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Japan is emerging as an early adopter of advanced fire detection systems on RoRo vessels, according to inspection data from Idwal, a global vessel condition specialist.While fire safety on RoRo vessels has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/japan-early-adopter-advanced-roro-fire-534986The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a new, easier-to-use online system that allows mariners to submit and track credential applications faster and more securely. The Application Submission and Additional Information Portal, known as ASAP, lets…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/new-coast-guard-portal-mariner-534987The Government of the Republic of Palau has contracted Palau Ship Registry to operate the nation’s official shipping registry under a new governance framework.The appointment follows a period during which the Government considered how the registry should operate going forward…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/palau-ship-registry-relaunched-534988New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released a report into the grounding of the pilot vessel Takitimu II at Striling Point, Bluff, New Zealand, on December 26, 2024.The South Port’s pilot boat set out from Bluff to transfer a pilot to an incoming ship.
https://www.marinelink.com/news/pilot-vessel-grounding-linked-ineffective-534989
https://www.marinelink.com/news/pilot-vessel-grounding-linked-ineffective-534989Texas-based Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP) has struck a strategic partnership with TOTE Services to develop and operate a fleet of dedicated Jones Act LNG bunker vessels for the US Gulf Coast. Under a newly signed heads of agreement, GLBP and TOTE Services will work together on the design, construction and long-term operation of LNG …
https://splash247.com/galveston-lng-bunker-port-teams-up-with-tote-to-build-jones-act-bunker-fleet/
https://splash247.com/galveston-lng-bunker-port-teams-up-with-tote-to-build-jones-act-bunker-fleet/Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is moving back into the mid-sized containership segment with a fresh newbuilding order at China’s Yangzhou Guoyu Shipyard. Market sources say the world’s largest containerline has signed firm contracts for at least two conventionally fuelled 5,000 teu vessels, with some brokers suggesting the deal could already cover as many as five …
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https://splash247.com/msc-returns-to-mid-sized-newbuilds/Taiwanese liner Evergreen is piling on fresh tonnage with orders for 23 new container ships worth up to $1.47bn, continuing its multi-year fleet expansion drive. The latest newbuilding programme covers a mix of feeder and mid-size vessels and will be split between Chinese yards CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding and Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding, part of …
https://splash247.com/evergreen-lines-up-23-newbuilds-worth-up-to-1-5bn/
https://splash247.com/evergreen-lines-up-23-newbuilds-worth-up-to-1-5bn/Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has signed a long-term charter agreement with India’s state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) for two newbuilding very large ethane carriers (VLECs) to be constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries.MOL established two joint ventures with ONGC…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/mol-ongc-sign-year-charter-deal-534956
https://www.marinelink.com/news/mol-ongc-sign-year-charter-deal-534956Offshore wind installation contractor Cadeler has signed a preferred supplier agreement with an undisclosed client for the transportation and installation (T&I) of monopiles and transition pieces at a large offshore wind farm in European waters.The…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/cadeler-lines-offshore-wind-foundation-534961Japanese shipping company NYK has invested in XFuel, a company developing technology to refine waste-derived liquid hydrocarbons into low-carbon fuel for marine applications.The investment is aimed at advancing collaboration with XFuel, including…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/nyk-invests-xfuel-advance-lowcarbon-534963
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