Apr 7, 2011

North Korea Ship with 13,000 tonnes of rice sinks

At a time when Bangladesh is facing foodgrain shortage, a ship loaded with 13,000 tonnes of rice sank at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port on Wednesday night after it collided with another ship.
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Source: Gulf Times
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China's first aircraft carrier to be completed soon: reports

Taipei, April 6 (CNA) China is set to launch its first aircraft carrier on its maiden voyage soon, according to Beijing media reports.

Reconstruction of the carrier, which was bought from Ukraine in 1992 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, is nearing completion, a report on a website media affiliated with the People's Daily said Wednesday.
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Source: Focus Taiwan
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ShipConstructor 2011 R2 Released

The latest release of ShipConstructor CAD/CAM software offers performance enhancements and new tools to speed up the ship design and construction process.
ShipConstructor Software Inc. is promoting the ShipConstructor 2011 R2 release of its AutoCAD based program as a continuation of its strategy of being the most intuitive and efficient of all the major shipbuilding-specific CAD/CAM applications.
“Shipbuilders have told us that slow, inefficient, complicated programs are unacceptable,” said ShipConstructor Software Inc. CEO Darren Larkins. “In both mature and emerging markets, shipbuilders need to quickly find and train staff. They are also under increased pressure to increase efficiencies so we have deliberately constructed software that we believe is the easiest to learn and use.”
ShipConstructor 2011 R2 New Features:
  • Increased Speed – Less time spent waiting. Assembly and arrangement drawing creation and updating performance has been improved by up to 50%.
  • Batch Updating of Production Drawings – Increased user efficiency by allowing updating of multiple production drawings in a single operation.
  • Project Equipment List – Allows management and reconciliation of the project master equipment list to the 3D model in ShipConstructor.
  • Improved Change Management – ShipConstructor’s Associative DWG technology has been leveraged to improve change management. More undo options are available.
  • Updatable Twisted Stiffeners – Shrinks the design spiral between Hull and Structure. Allows updating of twisted stiffeners in structure drawings with changes from hull drawings without having to re-export the part.
  • Reports by Model Drawing – Enables easier work-in-progress reports by generating reports for content within individual model drawings.
Source: ShipConstructor
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STX OSV Secures Contracts for a Series of Three Multi Role Vessels

STX OSV Holdings Limited(" STX OSV ”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that it has secured new contracts for the design and construction of a series of three Multi Role Vessels (MRV) for DOF ASA. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2012.

The new MRV 05 vessels were designed by STX OSV Design in Ålesund, Norway. Based on STX OSV’s new environmentally friendly PSV hull shape, the MRVs have been developed in close cooperation with DOF to fulfill specific roles in supply service, stand-by service, ROV operations and seismic activities.

The hulls will be delivered from STX OSV in Romania. Outfitting and commissioning for two of the vessels will take place at STX OSV Aukra, while the third will be delivered from STX OSV Brattvaag in Norway.
Source: STX OSV
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Hyperdynamics selects drill ship for offshore Guinea exploration project

Hyperdynamics Corp has announced that AGR Peak Well Management has signed a letter of intent on behalf of Hyperdynamics with Jasper Drilling of Singapore to contract the drill ship Jasper Explorer for exploration drilling in Hyperdynamics' concession offshore the Republic of Guinea.

The Jasper Explorer is a modern Pelican Class self-propelled drill ship capable of operating in water depths up to 5,000 feet. A contract between AGR and Jasper Drilling is expected to be signed within 30 days. AGR conducted the tender for the drill ship on behalf of Hyperdynamics and will provide management services during the drilling phase, which is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2011.

'Selecting a drilling contractor is a crucial element of our preparations for launching a drilling campaign later this year on our offshore Guinea concession,' said Ray Leonard, Hyperdynamics president and chief executive officer. 'The Jasper Explorer is capable of drilling in a wide range of water depths, which gives us significant flexibility in selecting the initial drilling locations,' he said.
Source: Hyperdynamics
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Zodiac liferaft business to be sold to Survitec

Survitec Group Limited, one of the global leaders in safety and survival equipment, has announced its plans to acquire the Zodiac commercial SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) liferaft business. This would further enhance Survitec’s plans for global expansion in the marine industry.

