Floating power station to provide energy for one million Ukrainians

A Ukrainian utility is close to leasing a powervessel that will be able to supply energy for up against one million people in the war-stricken country.

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Car carriers have rarely seen such profits: "We are probably at an all-time high"

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Fredriksen now owns nearly as many Euronav shares as the Saverys family

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New partnership to investigate potential human rights abuse at sea

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Singaporean competition authorities to probe DSME sale

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Maersk Supply Service bags major offshore wind deal in Brazil

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Turkish freighter hit by missile in Ukraine
Late Tuesday, a Turkish-owned cargo ship was allegedly struck by a missile in Ukrainian port city Kherson.
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Hapag-Lloyd buys significant stake in Indian port operator
German Hapag-Lloyd solidifies presence in India substantially by investing in domestic port terminal, says the carrier’s CEO.
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Hapag-Lloyd to examine options for ammonia bunkering
In collaboration with supplier Mabanaft, the German container major will evaluate the options for supply of ammonia for its ships in Hamburg and Houston.
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Eneti bags contracts for several of its installation vessels
Offshore operator Eneti, commanding a fleet of wind installation vessels, bags contract and extensions on a string of British-flagged ships.
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Container demolition to bounce back from weakest levels since 2005
Carriers’ demolition sales fell to lowest level in many years, but dwindling interest rates and low demand are sure to set scrapping soaring, writes Alphaliner.
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Freighter with 22 aboard has capsized off coast of Japan
The Hong Kong-registered cargo ship sank off the Japanese coast. 13 crew members have been rescued, while nine are still missing.
Jeb Bush levels sharp criticism at candidate for IMO leadership
Panama is not worthy to lead the UN’s maritime organization, as the country protects ships violating sanctions against Iran, argues Jeb Bush, brother of former US president George W. Bush.
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Challenges mount for carriers in offshore wind market
The green energy transition struggles to keep up with abundant political ambitions, now put to a standstill by fear of economic recession. Difficulties face offshore carriers when investing in offshore wind.
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Countries introduce Covid restrictions after China's ease of demands
China has begun softening its Covid regulations for seafarers, but the continued increasing infection rate prompts other countries to implement new restrictions, writes Global Maritime Forum.
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Rebel shareholder withdraws from Dof weeks after ousting entire board
Bjarte Brønmo, a leading figure among the group of discontent stakeholders at Dof, leaves the carrier’s board after less than six weeks.
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Grimaldi orders five ammonia-ready car carriers
Neapolitan Grimaldi adds five new car carriers to its order book. Ships are commissioned to Chinese yard and feature option for eventual conversion to ammonia.
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Analyst firm expects higher prices for tankers in upcoming years
Clarksons predicts increasing rates and values in the VLCC market until the end of 2024, with a low order book being a particular promoter of developments.
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New electrofuel facility underway in Sweden
Liquid Wind and Umeå Energi partners up to establish Sweden’s third e-fuel facility in Umeå. The plant is to provide green fuels for the maritime industry.
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Energy crisis prompts strategy changes: German bank commits to offshore financing
Germany’s urgent need for new energy suppliers prompts Hamburg Commercial Bank to return to fossil investments after having rid its portfolio of oil and gas loan deals.
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Korean yard to build two gas tankers for almost USD 200m
Major South Korean shipbuilder KSOE adds two LPG vessels to its order book at a total value of close to USD 200m.
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Semco to upgrade crane capacity on two Cadeler jack-ups
Danish contractor Semco Maritime is awarded new contract for modifications on two crane ships for offshore carrier Cadeler.
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Fredriksen snags up additional Euronav shares
John Fredriksen’s appetite for Euronav shares is growing following the Belgian carrier’s announced call for arbitration on account of the terminated Frontline merger plans.
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Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market
It is a widespread misconception that the nine largest carriers also control over 80 percent of global freight. Conversely, their collaborations might very well benefit customers in a time with many blank sailings, writes Lars Jensen.
Fewer seafarers trapped onboard ships
The number of crew members trapped aboard merchant vessels due to Covid restrictions are dwindling, new tally shows.
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Income for ice class tankers has surged by 1,644 percent following sanctions
Purchase and sale of ice class tankers have more than doubled, and ship earnings have increased by an astounding 1,644 percent. Sanctions against Russia could be an explanation, according to VesselsValue.
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Floating power station to provide energy for one million Ukrainians

Car carriers have rarely seen such profits: "We are probably at an all-time high"

Fredriksen now owns nearly as many Euronav shares as the Saverys family

New partnership to investigate potential human rights abuse at sea

Singaporean competition authorities to probe DSME sale

Maersk Supply Service bags major offshore wind deal in Brazil

Turkish freighter hit by missile in Ukraine

Hapag-Lloyd buys significant stake in Indian port operator

Hapag-Lloyd to examine options for ammonia bunkering

Eneti bags contracts for several of its installation vessels

Container demolition to bounce back from weakest levels since 2005

Freighter with 22 aboard has capsized off coast of Japan

Jeb Bush levels sharp criticism at candidate for IMO leadership

Challenges mount for carriers in offshore wind market

Countries introduce Covid restrictions after China's ease of demands

Rebel shareholder withdraws from Dof weeks after ousting entire board

Grimaldi orders five ammonia-ready car carriers

Analyst firm expects higher prices for tankers in upcoming years

New electrofuel facility underway in Sweden

Energy crisis prompts strategy changes: German bank commits to offshore financing

Korean yard to build two gas tankers for almost USD 200m

Semco to upgrade crane capacity on two Cadeler jack-ups

Fredriksen snags up additional Euronav shares

Opinion: Nine carriers operate 82 percent of all vessels. That does not mean they control the market

Fewer seafarers trapped onboard ships

Income for ice class tankers has surged by 1,644 percent following sanctions

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