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CMA CGM Takes Over NOL
- June 2, 2016
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships
No CommentsCMA CGM S.A. (CMA CGM) satisfied on 9 June the acceptance condition in its all-cash voluntary conditional general offer (Offer) for Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL), after NOL’s majority shareholders (Temasek and its affiliates) tendered all of their shares in acceptance of the Offer. The Offer has therefore been declared to be wholly unconditional. “We
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Actress Emma Schweiger To Christen AIDAprima, The New Flagship of AIDA Cruises
- March 1, 2016
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships
The well-known young actress Emma Schweiger will christen AIDAprima, the new flagship of AIDA Cruises, as part of the 827th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY on May 7, 2016. Germany’s leading cruise company made the announcement on March 11, 2016, during the ITB in Berlin. Emma Schweiger greeted all guests via video message that is also posted
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CMA CGM’s 20000 TEU Mega Container Ships To Be Powered By Wartsila X92, Low-Speed, 2-Stroke Engine
- July 2, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
The first in a series of ‘mega-class’ container vessels being built for French Ship owner CMA CGM will be powered by the Wärtsilä X92, low-speed, 2-stroke engine. The vessel is to be built by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) in Subic Bay, Philippines. WinGD is the joint venture company between Wärtsilä and China State
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7 Technologies To Reduce Fuel Consumption Of Ships
- June 3, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
Reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions are two of the main concerns of shipping industry today. A lot has already been done in terms of research and development to make the ultimate green ship. From renewable/ alternate sources of energy to design modifications, the industry has constantly improved its technology for an enhanced form of
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From 4860 TEU to 6300 TEU
- May 4, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
From 4860 TEU to 6300 TEU: World’s First Ship Widening Project Successfully Completed It is often difficult to keep Panmax ships competitive in today’s market environment. To ensure profitable operations, REEDEREI NSB has developed and successfully implemented a concept to widen ships that is the first of its kind worldwide. The WIDENING will increase the
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‘Signals Of Change’ That Could Reshape Shipping’s Future
- March 2, 2015
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships, Technology
SSI Identifies ‘Signals Of Change’ That Could Reshape Shipping’s Future The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a pioneering coalition of companies from across the global shipping industry focused on uniting commercial growth with sustainable behaviours, has released a new report, ‘Signals of Change’, that explores the potential impact of emerging technology, policy and behaviours on the
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Quantum Of The Seas Delivered To Royal Caribbean
- November 2, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships
Royal Caribbean accepted delivery on 28th October, of its newest cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, from ship builder Meyer Werft. The ceremonial exchange occured at Bremerhaven, Germany where officials from Royal Caribbean met with Meyer Werft officials to officially welcome Quantum of the Seas into Royal Caribbean’s fleet. Image Credits: royalcaribbeanblog.com Quantum of the
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Britannia Cruise Ship Enters the Water
- October 3, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships
Britannia Cruise ship is currently being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, and the photo shows her moving out onto the water for the first time with her new livery. Britannia will have a total of 1,837 cabins on board with 27 of those being single cabins, in addition to conventional inside and balcony
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Ship Efficiency Awards 2014
- September 2, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships
The first ever Ship Efficiency Awards 2014, hosted by Lloyd’s Register and organized by Fathom, will recognize and celebrate the organizations and individuals within the maritime sector that excel in efficient operations, implement fresh thinking and offer proven efficiency benefits through technological innovation. The winner of the Sustainable Ship Operator of the Year award will
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World’s Largest Fast Crew Boat Christened At Incat
- September 1, 2014
- Posted by: Admin
- Category: Ships
The 70 metre Fast Crew Boat (FCB) was christened Muslim Magomayev at a ceremony at the Incat shipyard on Monday 15th September. This is the first vessel that Australian Shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has purpose built for the Oil and Gas industry. When sea trials are completed the boat will depart later this month to Baku,
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