Founded in 1898, Zodiac is a world leader in the manufacture of liferafts for merchant ships, ferries, and cruise ships. The Zodiac brand is well known and highly regarded within the marine safety industry and would enhance Survitec’s existing marine safety product range. In particular the addition of Zodiac Liferaft & Marine Evacuation Systems to Survitec’s existing offering would create a broader group of complementary products, as well as extend its geographic footprint into France, Spain, South America, The Middle East and Asia.

Survitec was acquired by global private equity firm Warburg Pincus in 2010. With the backing of its new shareholders, Survitec is pursuing its global expansion strategy and strengthening its position in the marine, defence and aerospace safety markets by growing organically and through acquisitions both within existing and new territories.

Survitec Group CEO Doug Baxter commented on the transaction; “Bringing the Zodiac commercial liferaft business into the Survitec Group is an extremely complimentary acquisition that reinforces our position in the marine safety sector. Both companies have a history of technical innovation in the manufacture and supply of high quality products. Together we can build on this to ensure our continued growth in the marine industry.”

The business will be integrated into the Survitec Group under the brand Survitec-Zodiac, joining the other established brands of RFD, DSB, EV and Beaufort.

The acquisition of Zodiac SOLAS (ZSO) is subject to standard regulatory approval.

Since the acquisition by Warburg Pincus in 2010, Survitec also acquired two other marine business; Seaweather Marine in the UK, and also the commercial marine business of Revere in the USA.

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Rolls-Royce to develop largest ship lift in Asia

Rolls-Royce is planning to develop the largest ship lift in Asia at its new repair yard near Hai Phong, Vietnam, it unveiled Thursday. This follows a decision to extend the Syncrolift ship currently being installed, which will be capable of docking Panamax size commercial ships.
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Source: Seatrade Asia
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Somali man sentenced to 25 years for 2008 hijacking

Jama Idle Ibrahim, a/k/a Jaamac Ciidle, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for a violent act of piracy in the Gulf of Aden against a merchant vessel, the M/V CEC Future, that began in November 2008 and lasted for 71 days, until January 16, 2009.
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Source: gCaptain
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Three hurt loading ferry onto freight ship

Three men have been taken to hospital following an incident at Galway Docks this morning.
They were involved in the loading of a passenger ferry, Clann Na nOilean, onto a large ocean-going freight carrier in the harbour.
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Source: RTE
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Indian ship owners demand Armed Guards on ships

With pirates attacking with impunity and greater frequency Indian ship owners ask government to permit armed guards on board
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Source: Maritime Prefessional
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Oil tanker layups to rise on tight freight market

A flood of new tankers this year will exacerbate the freight market's oversupply problem and force more shipowners to lay up their vessels, a former BP (BP.L: Quote) shipping unit said on Tuesday.
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Source: Reuters
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No more than 14 single-hull VLCC tankers left in the world’s fleet says shipbroker

It seems that the end of the single-hull tanker era is upon us, with 2011 thought to be the last year of trading for the former crude carrying giants. After their official phase-out process undertaken during 2010, shipbroker CR Weber estimated that no more than 14 single-hull VLCCs have remained active.
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Source: Hellenic Shipping News
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Det Norske Sells stake in Garantiana

Det norske has sold a 20 percent interest in production licenses 554 and 554B to Svenska Petroleum Exploration, reducing its interest from 40 to 20 percent.
As consideration, Svenska Petroleum Exploration will carry part of the expenses related to the first exploration well to be drilled in either PL 554 or PL 554B.

The North Sea licenses are located due east of the Snorre field and were awarded in the APA 2009 and APA 2010 licensing rounds. The agreement includes the Garantiana prospect, scheduled for drilling in 2012.

This transaction should be seen as part of Det norske's continuous work to diversify and optimize its exploration portfolio. Following the transaction, Bridge as operator will hold 60 percent, while partners Det norske and Svenska will hold 20 percent each. Final agreement is subject to government approval.


About Det norske:

Det norske is the second-largest operating company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf both considering number of operatorships, exploration- and drilling activity. The aggressive exploration program is the largest an independent Norwegian company has ever conducted on the NCS. Det norske runs its activities in a safe and responsible manner in close cooperation with the authorities. Det norske will in 2011 participate in over 10 drilling operations as partner or as operator.

