Maritime/Shipbuilding
From Struggles to Triumph: Weichai's Engine Technology Boosts Malaysian Fishing Vessels' Efficiency by 43%
SINGAPORE, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weichai's X6170 engine has proven transformative for Malaysian fishing vessels. Installed in a Kuantan-based trawler, it delivered a remarkable 43% increase in efficiency, enabling the vessel to cast 12 more nets per trip while reducing fuel consumption by...
2024-07-22 16:07
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Flourishing port development reveals China's reform and opening up in new era
BEIJING, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: Ports serve as the gateways through whichChina opens up to the outside world. As China continues to deepen reform across the board, a vast majority of ports in the country have flourished, from the north to the south, from the ...
2024-07-17 10:56
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India's First Automated Terminal Constructed with ZPMC's Involvement, Officially Begins Operations
SHANGHAI, July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- India's Adani Group's Vizhinjam automated terminal project, built with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries 's (ZPMC) participation, welcomed its first commercial vessel, Maersk San Fernando, onJuly 11, 2024. The event marks the operational launch of India's ...
2024-07-15 22:54
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Xinhua Silk Road: Experts gather in China's Tianjin to explore new paths, opportunities for int'l shipping industry
BEIJING, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2024 opened onJuly 10, a crowd of experts and business representatives from over 400 shipping-related enterprises, ports and industry associations worldwide gathered inTianjin to explore the new paths and...
2024-07-12 17:15
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Stena RoRo places order for two new multi-fuel E-Flexer RoPax vessels
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stena RoRo has ordered another two E-Flexer RoPax vessels from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai). The vessels will be delivered in 2027 to the Greek shipping company Attica Group and will operate in the Adriatic Sea. This isStena RoRo's f...
2024-06-29 04:40
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SANY Marine and SGP Collaborate to Advance Sustainable Development and Strategic Cooperation in Saudi Arabian Ports
SHANGHAI, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 25th, SANY Marine, a subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry, signed a landmark agreement with Saudi Global Ports Company (SGP), a joint venture between PSA International and local partners, to promote sustainable development and strategic cooperation in ...
2024-06-27 15:41
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Crowley Christens the First Fully Electric Tugboat in the U.S. at the Port of San Diego
SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley christened theeWolf, America's first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power capability, safety...
2024-06-26 09:26
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Venture Global Launches First Vessel from State-of-the-Art LNG Fleet
ARLINGTON, Va., June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Venture Global announced the successful launch of its first LNG vessel, the Venture Gator at a ceremony which took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoji-si,South Korea. The Venture Gator is the first of nine LNG carriers in th...
2024-06-26 06:04
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VINSSEN Deploys Innovative Marine Class Approved Hydrogen Fuel Cell System For Commercial Maritime Use
VINSSEN has obtained project-based* approval from Bureau Veritas (BV) for its hydrogen fuel cell system. SEOUL, South Korea, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VINSSEN Co., Ltd, a maritime decarbonization technology specialist focused on hydrogen fuel cells and supporting systems, has successfully pa...
2024-06-25 09:00
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TALL SHIP 'CLIPPER STAD AMSTERDAM' ANCHORS IN HONG KONG, OPEN TO PUBLIC FROM 28 JUNE 2024 TO 2 JULY 2024.
HONG KONG, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Randstad, the world's largest talent agency - is excited to announce the arrival of the iconic three-masted tall ship - Clipper Stad Amsterdam - in Hong Kong SAR. The Clipper will be docked at Central Pier 9 and will be open for the public from28 June 2024...
2024-06-21 15:05
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Shipping industry calls for action following the attack on the MV Tutor and cargo ship Verbena
LONDON, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The shipping community is appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike on Wednesday 12 June while on board theMV Tutor in the Red Sea. We utterly condemn these assaults w...
2024-06-19 20:43
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Peruvian President Welcomes Initial Shipment of Port Equipment to Chancay
SHANGHAI, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 14, 2024, at a terminal in Peru , the first consignment of five double-cantilever automated rail cranes, engineered by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), was securely berthed as part of the inaugural phase of COSCO Shipping Ports' Chancay Port...
2024-06-19 19:05
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Marintec Innovation Conference 2024: Explore Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Shipping
HONG KONG, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the success of its inaugural edition during Marintec China 2017, Marintec Innovation Conference is back and better than ever! The conference has previously explored a number of fascinating themes, including 'Cruise Shipbuilding, 2017', 'Smart E...
2024-06-17 01:00
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CELEBRITY XCEL KEEL LAYING CEREMONY MARKS NEW LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE FOR PREMIUM CRUISING
Construction begins on the fifth vessel in the brand's award-winning Edge Series setting sail in fall 2025. SAINT-NAZAIRE, France, June 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of elevated travel at sea reached a major milestone today, as construction commenced for Celebrity Cruises' next ship,Celeb...
2024-06-14 07:02
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Project update Vestmanna: Service and inspection of Dragon 12 - demonstration site attracting international study visits
Project Update Vestmanna: Four months of grid-connected operation with the utility-scale Dragon 12 is now followed by service and inspection. Ongoing operations continue to attract visits from international stakeholders and high-level decision-makers. GOTHENBURG, Sweden, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswir...
2024-06-12 22:41
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Gastops Partners with Seaspan for Advanced Propulsion System Analysis
Leaders in Marine Technology Collaborate to Enhance Vessel Performance and Efficiency. OTTAWA, ON, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastops, a global leader in intelligent condition monitoring solutions, is pleased to announce a significant contract award from Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards (Seaspan...
2024-06-11 23:11
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Gastops and Hanwha Ocean Sign MOU to Collaborate on Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
OTTAWA, ON, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastops and Hanwha Ocean have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore collaborative opportunities within the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project ("CPSP") and other maritime initiatives, both domestically and internationally. ...
2024-06-04 23:20
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Royal Caribbean Group Introduces Industry-First Loyalty Status Match Program Across Its Brands - Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea
On its pursuit to transform a vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations, Royal Caribbean Group takes another step forward in enhancing its guest experience and rewarding guests across its ecosystem of vacation experiences MIAMI, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE...
2024-05-30 22:20
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KS&C and Nexxiot Transform South Korea into a Hub for Intelligent Logistic Assets
SEOUL, South Korea and ZURICH, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexxiot, a leading
provider of Asset Intelligence solutions, has entered into a strategic
partnership with KS&C, a key player in shipping, freight forwarding, container
trading and port equipment sales in the Korean market.
2024-05-29 00:43
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China accelerates construction of intelligent ports
BEIJING, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: As one steps into the fully automated container terminal at Rizhao Port in eastChina's Shandong province, a remarkable sight unfolds - remote-controlled quay cranes precisely grabbing and releasing containers, automated rail-moun...
2024-05-27 09:00
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