The vessel is now on schedule to start operating on the Dublin to Holyhead route in early 2020.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285565/stena-estrid-wraps-up-sea-trials-in-chinas-yellow-sea/
Company News
Hafnia: Fourth LR1 Newbuild Delivered
Hafnia and CSSC have taken delivery of Hafnia Beijing, the fourth unit in a series of six LR1 vessels.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285502/hafnia-fourth-lr1-newbuild-delivered/
Traxens joins Port of Rotterdam’s smart container project
French supply chain technology specialist Traxens has joined Port of Rotterdam’s #WeAre42 smart container project, which was created to analyse the logistics challenges in the maritime sector.
The move will allow the port to enable autonomous sailing by 2030.
As a project partner, the company will offer its technology to deal with logistical efficiency and sustainability issues.
Traxens managing director Jacques Delort said: “Traxens is the future of digitalisation in the supply chain industry....
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/traxens-port-of-rotterdam-container-project/
Ferry-Swap Deal between DFDS and Moby Fails
DFDS and its Italian counterpart Moby have canceled an agreement related to Amsterdam-Newcastle ferries.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285556/ferry-swap-deal-between-dfds-and-moby-fails/
Hyundai Heavy Gets Approval in Kazakhstan for DSME Acquisition
South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries has obtained regulatory approval in Kazakhstan for the acquisition of DSME.
Genco Installs Scrubbers on 11 Capesizes, Six More to Go
Three units are being fitted with scrubbers, while the remaining three are to start installation in the coming weeks.
Maersk, Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Lead Development of LEO Fuel
Shipping companies A.P. Moller-Maersk and Wallenius Wilhelmsen team up with clients to form the LEO Coalition.
Euronav Cuts Net Loss in Third Quarter
The company’s net loss was at USD 22.9 million, compared to a net loss of USD 58.7 million seen a year earlier.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285490/euronav-cuts-net-loss-in-third-quarter/
Norwegian Cruise Line to invest $100m in Norwegian Spirit renovation
US-based Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will invest more than $100m to upgrade its cruise ship Norwegian Spirit.
Starting in January 2020, a 40-day modernisation work on Norwegian Spirit will take place at a dry dock in Marseille, France. The upgrade is part of the Norwegian Edge programme.
The work includes the development of 14 new venues, extra staterooms and an expanded Mandara Spa.
The project will involve adding amenities such as the main dining room, an all-day dining outlet, a...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/norwegian-cruise-line-invest-norwegian-spirit/
Meyer Turku Delays Delivery of Costa Smeralda Again
The second delay was made due to “the high complexity and the sheer size of the ship project.”
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285501/meyer-turku-delays-delivery-of-costa-smeralda-again/