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Containerships announced that has been granted substantial funding for its LNG project by EU and the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation. With the grant, the Finnish shipping company will implement its eco-friendly strategy, which is based on using LNG throughout the company's logistics supply chain.

Teekay announced that will be the sole supplier and operator of shuttle tankers services for East Coast Canada. On February 15, the keel laying ceremony for Teekay’s first shuttle tanker newbuilding for East Coast Canada took place at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Korea.

Teekay Corporation's Gas team celebrated the keel laying ceremony of six LNG newbuildings at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South Korea.

  AET Tankers has signed contracts in a deal valued at approximately USD 500 million to expand fleet with eight new vessels fitted with a range of latest eco-innovations to maximise fuel efficiency and their impact on the natural environment. Company said that this will enable them to be awarded the “green passport” notation. Newbuild vessels will also be fitted with IMO compliant ballast water management systems.Yesterday, AET contracted with Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd (SHI) for four Aframax vessels of 113,000 dwt to be delivered in 2018. A further contract was signed today with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd   (HHI) for two LR2 product vessels of 114,000 dwt and two Suezmax vessels of 158,000 dwt which will be delivered in 2017.The two LR2 product vessels are tied to long term time charters which AET has been awarded with a strategic oil major client. The six other new builds will replace older tonnage in the AET fleet and re-balance the fleet profile ensuring AET continues to deliver optimum solutions for its customers. On signing the contracts, Captain Rajalingam Subramaniam, an AET board director said:“As a leading operator of petroleum tankers, it is important that our fleet remains young and agile so that we retain the capability ...

The Maritime Industry Authoritys (MARINA) has issued Circular No. 2015-04 to inform that incentives for new vessels will apply to those who will invest in an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) classed brand new or newly-constructed ships.Those who will qualify will be given protection of investment and route protection.

Thordon Bearings has signed a landmark contract to supply COMPAC seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearing solutions to two Jones Act containerships under construction at the Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. (APSI) for Matson Navigation Company, Inc.The order is significant in that it represents the first large containership reference for the manufacturer and the largest commercial ship propeller shafts to be fitted with COMPAC bearings.The 3600TEU ‘Aloha Class’ vessels, the largest Jones Act containerships ever built, will each feature a COMPAC bearing system for a 930mm diameter shaft driving an 8.1m diameter fixed pitch propeller.Matt Cox, President and CEO, Matson, said. "These new ships are the future for Hawaii shipping and will bring a new level of efficiency and effectiveness to our service. The substantial investment in new technology underscores Matson's long-term commitment to Hawaii and our desire to serve the islands in the best, most environmentally friendly way into the future.”Craig Carter, Thordon Bearings’ Head of Marketing and Customer Services, said:  “The COMPAC solution is very much in keeping with Matson’s environmental and sustainability objectives. As with all its vessels, the Aloha-class will feature a number of environmentally safe technologies, but the addition of seawater-lubricated shaft bearings will reduce even further the impact its operations have on the marine ...

 Ballast water treatment supplier BIO-SEA by BIO-UV has signed a new contract to supply 3 systems for the 20,600 TEUs CMA CGM biggest container vessels new building projects.The contract includes all design and supervision and is being held by HHIC PHIL (Hanjin Heavy Industries Corporation Philippines).The vessels, currently under construction, will be equipped with BWTS BIO-SEA2100 (2100m3/h). The giant ships will be 400 meters long, 59 meters wide, and are slated for delivery in 2017.CMA CGM placed an order for the three boxships back in March.In the start, I was open with you propecia before and after has changed my existence. It has become much more fun, and now I have to run. Just as it is fabulous to sit.

 Matson, Inc. has announced the start of production on two new “Aloha Class” containerships designed specifically for Hawaii service, with greater capacity and state-of-the-art “green ship technology” features. After a small ceremony at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard in Pennsylvania, the cutting of steel plates began, initiating the construction work to build both ships.In 2013, Matson subsidiary Matson Navigation Company, Inc. signed a contract with Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Inc. (APSI) to build the two new ships for an aggregate price of $418 million. The new vessels are expected to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2018. Matson also announced that the first of the two new ships will be named after the late Senator Daniel K. Inouye, who was a longstanding supporter of the U.S. maritime industry and its role in supporting Hawaii’s economy.The 850-foot long, 3,600 TEU vessels will be Matson’s largest ships and the largest Jones Act containerships ever constructed. They will also be faster, designed to operate at speeds in excess of 23 knots, helping ensure timely delivery of goods in Hawaii. Though bigger, the ships are also designed to accommodate future needs by being able to navigate safely into some of Hawaii’s smaller ports.The new ...

 Crowley Maritime Corp. took delivery of the Ohio, the first of four new, Jones Act, product tankers,  from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. (APSI). The delivery is momentous not only for Crowley, but also for the industry because it signifies the first time a product tanker has been constructed with consideration for the future use of LNG for propulsion. The remaining three product tankers being built by APSI for Crowley are currently under construction and have planned deliveries through 2016.“We are excited to offer our customers cutting-edge technology available in these new tankers, which not only embraces operational excellence and top safety, but also offers the potential to be powered by environmentally friendly LNG in the future,” said Crowley’s Rob Grune, senior vice president and general manager, petroleum and chemical transportation.“Adding these new Jones Act tankers to our fleet allows us to continue providing our customers with diverse and modern equipment to transport their petroleum and chemical products in a safe and reliable manner.”“We are proud to have Crowley as a repeat customer at the shipyard and to deliver another quality tanker to them. This vessel continues our strong history of building ships here in Philadelphia,” said Steinar Nerbovik, president and ...

 At a christening ceremony held on Changxing Island in Shanghai , OOCL celebrated the naming of the latest 8,888 TEU containership that will be joining the company’s fleet this year.  In his ceremonial remarks, Mr. Alan Tung, Acting Chief Financial Officer of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, expressed the importance of the newbuilding projects at the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in recent years and his gratitude to all those who made OOCL Genoa and her sister ships possible. “In today’s extremely competitive environment, cost and operational efficiency is paramount to our performance and these magnificent vessels, like that of OOCL Genoa which we are about to unveil, plays a very important part to our success,” said Mr. Tung.  “OOCL Genoa, together with the other seven sister vessels being built here at Hudong, will form part of our core fleet and play an important role in allowing OOCL to maintain its competitive edge in the market.”“OOCL continues to be an industry leader in terms of operational excellence and financial robustness. Our company is well placed for the future in its ability to deliver superior performance, upgrade its assets, and provide the best possible service quality at the most cost efficient way possible.  OOCL is committed ...