Maritime Vessels Directory
OSG COURAGEOUS
Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: WILMINGTON, DE
OSG ENDURANCE
Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: WILMINGTON, DE
OSG ENTERPRISE
Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: WILMINGTON, DE
OSG FREEDOM
Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: WILMINGTON, DE
OSG HORIZON
Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: WILMINGTON, DE
OSG VISION
Tug | Flag: United States of America | Port: WILMINGTON, DE
Maritime News
HD Hyundai, ECO Joins Forces in U.S. Shipbuilding Venture
▶ Medium-sized containerships to be built by 2028, supported by design, procurement, equipment, and strategic technology investmentHD Hyundai launched a strategic shipbuilding collaboration in the United States, signing with U.S.-based Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to establish a strategic and comprehensive partnership for the construction of U.S. commercial vessels.The signing ceremony was held on Friday, June 20, at ECO’s headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was attended by Hannae Choi, Head of Planning at HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and Gary Chouest, Chairman of ECO.
Great Lakes Towing Tugs Help Refloat 9,000-ton SUNNANVIK in the Cuyahoga River
In the early hours of Friday, June 20, Great Lakes Towing tugs conducted an efficient refloating operation of the foreign-flagged freighter SUNNANVIK, which had become lodged in the narrow mouth of the Cuyahoga River near the East Bank of the Flats.At approximately 12:43 a.m., the 9,000-ton SUNNANVIK became wedged in the canal, temporarily disrupting traffic. The Great Lakes Towing Company responded, dispatching two tugs. NEW YORK navigated by Captain Tim Herrle, arrived on scene around 2:30 a.m., followed by the WISCONSIN, piloted by Captain Brad Sheppard, who arrived at approximately 4:50 a.m. to provide additional assistance.
War & Shipping: Israel, Iran Trade Blame at IMO
Iran and Israel accused each other of endangering commercial activity in sea lanes around the Gulf and the Red Sea at the UN's shipping agency on Wednesday, as their military conflict escalated.Iran's delegation told a session of the International Maritime Organization's security committee that Israel had in recent days extended its "unlawful attacks" to include petrochemical and gas infrastructure in Asalouyeh along Iran's Gulf coast."These actions directly endanger international maritime security and the global energy supply chain," Iran said in a statement to IMO delegates, which was livestreamed.
BYD Shenzhen: World's Largest Car Carrier becomes a Flashpoint on Chinese Exports
The world's largest car carrier making its maiden voyage is generally cause for celebration. But in the case of Chinese car manufacturer BYD and its mammoth new BYD Shenzhen -- a 16,300 dwt, 9200 CEU, LNG Dual-Fuel PCTC that measures 219.9 x 37.7m with a 9.2m draft -- the ship instead represents the flooding of a market with cheap electric vehicles (EVs).The world's largest car-carrying ship - with the equivalent of 20 football fields of vehicles - completed its maiden journey late last month to dock in Brazil's Itajai port.
Van Oord Christens World's Largest and Most Sustainable Offshore Wind Installation Vessel
Van Oord's new offshore wind installation vessel Boreas was officially christened on June 18 in Rotterdam. The event marked a milestone in Van Oord’s commitment to enhancing the energy transition. In addition, Van Oord announced that it had become the first marine contractor to receive approval on science-based targets for its decarbonization approach. The Boreas was christened by Ms. Carola Schouten, the mayor of Rotterdam. Guests and Van Oord employees gathered to celebrate this moment. Once it is operational, the Boreas will be the largest and most sustainable offshore wind installation vessel in the world.
