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K-Line lands time charter deal with India state-owned natural gas company Indian energy company GAIL will take an LNG carrier under construction at Samsung Heavy Industries on charter Riviera Go to rivieramm

Stödig rolls out Starlink and crew quotas to control connectivity Crew members are allocated 5 GB per week for online applications, social media and family calls Martyn Go to rivieramm

Panama expedites revokation of six vessels on UK sanctions list Recent UK sanctions against Panama-registered tanker vessels have prompted the flag state to invoke a new ’expedited cancellation’ process for six vessels Jamey Go to rivieramm

NYK Line takes delivery of newbuild LNG carrier NYK said it would continue to collaborate on LNG transport and other initiatives with charterer Kyushu Electric Power Co Riviera Go to rivieramm

SEACOR Marine orders two PSVs, exits AHTS vessel sector SEACOR Marine restructures debt, orders two PSV newbuilds and exits AHTS sector John Go to rivieramm

USA takes action on plastic pollution in waterways The US EPA launches the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution Craig Go to rivieramm

Shipowner-developed onboard carbon capture system drives value creation Langh Tech, Damen Shipyards, BAM Shipping and Atal Solutions collaborate on onboard carbon capture technology, blending emissions reduction with value creation for sustainable shipping Craig Go to rivieramm

Evergreen Marine launches joint venture terminal with PSA PSA Singapore and Evergreen’s new joint venture to boost efficiency, innovation and sustainability efforts Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Prokopiou agrees US$1.1Bn sale-leaseback deal on five large LNGCs George Prokopiou-controlled Pure Energy agreed the deal on five 200,000-m3 vessels Riviera Go to rivieramm

Flex LNG lands 15-year time charter on LNG carrier 173,400 m3 Flex Constellation will be open for spot trading and short-term time-charters from the end of Q1 2025 Jamey Go to rivieramm

First electric tugboat among six delivered to Port of Antwerp Bruges One battery-driven and five diesel-powered reverse stern drive tugs were unloaded at the Belgian port Martyn Go to rivieramm

Venterra secures UKEF-guaranteed export finance facility Acquisitive offshore wind services business is targeting export growth from in global offshore wind market David Go to rivieramm

Norsepower opens dedicated factory for rotor sails in China The site will have a production capacity of 100 units per year Riviera Go to rivieramm

Five years into sulphur cap, cat fines still a ‘major problem’, says fuel test group Catalytic fines that can damage engine components are exceeding ISO standards in northern European bunker samples, says fuel-testing specialist CM Technologies Riviera Go to rivieramm

Regulations chase the coming wave of remote-controlled vessels Four zero-emissions ferries for Norway are among the autonomous and remote-controlled maritime projects that are outpacing the current regulatory framework Selwyn Go to rivieramm

Offshore wind survey and inspection specialist Sulmara secures investment boost Scottish company sees significant opportunity in the renewables sector for low-carbon survey services David Go to rivieramm

MPCC’s Q3 results: seizing opportunities, enhancing fleet MPCC’s Q3 2024 results reveal significant earnings visibility from a further increased charter backlog Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Middle East oil and gas OSV market heating up OSV activity in Middle East offshore oil and gas sector is bouncing back, following Saudi Aramco’s decision to cancel contracts for 22 jack-ups earlier this year, and RVO has taken delivery of the first of 10 AHTS newbuilds John Go to rivieramm

Avance Gas to exit market as Exmar buys out four newbuild contracts Sale of quartet of mid-sized gas carriers follows US$1Bn sale of Avance Gas’ very large gas carrier fleet to BW LPG Jamey Go to rivieramm

Northern Lights first LCO2 carrier launches CO2 agenda for 2025 Northern Lights, K Line and DNV advance CO2 shipping with Northern Pioneer’s delivery, signalling maritime decarbonisation strides for 2025 Craig Go to rivieramm

Lloyd’s Register completes OTG purchase The UK-headquartered classification society will integrate OTG with its own OneOcean business Martyn Go to rivieramm

Green light for US$7Bn Indonesian offshore gas, carbon capture project Saipem and its partner have won a US$1.2Bn contract for offshore infrastructure that will support LNG output from a major Asian export centre for decades Martyn Go to rivieramm

