ClassNK issued an approval in principle (AIP) to Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) for the design of a cargo containment system (CCS) of the world's largest capacity (40,000 m3 class per tank) developed for use on a large liquefied hydrogen…
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Finnlines Names Pippingsköld Deputy CEO
Finnish shipping company Finnlines’ has appointed Tom Pippingsköld, as vice president and deputy CEO. In this new position Pippingsköld serves as the deputy to the president and CEO.Pippingsköld has been CFO of the ro-ro and passenger shipping operator...
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Two Harvey Gulf Board Members Resign
HGIM Corp., the parent company to U.S.-based Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC, announced on Thursday that the holders of over 85% of its common stock, including Gladiator Investments, LLC, an affiliate of Shane J. Guidry, Walker Ridge Capital Mana...
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UK Sends Navy Boats to Jersey After France Threatens Blockade
Britain is sending two navy patrol boats to the British Channel Island of Jersey after France suggested it could cut power supplies to the island if its fishermen are not granted full access to U.K. fishing waters under post-Brexit trading terms.Prime…
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Viking Launches Lightweight Immersion Suit for Offshore Crew Transfer
Viking Life-Saving Equipment has launched a new Walk-to-Work crew transfer suit that the company says overcomes a cumbersome feature of offshore wind turbine maintenance procedures without compromising safety."The new Viking YouSafe Walk to…
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Northern Offshore Services Takes NYK’s CTV on Ten-year Charter
Northern Offshore Services has taken NYK's crew transfer vessel Energizer on a ten-year charter. The vessel will be used to transfer crews to offshore wind farms, mainly in Europe.Japan's NYK, which shared the charter news on Thursday, also…
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Chinese Naval Vessels Arrive in Indonesia to Assist with Sunken Submarine Retrieval
Three Chinese vessels, one with a manned submersible capable of descending to 10,000 meters (32,800 ft), have arrived in Indonesian waters to help retrieve a submarine that sank and broke apart last month, killing 53 on board, an official said.Indonesi...
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Hyundai Heavy Industries Applies for IPO Approval
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd applied for preliminary approval for an initial public offering, Korea Exchange said on Thursday.The company, currently wholly owned by Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, was separated f...
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Tanker Firm Euronav Says Large Crude Tonnage Still Abundant. Sees Slow Freight Rates Recovery
Belgian tanker operator Euronav on Thursday reported higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings, but said the shipping market was pressured by restricted crude supply and a slow recovery in freight rates.The group, one of the largest tanker companies ...
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Survitec Wraps Hansen Protection Buy
Maritime survival equipment specialist Survitec has completed the acquisition of Hansen Protection, a provider of personal protective equipment. Ron Krisanda, Executive Chairman at Survitec, commented: "The addition of Hansen Protection, and its leadin...
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