BW LPG Limited (BW LPG, OSE ticker code: BWLPG.OL, NYSE ticker code BWLP), has entered into agreements to acquire 12 modern Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) from Avance Gas Holdings Ltd. (Avance Gas, OSE ticker code: AGAS) for a total consid

With its mission statement Driving the maritime transition, this years SMM trade fair in Hamburg, Germany, is focusing on innovative technologies that will shape the future of the sector. GF Piping Systems will present a comprehensive portf

Nikolas Pateras is a legendary figure in the Greek shipping industry. Before the shipping market crash in 2008, he decisively sold all of his ships and returned to the market in 2010. Its worth noting that between 2008 and 2010, he served a

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is stepping up on its fleet renewal programme and has ordered five new container vessels with 13,000 TEU capacity, equipped with liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel engines. The neo panamax-sized vessels

Themed All Hands On Deck: Safety First!, the 11th edition of the Singapore Safety@Sea Week opens today. Speaking at the opening of the Singapore Safety@Sea Conference today, Mr Murali Pillai, Minister of State, Ministry of Transport and Min

On August 17, 2024, China Merchants Energy Shipping（CMES ）officially announced a major step forward in its fleet expansion and sustainability efforts. Through its fully-owned subsidiary, Associated Maritime Co Ltd (AMCL), CMES signed co

Wan Hai Lines is making bold strides in expanding its fleet, positioning itself to potentially overtake Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. in total capacity. On August 12, the China Taiwan-based carrier announced a massive new order of 20 met

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to introduce a new weekly direct service connecting key ports in China and Bangladesh. The new service, known as China Chittagong Express (CCE), will commence on 31 August 2024 from Ningbo, China.

Lloyds Register (LR) and CORE POWER have launched a joint regulatory assessment study to conduct research on the regulatory feasibility and frameworks that would need to be established for a nuclear containership using a fourth-generation r

Hengli Heavy Industries Second-Phase Project Breaks Ground: Focusing on the Construction of VLCC, Liquefied Gas Carriers, Ultra-Large Container Ships, FPSOs, Offshore Wind Power Installations, and Drilling Platforms. On August 15th(today),

In 2024, grain exports from the US are expected to rise 12% from 2023, driven by a rebound in maize shipments. During the first seven months of 2024, shipments have risen 6% y/y and are expected to further ramp up after the upcoming maize an

Shipping companies are pursuing the lowest cost of compliance under the FuelEU Maritime regime as they face rising penalties for falling short of carbon intensity reduction targets. And OceanScore is providing first price indications on com

Svanehj adds a significant reference to its expanding portfolio within ammonia applications. The Danish liquified gas equipment specialist has been awarded a contract to supply 32 deepwell fuel pumps for a new series of ammonia dual-fuel bu

Several days ago, I shared the news about 8 VLACs was ordered. Now I am thrilled to tell your guys that another 2 VLACs are being ordered yesterday, which involved Jiangnan Shipyard and JALDHI Overseas Pte Ltd. The signing ceremony for the

The accuracy of AIS data used to track ship movements is vital for analysis of vessel performance in areas such as fuel consumption. OrbitMI has therefore collaborated with Maritime Data on a joint project to enhance screening of AIS data p