Singapore: Quah Ley Hoon stepping down as MPA chief
The Singapore Ministry of Transport reports that Quah Ley Hoon will be stepping down as chief executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on September 5, 2022. She will
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Foremost Group orders two eco-friendly capesizes at Namura
New York City headquartered Foremost Group yesterday signed an order with Namura Shipbuilding for two new 185,000 dwt capesize dry bulk carriers that will be among the most eco-friendly in the world.
Port of Caddo-Bossier cuts ribbon on spacious new warehouse
The Port of Caddo-Bossier, along with the Red River Waterway Commission and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, cut the ribbon for its new 100,000-square-foot heavy-load warehouse on June 30. Construction
Norwind Offshore takes delivery of its first vessel
Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Norwind Offshore has taken delivery of its first vessel, Norwind Breeze. Handed over today by Fincantieri subsidiary Vard’s Brattvåg, Norway, shipyard, the vessel was originally built as a platform
ESG to begin construction of fourth OPC
The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) a $325.06 million contract modification to begin construction of the fourth Heritage Class offshore patrol cutter (OPC), the future USCGC Rush (WMSM
Ponant signs up polar cruise ship for ABB MarineCare
French cruise company Ponant has signed up its LNG-fueled hybrid-electric exploration cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot for ABB’s MarineCare services. Le Commandant Charcot recently became the first cruise ship of its type
Inmarsat signs digital ecosystem agreement with Norwind
Mobile satcom leader Inmarsat has reached an integrated connectivity agreement with Ålesund, Norway, headquartered Norwind Offshore AS. Established by owners with a long history of offshore and maritime experience, Norwind supports the
Norwind Offshore vessels to feature Kongsberg permanent magnet tech
Two new commissioning service operations vessels (CSOVs) recently ordered by Norwind Offshore will feature Kongsberg Maritime solutions. The solutions are designed to enable the operator to maximize operational windows whilst minimizing overall
Sembcorp Marine completes first newbuild floater for Shell
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has completed the Vito Regional Production Facility (RPF) for Shell Offshore Inc. To be deployed in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico some 150 miles southeast of New Orleans in
Viking takes delivery of first expedition ship
Torstein Hagen’s Viking cruises has taken delivery of Viking Octantis, the first of two new purpose-built expedition ships. The delivery ceremony took place yesterday at Fincantieri group member Vard’s Søviknes, Norway, shipyard.