Marine Link International News
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:01:42 Z
BAR Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, Nihon Shipyard ink MOU
BAR Technologies, a wind propulsion leader and innovative simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Corporation, and Nihon Shipyard which will set a framework for collaborations…
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HJSC Christens Pair of 7,700 TEU LNG Container Vessels
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) held a christening ceremony for two 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel (DF) container ships at its Yeongdo Shipyard in Busan last week, marking the company’s first LNG DF container ship construction.The event was attended by more than 100 guests…
Read MoreMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:34:44 Z
ADNOC L&S Takes Delivery of First New-Build LNG Vessel
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc has taken delivery of Al Shelila, the first of six newbuild liquified natural gas (LNG) carriers from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessel has been delivered two months ahead of schedule, with the remaining five expected to be delivered in 2025 and 2026.
Read MoreMon, 25 Nov 2024 10:20:50 Z
European LNG Imports, Prices Soar
Concerns that Europe is facing a natural gas supply crunch this winter are overblown, with the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market already stepping up to avoid any shortfall, albeit at higher prices.European natural gas prices climbed to the highest level in two years last week…
Read MoreMon, 25 Nov 2024 08:27:32 Z
Oil and Gas Output Trended High Before and After Trump
President-elect Donald Trump's support for the fossil fuel sector and climate scepticism have sparked dismay throughout the global climate tracking community, and fears that his policies may reverse global energy transition momentum.His campaign…
Read MoreMon, 25 Nov 2024 00:45:36 Z
GMS Predicts Difficult 2025 for Ship Recyclers
As global ship recycling markets head into the final month of the year on a comparatively firmer footing and a 2024 full of minimal sales and activity wraps up, cash buyer GMS says that noteworthy declines in prices have seen nearly USD 150/LDT…
Read MoreMon, 25 Nov 2024 00:32:54 Z
NZ Union Opposes Resumption of Live Export
New Zealand’s Maritime Union, representing both seafarers and stevedores, has voted to oppose the proposed resumption of live animal exports.A ban was implemented by the previous government after the Gulf Livestock 1 capsized in 2020 leaving 41 crew and 6…
Read MoreSun, 24 Nov 2024 23:51:48 Z
INTERTANKO Elects New Managing Director
INTERTANKO’s Council of Members has confirmed that Tim Wilkins is to succeed Katharina Stanzel as Managing Director from January 1, 2025.Stanzel has served as Managing Director since 2012, representing the interests of independent tanker owners…
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IACS Withdraws UR H1: Control of Ammonia Releases
In light of the evolving regulatory landscape for ammonia as a maritime fuel, and the recent finalization of the IMO’s draft interim guidelines on ammonia, the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has withdrawn Unified Requirement UR H1…
Read MoreSun, 24 Nov 2024 23:33:55 Z
Officer’s Death Highlights Dangers of Vertical Recoil of Mooring Lines
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its investigation report into the mooring deck accident on the bulk carrier Mona Manx that resulted in one death.The incident occurred on August 26, 2021. The second officer (2/O) of…
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