Fincantieri denies reports that EU antitrust authorities would commence an in-depth analysis of the Chantiers deal.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285596/fincantieri-refutes-rumors-linked-to-chantiers-deal/
Company News
Stena Line concludes Stena Estrid’s sea trials in China
Swedish ferry operator Stena Line has concluded its ship Stena Estrid’s sea trials in the Yellow Sea in China.
The vessel has performed well during the trials. Starting from early 2020, it will operate on the Dublin to Holyhead route.
The trials for Stena Estrid were necessary to check engine performance, fuel consumption, radio equipment, manoeuvrability, speed, safety and emergency systems.
Stena Estrid is the first Stena Line’s next-generation roll-on / roll-off passenger (RoPax) vessel. The...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/stena-estrid-sea-trials-china/
CargoSmart: Schedule Reliability Rises in Q3 2019
Ocean schedule reliability for third quarter was 75.7%, slightly higher than in the second quarter of 2019.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285587/cargosmart-schedule-reliability-rises-in-q3-2019/
FSG Launches Siem’s Newest RoRo Vessel
Germany’s FSG has launched a 4,076-lane meter RoRo freight ferry being built for Norwegian Siem Europe.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285585/fsg-launches-siems-newest-roro-vessel/
Liberty Defense to test weapon detection system at Port Tampa Bay
A weapon detection provider Liberty Defense has partnered with Port Tampa Bay in Florida, US, to test its concealed weapons detection system HEXWAVE.
To detect hidden weapons, HEXWAVE uses low-power radar imaging and artificial intelligence technology.
Designed as a modular and scalable system, HEXWAVE can be deployed both indoors and outdoors.
The system also warns about threats at the perimeter of the property without obstructing people’s movement. The software provides a layered defence...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/liberty-defense-weapon-detection-port-tampa-bay/
Ocean Yield Ends Third Quarter in Red
Net loss amounted to USD 63.2 million, compared to a net profit of USD 39.9 million reported a year earlier.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285571/ocean-yield-ends-third-quarter-in-red/
Swire Shipping, Lodestar Team Up on New Zealand-Asia Service
Pulp, timber and forest product related cargo would be shipped from New Zealand’s ports to Asian ports.
Abu Dhabi Ports’ Maqta Gateway, Etisalat Partner Up on Port Digitalization
Abu Dhabi Ports’ Maqta Gateway, Etisalat team up to enable connectivity and bring digital innovation across ports.
Royal Caribbean Continues with Record Earnings
Miami-based cruise major Royal Caribbean Cruises has reported record third-quarter earnings despite negative headwinds.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285613/royal-caribbean-continues-with-record-earnings/
Fincantieri delivers third Vista-class cruise ship to Carnival
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the Vista-class Carnival Panorama cruise ship to Carnival Cruise Line.
The ceremony was held at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice.
The Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport Paola De Micheli, Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy, Fincantieri chairman Giampiero Massolo and Fincantieri CEO Giuseppe Bono have attended the ceremony.
The construction of Carnival Panorama began in July 2017. The ship is 323m-long and weighs...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/fincantieri-third-vista-class-cruise-ship-carnival/