The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker since January is sailing through the Red Sea, just days after Yemen-based Houthi militants sank their second vessel in attacks begun last November.The vessel, Asya Energy, passed Yemen, travelling through th...
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Installation of Hollandse Kust (west Beta) Export Cables in Full Swing
Boskalis’ cable-laying barge Giant 7 has started the installation of the second and final nearshore export cable for the 700 MW offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust (west Beta), being built offshore the Netherlands.The works on the second cable follow the...
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Fincantieri Signs Shipbuilding Contracts with Viking for Two New Cruise Ships
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed contracts with shipowner Viking for the construction of two new cruise ships.Under the shipbuilding contracts, worth between $500 million and $1.07 billion, the cruise ships will be delivered in 2028…
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Africa’s Mining Industry Providing Opportunities for Bulk Shipping
Speaking at this year’s Drycon conference in Mumbai, Captain Pappu Sastry, CEO of Adhira Shipping and Logistics (ASL), said that Africa’s mining sector is entering a golden age where opportunities are open to investors, shipping lines and logistics…
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Armada Technologies and Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions Sign MoU
Air lubrication system provider Armada Technologies™ and Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on installing Armada’s Passive Air Lubrication Systems (PALS) on vessels.The partnership aims to...
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Brazil Agency Nears Decision on Offshore Equatorial Margin
The head of Brazil's environmental agency said on Wednesday that he expects a decision soon on state-owned oil company Petrobras' request to conduct exploratory studies in a region known as the Equatorial Margin, as both the company and the…
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Philippines Tells Beijing Words Must Match Actions in South China Sea
The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace could not be achieved if China's words did not match its behaviour in the disputed waters.The Philippine foreign…
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India Approves $9-billion Port to Boost Trade with Europe
India's cabinet approved development on Wednesday of a new deep-water port that the government said will be a crucial part of a plan to connect the Asian country with Europe by sea and rail links through the Middle East.The Vadhavan port will be built ...
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New Maritime Cybersecurity Body Launched
As digital technologies continue to permeate the international shipping industry, a newly launched organization aims to raise the standard of cybersecurity risk assessment across the maritime sector.The International Maritime Cyber Security…
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Hempel’s Hempaguard Marine Coating Earns DNV Validation
The performance of Hempel’s silicone-based hull coating solution, Hempaguard X7, and its ability to accelerate decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry are now third-party validated by DNV.According to Hempel, external validation by…
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