RSGT, a subsidiary of SISCO, and Saudi Ports Authority, sign MOU for further expansion of Jeddah Islamic Port.
Press releases
Austal Delivers New Ferry to Molslinjen
Australian shipbuilder Austal has delivered a new vehicle passenger ferry to Danish ferry operator Molslinjen.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/270250/austal-delivers-new-ferry-to-molslinjen/
Norden Selected for Long-Term Indian Contract
Norden inks a ten-year Panamax contract of affreightment (COA) with Sembcorp Energy India.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/270293/norden-selected-for-long-term-indian-contract/
MAN: LPG Engine to Power Chinese VLGC
Jiangnan Shipyard has ordered an LPG-burning MAN engine for an 86,000 cbm VLGC.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/270283/man-lgp-engine-to-power-chinese-vlgc/
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Gets ClassNK AIP for LNG-Fueled Bulk Carrier
ClassNK grants AIP to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the design of an LNG-fueled 207,000 dwt bulk carrier.
Navios Containers Reports 72 Pct Increase in Fleet Capacity
Since the end of 2017, Navios Maritime Containers has grown its fleet capacity by 72% on a TEU basis.
NGO Shipbreaking Platform: 90 Pct of Tonnage Scrapped on South Asian Beaches
A total of 744 large ocean-going commercial vessels were sold to the scrap yards in 2018.
Capital Liberty Joint Venture Acquires First Two Ships
Capital Liberty Invest JV buys its first two feeder container vessels.
2018 a Stellar Year for Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cruises wrapped up 2018 with record financial results.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/270193/2018-a-stellar-year-for-royal-caribbean/
Design Unveiled for World’s First Pure-Electric Tanker
Asahi Tanker and Exeno-Yamamizu jointly developed the new tanker design with zero-emission electric propulsion.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/270180/design-unveiled-for-worlds-first-pure-electric-tanker/