China Classification Society (CCS) has classified the Ningyuan Diankun, the world’s largest and China’s first built pure electric high-end intelligent seagoing vessel.Owned by Ningbo Ocean Shipping and built by Jiangxi Shipbuilding, the 740 TEU open-to…
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A joint letter organized by the American Biofuels Maritime Initiative (ABMI) has been sent to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of this week’s negotiations at the IMO MEPC 84 meeting in London. The effort is aimed at ensuring that global…
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Scarcity is proving a stronger driver than design pedigree
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More tankers and LNGs have been on the newbuilding ordering “menu” over the past week. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the gas carrier sector, China’s Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding secured an order for 3 x 10,000…
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On United Nations’ World Day for Safety and Health at Work, this year’s theme – “ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment” – feels especially relevant at sea. There is no doubt that better connectivity has brought real benefits. …
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