2021 June 23

18:34	GTT obtains tank design order for a new LNG Carrier from DSME GTT has received an order from its partner the Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for the tank design of a new LNGC
18:19	NSML becomes first customer for JAWS application on Kongsberg's K-IMS platform NSML signed a contract with Kongsberg Maritime to deliver Shell’s patented Just Add Water System
17:41	Enstructure to acquire Patriot Ports, further expand southeast terminal network Continued expansion into high growth markets solidifies Enstructure’s position as a leader in North American terminal and cold storage infrastructure
17:29	FESCO and NFC Logistics to develop intermodal transportation to APR countries The companies will cooperate in transportation of various cargoes using FESCO’s extensive network of sea and rail services
17:12	Lyttelton Port Company orders more Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers New Zealand port company has ordered four Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers to expand its straddle carrier fleet
16:55	Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg installs new fire protection equipment The new equipment of domestic origin meets the existing standards and ensures safe operation of the premises
16:33	WISP2 project launched to further improve performance predictions, rules and regulations for wind propulsion WiSP2 will focus on making evaluations within EEDI, EEXI and from real operational conditions
16:18	MPC Container Ships ASA signs agreement to acquire Songa Container AS and operational update With the Transaction, MPCC aims to reinforce its position as the leading intra-regional container tonnage-provider
16:00	Federation Council approves expansion of Saint-Petersburg city limits with new plots of land in the Gulf of Finland Artificial plots of land are intended for the facilities of interurban/intraurban water transport
15:44	First zero-emission, full-electric shunting locomotives for Port of Rotterdam in production Rail Innovators Group initiated a joint development agreement together with Railway equipment manufacturer CRRC in 2018, aiming to replace diesel shunting locomotives in the port of Rotterdam
15:24	Port of Antwerp converts a tug to methanol propulsion – a world first The European Commission approved the project this week, a decision that will help the Port of Antwerp take another important step in its transition to becoming a sustainable and CO2-neutral port
15:13	Vopak awarded contract for industrial terminal in China Vopak was awarded a contract for storage and services of a liquid products terminal in China
15:01	Russia’s shipbuilding companies secured 480 orders for 100dwt and larger ships till 2025 The total backlog of orders is estimated at some RUB 4.4 trillion
14:50	Pecém Complex signs cooperation agreement with SOHAR Port and Freezone, in Oman The objective is to strengthen commercial and technical cooperation between the complexes, which both have the Port of Rotterdam as a shareholder
14:37	New AR glasses allow Yara Marine Technologies to provide remote service and training Augmented reality (AR) provides interactive access to vessel environments, like a ship’s engine room
14:34	Kalmar celebrates completion of its 3000th reachstaker at Shanghai manufacturing unit Employees and guests gathered at the plant to celebrate this special moment
14:19	Port of San Diego partners with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Port of San Diego partners with Canada’s Ocean Supercluster to advance innovative blue economy projects
14:03	DNV adds new class for cloud-based simulation DNV has revised its ST-0033 Maritime Simulator Systems standard with the introduction of a new class D for all function areas covering cloud-based simulation
13:48	Maersk Supply Service wins its largest project contract ever Maersk Supply Service will be responsible for all activities from engineering, procurement and offshore execution
13:27	Designing non-fossil fuelled, Ulstein X-BOW container vessel for EDGE Navigation EDGE Navigation AS has chosen Ulstein Design & Solutions AS as their partner in developing a container vessel
12:51	Ramphosa announces establishment of Transnet National Ports Authority Transnet National Ports Authority established as an independent subsidiary of Transnet
12:30	Navigation season opens at Provideniya, Anadyr and Egvekinot ports Seaports of the Eastern Arctic welcome first ships
12:17	Höegh accelerates decarbonisation with new industry leading vessels The Company has achieved a reduced carbon intensity of 37% across its fleet

News for a day...

2021 June 22

https://newsroom.portofantwerp.com

Ports moving together to reduce ship emissions at berth

Today, there are already 84 shore power connections at lay-by berths for inland navigation craft at the port of Antwerp...Ports moving together to reduce ship emissions at berth
2021 June 17

https://www.dnv.com/expert-story/maritime-impact/

First DNV SILENT-E class notation awarded to a merchant vessel

Canadian seaports offer attractive port fee reductions to vessels which comply with eco-friendly underwater noise standards. The LR2 crude oil tanker newbuild ONEX Peace is the world’s first cargo vessel to earn DNV’s SILENT-E class notation, which meets the Canadian requirements.First DNV SILENT-E class notation awarded to a merchant vessel
2021 June 15

https://www.dredgingtoday.com

Another dredger joins Rosmorport’s Azov Basin Branch

In accordance with the order of FSUE “Rosmorport”, the dredger Dniester and the dredging barges Deltovaya 10 and Deltovaya 11 – previously operated by the Makhachkala Branch – were transferred to the company’s Azov Basin Branch...Another dredger joins Rosmorport’s Azov Basin Branch
2021 June 15

https://splash247.com

Failure is an option: MEPC’s deep divisions laid bare

The secretary general of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voiced his fears of the real threat of regional regulations coming into force unless significant green measures were signed off this week...Failure is an option: MEPC’s deep divisions laid bare
2021 June 15

https://splash247.com

X-Press Pearl captain arrested

The Russian master of the fire-ravaged 2,700 teu X-Press Pearl was arrested yesterday and granted bail later in the day...X-Press Pearl captain arrested
2021 June 4

https://english.kyodonews.net

Japan protests Russia's impounding of fishing boat, detention of crew

Japan said Thursday it has lodged a protest with Moscow for its decision to impound a Japanese trawler and detain its crew last week...Japan protests Russia's impounding of fishing boat, detention of crew