February 2023
On the heels of Marine Log’s annual TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) event, this issue focuses on that sector, dredging and ship repair.
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Baleària ups the power in second 123 meter LNG-fueled RoPax
While the Margarita Salas, the second 123 meter LNG-fueled RoPax ferry ordered by Spanish ferry operator Baleària, will have the same dimensions as its sister-vessel, the Eleanor Roosevelt, the new vessel’s Wärtsilä
Philly Shipyard transfers Prime Plate Facility operations to Avalotis
Philly Shipyard, Inc. (PSI) reports that it has reached a definitive agreement that will see it transfer operations of its Prime Plate Facilty to Avalotis Industrial Services (AIS), an affiliate of Avalotis
Washington Trust provides funding for WindServe Marine CTV trio
Westerly, R.I., based community bank The Washington Trust Company reports that it has made a significant commercial loan to Reinauer Group company WindServe Marine, LLC. The funding will enable WindServe to construct
NES wins key WindKeeper SOV contract
Turkey’s Cemre Shipyard has awarded Norwegian Electric Systems AS (NES) a contract to deliver energy design, and smart control systems for the two innovative WindKeeper Service Operation Vessels (SOVs) ordered at the
FSG newbuild RO/RO heads out for sea trials
German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) reports that its newbuilding 782 has left the Flensburg Fjord and set course for Bremerhaven. The ship, the 210-meter long RO/RO ferry Tennor Ocean, is being built
Grimaldi orders 5 more ammonia-ready car carriers
The Naples-headquartered Grimaldi Group is going all in on car carriers — and ammonia-readiness. It has opened the new year by placing an order for five 9,000 CEU (Car Equivalent Unit) pure
Norvic Shipping charters in newbuild ultramax
Dry bulk operator Norvic Shipping has entered a long-term period-charter for a newbuild 64,000 dwt ultramax. The charter deal was signed in Norvic’s New York City office with Japanese shipowner Fujimaru Kaiun,
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Marine Log’s “Distinctive Deliveries” of 2022 announced
In our December issue, we published our “Distinctive Deliveries” feature, recognizing a unique variety of vessels delivered in 2022. Here’s what made the list: Ever Alot World’s largest containership Evergreen Marine Corporation
Edda Wind expects delivery delays for three vessels
Earlier this week, Haugesund, Norway, headquartered offshore wind service company Edda Wind (OSL:EWIND) had some cheery news to report: the Christmas eve launch of its commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV) C491 at