Sembcorp Marine, ABS and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing team up to develop new gas technologies in offshore, marine and energy sectors

Sembcorp Marine, ABS and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing team up to develop new gas technologies in offshore, marine and energy sectors

With the growing relevance of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a sustainable alternative to oil and other fossil fuels, Sembcorp Marine, ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) and A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) are teaming up to develop new technologies, applications and capabilities in the offshore, marine and energy sectors that will advance the…

Nautica Cruise Liner breaks free as Storm Ali hits Scotland

Nautica Cruise Liner breaks free as Storm Ali hits Scotland

STORM Ali has forced a cruise ship to detach from its moorings in Scotland as the severe winds continue to batter Scotland. The cruise ship – the Nautica – tore away from the moorings before tugs were called in action to help the cruise liner. The incident happened in Greenock, close to Glasgow in Scotland….

Port of Kiel: Ostuferhafen Access Area Restructured

Port of Kiel: Ostuferhafen Access Area Restructured

The Port of Kiel is completely restructuring the access area to the Ostuferhafen and has begun the partial demolition of a former grain storage facility. The demolition along with the integration of adjacent areas will free up 2.8 hectares in the port access area on which expanded hard standing space can be created for trucks,…

[VIDEO] Largest Addition To Scotline’s Exclusive Fleet Of Vessels Launched!

[VIDEO] Largest Addition To Scotline’s Exclusive Fleet Of Vessels Launched!

After our announcement earlier this year, on 14th September 2018, Royal Bodewes launched the latest vessel from their yard in Groningen, MV Scot Carrier. The ship will be the latest and largest addition to Scotline’s exclusive fleet of vessels, once she has completed outfitting and sea trials. It was a very enjoyable day, hosted immaculately by Royal Bodewes,…

Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard delivers Pola Feodosia, fourth dry cargo carrier of Project RSD59

Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard delivers Pola Feodosia, fourth dry cargo carrier of Project RSD59

14 September 2018, Krasnoye Sormovo shipyard (a company of United Shipbuilding Corporation), State Transport Leasing Company and shipping company Pola Rise have signed the delivery certificated for the Pola Feodosia, yet another dry cargo carrier of Project RSD59. The ship named Pola Sofia is the fourth dry cargo carrier delivered to Pola Rise under a…

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Pricing of US$100 Million Senior Unsecured Bond Offering

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Pricing of US$100 Million Senior Unsecured Bond Offering

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, today announced the pricing of a US$100 million private placement of senior unsecured bonds maturing in September 2023 and callable beginning three years after issuance. In addition, the Company may issue up to an additional US$25…

Port of Antwerp working on structural solutions to improve mobility

Port of Antwerp working on structural solutions to improve mobility

One year ago Antwerp Port Authority announced its determination, together with the stakeholders involved, to improve mobility in and around the port. One year later, in view of the European Mobility Week, it is the time to take stock. The ambitions have been set, the projects have been mapped out, and the first results are…

ABS Global Gas Team Holds Seminar Series Exploring Gas as Marine Fuel

ABS Global Gas Team Holds Seminar Series Exploring Gas as Marine Fuel

evaluating the long-term potential, technical and operational challenges and opportunities for gas as a marine fuel. “The marine industry is evaluating how to address rapidly changing energy markets against a backdrop of increasing environmental regulation. The regulatory shift combined with uncertainty in conventional liquid fuel pricing has made alternate fuels such as LNG a viable…

Carisbrooke Shipping Confirms Arrest of Crew Member Of Jacqueline C, Cocaine Seized

Carisbrooke Shipping Confirms Arrest of Crew Member Of Jacqueline C, Cocaine Seized

Carisbrooke Shipping can confirm the arrest of a crew member of our cargo vessel, Jacqueline C during her stay in Valleyfield, Canada. The vessel underwent a customs search resulting in a number of bags being removed and the crew member being detained. Related: Different Types Of Maritime Crimes Canadian authorities have identified the contents of the…

TGE Marine Gas Engineering Signs The Contract For One Of The World’s First Small Scale LNG-FSRU

TGE Marine Gas Engineering Signs The Contract For One Of The World’s First Small Scale LNG-FSRU

End of July, TGE Marine Gas Engineering signed the contract for one of the world’s first floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) for the design and supply of the cargo handling system and tank material package with Jiangnan Shipyard group. The 28,000 m3 capacity barge type FRU was ordered by TEMA LNG which is backed by Helios Investment from London and shall…