Global fleets bolstered by bonanza of tug completions  Tug owners worldwide have expanded their fleets with advanced, powerful vessels from major shipbuilders Martyn Go to rivieramm

BIMCO adds charter party clause for FuelEU time charter agreements With a 1 January 2025 entry, the FuelEU Maritime Regulation may require stakeholders to start taking measures now, says BIMCO Riviera Go to rivieramm

Rotterdam fund invests in maritime carbon capture ETF-R, Value Group and InnovationQuarter partner to advance maritime carbon capture and emissions reduction in the Port of Rotterdam through a €2M investment Craig Go to rivieramm

Cummins Turbochargers: engineering solutions for future fuels Cummins, known for its durable marine engines and advanced turbocharging solutions, is leading the way in developing technology for a sustainable future Paul Go to rivieramm

Belgium launches tender for 700-MW offshore windfarm Tender is first of three due to take place in the Princess Elisabeth Zone in the North Sea David Go to rivieramm

Marine insurers navigate green tech blind spots as cyber threats surge Insurers risk “jumping ahead too quickly” in supporting maritime decarbonisation without understanding the long-term consequences, says a leading marine insurer Edwin Go to rivieramm

Danske Commodities signs balancing agreements for Polish offshore windfarms Energy trader signs offtake deal for Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 windfarms being developed by Polenergia and Equinor David Go to rivieramm

Shipbuilding orders ‘running ahead of all years since 2007’ Shipbroker Clarksons’ research arm reports a newbuilding swell that is mounting towards historic delivery numbers in coming years Jamey Go to rivieramm

Five-vessel contract for offshore oil and gas walk-to-work SOVs goes to Norwegian shipyard The five service operation vessels will provide maintenance, supply, and operational services to platforms in the offshore oil and gas sector Riviera Go to rivieramm

Fuel and emissions savings: masters vs AI-driven voyage optimisation Maritime decarbonisation will rely on machine learning, accurate weather information, real-time data analytics and energy-saving technologies, all combined Martyn Go to rivieramm

What keeps chemical and product tanker owners awake at night An industry poll reveals the concerns that keep chemical and product tanker owners and operators awake at night Craig Go to rivieramm

Massachusetts has ‘secret sauce’ to keep offshore wind on track Report suggests ‘climate and jobs’ approach could see Southern New England states meet own energy demands and become energy exporters David Go to rivieramm

US legislation would create US$1Bn annual funding for zero-emission ship technologies   A House bill would create a US$1Bn annual fund to R&D of zero-emission technologies for use and retrofit on US ships John Go to rivieramm

Coal, bauxite drive dry bulk outlook Drewry Shipping Consultants expect coal and bauxite trades to grow significantly, reflecting their importance in dry bulk shipping’s cyclical recovery Craig Go to rivieramm

Decarbonisation report shows Amazon, other major shippers falling short Amazon is ’failing the climate across its shipping and logistics network’, says a report by the non-profit Ship It Zero campaign Riviera Go to rivieramm

MOL, KEPCO collaborate to drive hydrogen shipping forward The partners join forces to advance liquefied hydrogen carriers for clean energy goals Craig Go to rivieramm

China cements role as passenger ship builder China has celebrated cruise ship building milestones this year, despite a fall in passenger volumes due to the impact of the pandemic Rebecca Go to rivieramm

VPS, DNV Veracity partnership tackles MRV reporting for offshore vessels Leading digital decarbonisation services provider VPS has inked a partnership with DNV’s Veracity to streamline MRV reporting for offshore vessel owners John Go to rivieramm

Multi-fuel systems ready bulkers for ammonia A breakthrough approach to alternative marine fuels that could revolutionise bulk shipping’s path to decarbonisation has been presented at a London conference Edwin Go to rivieramm

Tanker newbuilding orders continue to roll in Brokers say newbuildings market is still reporting regular multi-vessel orders Riviera Go to rivieramm

Snam advances Ravenna LNG Terminal with breakwater construction Snam, ACCIONA and RCM Costruzioni advance Italy’s energy infrastructure with a €216M breakwater for the Ravenna LNG terminal Craig Go to rivieramm

