All Shipping articles – Page 114
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NewsNew sulphur regulations for Hong Kong and Taiwan
Hong Kong and Taiwan will implement a local 0.5 percent sulphur cap from January 1, 2019, one year ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sulphur 2020 regulations, according to insurance provider Gard.
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NewsLim secures second term as head of IMO
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council has agreed to renew the appointment of Kitack Lim as secretary general of the organisation for a second four-year term.
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NewsHeavy-duty transport emissions set to decline
Reaching net-zero carbon emissions for heavy industry and heavy-duty transport sectors is technically and financially possible by mid-century – 2050 in developed countries and 2060 in developing countries - according to the Energy Transitions Commission.
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NewsOrion launched in China
DEME’s offshore installation vessel, Orion, has been launched at the Cosco Qidong shipyard in China.
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NewsFednav inks additional Optimarin order
Optimarin has signed a contract to supply Canada-based shipping line Fednav with seven of its US Coast Guard (USCG) approved ballast water treatment systems.
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NewsLucina heads for auction
Eggar Forrester is auctioning off the multipurpose vessel Lucina in Amsterdam on December 14, on behalf of mortgagees Caterpillar Financial Services.
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NewsConbit knuckles down with boom crane
Conbit, a subsidiary of transport engineering company ALE, has acquired a telescopic knuckle boom crane designed for offshore lifting – the CK050F.
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NewsStolberg hires new representation
Reports in the German media indicate that Niels Stolberg, former chief executive of Beluga Shipping, has hired a new lawyer in an attempt to avoid his 42-month prison sentence.
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NewsChipolbrok loads in Hamburg
Chipolbrok has loaded its heavy lift vessel Leopold Staff with a variety of over-dimensional cargoes, including power plant equipment destined for Jordan, at the C. Steinweg Terminal in Hamburg.
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NewsMultipurpose rates edge up
Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have marginally increased over the last month, according to the latest data from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
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BIMCO develops bunker clauses ahead of Sulphur 2020
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has developed two bunker clauses to support the implementation of International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sulphur 2020 regulations, which come into force on January 1, 2020.
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NewsDamen delivery for Smit Lamnalco
Rotterdam-headquartered Smit Lamnalco has taken delivery of the final two ASD Tugs 3212 in its series of newbuilds from Damen.
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NewsCNCo opens Chinese headquarters
China Navigation Company (CNCo) has opened its new Chinese headquarters in Shanghai.
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NewsFirst Boskalis vessels to be scrapped
In its third quarter results, Royal Boskalis Westminster confirmed that the first of its 11 “heavily loss-making” heavy transport vessels will be scrapped in the fourth quarter.
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NewsBanks reduce shipping exposure
As banks continue to distance themselves from the shipping sector, two of Germany’s prominent lenders - Commerzbank and Nord/LB - have announced further reductions in their shipping portfolios.
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NewsAAL opens in Genoa
AAL has opened an office in Genoa, Italy, strengthening the carrier’s European network.
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NewsTechnip picks Jumbo for Leviathan project
Technip has awarded Jumbo a contract for the transportation and installation of a 410-tonne subsea production manifold for the Leviathan development, located off the coast of Israel.
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NewsHöegh calls on Optimarin
Höegh Autoliners has placed an order with ballast water treatment system manufacturer Optimarin for ten retrofitted units.
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NewsOgnedal joins WaterFront
Global ship agency WaterFront Maritime Services has appointed Tormod Ognedal as business development manager for Europe.
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NewsStehle set to join Zeamarine
Zeamarine has appointed Dominik Stehle, former executive vice president of deugro Group, as chief commercial officer, effective February 1, 2019.