Shipping

Takoradi Port recently received its biggest ever bulk ship, assisted by Bedeschi S.p.a. which supplied all the conveyor lines for the terminal, two shiploaders, and one eco-hopper.

Seanergy has advanced a down payment of US$3.5 million and will pay an additional US$3.5 million on delivery of the vessel, as well as a daily bareboat rate of US$9000 over the charter period.

The companies are looking into the feasibility of a plant with a total capacity of 1.2 to 1.4 million tpy to serve new clean ammonia segments such as shipping fuel and power production.

The nano-epoxy silicone coating offers less carbon emissions and less impact to marine environment.

The project aims to support the future commercial application of CCS technology in the maritime sector, providing a clear analysis to guide decision-making by ship owners and related parties, especially for older vessels in operation.

Marubeni has announced plans to acquire stake in Norway-based Klaveness Dry Bulk AS, in order to participate in digitally driven dry bulk operations.

NORDEN has placed a newbuilding order for six dry cargo vessels from Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering, a joint venture of COSCO Shipping and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

Norvic Shipping has announced that it is pushing ahead with plans to take delivery of three newbuild dry bulk vessels from Japanese yards.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Western Bulk Carriers AS for one of its Ultramax dry bulk vessels, the m/v DSI Altair.

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has reached a new milestone for its dual-fuel fleet following the recent LNG bunkering operation in Singapore for its managed Newcastlemax, M/V Mount Tai.

Members discussed a number of key industry issues as they relate to the dry bulk sector, including greenhouse gas reduction, fuel lifecycle analysis, and the implementation of new international and regional regulations.

The Viridis Bulk Carriers design, developed by Kongsberg Maritime, is for 5000 dwt short seas vessels that offer a range (3000 nm) and safety levels equivalent to conventionally fuelled vessels.

Integrating digital systems will be a crucial mechanism to facilitate maritime digitalisation and drive the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.

Himalaya Shipping has announced that it has entered into time charter agreements for two vessels with a substantial and reputable counterparty.

Diana Shipping Inc. has announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with SwissMarine for one of its Capesize dry bulk vessels, the m/v New York.