Bulk carrier operators need specialist retrofit partners to break decarbonisation deadlock The shipping industry urgently needs dedicated retrofit specialists to break through the current ‘decision paralysis’ in maritime decarbonisation Edwin Go to rivieramm

What keeps LNG carrier and terminal operators awake at night? Technological innovation, workforce retention and bioLNG challenges dominate LNG carrier and terminl operator discussions Craig Go to rivieramm

HTM orders six ‘ultra-spec’ chemical tankers Hercules Tanker Management and Peninsula are adding six ultra-spec chemical tankers to their fleet, enhancing sustainable maritime operations Craig Go to rivieramm

Maersk converts first large box ship to dual-fuel methanol Maersk converts first large container vessel to be powered by a dual-fuel methanol engine Rebecca Go to rivieramm

US ports to receive another US$580M tranche of Biden IRA funding MARAD has announced plans to invest nearly US$580M to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and a US territory Riviera Go to rivieramm

Violent year in Red Sea marked by call for release of Galaxy Leader hostages International Chamber of Shipping secretary general calls for immediate release of 25 seafarers held on board the car carrier in Yemen Riviera Go to rivieramm

Cruise ships, gas carriers cut fuel consumption up to 8% Energy efficiency measures have been applied to a cruise ship fleet, and by a Norwegian shipowner, resulting in fuel and emissions reduction Martyn Go to rivieramm

Japan maintains LNG handling amid trade shifts JOGMEC’s latest data reveals Japan’s LNG handling trends, with domestic imports falling while external trade expands Craig Go to rivieramm

BTA revises UK standard conditions for towage 2024 update takes into account technical advances and court rulings since the last update in 1986 Martyn Go to rivieramm

Amazon-backed alliance to stimulate long-term demand for green ship fuels ZEMBA will issue a tender in January that will aggregate demand for at least 80Bn tonne miles of demand for container ships powered by e-fuels John Go to rivieramm

ONE, Seaspan club together to form shipmanagement provider Ocean Network Express and Seaspan Corp have established OneSea Solutions, a solutions provider focused on technical ship management and developing maritime talent Rebecca Go to rivieramm

As US sanctions ‘Iran proxy’, EU aims to target Russian ‘dark fleet’ vessels and cargoes US targets Iranian oil sales to Syria and China; EU Parliament calls for total ban on Russian fossil fuel imports and targeted inspections for Russia-linked vessels Riviera Go to rivieramm

TotalEnergies launches first major deepwater project in Suriname An FPSO and subsea network have been sourced to produce oil and gas from the GranMorgu project in 2028 Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG market recharts course amid global shifts Asia drives LNG growth while Europe recalibrates amid shifting demand, say industry analysts Craig Go to rivieramm

Why Trafigura is leaning towards ammonia as a marine fuel Trafigura is agnostic on whether ammonia or methanol will become maritime’s dominant green fuel, however, recent actions suggest the company is being drawn to ammonia Edwin Go to rivieramm

Largest North Sea vessel-based decommissioning campaign completed Vessels are being used for well plugging and abandonment in the burgeoning North Sea decommissioning market Martyn Go to rivieramm

Designing a new generation of battery-hybrid CSOVs One of the world’s leading designers of OSVs celebrates its 1,000th ship delivery and looks to the future for naval architecture Martyn Go to rivieramm

Creating cruise ships that exceed expectations The interior design blueprint on MSC Cruises’ ever-evolving ships provides passengers with a destination experience they will not find on dry land Jeannine Go to rivieramm

Crew workload and inspection challenges debated Maritime safety experts highlight growing concerns about increased crew workload and inspection requirements Edwin Go to rivieramm

Ballast water treatment market sees major acquisition Greece-headquartered Erma First Group has acquired US-based Ecochlor to broaden the environmental regulation-linked product stable it sells to shipowners Riviera Go to rivieramm

Kotug expands pusher fleet with newbuilds  Dutch vessel owner will provide an electric pusher tug to sustainably transport cocoa shipments in the Netherlands Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG bunkering poised for a bright future LNG bunkering is expanding rapidly with more than 1,000 LNG-fuelled ships on order. Insights from Avenir LNG, Bureau Veritas and Sohar highlight the need for enhanced infrastructure and standards Craig Go to rivieramm

