Africa
Alu Marine: 2 New Hydrographic Survey Boats for Congo River (DRC)
The Alu Marine shipyard has completed the construction of two survey launches for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This order was attributed to Alu Marine in spring 2012 following a public tender from the “Congolaise des Voies Maritimes” (CVM). These survey boats will make hydrographic survey
NPA: Great News for Delta Ports (Nigeria)
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Malam Habib Abdullahi has reiterated the commitment of the authority to harness then huge potentials and further improve the patronage of Delta Ports. Malam Habib Abdullahi made this assertion at the familiarization and inspection tour of major infr
New Marine Cable in Zanzibar Officially Launched (Tanzania)
Zanzibar President Ali Mohamed Shein officially launched a new 100 megawatts marine cable line from the national grid (Tanzania mainland) on April 10, a sign of energy progress which is expected to lead Zanzibar towards its own “reliable power”. At the celebration of this move, some members of the Z
Wartsila Signs Gas Engine Power Plant Service Agreement in Mozambique
Wärtsilä has signed an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement with Central Termica de Ressano Garcia, owned by Sasol New Energy from South Africa and the Mozambique state utility, Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM). The three year agreement was signed in April 2013 and covers the company’s gas engi
NADMO Partners MP to Complete Wasakuse Water Project (Ghana)
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) is partnering Madam Comfort Doyoe Ghansah, Member of Parliament for Ada East, to complete a water project for the people. Wasakuse Water Project involves the dredging of the 12-kilometre water body, which is an extension of the Volta River to Was
ReCAAP: Report on Piracy Incidents for 1st Quarter of 2013
For the period January-March (1st quarter) of 2013, a total of 28 incidents comprising 27 actual incidents and one attempted incident were reported in Asia. Of the 27 actual incidents, five were Category 2 (moderately significant) incidents, eight were Category 3 (less significant) incidents and 14
Top News – April 22 to 28, 2013
Ongoing Port Development Projects Introduced (India) 58 port development projects in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode have been awarded up to 31st March, 2013. Damen: Partnership with Van Oord (The Bahamas) Following a six-year acquisition program, the Government of the Bahamas has announced
Top News of the Week April 22 – 27,2013
*Petrobras Inks Deals for 23 OSVs. 24 More to Come (Brazil) *Saipem Scoops $500 Mln in Offshore Contracts in Latin America *Aibel Reveals Name of Worker Killed in Yard Accident
Tanzania: Zanzibar Eying Marine Renewables as Reliable Power Source
Zanzibar President Ali Mohamed Shein officially launched a new 100 megawatts marine cable line from the national grid (Tanzania mainland) on April 10, a sign of energy progress which is expected to lead Zanzibar towards its own “reliable power”. At the celebration of this move, some members of the Z
Shipping Should Explore Leasing Solutions, Moore Stephens Says
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens says shipping companies should explore leasing opportunities as a way of adjusting their self-owned and chartered-in tonnage balance in response to the radical changes that have taken place in ship financing in recent years. Phil Cowan, th
Ghana: Vice President Commissions Wasakuse Water Project
Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur yesterday commissioned the Wasakuse Water Project at Wasakuse near Ada-Foah and assured the nation of Government’s commitment to restore lost water bodies and prevent them from causing further damage. The project involves the dredging of the 12-kilometre water
2002 Passenger Ship Liability and Compensation Treaty to Enter into Force in 2014
The Athens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 2002, which substantially raises the limits of liability for the death of, or personal injury to, a passenger on a ship, is set to enter into force on 23 April 2014, after the required 10 ratifications were reache