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Fugro’S Survey Vessel Brought To Port After Running AgroundThe Netherlands-based geo-data specialist Fugro reported that the Fugro Mercator was towed to a shipyard for inspection. To remind, the geophysical survey vessel had run aground on the north coast of Elba, Italy on March 22.
Fugro said that the impact of the incident has remained limited whilst there were no injuries to people and no harm to the environment.
The vessel will now be fully inspected at the shipyard. Fugro will also conduct a full review of the event to learn what caused the ship to run aground.
“We are very grateful to the Italian coastguard and our partners for their swift and effective response in evacuating our crew and salvaging the Fugro Mercator,” said Erik-Jan Bijvank, group director Europe & Africa.
“The safety of our crew and the protection of the environment are our top priorities, and we are relieved that both were upheld during this challenging event,” he added.
The Fugro Mercator was performing survey work for the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) as part of the Italian government’s Marine Ecosystem Restoration (MER) Project.
Fugro said it is working with the client to ensure that the work is continued as quickly as possible.
The Fugro Helmert will sail to the Mediterranean shortly to pick up the Mercator’s project commitments, minimising the overall impact of the incident, according to the company.port-and-ship
Apr 01, 2025
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Greater China Kiwi Season Kicks Off On BiofuelTokyo-based Fresh Carriers Co., Ltd (FCC), and New Zealand kiwi producer Zespri have carried out the first kiwifruit charter powered by a low-emissions fuel, with the vessel Kowhai docking at Nangang Port in Shanghai.
The Kowhai is Zespri’s first charter shipment for the Greater China region for the 2025/26 season and arrived recently after departing Tauranga in mid-March. It continues the trial work Zespri and FCC are undertaking, following on from a technical performance trial undertaken last year.
Zespri informs that with biofuel not available in New Zealand, the vessel bunkered the biofuel in Hong Kong before sailing south to Tauranga where it was loaded with 1.2 million trays or around 5,400 tonnes of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit, as well as 16 containers of Zespri RubyRed Kiwifruit for customers in Greater China, whilst on its journey north the Kowhai was powered by a blend of biofuel made from used cooking oil.
Along with FCC, the successful biofuel charter has been made possible with support from PFS Cold Chain Logistics Co Ltd (PFS), and VX Cold Chain Logistics, Zespri’s logistics partners in China -the fruit producer- state.
Jason Te Brake, Zespri CEO, said that “It’s an exciting step forward to take Zespri Kiwifruit to market for the first time on a charter powered by biofuel with long-term shipping partner FCC. Shipping has the largest carbon impact across our supply chain, making up more than 40 percent of Zespri’s emissions for fruit sold globally. With Zespri delivering fruit to more than 50 markets around the world each year, we’re focused on efficiency measures as well as collaborating with shipping partners such as FCC to trial low-emissions solutions. This will help us reduce our carbon impact per tray of fruit.”port-and-ship
Apr 01, 2025
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Freight Market Report 31/03-2025 Presented By Ic ShipbrokersIC Shipbrokers herewith welcomes you to today’s freight market report. We are giving you an insight in today’s freight market and an update with the latest freight market indications.
The market was today with a kind of still stand situation in the entire drybulk market view the end of Ramadan. The capes had a little slower tendency today, and with the panamax still having a little positive trend, the supramax and handysize both has a stable activity tendency.
The capesizes had today little slowing activity and it resulted in very minor falling rates in most areas and directions. For the panamax size the activity was fine and the market reacted with minor increasing rates.
For the supramax and handysize dry cargo tonnage the market had stable and unchanged activity levels. The supramax tonnage had fair activity and with minor falling rate levels in most areas and directions. For the handysize vessels the market was with okay activity, and resulted in unchanged rates in all areas and directions.
The European coaster market was today with fair activity levels. In the Baltic Sea area or on the Continent the freight rates were with very minor increasing rates. The freight rates in the Black Sea area were with minor falling rates today and the Mediterranean also had minor falling rate levels today.
The tanker market was today with a split in the level of activity. The crude oil tankers were with good improving activity resulting in slight increasing rates in most areas and directions. The product tanker market was today with slowing activity and it resulted in slight falling rate levels from the various loading areas.
We will be back tomorrow with more freight market news from www.icshipbrokers.comport-and-ship
Mar 31, 2025
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Yang Ming Buys Methanol Newbuild Boxship Trio From Shoei KisenYang Ming Marine Transport Corporation is buying three 8,000-teu container ships from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
The methanol dual-fuel-ready containerships, being built by Imabari Shipbuilding, are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029.
No price was disclosed.
The aim of this acquisition is to strengthen Yang Ming’s global service network and advance its fleet optimization plan.
