The second unit was cancelled after not being delivered by the May 31 deadline.
NEWS category
GasLog, GasLog Partners to Withdraw LNG Carriers from The Cool Pool
LNG carrier owner and operator duo is to assume commercial control of their vessels in The Cool Pool.
Ulstein Unveils X-Bow Design for RoPax Vessels
The inverted bow vessels could be built in China, according to Ulstein.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/278065/ulstein-unveils-x-bow-design-for-ropax-vessels/
Dynagas LNG Partners in Talks for USD 250 Mn Refinancing
Dynagas LNG Partners is in advanced talks for the refinancing of 6.25% USD 250 million senior notes.
SwissMarine Hires Diana Shipping’s Capesize
Diana Shipping agreed a charter contract for Capesize vessel P. S. Palios with SwissMarine Services.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/278045/swissmarine-hires-diana-shippings-capesize-2/
Hyundai Heavy Cleared to Offer LNG-Fueled VLCC with Rotor Sails
The VLCC would reach 5-7% in fuel savings with the rotor sails.
Maersk Growth Invests in German Trade Finance Startup
Maersk Growth has decided to invest in European fintech company Modifi.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/278090/maersk-growth-invests-in-german-trade-finance-startup/
Alphaliner: 2019 Box Throughput Growth Projections Slashed
Alphaliner has reduced its global container throughput growth estimate for 2019 from 3.6% to 2.5%.
Inmarsat, HHI Unit Ink Deal to Fast-Track Maritime Digitalization
Hyundai Global Service is now able to offer shipowners “a digital total care solution route to maritime digitalization”.
Trump Administration Bans Cuba Cruise Ship Port Calls
In the latest wave of Cuba restrictions, the Trump administration banned cruise ship stops to the island nation.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/277974/trump-administration-bans-cuba-cruise-ship-port-calls/