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NYK Line leads the way on biofuels with maiden Vietnam voyage
JAPAN's NYK Line has announced that its 49,035-ton wood chip carrier Daio Astral uses biofuel to reduce CO2 emissions and had transported cargo using biodiesel fuel to Vietnam.This was the first time any NYK overseas-bound vessels had done this. By substituting biofuel for heavy oil, it reduc...
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Korean Shipbuilders face Chinese rivals in mega orderbook race
CHINESE shipbuilders have secured substantial orders for large containerships from global shipping giants for the first time, reports Soeul's BusinessKorea.The Chinese government has played a pivotal role in supporting its shipbuilders, propelling China to become the world's leading build...
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Tugs rescue Maersk's 15,000-TEUer that broke Koper moorings
THE 15,000-TEU Singapore-flagged Maersk Houston broke off her moorings at Koper Port, Slovenia, when strong winds gusting up to 130 kilometres an hour struck, reported Rostock, Germany's FleetMon.The ship started to drift towards passenger terminal, situated across the basin. Luckily, tugs qu...
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