Det norske currently employs a staff of around 200. The company`s registered office is located in Trondheim. The company also has offices in Oslo, Harstad, and Stavanger. Det norske is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (DETNOR).
Source: Det Norske
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Consent to carry out manned unerwater operations at Volund and Alvheim in 2011


Marathon Petroleum Norge AS (Marathon) has received consent to carry out manned underwater operations (MUO) at the Volund and Alvheim fields in 2011.
Alvheim
Alvheim is an oil and gas field in the northern part of the North Sea, near the UK shelf border. The field has been developed with a production vessel (Alvheim FPSO) and subsea wells, and came on stream in 2008. The oil is exported with tankers, while processed rich gas is exported by pipeline to the SAGE system on the UK shelf.
Volund
The Volund field is located approximately eight kilometres south of Alvheim. This oil field was developed with three subsea wells tied in to Alvheim FPSO. Volund came on stream in 2009.
In 2010, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) granted Marathon consent to carry out manned underwater operations at the Volund and Alvheim fields with the DSV Seven Pelican vessel (link).
DSV Seven Pelican
The new consent relates to the continuation of diving in 2011 with the Subsea 7 contractor and Seven Pelican diving vessel (photo).
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OPIRE Announces Acquision of Interest in the East Pande Block Tanzania

Ophir Energy plc (Ophir) is pleased to announce that a subsidiary has entered into agreement with Ras Al Khaimah Gas Tanzania Ltd (RAKGas) to acquire a 70% interest and Operatorship of a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) over an area designated as the East Pande Block in Tanzania. Completion of this agreement is subject to standard Government consents.

The East Pande license lies in the coastal region of southern Tanzania covering an offshore and onshore area in excess of 7,500km2. The block lies immediately to the west of Blocks 1, 3 and 4 in which Ophir has a 40%  interest. Ophir has recently drilled the first deepwater wells offshore Tanzania resulting in three significant gas discoveries. The maximum water depth in the East Pande block is approximately 2,000m. The PSA was awarded to RAKGas in 2006.
In late 2010 RAKGas acquired approximately 1,800 line kilometres of 2D seismic data in the offshore section of the block. The data indicates the continuous nature of the geology between East Pande and the prospective  Ophir acreage to the east. Subject to partner and Government consent, Ophir intends to acquire a new 3D seismic survey in the offshore section of the block.

Under the terms of the farm in agreement, Ophir will fund 100% of the cost of the 3D seismic survey and will reimburse certain back-costs. In the event that Ophir elects to drill, RAKGas will be carried through the drilling of  the first exploration well.
Ophir and RAKGas are also partners in the Berbera PSA in Somaliland.

Ophir’s New Business Director Jonathan Taylor commented;
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with RAKGas to the East Pande project and to further deepen our relationship with the Government of Tanzania. With our recent exploration discoveries in Blocks 1 and 4,  immediately adjacent to East Pande, we are well placed to build on this success and undertake a fast-track exploration campaign to pursue the petroleum potential of this exciting project.”
Source: ophir
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TOTAL: CONSENT TO CONDUCT EXPLORATION DRILLING IN BLOCK 7225/3

Total E&P Norge AS has received consent to conduct exploration drilling of well 7225/3-1 in the Barents Sea with the West Phoenix mobile facility.

The well will be drilled in production licence 535, with Total E&P Norge AS (40%) as the operator. The other licensees are Det norske (20%), RockSource (20%) and North Energy (20%).

The well is located approx. 296 km northeast of Hammerfest and has the following geographical coordinates:

N 72° 54’ 58.35’’, E 25° 52’ 02.70’’. The water depth at the site is approx. 377 metres.

The drilling activity has a planned duration of 97 days (without testing, and one coring) to 139 days (one test and coring of all reservoirs).

The West Phoenix semi-submersible drilling facility is operated by Seadrill Management AS. The facility is a Moss Maritim CS50 type and was built at the Samsung yard in South Korea
Source: ptil
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Maersk Oil taps into biotechnology for increased oil recovery

Maersk Oil has entered a collaborative 4-year research project that aims to increase oil recovery and prolong operations in the Danish North Sea by using biotechnology to create efficient, viable and environmentally safe solutions to the challenges of maturing oil and gas fields.

The ‘Biotechnology in Oil Recovery’ (BioRec) project aims to answer questions such as -- can bacteria and enzymes boost oil production in the Danish North Sea? Can Scandinavian beetle protein help keep gas pipelines from freezing?

