Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a Technical Management Agreement (TMA) with Debmarine Namibia, designed to provide advanced technical support to the latest Debmarine Namibia vessel, the ‘Benguela Gem’. This is […]
MF Hydra sails on zero-emission liquid hydrogen
When on March 31 the MF Hydra was put into operation running on zero-emission hydrogen, it was ground-breaking in several ways. In addition to the major technology development, a great […]
Sembcorp Marine proposes change of name to Seatrium
Sembcorp Marine Ltd (the “Company” or “Sembcorp Marine” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), is proposing to change its name from “Sembcorp Marine Ltd” to “Seatrium Limited” following completion […]
“K” LINE Chile holds 50th anniversary ceremony
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that Group company “K” LINE CHILE has held a ceremony in a hotel in national capital Santiago to mark the […]
Norsepower and IINO Lines agree to install Norsepower Rotor Sails on a newbuild VLGC
Global provider of auxiliary wind propulsion systems Norsepower and Japanese shipping company IINO Lines have announced a contract for the delivery and installation of two Norsepower Rotor Sails™ on a […]
UK ports welcome government funding for floating offshore wind infrastructure
On March 30 the UK Department for Transport confirmed launch of the £160m Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS) to supports the delivery of a national port infrastructure to […]
Shipping bodies warmly welcome EU decision to recognise training and certification of Filipino seafarers
The European Commission on March 31 announced its decision to continue to recognise the certificates of Filipino seafarers, confirming the compliance of the Philippines with the requirements of the STCW […]
Analyst calls it ‘the best tanker market this century’
The stars are aligning for a tanker supercycle, writes analyst company Shipping Strategy Ltd. Due to weak markets, low returns, changes to regulations and the pandemic, tanker owners have not […]