Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit five container vessels to methanol

Together with Seaspan Corporation and MAN Energy Solutions, Hapag-Lloyd plans to convert five 10,100 TEU container vessels to run on methanol.

This project follows the successful test run of a MAN S90 engine retrofitted for methanol use, carried out in Japan by MAN Energy Solutions and Hitachi Zosen Marine Engine. The test proved that the engine – originally built to run on traditional fuel oil – could switch over to methanol without a hitch.

“With over 50 vessels in our fleet powered by these...

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Seaspan to equip its entire fleet with Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper

Israeli maritime technology provider Orca AI announced that Hong Kong-based container vessel owner Seaspan Corporation will integrate its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet.

Seaspan aims to support safety improvements and operational cost savings through Orca AI’s solution. Seaspan began using Orca AI’s SeaPod digital watchkeeper on select vessels to enhance situational awareness for navigation. An analysis of Seaspan’s fleet performance from 2023−2024 revealed the...

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ONE and Seaspan jointly establish technical ship management firm

Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Seaspan Corporation have announced the establishment of OneSea Solutions (ONESEA), a solutions provider focused on technical ship management and maritime talent development.

ONESEA is jointly owned and operated by the two partners, aiming to leverage the experience and expertise of both companies.

Headquartered in Singapore, ONESEA will offer technical ship management services for container vessels owned and chartered by ONE.

Raman Handa, who will be the first CEO...

https://container-news.com/one-and-seaspan-jointly-establish-technical-ship-management-firm/

Container Vessel News Roundup | June 14 – Singaporean, Norwegian and Dutch newbuilds, new Russian design and Taiwanese six-ship order

New container vessels have been delivered to owners in the Netherlands, Norway, and Singapore. A Taiwanese company orders six methanol-ready 2,400TEU ships. Finally, a Russian design firm unveils a new concept vessel that can also transport dry cargo. X-Press Feeders takes delivery of 7,000TEU newbuild from Chinese yard Singapore shipping company X-Press Feeders has taken […]

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New ammonia-ready feeder ship design secures Lloyd’s Register approval in principle

Rendering of a new ammonia-ready feeder ship developed by Seaspan Corporation and Technolog Services

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to Canadian shipping company Seaspan Corporation for a new design of feeder ship. Designed by Technolog of Germany, the vessel will measure 198 metres long and will initially operate on LNG fuel but can be easily converted to run on...

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Seaspan Corporation rolls out Starlink fleetwide

SpaceX’s Starlink LEO satellite connectivity continues to make inroads into the maritime satcom market. Vancouver, B.C, based containership leasing giant Seaspan Corporation reports that it has completed a groundbreaking initiative to equip its entire fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite connectivity, marking a significant milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey.

As of March 31, 2024, Seaspan’s operating fleet consisted of 165 vessels, with an additional 23 vessels under...

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China Merchants unveils 11,000-CEU PCTC design

How big can car carriers get? As we reported Tuesday, Seaspan Corporation has just ordered six 10,800 CEU (car equivalent unit) capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTCs), with options for four more, at China’s Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding. Now DNV reports that it has awarded another Chinese yard, China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co., Ltd, an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate for an 11,000-CEU PCTC design.

Currently the world’s largest car carrier design, the 234 meter long and...

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Seaspan Corporation gets into the PCTC sector, big time

The world’s largest lessor of containerships, Vancouver, B.C., based Seaspan Corporation, is getting into the Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) sector. It has signed an agreement with China’s Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, covering the construction of six 10,800 CEU (car equivalent unit) capacity PCTCs, with options for four additional ships. According to Seaspan, they are largest car carriers under development to date, (by comparison, Höegh Autoliners’ Aurora Class vessels will have a 9,100...

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Seaspan ventures into PCTC sector with Hyundai Glovis-backed deal for up to 10 ammonia-ready newbuilds

Hong Kong-based containership owner Seaspan Corporation is entering a new market segment with a […]

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