Remote-controlled wood-chip scraping robot trial conducted

Diana Shipping has signed a time charter contract with NYK for its Capesize vessel G. P. Zafirakis at $26,800 per day for 23-26 months.

NYK has agreed with Kambara Kisen to time charter their first methanol-fueled bulk carrier, a 65,700 dwt vessel delivering in spring 2025.

NYK has equipped its bulk carrier Magritte with Econowind B.V.’s VentoFoil wind-assisted propulsion units, marking their debut on an NYK Group vessel.

NYK announced it will acquire 80% of Eneos Ocean Corporation’s shipping business, excluding crude oil tankers, pending regulatory approval.

Diana Shipping has extended the time charter contract for its vessel Los Angeles with NYK at a rate of US$28,700 per day, starting July 18, 2024.

NYK has taken delivery of a new coal carrier that has been equipped with an airlubrication system to help reduce CO2 emissions.