Accident report: lack of training causes fatal tug capsize  MAIB chief inspector: “Tug Biter’s accident was another cruel lesson of how rapidly things can go dreadfully wrong” Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG industry urged to uphold safety and efficiency  Trelleborg managing director David Pendleton highlights LNG’s growth and challenges, urging operational vigilance Craig Go to rivieramm

First unmanned ROV control vessels delayed, but foundations laid for expanded fleet  Reach Subsea has reported small delays to the deployment of two remotely controlled unmanned surface vessels that will manage ROVs for subsea surveys Martyn Go to rivieramm

Box ship orders at record-setting pace, up by more than 50% in 2024 Sector heading for record-breaking year fuelled by high charter rates and post-Covid container boom Riviera Go to rivieramm

Maersk Tankers sets sail for sustainability Maersk Tankers is to install 20 eSAILs on five MR tankers, reducing emissions and fuel use in a major step toward sustainability Craig Go to rivieramm

Keel laying marks birth of new ships for UK’s Isles of Scilly Vietnam’s Piriou shipyard has begun constructing two ships which will serve the Penzance to Isles of Scilly route for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group Riviera Go to rivieramm

UAE port’s electric tug achieves world record   The first electric tugboat in the Middle East has set new standards in power and performance Martyn Go to rivieramm

African port authority weighs converting port vessels to alternative fuels Four of the oldest port tugboats, initially, could be converted to run on biodiesel, methanol, hydrogen or ammonia Martyn Go to rivieramm

Marubeni LPG vessels see 30% GHG reductions in prototype trial Marubeni Corporation’s chartered LPG vessels reduced emissions by 29% through a trial to lower speeds and mitigate “Sail Fast Then Wait” practices Craig Go to rivieramm

Egypt and Fujairah strengthen petroleum hub collaboration Egypt and UAE unite to expand Hamra Port into a Mediterranean logistics hub for petroleum trading and supply Craig Go to rivieramm

Six newbuilds ordered for European offshore maintenance projects Singaporean shipbuilder Strategic Marine will build at least six new support vessels headed for use in the offshore energy sector Martyn Go to rivieramm

Ultratug expands escort tug fleet with Chilean newbuild  A 32-m, RAstar 3200-W design tug has enhanced Ultratug’s fleet in south Chile for ship assistance and emergency response Martyn Go to rivieramm

Conrad Shipyard ‘going and blowing’ with new construction projects Conrad Shipyard’s backlog stretches well into 2025, with orders for tugs, towboats, ferries, barges and a series of accommodation barges for the US Navy John Go to rivieramm

Partnership enables real-time ship security alerts, tracking Shipowners, operators and managers will be alerted to security events and be able to track vessels in high-risk areas Martyn Go to rivieramm

Agreements pave the way for electric harbour vessels Two consortia intend to build or retrofit electric-powered vessels in Singapore Martyn Go to rivieramm

LNG terminal assets acquired in major deal Crown LNG acquires Kakinada and Grangemouth LNG terminal assets, advancing LNG infrastructure in India and the UK Craig Go to rivieramm

Hapag-Lloyd orders 24 container ships The LNG dual-fuel ships will be ammonia ready and able to operate on biomethane Rebecca Go to rivieramm

Final Brent topside reaches UK recycling yard All four of the topsides of the most iconic UK oil field have been removed and decommissioned Martyn Go to rivieramm

Offshore charging field trial to commence in 2025 Demonstrators will test charging concept for CTVs and SOVs at offshore windfarms to enable future vessels to be all electric Martyn Go to Source

Roadmap outlines pathway to 7 GW of offshore wind in Turkish waters World Bank says Turkey has potential technical offshore wind resource of around 75 GW David Go to Source

IMPA seeks remote pilotage manufacturers International Maritime Pilots’ Association plans remote ship piloting trials to test technology, validate safety and identify risks Martyn Go to Source

Holland America Line spearheads circularity, addresses recycling challenges In addition to a pilot project focused on textiles, Holland America Line highlights how industry collaboration can tackle end-of-life aluminium furniture Rebecca Go to Source

Hull-cleaning ROVs and robots deployed in Singapore Ships calling at Singapore can have their hulls cleaned by remotely operated vehicles in just two hours Martyn Go to Source