The move is part of the company’s plan to add to its fleet portfolio up to 13 containerships ranging in capacity from 8,000 to 15,000 teu.
Yang Ming held its 400th board meeting on Friday, December 20 and approved a new fleet optimization plan.
The acquisition of the three 8,000-teu vessels, currently under construction, marks the first phase of the plan.
According to Yang Ming, the remaining portion will be carried out in accordance with internal procurement procedures to ensure mid- to long-term fleet stability and maintain service quality.
Yang Ming said the new vessels will be equipped with energy-efficient main engines, ensuring immediate energy savings while maintaining flexibility for the future adoption of alternative fuels.
“To address the challenges posed by evolving geopolitics, supply chain regrouping, and the increasing demand for green services, Yang Ming continues to enhance fleet competitiveness by maintaining existing tonnage, expanding its business, and strengthening regional services to broaden its service portfolio,” the company’s statement reads.port-and-ship
Mar 31, 2025
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Massive Cigarette Bust At Dublin Port: €7.6M Illegal Cigarettes SeizedRevenue officers seized over 7,650,000 million cigarettes in Dublin Port on March 26 as a result of risk profiling, and with the assistance of detector dog Milo.
The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Omega’, have an estimated value of over €6,900,000, and an estimated loss to the exchequer of almost €5,459,500.
The consignment was seized when Revenue officers searched an unaccompanied container that had disembarked a ship that arrived from Antwerp. The container originated in the United Arab Emirates.
As it is reported, investigations are ongoing.
This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting the supply and sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco in the shadow economy.port-and-ship
Mar 28, 2025
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Uk’S Course Set For Carbon Free Shipping By 2050Vessels will soon use future fuels and plug into shipping ‘chargeports’ as part of UK’s new goals for shipping operators to reach net zero by 2050, part of the government’s Plan for Change to make the UK a clean energy superpower.
Furthermore, the worst polluting vessels will decarbonise first as government sets out new plans to deliver energy security and build a clean maritime future.
The news comes ahead of the UN’s maritime meeting where the UK mission will push for global greenhouse gas reductions across the industry.
Fuels of the future and shipping charge points in harbours are at the centre of a major new strategy to make Britain’s shipping fleet net zero by 2050 and drive growth in coastal communities.
The UK’s maritime minister has on March 25 revealed the government’s new goals for all vessels that operate in UK waters and dock at UK ports to be carbon free and help vessel owners, operators and scientists make emission-free voyages a reality.
Part of the government’s Plan for Change to propel the UK towards becoming a green energy superpower and drive growth, the new Maritime decarbonisation strategy sets out goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030, 80% by 2040 and to zero by 2050.
“Investment in green technologies and fuels will cement the UK as a clean energy superpower and encourage a green economic revival at the local level, helping to build high-skilled jobs in coastal communities and delivering a local boon to cities and towns,” the UK government said.
Under the new strategy, the shipping sector will be brought under the UK emissions trading scheme (UK ETS).
This will see operators of larger vessels such as tankers and cruises pay more for their greenhouse gas emissions.
Furthermore, the strategy sets out plans to reduce emissions from shipping and increase the use of clean fuels and technologies, such as hydrogen, electric or ammonia vessels.
Mike Kane, UK’s maritime minister, said: “Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face today. Working together with industry and international partners, we are driving down emissions in every corner of the economy.
“As part of our Plan for Change, we’re committed to making the UK a green energy superpower and our maritime decarbonisation strategy will help us build a cleaner, more resilient maritime nation.”port-and-ship
Mar 28, 2025
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Tugboat Captain, Oiler Died After Bulker-Tugboat Sarangani CollisionThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is reporting it rescued six crewmembers and recovered the cadavers of two victims after the collision of a Philippine flagged-tugboat and Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier in the vicinity waters of Maasim, Sarangani Province on 25 March.
The PCG deployed four floating assets carrying rescue divers and response teams to conduct a search and rescue operation.
In an incident report, the PCG said the distressed tugboat had eight crew on board when the incident occurred. Six of them survived the collision, but the search and rescue team reported the recovery of two cadavers – the tugboat’s captain and oiler.
The coast guard medical personnel provided health checkups to the survivors and confirmed that they are all in good physical condition.
Following the collision, the PCG also conducted an initial oil spill assessment, which yielded a negative result.
However, oil spill booms have already been laid out to ensure the protection of the marine environment and safety of nearby coastal communities.
Meanwhile, immediate actions were taken for the salvage of the tug and the conduct of a marine casualty investigation.
The Coast Guard also reports it has instructed its legal officers to handle the filing of appropriate charges against the master and crew of the bulk carrier.
