shipyard at Albert Island in the London borough of Newham, UK.
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NewsSupport for Gulf of Guinea declaration grows
Nearly 350 companies and associations have signed BIMCO’s Gulf of Guinea Declaration on Suppression of Piracy. Combined with Nigeria announcing investment to address piracy in the region, BIMCO believes there is growing industry support to tackle the issue and increase safety for seafarers.
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NewsAlfaWall Oceanbird sets sail
Alfa Laval and Wallenius are forming a 50:50 joint venture to develop fully wind-powered propulsion systems.
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NewsNYK tests biofuel
NYK’s bulk carrier Frontier Jacaranda has conducted a trial use of biofuel made from waste cooking oil collected and refined in Singapore.
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NewsPartnership focuses on environmental compliance
Ship designer and engineer Deltamarin, shipbroker Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS), and ship classification company Bureau Veritas are cooperating to provide ship performance and energy transition solutions.
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NewsC.H. Robinson delivers to the USA
C.H. Robinson has transported 645 cu m of cargo from Shanghai in China to Savannah in Georgia, the USA.
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NewsVolga Shipping eyes river vessels
Russia’s Volga Shipping Company has plans to order a series of river-sea multipurpose dry cargo carriers.
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NewsMHSS signs Gulf of Guinea Declaration
Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has signed up to BIMCO’s Gulf of Guinea Declaration in a bid to suppress piracy in West African waters and to assist seafarers caught in pirate attacks.
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NewsStena Line goes blue to go green
Stena Line’s ro-pax vessel Stena Germanica has travelled from Sweden to Germany powered by recycled methanol.
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NewsHöegh Autoliners mulls listing
Norway-headquartered Höegh Autoliners is considering a potential listing as part of its plan to build 12 Aurora-class multi-fuel and ammonia-ready vessels.
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NewsDSME focusses on cyber security
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is cooperating with DS Lab Company to develop a marine cyber threat intelligence system.