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Month: May 2019
Pavilion claims Singapore STS LNG bunkering ‘first’
Norgas Carriers’ Norgas Innovation deployed in operation to refuel heavy-lift vessel.
https://www.tradewindsnews.com/gas/1770778/pavilion-claims-singapore-sts-lng-bunkering-first
Port of Rotterdam launches food hub
Port of Rotterdam announcement:
Rotterdam is expanding its position as Western Europe’s biggest transit port for agricultural, horticultural and fishery sector products. Part of this strategy is the establishment of the Rotterdam Food Hub at Calandkanaal, at the entrance to Maasvlakte. The 60-hectare industrial site is being prepared to offer optimal facilities for ‘agrofood’ sector companies. Land allocation discussions taking place with interested parties for over half of the 60-hectare...
https://container-news.com/port-rotterdam-launches-food-hub/
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Tanker Market in Upward Journey: Ardmore
The MR (Medium Range Product Carrier) product and chemical tanker market continues its upward trend, with charter rates higher in the first quarter on the back of continued strengthening supply-demand fundamentals and further supported by prolonged…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/tanker-market-upward-journey-ardmore-465715
LR Okays Hyundai LNG-Fuelled Tanker Design
South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has received approval in principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register (LR) for an LNG-fuelled 50,000 dwt class MR tanker design. This development is the result of close collaboration between HMD and LR.To aid…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/lr-okays-hyundai-lngfuelled-tanker-design-465717
Panama Canal Expansion Allows More NGL Transists
In June 2016, the Panama Canal Authority, the body that operates the Panama Canal, opened a third set of locks that facilitated transit of larger ships, the first such expansion since the canal was completed in 1914.In the years since the canal was expanded…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/panama-canal-expansion-allows-ngl-465719
Fragile capesize market faces further impact from capacity growth: Bimco
An increasing number of capesize newbuilding deliveries is posing a serious threat to the already fragile market balance, even as demolition rates have increased, according to a latest analysis by Bimco.
Canada Accedes to Nairobi WRC
Hazardous shipwrecks can cause many problems. Depending on its location, a wreck may be a hazard to navigation, potentially endangering other vessels and their crews.International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention (WRC) goes some way to resolving these issues.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/canada-accedes-nairobi-wrc-465720
A Jolly good deal for Denholm Port Services
UK agency provider Denholm Port Services has acquired the ship agency business of Orkney-based John Jolly expanding its services to directly supports clients calling at the islands.
http://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/a-jolly-good-deal-for-denholm-port-services.html