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NewsPolferries opts for Italian ro-pax design
The Varsovia is the latest iteration of the Visentini ro-ro/ro-pax template
NewsDutch-built cement carrier for Great Lakes
Cyprus-based Eureka Shipping has awarded a Dutch yard an order for a diesel-electric cement carrier to be operated in the Great Lakes
NewsDutch know-how for US cableship project
The first US-flag, Jones Act-compliant, cable layer to serve the offshore wind market is being developed
NewsRising battery capacity at sea
The marine battery market saw further growth last year and this is continuing into 2024
NewsClyde launch amid problem beset contract
The new 102m ropax ferry Glen Rosa Caledonian Maritime Assets has been built by (CMAL)
NewsChallenge to Europe's cruise ship builders
China has its own first domestically-built and-owned, large-scale cruise vessel
NewsMILESTONE IN CANADA’S ICEBREAKER RENEWAL
Chantier Davie of Quebec has been awarded the design contract for the planned series of six heavy icebreakers to be deployed by the Canadian Coast Guard.
NewsE-FLEXER NEWBUILD FOR CANADIAN SERVICE
In the first North American application of the E-Flexer ro-pax ferry concept developed by Stena RoRo, the 203m Ala’Suinu is on positioning voyage from her Chinese yard of build for service in eastern Canada.
NewsHYBRID COASTER SERIES FOR NORDIC OWNERS
A new generation of 5,400dwt coasters introduced by a Finnish-owned Swedish company is claimed to cut CO2 emissions per cargo unit by as much as 50%, relative to existing vessels of similar size.
NewsFINNISH TRIO SHARPENS STEEL SUPPLY CHAIN
A new generation of vessel blending bespoke capabilities in steel transportation with scope for a much broader cargo range has entered the Baltic and North European trade.
NewsSEATRADE BOOSTS REEFER BOXSHIP FLEET
Signalling a major new stage of investment in temperature-controlled cargo capacity, the first of six reefer containerships ordered by specialist operator Seatrade was handed over by her Chinese builder last week.
NewsMAN ES UPDATES MID-RANGE ENGINES
Upgraded versions of two of its most versatile propulsion engine series have been developed by MAN Energy Solutions. The revisions to the S50 and S60 types entail a number of design and component changes and introduce further dual-fuel options into the company’s two-stroke portfolio.
NewsLNG-FUELLED PARCEL TANKERS FROM CHINA
Bolstering German-owned chemical tanker capacity, Hamburg-based John T.Essberger has invested in a series of 7,135dwt parcel carriers for the European short-sea trade.
NewsRO-RO BEHEMOTH WITH SMALLER FOOTPRINT
Production of an 8,000 lane-metre capacity ro-ro freight vessel for northwest European short-sea trade has been set in train by shipbuilding contractor Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).
NewsCANADIAN FERRY OPERATOR BUILDS ON HYBRID POWER
Closely following the award of a four-ship contract in Europe, Canadian operator BC Ferries has launched a project involving up to seven larger vessels. The nomination of hybrid electric power is common to both investment phases.
NewsCARBON CUT ON UK SHORT-SEA LINKS
Embarked on a technologically-pragmatic decarbonisation strategy, UK short-sea specialist P&O Ferries has reduced its carbon footprint by almost 50,000t in 2023.
NewsBOUND FOR DUTY ON THE DOGGER BANK
Illustrative of accelerating investment in the offshore market’s commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) category, Norwegian interests are introducing a new generation intended to raise the bar in wind farm support.
NewsLOW-EMISSION CAR CARRIERS FOR VW TRADE
A new breed of vehicle carrier introduced to the Volkswagen Group’s transatlantic trade has been designed to marry high productivity and two-way utilisation with corporate goals as to a much reduced carbon footprint.
NewsCHANGE OF ROLE FOR TRIESTE ENGINE PLANT?
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) head Gianluigi Aponte is reported to have reached an agreement to acquire Wartsila’s extensive Trieste marine engine plant, according to local Italian sources.
