Korean shipbuilders are poised to capitalize on renewed demand for ultra-large container ships, analysts say Hanwha Ocean Co., a leading South Korean shipbuilder, said on Monday it has won a 2.33 trillion won ($1.61 billion) order to build six eco-friendly, ultra-large 24,000-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships from Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp. The deal, amounting to… Read More
On 11 March 2025, the hull of yard number (Yno) 321 for BS Offshore arrived at Ulstein Verft. This marks the beginning of a new phase in the shipbuilding process. The vessel is designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS for ‘walk-to-work’ (W2W) operations, where personnel walks via a motion-compensated gangway from the ship to… Read More
Matadi Gateway Terminal recently acquired four new hybrid and automated rubber-tired gantries The acquisition expands the terminal’s RTG fleet to eight units After commissioning, the RTGs will further improve yard productivity and afford the terminal added flexibility to handle offer more solutions in handling increasing cargo volume Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), International Container Terminal Services,… Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is developing a comprehensive strategy to leverage emerging technologies and drive efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the shipping industry. During its 49th session in London from 10 to 14 March, the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL) outlined a work plan for the IMO Strategy on Maritime Digitalization. The strategy, which is expected to… Read More
More efficient cutting, a longer operational lifetime, and lower energy consumption – that’s what the latest cutter head technology is all about. The Curve Tooth cutter head represents a major step forward in optimising the cutting process. Thanks to smart innovations, such as curved teeth and a cutter body cast in one single piece, this… Read More