Donsötank Wuhu duo to have Hydroniq coolers

Two 22,000 dwt oil products and chemical tankers on order for Sweden’s Rederi AB Donsötank will feature hull-integrated seawater cooling systems supplied by Ellingsøy, Norway, headquartered Hydroniq Coolers. The vessels are being

Oldendorff newbuilds will be first bulkers with Azipods

Two 21,500 dwt self-unloaders on order for Germany’s Oldendorff Carriers will be the first bulk carriers to feature ABB’s Azipod electric propulsion. The vessels are set for delivery to Oldendorff Carriers in

Teekay and Transport Canada working on low noise tanker

Recognizing that marine species, including the Southern Resident killer whale, are impacted by underwater vessel noise, the Government of Canada has launched a Quiet Vessel Initiative. Transport Canada is finalizing an Agreement

Keppel Nantong holds naming ceremony for Singapore’s first DF bunker tanker

Keppel Offshore & Marine reports that Singapore’s first dual-fuel bunker tanker was today named Marine Vicky by Ms Quah Ley Hoon, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA),

Seastreak orders second 600 passenger fast ferry

Designer Incat Crowther reports that Seastreak LLC, Atlantic City, N.J., has ordered a sister vessel to its Seastreak Commodore. Delivered last year (see earlier story) the Incat Crowther 45 design, 600 passenger

Deep concern for 25 seafarers aboard missing bulker loaded with nickel ore

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) says its thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the 25 seafarers aboard the Indonesian-flagged 52,400 dwt bulk carrier Nur

Knud E. Hansen unveils advanced RoPax design

Danish naval architectural consultancy Knud E. Hansen has released its newest design, a 154-meter RoPax ferry that can transport up to 1,500 passengers and 440 cars. The vessel also offers an additional

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Cruise lines respond to Dorian

Cruise lines are reshuffling their schedules as Hurricane Dorian continued to roll towards the Southeast United States. In a weather update released at 8:00 PM (ET) yesterday, Carnival Cruise Lines said that

Austal and Fred. Olsen hone next gen trimarans’ environmental creds

Australian shipbuilder Austal (ASX: ASB) and long term customer Fred. Olsen, S.A. have partnered on two next generation trimarans with advanced environmental credentials. Starting with the design process, Austal’s R&D team used

International merchandise trade is falling

Here’s a reality check for those who think that world seaborne trade can only keep growing. Figures released by the OECD yesterday show that G20 nations’ international merchandise trade, seasonally adjusted and

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