Hapag-Lloyd acquires stake in APM Terminals MVII
Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals to acquire a 25 per cent stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII). As partners, both companies will support the terminal’s continued development, capacity expansion and operational performance. With the...
TwinShip to provide decision support in decarbonisation
A consortium, including Wärtsilä, will develop a new system for the maritime industry, which is aimed at improving access to reliable data to enable smarter shipping decisions related to decarbonising fleet operations. This "TwinShip" project is sponsored by the...
Paris MoU fire door inspections: 13.9% non-compliant
Following a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on fire safety, the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (Paris MoU) launched an unannounced Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) on fire doors. The findings of this FIC raise concerns for the Paris...
Deck tank found overloaded in audit
During a company audit, it was noticed that the deck tanks used for ammonia storage had been loaded up to 98 per cent at a loading temperature of -22°C. The expected ambient temperature later in the voyage was 20°C. The Nautical Institute gathers reports of maritime...
Royal Huisman transports 65-metre ketch for outfitting
Royal Huisman has transported the modern classic 65-metre Aquarius from the hall for detailed outfitting and extensive testing. The hall had housed “Project 408 Aquarius II” since its hull was turned in March last year. The performance ketch is the successor to the...
Dali owner and operator settle for over $100M in civil claim
The owner and operator of the container ship Dali, which allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge resulting in its collapse, have agreed to pay USD 101,980,000 to resolve the US Justice Department's civil claim. The claim was brought by the United States for costs...
Van Weelde Shipping Group plans to join Ahti Pool
The Van Weelde Shipping Group, owners of the dry cargo fleet managed by Orient Shipping Rotterdam (OSR), has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to join Ahti Pool. The latter is a new FuelEU Maritime (FEM) compliance solution. Ahti Pool provides an easy and cost-effective...
Fuel Transition Roadmap launched for Dutch shipping
On Thursday 24 October, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) officially presented the Fuel Transition Roadmap for the shipping industry. Last year, together with 150 parties, a map was drawn up of how to work towards climate-neutral shipping based on a number of...
OMS orders cable-laying vessels at Royal IHC
OMS Group, a provider of subsea digital infrastructure solutions, has contracted Royal IHC for a series of next generation cable-laying vessels. The first vessel is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2027. OMS Group's strategic investment in the new...
Damen to expand ties with Portuguese shipbuilding
On 18 October, Damen Shipyards Group and idD Portugal Defence signed a letter of intent (LoI) to boost collaboration in shipbuilding and further integrate Portuguese industry into Damen's global naval value chain. With this move, Damen and idD Portugal Defence will...
MAN to develop medium-speed ammonia engine
Having designed and tested its first two-stroke ammonia engine, MAN Energy Solutions has now announced launching the "AmmoniaMot 2" research project. The project aims to develop a four-stroke, medium-speed, dual-fuel test engine that runs on ammonia. Supported by the...
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