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Germany backs multi-purpose vessel trend with 3 newbuilds

2026-04-13T12:43:00+01:00

Three new multi-purpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) is another sign of the growing trend in the building of multi-purpose vessels.

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Scharhörn

Germany backs multi-purpose vessel trend with 3 newbuilds

2026-04-13T12:43:00+01:00

Three new multi-purpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) is another sign of the growing trend in the building of multi-purpose vessels.

Scharhörn

Germany backs multi-purpose vessel trend with 3 newbuilds

2026-04-13T12:43:00+01:00

Three new multi-purpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) is another sign of the growing trend in the building of multi-purpose vessels.

Rob Mortimer_MD_Fuelre4m

IMO is committing fuel fraud in the name of compliance – opinion

2026-04-13T09:55:00+01:00

IMO regulations are not just failing to cut emissions, they are actively incentivising operators to game the system, says Rob Mortimer, founder of Fuelre4m.

Scharhörn

Germany backs multi-purpose vessel trend with 3 newbuilds

2026-04-13T12:43:00+01:00

Three new multi-purpose vessels being built for the German Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSV) is another sign of the growing trend in the building of multi-purpose vessels.

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