UK-based security firm says attack on Norwegian-flagged tanker raises Red Sea concern and possible Lloyd's moves
Dryad Global, the London-based maritime security and risk intelligence company, said the most recent attack on shipping in the Red Sea with the Norwegian-flagged tanker the “Strinda” being targeted with a missile launched from Iranian-backed Houthi rebel territory in Northern Yemen demonstrates a rapid escalation in tactics.
Norwegian-owned Avenir LNG says new bunkering vessel launched at Chinese shipyard in Nantong
Avenir LNG, a company owned by Norwegian shipping and infrastructure companies, said its newest 7,500 cubic metres capacity LNG bunkering vessel has been launched in China and it would be delivered later in 2021.
European class society starts joint project with Chinese yard for LNG-powered containership
European classification society DNV GL entered into a joint development project with Chinese Huangpu-Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. for LNG dual-fuel containership.
Awilco says LNG carrier in collision has charter cancelled and repairs lasting to September
Awilco LNG, the small Norwegian fleet owner with two vessels, said the charter contract for its 156,000 cubic metres capacity carrier, the “WilForce”, has been cancelled and it is still in a Singapore repair yard after being involved in a collision off the Asian city-state.