BioRec is a joint industry project with Maersk Oil, the Danish Advanced Technology Foundation (Højteknologifonden), global biotech company Novozymes, oil company DONG E&P and three institutions – the Technical University of Denmark, the Danish Technological Institute and Roskilde University.

“This project goes further than ordinary joint industry projects by linking separate industries – oil and biotechnology – through companies and institutions that are recognised internationally for their innovation,” said Troels Albrechtsen, head of Maersk Oil’s Corporate Technology and Projects department.

“It is an exciting project that, through its well-defined aims and close collaboration, has a strong chance of success,” he said.

Three topics will be initially researched by the project:

• Can enzymes and bacteria be used for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) by feeding and growing in the reservoir to change the oil’s ability to flow?

• Can Microbiologically Induced Corrosion of pipelines be stopped by fighting bacteria that causes the damage with other bacteria or enzymes?

• Can proteins produced by coldwater fish or Scandinavian beetles to stop the creatures from freezing be replicated and used as a Hydrate Inhibition tool to stop ice from forming inside pipelines and wells?

Maersk Oil, Novozymes, DONG E&P and Højteknologifonden will contribute funds, expertise and materials to the academic institutions, which in turn will carry out research on several predefined issues and find commercially viable solutions.

BioRec’s ultimate aim is to be technically able to implement pilot tests at relevant reservoirs in the Danish North Sea at the end of the four-year period based on the results of its research.
Source: Maersk Oil
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Subsea 7 awarded $1 billion contract for deepwater development offshore Brazil

Operator of BM-S-9 and BM-S-11 Consortia to Subsea 7 Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Subsea 7 S.A., of approximately $1 billion for the development of the Pre-Salt deepwater Guará and Lula NE Areas located in the  Santos Basin, offshore Brazil, in water depths of approximately 2,200 metres.

The project scope includes the Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Pre-Commissioning of four decoupled riser systems featuring:

• four submerged buoys each of 1,900 tonnes to be installed at approximately 250 metres below the sea level buoy foundations and associated tethers; and

• twenty-seven steel catenary risers of 3.9km and associated pipeline end terminations (PLETs) of which eighteen 7.5” production lines, three 9.5” water injection lines and six 8” gas injection lines, and associated anchor piles and crossings. Engineering and project management work will commence with immediate effect and will be undertaken at Subsea 7′s offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fabrication of the rigid pipelines will be carried out at the pipeline fabrication spoolbase, which Subsea 7 are developing at Paranaguá, Paraná in Brazil. Offshore installation is scheduled to commence during the second half of 2012, using Seven Oceans(photo), Seven Seas and Skandi Seven.

Victor Snabaitis Bomfim, Subsea 7’s Senior Vice President, Brazil, said: “We are delighted to be awarded this pioneering contract in this new deepwater frontier which is the Santos Basin Pre-Salt area, as it enables us to leverage our newly enhanced capabilities, further develop our strong track record as a local strategic partner to Petrobras, whilst building upon our long-term commitments in Brazil. We look forward to continuing to support Petrobras’ developments and bringing our expertise in engineering, project management and installation to the ongoing development of the challenging Pre-Salt Area, offshore Brazil.”

Jean Cahuzac, Subsea 7’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “This contract, the first EPIC award on the Pre-Salt Areas, represents a significant development. It reflects Subsea 7’s capabilities to apply advanced solutions to meet the increasingly challenging needs of our clients in their complex deepwater subsea developments. We look forward to developing further our local content facilities and expertise and build on our already strong presence in Brazil.”
Source: Subsea 7
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Statoil awards three-year framework agreement to Wood Group

Wood Group has been awarded a three-year framework contract by Statoil to deliver multi-discipline engineering studies for their onshore and offshore facilities worldwide. The contract also includes two, two-year extension options.

Studies under the agreement include concept feasibility, concept selection, concept definition, FEED phases and system engineering for all types of facilities. To execute the studies, Wood Group will draw on its broad range of high quality expertise from around the globe, including its Aberdeen and Woking operations. Wood Group companies have previously delivered work to Statoil on several projects in locations including Norway, Canada, Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico as well as for the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Windfarm in the UK.

"Wood Group is delighted to be awarded this important framework agreement," said Mike Straughen, Board Director responsible for Engineering. "We look forward to working closely with Statoil to strengthen our current relationship and provide market-leading services that will deliver safety, efficiency and cost-saving benefits to Statoil's projects worldwide."
Source: Wood Group
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Danaos Corporation Adds Largest Vessels Using New Facility

Danaos Corporation (NYSE: DAC) a leading international owner of containerships, announced that on March 10, 2011 and April 6, 2011, it took delivery of two newly built containerships, the Hanjin Germany and the Hanjin Italy, expanding its operational fleet to a total of 53 containerships aggregating 243,529 TEU.

