Fure Vinga bunkers LNG in Europe for first time

MAY 22, 2018 — Fure Vinga, the first of six LNG fueled 16,300 dwt tankers ordered at China’s Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding by Sweden’s Gothia Tanker Alliance, bunkered LNG for the first time

Two more Fjord1 all-electric ferries to have Corvus battery systems

MAY 22, 2018 — Corvus Energy, Richmond, BC, Canada has been selected by Norwegian Electric System (NES) to supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) for two new all-electric ferries being

Fincantieri uses FREMM frigate visit to push bid for FFG (X) program

MAY 22, 2018 — The ITS Alpino, a Fincantieri-built Italian Navy FREMM class frigate recently arrived in Norfolk, VA. The FREMM design is one of five being considered by the U.S. Navy for

Knud E. Hansen gets shipyard contract for Grimaldi RO/RO design

MAY 22, 2018 — Danish naval architectural firm Knud E. Hansen has been awarded a contract by China’s Nanjing Jinling Shipyard to develop the Basic Design of a number of large RO/RO

Gunvor JV inks orders for six product tanker newbuilds

MAY 22, 2018 — Gunvor Group, one of the largest physical energy trading companies in the world, has entered into a joint venture with Oceangold Tankers and Maas Capital to form ClearOcean

Iridium close to ending GMDSS satcom service provider monopoly

MAY 22, 2018 — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) reports that IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed to recognize that the Iridium network meets all the criteria needed to provide mobile satellite

Wärtsilä marks LNGPac sales milestone

MAY 22, 2018 — Wärtsilä has booked the 100th order for its LNGPac fuel gas supply system. It is for the LNGPac systems for two new shuttle tankers being built for Singapore

Hornbeck closes acquisition of Aries OSV quartet

MAY 22, 2018 — In a filing with the the SEC, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) reports that, on May 18, 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary closed on the purchase of four high-spec

Crosby Tugs opts for ABS software for Subchapter M compliance

MAY 21, 2018 — Crosby Tugs, Galliano, LA, has selected ABS Nautical Systems NS Workboat mobile compliance software to enable compliance with Subchapter M regulatory requirements. By adopting NS Workboat across its

Sembcorp Marine firms up Vito FPU contract

MAY 21, 2018 — Sembcorp Marine Ltd reports that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Ltd., has been awarded a contract by Shell Offshore Inc. to construct and integrate

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