Latest shipping news – Page 105
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NewsDFDS to offer more project space from Norway
Danish-owned ferry operator DFDS says it will be able to carry a wider range of out-of-gauge (OOG) and project cargo between Norway, Belgium and the UK from February 2019, when its enhanced service enters operation.
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NewsNew ship for Scotline
Multipurpose shipping operator Scotline has seen the launch of its latest newbuilding at the Royal Bodewes Shipyard in Groningen, the Netherlands.
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NewsNew CEO for Wallem Group
Frank Coles is to join Hong Kong-headquartered marine services company Wallem Group as chief executive officer.
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Sulphur cap set to raise shipping costs
Maersk Line is to introduce a new bunker adjustment factor (BAF) surcharge ahead of the global sulphur cap on marine emissions which enters into force on January 1, 2020.
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NewsLafargue joins OMA in Senegal
OMA Logistics Senegal has appointed Didier Lafargue as oil and gas logistics manager.
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NewsMeriaura expands fleet with Airisto
Meriaura has signed a long-term contract with Aalto Shipping Company for the time charter of the dry cargo vessel Airisto, which has a ice-class 1A rating.
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NewsMacGregor optimises stowage plans
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has introduced the Breakbulk Optimiser cargo stowage solution, which enables ship operators to optimally plan the stowage of a variety of cargoes.
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NewsEnerpac supplies GeoSea trolley
Enerpac has supplied GeoSea, part of the DEME Group, with an integrated trolley system for loading transition pieces onto a jack-up vessel.
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NewsMore infrastructure required for Arctic sailings
As the Northern Sea Route (NSR) becomes an increasingly attractive shipping lane, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) says more support is required to facilitate the provision of adequate insurance for Arctic sailings.
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NewsZeamarine gets the go ahead
The proposed joint venture between Zeaborn and Intermarine – Zeamarine – has received governmental and agency approvals.
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NewsSir Adrian Swire passes away
Sir Adrian Swire, former chairman of the Swire Group, passed away on August 24, aged 86.
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NewsMPV fleet faces regulation changes
In just 16 months, the Sulphur 2020 regulations will come into effect and it could prove to be the tipping point for consolidation in the multipurpose fleet.
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NewsStink bug regulations to take effect
The Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) of New Zealand have announced regulations for the upcoming Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) season.
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NewsRickmers awarded Sinotrans contract
Rickmers-Line has signed a six-year contract with the project logistics division of Sinotrans for the ocean transportation of breakbulk and project cargoes, as part of a major infrastructure project.
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NewsWeShip Projects eyes Danish market
WeShip Projects, a specialist in the ocean transportation of project, breakbulk, and heavy lift cargoes, plans to open an office in Denmark later this year.
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NewsMultipurpose time charter rates edge up
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have increased over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsAAL doubles up on South China Sea
Global multipurpose operator AAL is expanding its scheduled service on the South China Sea with the addition of a second vessel.
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NewsDeveloping a green solution
Three of the marine sector’s major technology companies, WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT, have agreed to collaborate in making the use of LNG fuel a viable option for ship owners and operators.
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NewsIntermarine plucks up the Courage
Intermarine has taken delivery of its latest heavy lift tweendeck vessel, Industrial Courage.
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NewsMaersk rises to NSR challenge
A.P. Møller Mærsk plans to carry out a one-off trial passage of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in September 2018.