On April 26, 2019, AIDA Cruises and numerous representatives from politics, port-related businesses and tourism celebrated the first-time arrival of the world’s first LNG cruise ship in Barcelona.
Archives for April 2019
Watch: Indonesian Navy Ship Collides With Vietnamese Fishermen Boat
The Indonesian Navy said its ship was hit while trying to intercept a Vietnamese boat suspected of illegal fishing.
OOCL To Sell 100% Of Long Beach Container Terminal For US$ 1.78 Billion
OOCL LLC and Long Beach Container Terminal, Inc., have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to sell 100% of LBCT LLC to a consortium led by MIP, for US$1.78 billion.
Van Oord Completes Installation Of Belgium’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Van Oord successfully installed the last of the in total 44 wind turbines of the Northern offshore wind farm. Achieving this milestone and already delivering renewable energy makes an important contribution to the energy transition.
Essex Employs New Search And Rescue Drone For Operations Around Coastline
For the next 12 months, a new drone trial is taking flight to support vital search and rescue activities around the coast of Essex, thanks to a partnership between Essex Police, the MCA and RNLI.
Hamburg Süd Christens First Container Ship At The New ICAVE Terminal
First container ship at the new ICAVE terminal – a Naming ceremony held during the 500th anniversary of the Mexican city and port. Hamburg Süd christened the “Polar Mexico” container ship in the Mexican port of Veracruz on the weekend.
Samsung Heavy Proves Its Technological Superiority With Eco-Friendly LNG-Fuelled Vessels
SHI has successfully built its first LNG-fuelled vessels with its own technology, proving itself to the eco-friendly shipping industry for its construction competencies and technological prowess.
Seafarers’ Charity Supports Sri Lankan Seafarers Following Bombings
Seafarers’ charity Stella Maris (Apostleship of the Sea) extended a hand of friendship and support to seafarers from Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday bombings in the country.
CMA CGM To Update Russian Far East/China Offer By Upgrading RUFEX Service
CMA CGM updates its Russian Far East/China offer by upgrading its RUFEX service, connecting worldwide origins/destinations with inland points in Russia via Vostochny and Vladivostok.