The maritime sector is experiencing a remarkable shift with the emergence of hybrid ships as one solution to achieving net zero in shipping. In a paper, marine technology specialist Wärtsilä examines the latest trends shaping the course of hybrid ship propulsion. From the introduction of novel battery chemistries and the surge in battery power capacity …
Pre-docking inspections provide an increasingly powerful means of ensuring a successful dry-docking, according to MacGregor Sometimes costly, periodically mandatory and ultimately inevitable, the drydock is part of the normal life of a ship. However, with days in dock also experienced as lost earnings, the stakes are high for what is a rare opportunity to deal …
Drewry’s composite World Container Index decreased by 1.6% to $1,739.59 per 40ft container this week. Our detailed assessment for Thursday, 31 August 2023 The composite index has decreased by 1.6% to $1,739.59 this week, and has dropped by 69.3% when compared with the same week last year. The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,739.59 …
Drewry: World Container Index Down 1.6% This Week Read More »
North America Bunker demand in Houston has slowed this week after growing steadily in recent weeks. VLSFO and LSMGO availability in Houston has been good this week. Some suppliers are able to deliver both grades with 3-5 days of lead times. While prompt HSFO availability remains tight in Houston. Lead times of 7-8 days are …
Garden officially takes over his new role at the Norwegian maritime accommodation and interiors specialist as of today. “We are delighted that Daniel has joined our very capable team. He has the experience and energy we need to enter an exciting new chapter of development offering next-generation accommodation solutions that will ensure a memorable experience …
Daniel Garden steps into position as new CEO of Maritime Montering Group Read More »
ClassNK has released ” Guidelines for Liquefied Hydrogen (LH2) Carriers (Edition 2.0)”, which cover essential details to examine the safety of liquefied hydrogen carriers to spur related technological developments. To construct a supply chain for hydrogen, which is expected to be a clean energy source in a decarbonized society, the development of liquefied hydrogen carriers …
Sustainability pioneer, Value Group (Value Maritime and Value Carbon) is pleased to announce that Shell Ventures has joined Value Group’s investor base to accelerate and expand Value Group’s carbon capture utilisation and storage strategy. Value Maritime is the pioneering developer and installer of one of the first commercially viable hybrid CO2 capture and exhaust gas …
Value Group welcomes Shell Ventures as investor to accelerate marine decarbonization Read More »
German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ), a private joint venture of German, Turkish and Jamaican investors, has welcomed its first floating dock to Jamaica. The 215 meter-long Panamax-size dock was towed across the Atlantic by the deep-sea tug “Titan” from its previous home port in Bremerhaven. The dock arrived in Kingston on August 24, 2023, …
HAV Group ASA has today successfully completed the acquisition of Undheim Systems AS, a provider of dynamic positioning (DP) systems for vessels. Undheim Systems will be integrated with HAV Group’s subsidiary Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to develop semi-autonomous and autonomous vessel capabilities. “We are really pleased to acquire the dynamic positioning (DP) technologies that Undheim …
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Permitirá exportar unos tráficos portuarios de 300.000 toneladas al año BERGÉ (www.bergelogistics.com) ha comenzado a prestar servicios logísticos a CELSA GROUP (www.celsagroup.com), en el puerto de Tarragona. Las primeras operativas se han realizado con éxito, desarrollándose embarques de perfiles estructurales de acero por el muelle de Aragón, con maquinaria y equipos propios de BERGÉ. Este servicio permitirá exportar …
BERGÉ inicia operaciones logísticas para CELSA GROUP en el puerto de Tarragona Read More »
