InterManager Daily News 02.05.2024.

1. V.Ships seals shipmanagement deal for X-Press Feeders methanol dual-fuel ships V.Ships France has sealed a deal with Eastaway France, a subsidiary of X-Press Feeders, for the technical management of four methanol dual-fuel containerships.The shipmanager will take on four newbuild 1,170 teu vessels that will sail under the French Flag and operate across Europe following their delivery later this year. V.Ships seals shipmanagement deal for X-Press Feeders methanol dual-fuel ships – Splash247
2. Vitol to charter supertankers from US to Nigeria’s Dangote refinery Commodities trader Vitol has agreed to charter two supertankers to deliver crude oil to Nigeria’s giant Dangote refinery from the U.S. in May, according to a shipping source and fixtures data this week.Vitol is looking to charter Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier Water Tiger for about $3.95 million to ship oil from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Nigeria between May 13 and May 16, a shipping source said. Vitol to charter supertankers from US to Nigeria’s Dangote refinery – Cyprus Shipping News
3. Dry Bulk Market: Negativity Engulfs Larger Bulkers The Capesize market endured a challenging week, marked by persistent negativity across both the Pacific and Atlantic regions. The week commenced sluggishly, with the BCI 5TC dropping by $1,133 on Monday, setting a negative tone. Conditions generally deteriorated in both regions, with decreased rates and limited activity, reflecting softer market sentiment. Dry Bulk Market: Negativity Engulfs Larger Bulkers – Cyprus Shipping News
4. Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto with ASL Diana Shipping , a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with ASL Bulk Shipping Limited, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Leto. Diana Shipping announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto with ASL – Cyprus Shipping News
5. DeepSea Technologies and G2 Ocean roll out groundbreaking AI voyage optimisation tool that does not require hardware installation DeepSea Technologies and G2 Ocean collaborate with SINTEF, backed by theEEA and Norway Grants 2014 – 2021 in the frame of the Business Innovation Greece Programme, to explore and develop an energy management AI solution for vessel operators using AIS and noon-report data to lower barriers to adoption. DeepSea Technologies and G2 Ocean roll out groundbreaking AI voyage optimisation tool that does not require hardware installation – Cyprus Shipping News
6. Bio-Uv Group supply Bio Sea Ballast water treatment systems to three Siem Car Carriers BIO-UV Group has received a prestigious order from SIEM Ship Management to supply its innovative BIO-SEA Ballast Water Treatment Systems for a trio of SIEM-managed car carriers.The order, for retrofit installation to the Siem Copernicus, Siem Curie and Siem Socrates, is the latest in a series of deliveries of BIO-SEA B-Series equipment for installation onboard around a dozen SIEM Ship Management reefer vessels since 2021. Bio-Uv Group supply Bio Sea Ballast water treatment systems to three Siem Car Carriers – Cyprus Shipping News
7. Geneva Dry Dialogues: Bureau Veritas Matthieu de Tugny, president marine and offshore at Bureau Veritas, is touching down in Switzerland ahead of his panellist slot on Friday’s decarbonisation panel at Geneva Dry, the premier global commodities shipping gathering. Geneva Dry Dialogues: Bureau Veritas – Splash247
8. Bibby Marine taps Spanish yard for electric CSOV newbuild UK shipowner Bibby Marine has signed a contract with Gondan Shipbuilders in Spain for what it says will be the world’s first truly zero-emission, electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV).The eCSOV will be built in Gondan’s Asturias shipyard and is scheduled to be delivered in 2026. Bibby Marine taps Spanish yard for electric CSOV newbuild – Splash247
9. Houthis Release Video of Alleged UAV Attack on Bulk Carrier A new video released by the Iranian-backed Houthis appears to show an attack on a Maltese-flagged bulk carrier in the Red Sea on Monday.The footage, which has not been verified, would be the first of its kind released by the Yemen-based terrorist group since launching drone and missile attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea region in mid-November in solidarity with Palestinians against Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Houthis Release Video of Alleged UAV Attack on Bulk Carrier
10. China COSCO May Seek Arbitration Over Exclusivity Rights to Peru Mega-Port The Peruvian government is looking to avoid an international arbitration process which could be filed by Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping over a legal dispute regarding exclusivity rights to a massive facility being built by the firm, an official said on Monday. China COSCO May Seek Arbitration Over Exclusivity Rights to Peru Mega-Port