Latest shipping news – Page 81
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NewsBBC confirms takeover of Zeamarine ships
BBC Chartering has confirmed that it has signed contracts for six ships that were previously sailing for Zeamarine.
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NewsBIMCO warns of escalating tensions in the Middle East
In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, BIMCO has warned shipping owners and operators to remain vigilant and carefully monitor the situation.
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NewsDecarbonising shipping comes at a USD1 tn cost
At least USD1 trillion of capital investment in land-based and ship-related infrastructure is required to reach the 2050 goal of reducing shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent of 2008 levels.
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NewsCranes arrive in Brownsville
BBC Chartering’s multipurpose vessel BBC Asia has delivered two mobile harbour cranes to the port of Brownsville in Texas.
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NewsCrowley shakes up marine services organisation
Crowley Maritime Corporation has reorganised its marine services organisation into three business segments: offshore services, ship assist and tanker escort, and engineering services.
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NewsSAAM acquires shares in Intertug
Sociedad Matriz SAAM has acquired a 70 percent stake in Intertug, a towage operator in Colombia, Mexico and Central America.
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NewsTT Club represented in Qingdao
TT Club has appointed a network partner in Qingdao, China – Ever Faith Marine Service.
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NewsWijnne Barends opts for LNG newbuilds
Wijnne Barends, based in the Netherlands, has placed an order with China’s WuHu Shipyard for four shortsea cargo ships featuring LNG propulsion systems.
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NewsCharter rates fall in January
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have dropped over the last month, according to shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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NewsIndustrial Skipper joins dship fleet
dship Carriers has added the 12,500 dwt multipurpose vessel Industrial Skipper to its fleet.
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NewsNYK partners with Van Oord
NYK and Van Oord have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly own and operate offshore wind installation vessels under the Japanese flag.
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NewsTens across the board for WW Ocean
WW Ocean’s recent stop at the Japanese port of Kanazawa marked its tenth port call for manufacturer Komatsu.
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NewsGAC Pindar teams up with BBC Yacht Transport
GAC Pindar – the marine leisure, sports and event specialist of the GAC Group – has signed a memorandum of understanding with BBC Yacht Transport.
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NewsBrighter signs for multipurpose shipping
The outlook for multipurpose shipping, comprising both breakbulk and heavy lift vessels, is brightening despite rising geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty, according to maritime consultancy Drewry.
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NewsAAL delivers to Port Miami
AAL has delivered six rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) from the port of Taicang, China to Port Miami, USA on its 31,000 dwt vessel AAL Newcastle.
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NewsSenior appointments at SAL
Claas Matthies, managing director at SAL Heavy Lift, is taking on additional responsibilities as the group’s chief information officer.
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NewsDrewry adds fuel advisory and management services
Drewry Supply Chain Advisors has launched a range of fuel advisory and management services designed for shippers and forwarders.
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NewsSteel cut for UECC PCTC
United European Car Carriers (UECC) held a steel cutting ceremony for its first newbuild pure car truck carrier (PCTC) on order with China Ship Building Trading and Jiangnan Shipyard Group.
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NewsLoosley named as Frew successor
David Loosley will succeed Angus Frew as secretary general and ceo of BIMCO, effective June 2020.
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NewsContractors poisoned near South Africa
Dutch contractor Royal Boskalis Westminster confirmed that an incident occurred onboard an FPSO that is being transported by its heavy lift vessel Vanguard from China to Brazil.