Hiab secures US$5.4 million order for offshore wind turbine loader cranes

Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has secured a significant US$5.4 million order for loader cranes which will be used in offshore wind turbines. The machines are scheduled to be delivered during the current year.

The specific crane model ordered is the HIAB SWP, meticulously tailored for servicing operations in offshore wind turbine installations. Installed in the nacelle, which houses the turbine’s generating components, these cranes are versatile and capable of handling various lifting tasks.

From...

https://container-news.com/hiab-secures-us5-4-million-order-for-offshore-wind-turbine-loader-cranes/

Almost all crew perish as chemical tanker capsizes off Japan

A 1,168 dwt chemical/products tanker, Keoyoung Sun, capsized in strong winds off Shimonoseki on Japan’s southwestern coast on 20 March, leaving 10 of its 11 crewmen dead or missing.

The crew had sent a distress call around 7 am local time after the 1996-built tanker began listing, said the Japan Coast Guard.

A patrol vessel and a helicopter rushed to the scene and retrieved nine of the crewmen.
The seafarers on Keoyoung Sun comprised two South Koreans, eight Indonesians and one Chinese national.

Th...

https://container-news.com/almost-all-crew-perish-as-chemical-tanker-capsizes-off-japan/

DP World, Goodyear collaborate on tree planting initiative

DP World has announced the successful planting of 702 trees as part of an ongoing initiative to reduce carbon emissions, in collaboration with the tyre manufacturing giant Goodyear.

The “Off the Road” project was launched in January 2023 to counteract CO2 emissions by planting two trees for every tyre purchased by DP World Southampton from Goodyear.

Over the past year, these trees have been planted in Wytham Woods, Oxfordshire, as part of a reforestation effort carried out in partnership with...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-goodyear-collaborate-on-tree-planting-initiative/

BIMCO analysis: 13% of world seaborne trade under attack from Houthis and Somali pirates

“Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, coupled with a rise in piracy off the coast of Somalia, are disrupting global trade. In 2023 an estimated 13% of global seaborne trade transited through these areas. However, the attacks have reduced the number of ships transiting the area by 50%,” stated Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.

Since November 2023, the threat to shipping has increased as the Houthis started attacking ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Simultaneously, piracy...

https://container-news.com/bimco-analysis-13-of-world-seaborne-trade-under-attack-from-houthis-and-somali-pirates/

Hijacked Bangladeshi ship reaches Somalia; Crew remains hostage

A security ship followed the Bangladeshi hijacked ship Abduallah and fought with the pirates on Wednesday (13 March) night, according to a crew member onboard.

He sent the updates to his relatives in Bangladesh through WhatsApp message, saying the security ship was probably from Navy of any nearest countries.

The security personnel had warned the pirates to free the ship and the hostages. However, instead of freeing them, the pirates retaliated and warned to kill the crew members if the security...

https://container-news.com/hijacked-bangladeshi-ship-reaches-somalia-crew-remains-hostage/

Bangladeshi ship hijacked by Somalian pirates

A Bangladesh flag carrier ship was hijacked by Somalian pirates in the Indian Ocean on 12 March, according to the owner of the vessel, Bangladeshi Kabir Steel and Rerolling Mill (KSRM) Group.

There were 23 crew members on the bulk carrier, namely Abdullah, formerly Golden Hawk, at the time of the pirate attack, who were held hostage onboard.

The ship owner learned about the development on Tuesday (12 March) at noon and has been trying to establish communication with the crew members.

The ship was...

https://container-news.com/bangladeshi-ship-hijacked-by-somalian-pirates/

Oil leak from capsized barge off Tobago halts after a month

According to the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, the discharge of hydrocarbons from the overturned vessel near Cove, Tobago, has stopped, as confirmed by an underwater survey carried out by T&T Salvage/QT Environmental.

The oil leak was caused by the capsizing of a barge carrying up to 35,000 barrels of fuel oil in early February off the Caribbean island of Tobago.

The team from T&T Salvage/QT Environmental reported that the compartments of the vessel responsible for the hydrocarbon leakage...

https://container-news.com/oil-leak-from-capsized-barge-off-tobago-halts-after-a-month/

Grimaldi bolsters Italy-Greece connections

The Grimaldi Group is set to elevate transport capacity and comfort on its Italy-Greece connections with the introduction of the Europalink vessel on the Brindisi-Igoumenitsa service starting 29 February.

As the ro-pax unit boasts the largest cargo capacity ever deployed in the Adriatic Sea, the Europalink will complement the modern ro-pax unit, the Kydon Palace, already operating on the line. This service enhancement means two regular daily departures from each port.

With an Italian flag,...

https://container-news.com/grimaldi-bolsters-italy-greece-connections/

Portsmouth International Port selects ABB’s shore connection solution

ABB, a technology leader in electrification and automation, has secured an order from Portsmouth International Port for a shore connection solution for ferries and cruise ships visiting the port.

As part of the port’s Sea Change project, aimed at implementing a shore power system across its three busiest berths, the installation will cater to two ferry berths, each equipped with five connection points, and an additional berth shared by ferries and cruise ships.

The contract was finalized in...

https://container-news.com/portsmouth-international-port-selects-abbs-shore-connection-solution/

Stena Line launches new Dublin-Liverpool freight service

Stena Line, a leading ferry operator in Sweden, has officially launched its latest freight service between Dublin and Liverpool (Birkenhead).

According to a statement, this addition is anticipated to bolster the company’s freight volumes following a successful year in 2023.

The inaugural sailing departed from Dublin Port’s Terminal 5 at 6:30 am on 15 February 2024. The return service will operate daily from Dublin in the morning, with an evening return journey from the 12 Quays terminal in...

https://container-news.com/stena-line-launches-new-dublin-liverpool-freight-service/

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