The new ferries will be manufactured at GSI and CSTC shipyards: two of them will be deployed by GNV while the left two will be joining Onorato’s fleet, continuously getting closer to Aponte After long lasting negotiations, MSC group, in partnership with Moby, submitted Guangzhou Shipyard...
Continue ReadingGrandi Navi Veloci, acquired by MSC Group in 2010, hopes to start offering a passenger service regularly from Malta in the near future. Mario Aponte, managing director of MSC Malta Seafarers Co. Ltd, said yesterday that GNV already offers a twice weekly freight service from the...
Continue ReadingStarting with the latest addition to the global fleet of super-sized containerships, the recently-christened 21,413 teu OOCL Hong Kong has taken the title of the largest ship in the world based on its advertised nominal container intake. However, the sea giant features 191,317 in dwt capacity, considerably lower from...
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HDMS Peter Willemoes easing out from her berth in Valletta, with the assistance of Tugs, on her departure from Malta in May 2017. The Danish Frigate was on her return voyage to Denmark following completion of her recent deployment....
Continue ReadingWilh. Wilhelmsen Holding and Wallenius have received all the necessary approvals from competition authorities, bond holders and general meetings for a merger between the two companies. Under the agreement, the companies will combine ownership in Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, EUKOR Car Carriers and American Roll on Roll off...
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