2021 September 20

16:39	New DNV Naval Technical Assurance concept offers tailored solutions for naval verification Under the umbrella of Naval Technical Assurance, DNV offers verification according to a variety of different standards, may be flexibly combined with DNV’s classification portfolio
16:11	Vyborg Shipyard delivers second trawler of KMT01 design A series of KMT01 trawlers numbering four units has been under construction on a turnkey basis from 2017
15:25	IAPH launches Cybersecurity Guidelines for Ports and Port Facilities The International Association of Ports and Harbors has announced the launch of its Cybersecurity Guidelines for Ports and Port Facilities
14:39	FESCO acquires 300 new refrigerated containers of increased capacity They will be delivered in Q1 2022
14:02	Boluda Towage celebrates naming ceremony for tug quartet On 16th September 2021, the naming ceremony of four newly-built tugs “VB BOLERO, VB RUMBA, VB FLANDES and VB SAMBA” has been held in the Port of Zeebrugge
13:22	ABS study suggests dual-fuel newbuilds have the decarbonization advantage over conversion ABS compared potential greenhouse gas emissions between a new-build, dual-fuel very large gas carrier and conversion of two AGH VLGCs over 20- and 25-year life cycles
12:53	International conference “Inland waterways: strategic potential for growth” kicked off in Saint-Petersburg The event is being held as part of NEVA 2021 zero day
12:05	NAVTOR boosts development muscle with new base in Poland NAVTOR is adding Gdansk to its existing software development network in Houston, St Petersburg, and Egersund, Norway
11:58	Port of Oakland import volume edged up in August 2021 The Port received the equivalent of 97,850 20-foot import containers in August
10:51	New study reveals vessels using Jotun HPS reported 20% lower carbon intensity in operations New Jotun study based on European Union MRV data has revealed vessels using Jotun Hull Performance Solutions reported a 20% lower carbon intensity in operations
10:12	4th International Conference “Development of Icebreaking and Support Fleet“ kicked off in Saint-Petersburg The conference has gathered 150 industry specialists and experts
09:41	Crude oil prices decrease as oil production resumes in the Gulf of Mexico Oil prices fell by 0.76-0.88%
09:35	San Pedro Bay Ports announce new measures to speed cargo throughput The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles announced bold new measures to improve freight movement and reduce delays through the ports as they continue to experience record volumes
09:27	MABUX: Global bunker market is in a stable state on Sep 20 Global bunker prices to change significantly today
09:13	Baltic Dry Index as of September 17 The Baltic Dry Index rose by 1.42%

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2021 September 19

15:23	Austal names Rusty Murdaugh as Austal USA President The appointment comes as Austal USA grows its diverse portfolio of new construction, service and support, and autonomous vehicle contracts
14:17	Parkwind selects Port of Mukran to become the O&M base for Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm The signing of the agreement closely follows the Arcadis Ost 1 financial close signed earlier this summer
13:04	Babcock sells first new frigate design licence to Indonesia The design licence will enable PAL to build two Arrowhead 140 frigates in Indonesia
11:37	USC repatriates 22 migrants to Cuba Coast Guard Cutter Isaac Mayos’ crew repatriated migrants following three interdictions off the coast of Dania Beach and Key West
10:56	South Louisiana ports advocate for federal aid post Hurricane Ida Although operations resumed, there remains ongoing assessment of needs, and supply chain disruptions also continue

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2021 September 18

15:07	Energy-saving investments clear the way for shore-based power Shorepower is an environmentally friendly and quiet way to provide European inland vessels with electricity
13:49	GROUPE IDEC is developing the first XXL energy - positive activity park in Europe GROUPE IDEC and PUERTO SECO ANTEQUERA (PSA) are proposing a new large-scale development in southern Andalusia
12:41	IMOCA extends relationship naming Iridium and Thales as official communications partners IMOCA skippers will continue to rely on Iridium Certus® as their primary means of satellite communication at sea

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2021 September 20

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A global carbon levy can accelerate push towards zero-emission shipping

The shipping industry must play its part in tackling climate change, says Christian M. Ingerslev, CEO of Maersk Tankers...A global carbon levy can accelerate push towards zero-emission shipping
2021 September 16

https://www.msc.com

SHIPPING IS A “FORCE FOR GOOD” FOR GLOBAL TRADE, MSC CEO TELLS LONDON SHIPPING WEEK CONFERENCE

CEO, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, discussed the current economic environment, the pressure the whole supply chain is facing and how the industry is evolving to ensure growth in a disrupted world...SHIPPING IS A “FORCE FOR GOOD” FOR GLOBAL TRADE, MSC CEO TELLS LONDON SHIPPING WEEK CONFERENCE
2021 September 15

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

Baltic Pipe lands in Poland

The pipeline was pulled from the Castoro Sei vessel using a 1,500-metre long and 119-millimetre wide wire rope pulled by a winch to the shore...Baltic Pipe lands in Poland
2021 September 15

https://www.spglobal.com

Supplies via northern branch of Druzhba oil line suspended until Sept 14: Transneft

Transneft said Sept. 13 that crude deliveries via the Northern branch of the Druzhba pipeline, which ships Russian crude to Europe, have been suspended Sept. 11-14...Supplies via northern branch of Druzhba oil line suspended until Sept 14: Transneft
2021 September 15

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

Samsung Heavy eyes Russian icebreaking LNG carriers order

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has been in talks with Russian contractors to build icebreaking LNG carriers for $2.6 billion...Samsung Heavy eyes Russian icebreaking LNG carriers order
2021 September 15

https://www.offshore-energy.biz

MOL orders 4 LNG carriers to serve Novatek

Japanese shipping heavyweight Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has ordered four newbuilding liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers to serve Novatek Gas and Power Asia, a subsidiary of Russia’s PAO Novatek...MOL orders 4 LNG carriers to serve Novatek