InterManager Daily News 16.06.2023.

1. MOL and JERA signs long term Charter Deal for Newbuilding LNG Carrier. This is the fifth contract, following a time charter contract for four LNG carriers that were signed for JERA. The vessel will be built at the Geoje Shipyard of Hanwha Ocean , and is scheduled for delivery in 2025. It will be managed by MOL and will transport LNG for JERA. The new vessel will be equipped with the cutting-edge MAN Energy Solutions engine , which improves fuel consumption efficiency, with specifications that enhance its environment friendliness, compared to conventional LNG carriers. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/06/15/mol-and-jera-signs-long-term-charter-deal-for-newbuilding-lng-carrier/
2. Bangladesh’s ratification of the Hong Kong Convention is a major milestone in industry’s drive towards green shipping says Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association. Belgian shipowners, represented by the Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association, applaud the approval by the Government of Bangladesh yesterday to ratify the Hong Kong Convention. This moves the world one step closer to the entry into force of a common global standard to recycle end-of-life ships.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/06/15/rbsa-bangladeshs-ratification-of-the-hong-kong-convention-is-a-major-milestone-in-industrys-drive-towards-green-shipping/
3. OCIMF begins phased roll out of new SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection programme The Oil Companies International Marine Forum has announced that it has begun the phased roll-out of its new digitalised tanker inspection programme, SIRE 2.0, which will replace the existing Ship Inspection Report Programme used by the marine industry to assess a vessel’s condition and operational standards https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/06/15/ocimf-begins-phased-roll-out-of-new-sire-2-0-tanker-inspection-programme/
4. Stolt Tankers installs microplastics filter on ship to improve water quality. Stolt Tankers has installed a microplastics filter to its ship Stolt Sagaland as part of its ongoing commitment to achieving its environmental ambitions, including protecting life below water. The installation, which coincides with World Oceans Day (June 8), is an addition to the ship’s existing ballast water treatment system. During treatment, the filter collects microplastics present in the ballast water and removes them – effectively leaving the water cleaner than it was to begin with. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/06/15/stolt-tankers-installs-microplastics-filter-on-ship-to-improve-water-quality/
5. Survey shows households are willing to shift to greener lifestyles but that cost and convenience are key. While households are willing to adjust their behaviour for the benefit of the environment, governments need to do a lot more to encourage more sustainable choices. Making environmentally friendly options more affordable and convenient, and creating concrete incentives for behavioural change is key, according to a new OECD analysis. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/06/15/caption-the-piraeus-based-tanker-and-bulk-carrier-operator-and-manager-will-benefit-from-marlinks-new-concept-sealink-nextgen-service/
6. US lays out its green goals for shipping ahead of MEPC 80 Ahead of next month’s crunch talks at the 80th gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the US has weighed in, giving member states a clear view of what Washington DC would like see in terms of outcomes. https://splash247.com/us-lays-out-its-green-goals-for-shipping-ahead-of-mepc-80/
7. New offshore wind player targeting Greek market. Floating offshore wind player Simply Blue Group and EPC contractor and RES developer Archirodon have formed a new company named ArcoBlue to explore floating offshore wind development opportunities in Greece. Simply Blue Group currently has a pipeline of 10GW of projects and is committed to creating new economic opportunities for coastal communities. The company operates in a range of markets including Ireland, the UK, the US, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Finland. https://splash247.com/new-offshore-wind-player-targeting-greek-market/
8. Tentative Deal Reached in West Coast Labor Negotiations. The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union today have announced a tentative agreement in West Coat labor negotiations, putting an end to more than a year of talks that have had major impacts on the U.S. container trade. The new six-year contract covers workers at all 29 West Coast ports. Details of the agreement have not yet been released and both sides still need to ratify the new contract before it becomes official. https://gcaptain.com/tentative-deal-reached-in-west-coast-labor-negotiations/
9. UK Expects Over 100,000 Jobs in Offshore Wind by 2030. Close to 70,000 new jobs are expected to appear in the UK’s offshore wind industry by 2030, bringing the total to over 100,000. A recent report from the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) found that the fast growing industry would need an average of 10,000 new workers per year to meet goals set for 2030. The report expects most of those jobs to come in the next three years, with 56,000 new opportunities by 2026. https://gcaptain.com/uk-expects-over-100000-jobs-in-offshore-wind-by-2030/
10. Baltic index rises to two-week highs on strong demand for capesize vessels. The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, gained on Tuesday, helped by higher rates for capesize vessel segment. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was up 18 point, or 1.7%, at 1,074, its highest level in two weeks. The capesize index extended gains for the seventh straight session, adding 55 points, or 3.6%, to 1,587. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Baltic+index+rises+to+two-week+highs+on+strong+demand+for+capesize+vessels