CMA CGM received a green light from the European Commission to acquire Finland’s Containerships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/263178/cma-cgm-gets-eu-approval-for-containerships-takeover/
Company News
Uljanik Workers on Strike Again
Disgruntled workers of Uljanik Group take to the streets.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/263204/uljanik-workers-on-strike-again/
BW Green Carriers Takes World Fuel Services to Court over Contaminated Fuels
BW Green Carriers AS, part of BW Group, takes Miami-based bunker supplier World Fuel Services Inc to court.
Yilport to Upgrade Puerto Bolívar with 24 New Cranes
Ecuador’s first deep sea terminal, Yilport Puerto Bolívar, orders new cranes to boost terminal capabilities.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/263172/yilport-to-upgrade-puerto-bolivar-with-24-new-cranes/
Diana Shipping Extends Post-Panamax Charter with Uniper
Diana Shipping extended the Post-Panamax time charter contract with Uniper Global Commodities.
ABS unveils new guidance and software for chemical tanker industry
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has unveiled a new set of guidelines and software for the chemical tanker owners, operators and shipyards.
The new ABS Guide for Materials and Welding for Stainless Steels features the minimum requirements for properties, manufacturing processes and production techniques for common types of stainless steels used in the marine and offshore sectors.
The guidance is designed for the construction and maintenance of stainless steel tanks used on chemical tankers.
ABS’s...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/abs-unveils-new-guidance-software-chemical-tanker-industry/
HMM Introducing Fuel Surcharge as of January 2019
Hyundai Merchant Marine to add fuel adjustment surcharge ahead of the 2020 sulphur cap.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/263144/hmm-introducing-fuel-surcharge-as-of-january-2019/
Verifavia to Cooperate with Wallem, Zeaborn
Verifavia to provide EU MRV and IMO DCS verification to Wallem and Zeaborn Ship Management.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/263090/verifavia-to-cooperate-with-wallem-zeaborn/
AMSA: P&O Cruise Ship Spills Waste Water in Great Barrier Reef
P&O cruise vessel has spilled waste water in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, AMSA confirmed.
WinGD to establish engineering centre in Shanghai, China
Winterthur Gas and Diesel (WinGD) has collaborated with its shareholding company China Shipbuilding Power Engineering Institute (CSPI) to establish a new engineering centre in Shanghai, China, with an aim to increase its technical capacities by 20%.
The centre will be situated at CSPI’s premises in Shanghai and is expected to help WinGD to expand its resources by continuing its focus on a maritime two-stroke engine design.
The new centre will be built to assist WinGD in delivering current and...
https://www.ship-technology.com/news/wingd-establish-new-engineering-centre-shanghai-china/