The Hanjin Germany and the Hanjin Italy, built at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, both have a carrying capacity of 10,100 TEU, are 349 meters long, 45.6 meters wide and have a speed of 25.50 knots.

Both Hanjin Germany and Hanjin Italy have commenced their 12-year time charter at a fixed charter rate immediately upon delivery.

These vessels are currently the largest in operation in the Danaos fleet and the first ones to be financed under its new Comprehensive Financing Plan.

About Danaos Corporation
Danaos Corporation is an international owner of containerships, chartering its vessels to many of the world's largest liner companies. Our current fleet of 53 containerships aggregating 243,529 TEUs ranks Danaos among the largest containership charter owners in the world based on total TEU capacity. Furthermore, the company has a contracted fleet of 12 additional containerships aggregating 119,150 TEU with scheduled deliveries up to 2012. The company's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DAC".
Source: Danos

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Boustead Heavy aims to double order book

Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) (8133) is looking to double its order book from the RM1.2 billion jobs secured last year, driven mainly by defence projects from the government.

BHIC managing director Tan Sri Ahmad Ramli Mohd Nor said the target is "conservative" and is confident of building up the order book substantially.
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Source: Business Times
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COSCO: 57,000DWT Bulk Carrier reaches launching stage

On March 16, the launch of the 57,000DWT Bulk Carrier (N233), being built for the Hua Yuan Xing Shipping, was completed smoothly following its transfer onto the floating dock "Cuihuashan" in COSCO Guangdong Shipyard. The yard had organized various departments, including the shipbuilding, technology, assets, safety, and production departments, to attend the work site to prepare for launching carefully, step by step, on the basis of their growing experience, which paved the way for the successful launching.
Source: Cosco
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Strategic Cooperation between COSCO Shipyard and Valin Xiangtan Steel

COSCO Shipyard Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hunan Valin Xiangtan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd on March 12. Mr. Lin Hua, General Manager of Material Management Center ofCOSCO Shipyard Group, and Mr. Cao ZhiqiangDeputy General Manager of Hunan Valin Steel,signed the documents on behalf of both parties. Mr. Wang XingruPresident of COSCO Shipyard Group, and Mr. Li Rong, General Manager of COSCO Guangdong Shipyard, witnessed the ceremony.
Valin Xiangtan Steel is a large Chinese steel maker. In recent years it has introduced the world's most advanced equipment and technology to develop and produce steel for marine and offshore use, which have outstanding performance and take a lead position in the domestic market. These products provide a powerful impetus for Chinese shipbuilding enterprises to enter the high-end shipbuilding and offshore equipment market.
The first supply contract between Valin Xiangtan Steel and COSCO Shipyard Group was signed in early 2007. During the following four years of cooperation, Valin Xiangtan Steel strived to improvethe steel plate varieties to meet the needs of the COSCO Shipyard Group. Whilst Valin Xiangtan Steel continues to expand the scale of their production and improve the quality of their product, COSCO Shipyard increases its procurement year by year, jumping from 2,000T in 2007 to 30,000Tin 2010; this year steel consumption will reach 150,000T according to the agreement. 

Before the signing ceremony, Mr. Wang Xingru was interviewed by Hunan TV. He pointed out that the signing of the strategic cooperation agreement will help the two sides play fully to their ownstrengths, and work together to combat market risksjointly develop new products and markets, improve their management level and eventually achieve results of genuine mutual benefit.
Source: Cosco
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World's biggest ships assigned to Far East-Europe AEX 7/FAL 2

THE world's biggest ships will soon join CSCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM and UASC's Far East to north Europe AEX 7/FAL 2/AEC 8 services with ships between 10,000 to 14,000 TEU, increasing the strings capacity 30 per cent, reports Alphaliner.
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Source: Sea News
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Maersk Line with new type of container carriers

A. P. Møller-Mærsk is about to take delivery of the first container carrier in a series of 22 so-called Wafmax type. Wafmax is short form for West Africa Max, which is a new type designed to be the maximum size for ports in West Africa.
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Source: Sea News
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