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NewsJumbo-SAL-Alliance comes to life
German breakbulk and project cargo carrier SAL Heavy Lift and Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo Shipping have commenced operations under their joint venture banner – Jumbo-SAL-Alliance.
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NYK and NBS develop system for sailing schedules
NYK and its group company NYK Business Systems (NBS) have developed a system for creating improved pure care and truck carrier (PCTC) sailing schedules.
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DNV revamps audit protocol for seafarer safety
DNV has instructed its safety management auditors to specifically address seafarer health, work, and living conditions in their 2021 audits.
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ITIC warns shipping industry of Covid-19 test oversights
The International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) – managed by Thomas Miller – has warned of the importance of checking crew Covid-19 tests.
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UECC floats LNG newbuild
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has launched the first of three LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China.
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Grimaldi and Armas Trasmediterránea sign MoU
The Grimaldi Group and Armas Trasmediterránea Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see a sale of assets and greater collaboration between the companies.
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Multipurpose shipping’s recovery still fragile
The rapid recovery in earnings for multipurpose vessels is expected to slow from the second half the year as capacity constraints and supply chain disruptions in competing sectors ease, according to Drewry’s Multipurpose Shipping Annual Review & Forecast.
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Wagenborg’s Máxima certified green
Royal Wagenborg’s multipurpose vessel Máxima has been certified according to the Clean Shipping Index.
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Wilson delivers for DHL
On behalf of DHL, shortsea shipping company Wilson moved two heavy units from Belgium to the UK.
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Topside towed along River Forth
Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit has offloaded a topside drilling platform onto the cargo barge Iron Lady on the River Forth in the UK.
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Starclass reflects on Eemslift Hendrika’s journey
Starclass Yacht Transport is working with Amasus Shipping to mobilise Eemslift Hendrika’s sister ship Eemslift Nelli to maintain its yacht transport liner service between Bergen, Norway, and Istanbul, Turkey.
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ICS publishes maritime security guidance
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published a comprehensive guide to prepare the shipping community for threats such as piracy, kidnapping, and terrorism.
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Ye joins AAL China
Raphael Ye has joined AAL Shipping’s commercial team in China as a senior sales manager.
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Drewry reports rising rates
The Drewry Multipurpose Time Charter Index rose to USD7,795 per day in March 2021, representing a rise of almost 15 percent compared to the previous month.
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UPDATE: Eemslift Hendrika towed to Ålesund
The heavy lift ship that ran into trouble in Norwegian waters earlier this week has been towed to a harbour in Ålesund.
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Rhenus in Arkon Shipping & Projects takeover
Rhenus Maritime Services has taken over Arkon Shipping’s shares in Arkon Shipping & Projects.
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Combi Lift’s mega barge nears completion
Following nine months of construction, Combi Lift’s mega barge Tomsk has been launched.
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Grimaldi commits to Malta
Grimaldi Group will deploy one of its Grimaldi Green 5th Generation (GG5G) ro-ro vessels on its services to Malta.
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UPDATE: Norwegian authorities working on Eemslift Hendrika salvage
The Norwegian Coastal Administration is working on salvaging the heavy lift vessel Eemslift Hendrika, which ran into trouble approximately 60 nautical miles west of Ålesund on Monday morning. The authority warns that there is still a risk that the ship may capsize and pose an environmental hazard.
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Chipolbrok charters Lila Mumbai
Chipolbrok has chartered the multipurpose vessel Lila Mumbai to transport cargoes to ports in Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore, Vietnam and China.
