Out of 111 blanked sailings on the Transpacific, 48 have been blanked due to COVID-19.
Press releases
Ships Violating IMO 2020 Face Serious Fines, Detention as Port Regimes Plan Rigorous Enforcement
Major port state regimes to rigorously enforce the IMO’s Sulphur 2020 from March 1st.
Samsung Heavy Secures USD 300 Mn Order for Shuttle Tanker Trio
Samsung Heavy Industries has won an USD 300 million order for the construction of three shuttle tankers.
Mercantile & Maritime to Comply with US Sanctions against Rosneft Trading
Mercantile & Maritime to end its shipping of Venezuelan oil for Rosneft Trading S.A.
Polaris: Fuel Tanks of Grounded Stellar Banner Intact
The fuel tanks of Stellar Banner remain intact, according to Polaris Shipping.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/291860/polaris-fuel-tanks-of-grounded-stellar-banner-intact/
Foss Maritime Christens New Tier 4 Tug
Press Release – Foss Maritime christened the Jamie Ann on February 29, the first of four new ASD-90 tugs under construction at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in Freeland, Wash. Her three sisters: the Sarah Averick, the Leisa Florence, and the Rachael Allen are due to deliver this year for service...
Hansson Warns Against Loosing Our Heads over Coronavirus Impact
Despite the indirect effects from the outbreak of the coronavirus on the short term outlook for the oil market, tanker owner Nordic American Tankers does not expect the virus to affect its…
Wartsila-Led Consortium to Raise Fuel Efficiency in EU-Funded Project
A Wärtsilä-led consortium gets EU funding for a project aimed at reducing ships’ fuel consumption.
Incat Crowther 19 Hybrid Delivers the Goods
Press Release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the launch of Captain Ben Moore, a hybrid propulsion Incat Crowther 19. Built to serve produce company Harbor Harvest, the vessel will deliver farm-to-table produce, eliminating lengthy truck routes. Harbor Harvest has a store front in Norwalk,...
Keel Laid for Russia’s 1st LNG-Fueled Passenger Ship
A keel-laying ceremony has been held for Chaika LNG, the first passenger ship in Russia to be powered by LNG.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/291872/keel-laid-for-russias-1st-lng-fueled-passenger-ship/