InterManager Daily News 07.10.2024.

1. Carl Schou steps down from Wilhelmsen Ship Management. Wilhelmsen Ship Management today announced the retirement of Carl Schou after 19 years of service, including 16 years as CEO. Haakon Lenz, currently serving as COO, will assume the role of CEO on January 1.

Lenz started his career in DNV and had a background as a naval architect before moving into shipmanagement for V.Ships in Norway. He joined Wilhelmsen Ship Management in 2008.
https://splash247.com/carl-schou-steps-down-from-wilhelmsen-ship-management/

2. Pleiades Shipping inks LR1 newbuilds in China. Greek tanker owner Pleiades Shipping is rejuvenating its LR1 fleet with orders for up to four newbuilds in China.Brokers in Greece report the Kifissia-based company has contracted New Times Shipbuilding for two firm 73,000 dwt units costing about $55m each and secured options for two more ships.
https://splash247.com/pleiades-shipping-inks-lr1-newbuilds-in-china/

3. ArcelorMittal lets go of two kamsarmaxes. Two kamsarmaxes controlled by steel producing giant ArcelorMittal are widely reported sold by brokers. The 83,000 dwt pair – AM Hamburg and AM Quebec – were built for ArcelorMittal 11 years ago at New Times in China. Brokers report they have been sold en bloc for $37m to unspecified Chinese buyers.
https://splash247.com/arcelormittal-lets-go-of-two-kamsarmaxes/

4. Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Oil Transfer Causes Large Spill in Persian Gulf. A ship-to-ship transfer of Iranian crude oil between two dark tankers has resulted in a substantial oil spill in the Persian Gulf in the waters adjacent to Kuwait, Iraq, and Iran.

The transfer took place between the two Aframax tankers Fortune Galaxy (9257010) and Serano II (9165542) on September 29 and 30. A five kilometer-long oil slick is easily visible on satellite imagery.
https://gcaptain.com/iranian-shadow-fleet-oil-transfer-causes-large-spill-in-persian-gulf/

5. Historic SS United States to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef Off Florida Coast. The city of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and the SS United States Conservancy have announced an agreement to convert the iconic SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef.

The development comes after the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract to acquire the historic ocean liner, subject to the conclusion of a U.S. District Court-imposed mediation.
https://gcaptain.com/historic-ss-united-states-to-become-worlds-largest-artificial-reef-off-florida-coast/

6. Establishment of a joint venture for offshore Geo Survey -delivery of geo-survey vessel EK HAYATE to Japan “K” Line Wind Service , a joint venture between Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, and Kawasaki Kinkai Kisen Kaisha and EGS Survey  have established a joint venture company, EK Geotechnical Survey LLC  to service the offshore marine geo-survey sector. EKGS is determined to provide various offshore survey services to meet growing demand in the sector, which is expected to increase with the development of offshore wind power in Japan and regionally.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/04/establishment-of-a-joint-venture-for-offshore-geo-survey-delivery-of-geo-survey-vessel-ek-hayate-to-japan%e2%80%95/

7. ABS issues approval to leading Japanese companies for LCO2 carrier designs. ABS issued an approval in principle  to leading Japanese companies at Gastech 2024 for two liquid carbon dioxide  carrier designs with Type-C cargo tanks that do not require performing post-weld-heat-treatment based on the demonstration of an engineering critical assessment .
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/04/abs-issues-approval-to-leading-japanese-companies-for-lco2-carrier-designs/

8. KR awards approval in principle for eco-friendly hybrid CTV for offshore wind farms. KR has granted Approval in Principle for the Crew Transfer Vessel ) a passenger and cargo transport vessel dedicated to offshore wind farms, developed by MARCON, a Korean maritime service company.

CTVs are widely used in Europe for transporting workers and equipment necessary for offshore wind farm construction and maintenance. However, the use of diesel engines has raised concerns about carbon emissions.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/04/kr-awards-approval-in-principle-for-eco-friendly-hybrid-ctv-for-offshore-wind-farms/

9. Wärtsilä equipment and agreements support Italy’s increasing adoption of renewable energy. Technology group Wärtsilä continues to support Italy’s 2030 national energy plan and decarbonisation ambitions. In Q4 2023, the company booked an order to supply an 18.5 MW Wärtsilä 50SG gas engine to extend an existing plant operating with three Wärtsilä 50SG engines. These fast-starting engines provide crucial grid-balancing capability as Italy increases its share of renewable energy.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/04/wartsila-equipment-and-agreements-support-italys-increasing-adoption-of-renewable-energy/

10. Baseload Power Taiwan forms strategic alliances to unlock Geothermal Energy in Tatun Mountain. Baseload Power Taiwan is excited to announce its partnership with Taiwan Power Company , Taiwan Cogeneration Corporation , and leading geothermal technology companies to collaboratively develop geothermal energy in the Tatun Mountain area of northern Taiwan. This partnership is set to unlock Taiwan’s largest geothermal resource area, rapidly advancing geothermal energy development at scale. By harnessing the homegrown energy, we believe geothermal energy will become as a key pillar in Taiwan’s journey toward achieving its Net Zero goal by 2050.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/10/03/baseload-power-taiwan-forms-strategic-alliances-to-unlock-geothermal-energy-in-tatun-mountain/