The first steel has been cut for United European Car Carriers’ new battery hybrid LNG-powered vessel.
NEWS category
Columbia Welcomes Its Largest Vessel to Date
The 13,892 TEU APL Esplanade is the largest vessel ever to call Columbia.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289186/columbia-welcomes-its-largest-vessel-to-date/
Injured Sailor Evacuated from COSCO Bulker off Philippines
The Philippine Coast Guard evacuated an injured bulker crew member off Corregidor Island.
BIMCO Names New Secretary General & CEO
BIMCO has appointed David Loosley as its new Secretary-General & CEO with effect from June 2020.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289267/bimco-names-new-secretary-general-ceo/
US Blacklists Chinese Shipowner in New Sanctions against Iran
The Trump Administration has issued a new wave of sanctions against Iran.
Hapag-Lloyd Sets Sights on New Orders?
Hapag-Lloyd linked to investments in new ships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289187/hapag-lloyd-sets-sights-on-new-orders/
Zhejiang Xiehai Books 4 Bulkers
Zhejiang Xiehai Group orders four 45,700 dwt bulk carriers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289154/zhejiang-xiehai-books-4-bulkers/
Diana’s Panamax Bulker to Work for Phaethon International
The Greek shipowner inks a time charter contract with Phaethon International for Ismene.
World’s Largest LNG Bunker Vessel Aces Sea Trials
The giant LNG bunker vessel, to be named Gas Agility, nears its delivery.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/289141/worlds-largest-lng-bunker-vessel-aces-sea-trials/
MODEC, Woodside Ink Purchase Deal for Senegal’s 1st FPSO
The deal comes on the back of FID on the Sangomar Field Development made in January 2020.