Category: Poland
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Polsteam books up to six handysize bulker newbuilds in China
Polsteam books up to six handysize bulker newbuilds in China Polish Steamship Co (Polsteam) has moved to bolster its fleet with a fresh series of handysize bulk carriers ordered at Wuhu Weihai Shipbuilding in China. The state-owned operator has signed for four firm 45,000 dwt vessels, with options for two additional units. The first ship…
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Van Oord on dredging mission to lay the groundwork for Europe’s next FSRU
Van Oord on dredging mission to lay the groundwork for Europe’s next FSRU Dutch marine contractor Van Oord has set off on a dredging quest to prepare the site where Poland’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) will be stationed as part of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Gulf of Gdańsk, representing…
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First steel cut for Poland’s FSRU at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard
First steel cut for Poland’s FSRU at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard Poland’s gas transmission system operator (TSO), Gaz-System, has confirmed a steel-cutting ceremony, held in South Korea, for the country’s floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), which will be part of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal located in the Gulf of Gdańsk. The…
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FMC classifies Chipolbrok as a controlled carrier
FMC classifies Chipolbrok as a controlled carrier The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) in the US has classified the Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company (Chipolbrok) as a controlled carrier of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and is adding it to the commission’s controlled carrier list. The company, with 31 MPPs in its fleet, is jointly…
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DeepOcean wins Polish wind survey contract
DeepOcean wins Polish wind survey contract Norwegian ocean services contractor DeepOcean has won subsea survey work on the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind developments in Poland. Jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind farms will have a total combined capacity of 1.44 GW. Under the contract with an…
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NATO, Baltic states and Taiwan to clamp down on cable cutters
NATO, Baltic states and Taiwan to clamp down on cable cutters In Asia and Europe, authorities are taking action, trying to crack down on ships taking out critical subsea infrastructure. NATO secretary-general, Mark Rutte co-hosted a summit of Baltic Sea allies yesterday launching new military activity in the region to protect critical infrastructure following a…
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Poland’s new Miecznik-class frigates will have Schottel transverse thrusters
Poland’s new Miecznik-class frigates will have Schottel transverse thrusters High quality, flexible options for adaptation to special requirements and high availability during operation are key factors for the propulsion systems of naval vessels. To meet these requirement, the Schottel transverse thruster (STT) is designed with improved maneuvering performance. Each of the Miecznik-class multi-role frigates being…
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With building permit secured, Polish FSRU project ready for execution stage
With building permit secured, Polish FSRU project ready for execution stage Poland’s gas transmission system operator Gaz-System has obtained a building permit for the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) that will form part of the country’s second liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal, in the Gulf of Gdańsk. The post With building permit secured, Polish…