Germany News
Germany-US tensions rise over Nord Stream 2 projectTensions continue to rise between the US and Germany over the Nord Stream 2 project, with the German Foreign Minister voicing his displeasure to the US Secretary of State over sanction threats levelled at a German port12 August 2020 Wednesday 14:10
Germany Prepares to Commission World's First LNG-Powered Research ShipA unique new research vessel is being built in Germany at Fassmer shipyard in Berne/Motzen, Germany.09 August 2020 Sunday 10:50
Gasum completes first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering for research vesselFinland’s gas firm Gasum has conducted the first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering operation for a research vessel currently under construction at Fassmer shipyard in Germany.30 July 2020 Thursday 15:08
Germany's FTI Cruises Becomes Fourth Cruise Line to Cease OperationsThe company, which operated one smaller cruise ship, becomes the fourth cruise line to announce they would be ceasing operations due to the pandemic.29 July 2020 Wednesday 10:40
Germany Cruises Set to Resume While British Advise Against CruisingAs travel restrictions are beginning to be lowered and ports begin to reopen, three of Germany’s cruise lines announced dates to resume ocean cruising.10 July 2020 Friday 12:10
LR to class Germany’s new multi-role shipsClassification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been selected to class Germany’s two new 95-meter multi-role ships.24 April 2020 Friday 15:57
Coronavirus crisis: TUI secures German state-backed bridging loanAfter halting all operations due to the coronavirus pandemic, tourism group TUI AG has signed a state aid bridging loan of EUR 1.8 billion with German state-owned development bank KfW.09 April 2020 Thursday 13:12
Coal barge broke in two, sank at Dillingen port, GermanyCoal barge AQUA SPRINTER II broke in two and sank alongside berth during loading operation in Dillingen, Germany, in the morning Mar 28.30 March 2020 Monday 09:59
China Overtakes Germany as Biggest Containership NationChina has overtaken Germany as the biggest nation in the container shipping sector in terms of total TEU.02 March 2020 Monday 12:53
Two mobile cranes fell from JUMBO heavy lift ship in RostockTwo mobile cranes fell into water in process of loading them onto heavy lift ship JUMBO VISION at Rostock Port, Germany, in the evening Jan 31.01 February 2020 Saturday 16:07
Neste Brings New IMO 2020-Compliant Fuel to GermanyFinland-based oil refining firm Neste and the German BMT Bunker und Mineralöltransport GmbH have signed a partner agreement concerning distribution and sales of Neste MarineTM 0.5.05 November 2019 Tuesday 15:14
Germany Full Steam Ahead With 212CD Submarine Procurement & Yard ExpansionThe German Defense Ministry announced on Oct. 31 it will procure a further two Type 212 submarines, in a global move to invest ten billion euros in new equipment in 2020.05 November 2019 Tuesday 14:26
Germany Promotes Shore-Based Power to Cut Emissions in PortsThe German government is launching a set of measures to promote shore-generated power in an effort to make the country’s ports cleaner.16 October 2019 Wednesday 17:20
Pa-X-ell2: First Fuel Cells for AIDAnovaAIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, is taking part in Germany’s research project which will test the use of fuel cells on passenger vessels.11 October 2019 Friday 14:44
UK, France react to Iran’s statement on nuclear dealIran's intention to further reduce its level of compliance with nuclear deal 'deeply concerning', UK says06 September 2019 Friday 12:32
Ampelmann Completes Half a Million Safe Transfers for BPDutch offshore access solutions provider Ampelmann has reached a new milestone: 500,000 safe personnel transfers for BP globally.19 November 2018 Monday 13:19
Upgraded Al Manama-Class Vessel Delivered to BahrainThe Royal Bahrain Naval Service received its second upgraded Al Manama-class combatant at Royal Bahrain Navy headquarters in Mina Salman on November 15.17 November 2018 Saturday 11:39
Turkish and Dutch Cargo Ships Collided in North SeaDutch and Turkish general cargo ships EEMS COBALT and PAKSOY-1 collided at around 2030 UTC Nov 15 in vicinity 53 44N 006 23E northwest of Borkum island, Germany, North sea.16 November 2018 Friday 10:49
Oil Removal of Former German Cruiser CompletedThe U.S. Army, in partnership with the U.S. Navy and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, are safely recovering oil from the capsized World War II German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen.15 November 2018 Thursday 17:48
Hapag-Lloyd More Than Doubled Its ProfitGerman container carrier Hapag-Lloyd more than doubled its bottom line in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. "We remain cautiously optimistic for the rest of the year," says CEO Rolf Habben Jansen.09 November 2018 Friday 09:39
North Korean Workers Sues Dutch Shipbuilder for Slave-Like ConditionsA North Korean labourer is suing a European shipbuilding firm for allegedly profiting from his slavery.09 November 2018 Friday 09:26
German Bulk Carrier Builds 2 Ships in VietnamGerman bulk carrier owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers has signed an integrated coal transport and transhipment deal for a new power station project to be built in the North of Vietnam at Nghi Son.06 November 2018 Tuesday 09:44
