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Yankee Freedom, based in Key West, Fla., has commissioned Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding to construct a new 300-passenger, high-speed catamaran for service between Key West and the Dry Tortugas National Park. This vessel will replace the Yankee Freedom III, offering improved accommodations, including seating for 130 passengers, a snack bar, and an audio/visual passenger information center. The new catamaran aims to maintain the strong brand presence established by the company with tourists visiting the national park.

After a fatal accident prompted an investigation, Hanwha Ocean has resumed production at its South Korean shipyard following receipt of an official document from the Ministry of Employment and Labor, marking the first fatal accident since its acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in 2023. The company has pledged to keep the workshop closed until the accident’s cause is determined and preventative measures are implemented, while unionized workers are urging authorities to arrest the managing executive.

Van Oord, contracted by FSRU Wilhelmshaven, is responsible for constructing a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit jetty at Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The project aims to enhance Germany’s energy security by filling the supply gap. With expertise in dredging, infrastructure, and offshore energy, Van Oord is committed to completing the project within a challenging timeline. The jetty’s foundation will consist of 10 monopiles, aided by a trailing suction hopper dredger for dredging purposes.

Belgium has once again seen a surge in cocaine seizures smuggled through its ports in 2023, solidifying its position as the epicenter of the illicit trade from Central and South America. Officials from Belgium and the Netherlands convened in the port of Flushing to showcase their anti-smuggling efforts, emphasizing the need for enhanced collaboration to combat organized crime. Minister Vince Van Peteghem reported a over a five percent increase in cocaine seizures in Antwerp, with an additional five tonnes seized in Zeebrugge. Notably, Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama were identified as the primary sources of the smuggling operations in 2023. The European Union is urging Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain to intensify efforts to combat drug trafficking through their ports.

The journey of the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Gimi is estimated to span close to 60 days. This timeframe incorporates anticipated refueling stoppages in Mauritius before it navigates around the illustrious Cape of Good Hope and further on in Namibia before it reaches the final destination.  From Voyage to Value Generation Once docked, the

Traffic Boom in Ukraine’s Black Sea Shipping Corridor Ukraine’s newly established Black Sea shipping corridor is becoming a hub of maritime traffic. Since its inception in August, the corridor has witnessed the passage of no less than 151 vessels, as inferred from the report released by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency on Friday. The strategic location

The Genesis of Sustainable Freight Transport HGK Shipping, having placed an order at the renowned De Gerlien van Tiem shipyard located in Druten, Netherlands, is making waves in the world of maritime transport with a state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly dry goods vessel. This innovative project is designed specifically to meet the distinctive needs of Salzgitter Flachstahl, a

The Emergence of Next-generation Cruise Ships In recent developments in the marine industry, MSC Cruises delightfully announced its final decision over the launch of two more World-Class cruise ships. They had been planning this move with the renowned French shipbuilding company, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, and the deal was finally settled recently. The enthusiasm for this

Luxurious Seven Seas Grandeur Delivered by Fincantieri Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated a successful completion as Fincantieri handed over their majestic cruise ship, Seven Seas Grandeur, on November 13th. Known for its specialization in constructing smaller, high-end cruise ships, Fincantieri has utilized its Ancona yard on Italy’s central Adriatic coast for this project since January

Viasea Unveils Its Eco-Friendly Approach Norway’s prominent shortsea shipping giant, Viasea, is planning on a game-changing venture. The shipping company has announced that it will convene on the construction of two ground-breaking hydrogen-fuelled ships, outlining its dedication to revolutionizing the shipping industry. The forthcoming ships are set to operate on both hydrogen and diesel fuel