Shortsea shipping specialist Wijnne Barends christened the 5,900 dwt vessel Lady Monique in Delfzijl on January 28, 2023.
Lady Monique is the fourth and last dry bulk vessel in a series of newbuilds. Its sister vessel Lady Marie Christine was christened during January last year, while Lady Mathilde and Lady Menna were christened towards the end of 2022.
The ships measure 115 m long and are designed to meet all the current environmental requirements. They are dual-fuel ready and can run on LNG.
Shortsea shipping player Wilson placed an order for the construction of six 3,800 dwt newbuildings, plus an option for eight more. Wagenborg, meanwhile, is pressing on with EasyMax 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.
USA-based maritime, logistics and energy solutions provider Crowley has expanded its ocean shipping services with a route between the US Northeast and Central America.
The Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships came into force on June 26, establishing mandatory regulations to govern the way ships are recycled. BIMCO expects recycling activity to surge over the coming decade as a result.
Multipurpose carrier AAL Shipping has held an official naming ceremony for the 32,000 dwt AAL Dammam, its sixth Super B-class vessel.
Ceva Logistics is adding to its presence in Africa with plans to construct a logistics base in the port area of Kribi, Cameroon.
