09 February 2025

ShipNerd

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New PSV Conversion into Cable-Laying Vessel – Q3 2024

IT International Telecom Marine has chosen Vard for the conversion of the platform supply vessel (PSV) IT Infinity into a cable-laying vessel.

A quick and on-point recap of the 10th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) in January 2024.

Carisbrooke Shipping along with GT Green Technologies and The University of Bristol to upgrade one general cargo vessel to a wind-powered one.

LNG offers many benefits but certain engine types have been found to release significant amounts of unburnt methane slip, a powerful climate gas.

TECO 2030 commends its 2nd EU Horizon Project, ZEAS, with 13 partners from EU Countries, demonstrating a hydrogen fuel cell ship concept.

3D scanning and measurement can help ship owners with equipment health checks, design optimization, and upgrade planning.

Another Houthi missile attack on a Greek vessel has been recorded today outside the port of Saleef in the Red Sea area.

A Greek vessel was boarded this morning by several “unauthorized” people wearing military-style black uniforms and masks in the Gulf of Oman.

Two crew members died, and another was injured when onboard containership fire broke out while moored in the Port of Houston.

Turkiye has again increased its sea pollution fines. P&I Correspondents Vitsan and Kalimbassieris advise on the new tariff and more points for 2024.