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/
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Carnival Takes Delivery of Third Vista-Class Unit from Fincantieri
Carnival Panorama completed sea trials in June this year.
Korea Plans Eco-Friendly Fuel Conversion for 140 ships by 2030
Larger state-owned ships would run on LNG, while the smaller ones would use electric or hybrid propulsion.
KHI: Ultramax Newbuild Handed Over to Gramos Navigation
Gramos Navigation has accepted delivery of Gramos, a 61,000 dwt bulk carrier newbuild.
Damen holds keel laying ceremony for WSA Koblenz’s diving bell ship
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has held the keel laying ceremony for the diving bell vessel ordered by FMSW Koblenz.
The Duisburg shipping authority WSA (Wasserstrassen- und Schifffahrtsamt) will be the operator of the new ship.
A keel-laying ceremony took place at Europoort Construction in Hendrik Ido Ambacht in the Netherlands.
After the completion of the hull fabrication, Damen will transfer the ship to Damen Shipyards Gorinchem where the remaining works such as construction, outfitting and...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/damen-keel-laying-wsa-diving-bell-ship/
SSY, Signal Ocean Team Up on Tech Solutions for Dry Bulk Sector
Shipbroker and technology startup plan to bring technology solutions to the commercial ship management of dry bulkers.
Tallink Unveils Name of New Dual-Fuel Shuttle Vessel
MySTAR will be the name of the new LNG-powered shuttle vessel being built for Estonian Tallink Grupp.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285463/tallink-unveils-name-of-new-dual-fuel-shuttle-vessel/
Higher Charter Rates Help Safe Bulkers Remain Profitable
Safe Bulkers wrapped up the third quarter of 2019 with a profit, driven by an increase in charter rates.
Revenues, Volumes Continue Rising at OOCL
For the third quarter of 2019, total volumes and revenues were up by 4.1% and 5.8% respectively.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/285410/revenues-volumes-continue-rising-at-oocl/
Seaspan Welcomes BC Govt’s Decision to Set Up STS LNG Bunkering
Seaspan Marine Transportation has welcomed the planned establishment of STS LNG bunkering in the region.