Key deals

A number of challenges lie in front of the ro-ro industry, but how well equipped are businesses to cope with the European Commission’s new environmental regulations?

Dutch shipbuilder Shipyard De Hoop has built a first generation river cruise vessel – the first in four for US tour operator Vantage Deluxe World Travel.

Balancing environmental aspirations with economic realities, but also with political realities is not easy, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) chairman Spyros M Polemis, pointed out this week.

With more overseas involvement than ever, this years Seawork (22-24 May, Southampton) is set to deliver an outstanding performance as a demonstration arena and meeting venue of international importance.

Peel Ports in the UK has commenced procurement for the new deep water container terminal being built at the Port of Liverpool.

Three major European ports, Hamburg, Antwerp and Rotterdam, have said they are satisfied with the European Parliament’s ‘sulphur emissions’ resolution, which goes beyond the IMO regulations.

A Damen Fast Crew Supplier 1605 will be built for the first time in Ecuador by Astilleros Navales Ecuatorianos (Astinave) shipyard.