The PCG continues to investigate the incident.port-and-ship
Mar 28, 2025
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Windward Offshore And Marubeni In New Offshore PartnershipThe Hamburg-based Windward Offshore is a provider of offshore wind service vessels, and with a fleet of four CSOVs (Commissioning Service Operation Vessels) currently under construction at VARD shipyards.
After the company secured a senior loan facility of up to €182m at the end of last year, and the launching of Windward Athens on February 10, it expects the first vessel to be delivered in September this year.
Windward Offshore informed that it now has entered an exciting new chapter by establishing a partnership with Japan based trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation.
The new partnership was finalized with Windward Offshore raising new equity to fund future growth, and Marubeni Corporation acquiring the new shares through a wholly owned subsidiary, thereby becoming a 25.1% shareholder in the company.
Marubeni Corporation is a member of the five Japanese trading houses (“sogo shosha”) with a strong presence in the global energy sector and acting as the developer of offshore wind projects in Europe and Japan as well as various experience in the supply chain, said Windward Offshore in its statement.
Yasutomo Miyake, general manager, ship project dept. of Marubeni Corporation, said that “We are confident that Marubeni’s global network will play an important role in the company’s growth and that our engagement will contribute to the development of a more sustainable society.”
Bastian Hagebeuker, managing director of Windward Offshore, noted: “We believe that Marubeni is a perfect complement to our existing group of shareholders, and we appreciate the diverse opportunities they bring to Windward.
“With a shared vision, we are looking forward to jointly develop the company going forward and leverage the expertise of each partner. Marubeni’s expertise, network and financial strength will be invaluable as we continue to develop our portfolio and expand our footprint in the offshore wind industry.”port-and-ship
Mar 27, 2025
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Ad Ports Group And Columbia Group Launch Shipmanagement JvAbu Dhabi’s trade, transport and logistics solutions expert AD Ports Group and maritime, logistics, leisure and energy platform Columbia Group have formed a ship management joint venture.
The aim of the joint venture, Noatum – CSM Limited, is to optimise third party vessel operations, and that of AD Ports Group’s ocean-going fleet, through “state-of-the-art” fleet management systems, according to AD Ports Group announcement.
The newly formed entity combines Columbia Group’s expertise in advanced fleet management systems and AI-driven performance analytics, with AD Ports Group’s diverse fleet and extensive ship management experience, both globally and regionally, the company added in its statement.
The joint venture is expected to benefit from immediate access to Columbia Group’s Performance Optimisation Control Room (POCR), a digital platform which provides continuous live monitoring and decision support tools to optimise voyages, speed, bunker usage, and emissions.
“This partnership symbolises a pivotal advancement in maritime asset management, merging the strengths of Columbia Group and AD Ports Group,” noted captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO of the Maritime & Shipping Cluster at AD Ports Group.
Mark O’Neil, president and CEO of Columbia Group, said: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our shared vision to set new standards in maritime asset management. Combining Columbia’s global expertise with AD Ports Group’s strong presence in the Middle East will drive operational excellence and innovation in the region’s maritime sector.”
Noatum – CSM Limited will be based in the UAE and support day-to day management and introduce comprehensive crew management, procurement, training, and other operational services.port-and-ship
Mar 27, 2025
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Freight Market Report 27/03-2025 Presented By Ic ShipbrokersIC Shipbrokers herewith welcomes you to today’s freight market report. We are giving you an insight in today’s freight market and an update with the latest freight market indications.
The market was today with little new changes in the directions of the drybulk market. The capes had further slowed tendency today, the panamax remains with fine positive tendency, the supramax with little slower tendency and with the handysize now having little positive tendency.
The capesizes had again slower activity and it resulted in more slight falling rates in almost all areas and directions. For the panamax size the activity was again fine and the market reacted with further slight increasing rates in almost all areas and directions.
For the supramax and handysize dry cargo tonnage the market had new different activity levels. The supramax tonnage had little slower activity also therefore also minor falling rate levels in most areas and directions. For the handysize vessels the market was with okay activity, and resulted in minor increasing rates in all areas and directions.
The European coaster market was today with unchanged activity level. In the Baltic Sea area or on the Continent the freight rates were with very minor falling rates. The freight rates in the Black Sea area were with minor increasing rates today and the Mediterranean had also minor increasing rate levels today.
The tanker market was today with okay level of activity. The crude oil tankers were with good activity resulting in slight increasing rates in most areas and directions. The product tanker market was with fair activity and it resulted in minor increasing rate levels from the various loading areas.
We will be back tomorrow with more freight market news from www.icshipbrokers.comport-and-ship
Mar 27, 2025