Louisiana, USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has joined forces with autonomous vessel technology developer ASV Global to introduce “Sharktech” Autonomous Vessels.
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Chelsea Technologies Wash Water Monitor Installed On Scrubber Retrofit In China
CTG announced that its Sea Sentry wash water monitoring system for ship exhaust gas cleaning systems has been installed in a Shandong Pure Ocean Technology scrubber
MOL ‘Truth’, One Of The World’s Largest Container Ship Built In Japan Wins ‘Ship Of The Year 2017’
MOL announced that 20,000 TEU containership, MOL Truth, one of the world’s largest containerships, has received the “Ship of the Year 2017” award from the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers.
Damen Supporting European Shipbuilding With NAVAIS Coordination
EC-funded programme to improve sustainability in shipbuilding and maintain Europe’s leading role in complex vessel construction
Fincantieri Awarded Contract For New Class Of Ultra-Eco-Friendly LNG Powered Ships By TUI Cruises
Fincantieri has been awarded an order for the construction of 2 new-concept gas powered ships (Liquified Natural Gas – LNG), from TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Total Becomes World’s Second Largest LNG Player
Total announces the closing of the acquisition of Engie’s portfolio of upstream liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets for an overall enterprise value of $1.5 billion.
AMSA Bans Hong Kong-Flagged Bulk Carrier For Underpaying Crew
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier MV Shandong Hai Wang for 12 months after it was discovered that crew had been deliberately underpaid.
Miami-Dade County Partners With MSC Cruises For Construction Of New Cruise Terminal At PortMiami
MSC Cruises and Miami-Dade County have reached an agreement for preferential berthing rights and signed MOU incorporating the negotiation of a development agreement for the construction of a new Cruise Terminal AAA at PortMiami.
Hamburg Süd Releases Its Journey “On A Sustainable Course”
The shipping company reports on more than 80 pages about key aspects, successes achieved, and relevant developments in 2016 and 2017, based on the “Core” option of the new guidelines of the GRI.
Wärtsilä Signs EUR 170 Million Scrubber Deal
The year 2020 is approaching along with the Sulphur cap regulation of 0.5%, putting pressure on maritime agents to decrease emissions – and to utilise new innovations for environmentally sound vessels and services in the marine industry.