Nautica cruise ship breaks away from its moorings in Greenock, Scotland, amid strong storm.
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Yang Ming Adds New 14,000 TEU Boxship to Its Fleet
Imabari Shipbuilding held a naming ceremony for the new 14,000 TEU vessel YM Wellbeing on September 18.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260969/yang-ming-adds-new-14000-teu-boxship-to-its-fleet/
American Petroleum Tankers’ Empire State to Continue Working for US Gov’t
American Petroleum Tankers extends a charter contract with the US gov’t for M/T Empire State.
HHI’s LPG-Fueled VLGC Design Approved
HHI wins AiP for large gas carrier design capable of using LPG as fuel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260911/hhis-lpg-fueled-vlgc-design-approved/
Armed Pirates Abduct Two Crew Members in Sulu-Celebes Seas
Pirates armed with M16 rifles abducted two crew members of a fishing trawler.
Jiangnan Gets AiP for LNG Bunker Vessel Design
Jiangnan Shipyard has received an Approval in Principle for its 7,500 m3 LNG bunker vessel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/260909/jiangnan-gets-aip-for-lng-bunker-vessel-design/
Gulftainer Signs 50-Year Concession for Port of Wilmington
Gulftainer signed a 50-year concession deal to operate and develop the Port of Wilmington.
China Moves Forward with Tariffs on USD 60 Bn of US Goods
China is responding to US’ latest tariffs with levies on USD 60 billion of imported US products.