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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Union Maritime opts for WindWings on two newbuild LR tankers
Two long range tankers under construction at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) in China for London-headquartered tanker operator Union Maritime have joined the growing list of newbuildings being fitted with auxiliary wind propulsion. Each will be fitted with three BAR Technologies’ WindWings hard sails.
The 114,000 dwt LR2 tankers have been designed in-house by SWS and will be classed by Lloyd’s Register. Delivery is expected in late 2025.
According to BAR Technologies, WindWings offer...
https://www.marinelog.com/technology/union-maritime-opts-for-windwings-on-two-newbuild-lr-tankers/
VESSEL REVIEW | Adora Magic City – Chinese cruise operator places locally-built large luxury ship into service
Adora Cruises, a joint venture formed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and US-based cruise company Carnival Corporation, recently commenced operational sailings of the first large cruise ship to be built in China. Built by the China Shipbuilding Group subsidiary Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, Adora Magic City (known colloquially as Aida Modu) utilises a design developed […]
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | January 10 – Argentine electric ferry prototype, Chinese large cruise ship and more
A Chinese-built cruise ship begins operational sailings while three commuter catamarans have been delivered to a Singaporean owner. A battery-powered ferry will soon commence trials in preparation for service in Argentina’s inland waters. Finally, a Swedish shipowner selects a Chinese yard for the construction of a new ferry for a Mediterranean route. China’s newest large […]
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...
https://www.marinelog.com/shipbuilding/china-merchants-unveils-11000-ceu-pctc-design/
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...
https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/seaspan-corporation-gets-into-the-pctc-sector-big-time/
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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SWS breaks annual target with delivery of 7000TEU newbuild to X-Press Feeders
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered […]
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Shanghai Waigaoqiao outpaces yearly production goals with ONE Readiness delivery
In a double feat for Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding […]
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Lepta Shipping, MOL, and Union Maritime lead the pack with new orders
Japanese shipping company Lepta Shipping, a joint venture between Nissen Kaiun and Mitsui & […]
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