Environmental support

Article Abstract:

Norwegian firm Simon Mokster Shipping has acquired the MT6000 platform supply vessel (PSV) as part of the firm's fleet upgrade. The MT6000 was chosen because of its low emissions, reduced fuel consumption and low levels of noise vibration. In addition, Simon Mokster was impressed with the strict compliance of the ship with safety and environmental standards. The improved version of the MT6000 features diesel-electric propulsion and a new tank arrangement. The PSV was built by YVC Ysselwerf.

Transportation, Petroleum, Petroleum transportation, Simon Mokster Shipping, YVC Ysselwerf

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Statoil charter Danish newbuildings

Article Abstract:

Statoil A/S's acquisition of the product tanker Torm Alice is expected to enhance the company's product handling capability. The tanker, which was built by Onomichi Dockyard Co., has eight main tanks for holding cargo. It has a deadweight of 41,143 tons at the designed molded draught of 11.5 meters. The tanker can also carry other products aside from clean cargos, including crude oils, dirty petroleum and solvents.

Deep Sea Foreign Transport, Evaluation, Marine transportation, Tankers, Statoil ASA

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Trade areas extending: Korean shipowners are extending their services and ordering newbuildings

Article Abstract:

South Korean shipping lines are ordering more ships from domestic and foreign shipyards as they seek to enter new routes. These companies include Hyundai Merchant Marine, Pan Ocean Shipping and Hanjing Shipping. Local shipyards benefiting from increased orders include Hyundai Motors, Daedong and Samsung.

Merchant Ships, South Korea

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