New LNG-powered Wijnne Barends vessels optimized for project cargo
Ship designConoship has designed a new 5,000-6,000 dwt multipurpose vessel for Wijnne Barends as part of a larger newbuilding program of Spliethoff. The 1A ice-class vessel features a dual-fuel LNG propulsion system and an open-top flush...Read more
Spliethoff books better results but BigLift remains in the red
ShippingThe Spliethoff Group saw both its revenue and operating result improve in 2018, but delayed investments in the oil and gas and mining industry kept BigLift in the red.Read more
INTERVIEW: “We’ve realized fuel savings up to 800 litres a day”
Econowind has signed the first commercial contract to install its Ventifoil wind-assisted propulsion system aboard a 3,600 dwt general cargo vessel called Ankie. The expected fuel savings for this unit can reach a 1,000 litres...Read more