Africa
Container Equipment Prices Fall to Record Lows
Low material costs and stable demand has driven the price of new container equipment down to record lows where it is forecast to stay, according to the latest edition of Drewry’s Container Census report. The container equipment index price hit a 10-year low in June 2015, falling below USD 1,750 per
Sailors’ Society to Aid Seafarers Affected by Piracy in Africa
Southampton-based seafarer support charity Sailors’ Society has launched a Crisis Response Centre in Durban, South Africa, to support seafarers affected by piracy. Durban-based facility will provide 24-hour response and trauma counselling for survivors of piracy attacks and other disasters at sea th
Sailors’ Society to Aid Seafarers Affected by Piracy in Africa
Southampton-based seafarer support charity Sailors’ Society has launched a Crisis Response Centre in Durban, South Africa, to support seafarers affected by piracy. Durban-based facility will provide 24-hour response and trauma counselling for survivors of piracy attacks and other disasters at sea th
Turbidity and Dredging by IADC
The International Association of Dredging Contractors (IADC) has just released its latest ‘Facts About’ publication, named ‘Turbidity and Dredging’. ‘Facts About’ is a series of concise easy-to-read leaflets which give an effective overview of essential facts about specific dredging and maritime con
New head of business for Amec Foster Wheeler in ME and Africa
Amec Foster Wheeler has appointed Garry Dryburgh as President, Middle East and Africa, effective August 9, 2015. Dryburgh will be based out of Abu Dhabi and will report to Roberto Penno, Group President for Asia, Middle East, Africa & Southern Europe region. The company said he will continue to be l
New head of business in Middle East and Africa for Amec Foster Wheeler
LNG engineering company Amec Foster Wheeler said it has appointed Garry Dryburgh as President, Middle East and Africa.
New head of business in Middle East and Africa for Amec Foster Wheeler
LNG engineering company Amec Foster Wheeler said it has appointed Garry Dryburgh as President, Middle East and Africa.
Confidence in Shipping Industry at Seven-Year Low
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell during the three months to May 2015 to a level equal to the lowest rating recorded in the past seven years, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. Respondents compla
Confidence in Shipping Industry at Seven-Year Low
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry fell during the three months to May 2015 to a level equal to the lowest rating recorded in the past seven years, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. Respondents compla
Cameroon step closer to its first FLNG unit
Golar LNG Limited and Perenco have reached an agreement on the material commercial terms and conditions for the Floating LNG project in Cameroon. The deal follows the December 2014 announcement on the signing of a Heads of Agreement with Societe Nationale de Hydrocarbures (“SNH”) and Perenco Cameroo
MES Delivers Bulker to Saville Shipping
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier MV Phoenix Rising to Liberia’s Saville Shipping Corporation in a ceremony held at its Chiba Works on July 1, 2015. This is the second ship of the shipbuilder’s ”neo60BC” eco-ship design, capable of
MES Delivers Bulker to Saville Shipping
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier MV Phoenix Rising to Liberia’s Saville Shipping Corporation in a ceremony held at its Chiba Works on July 1, 2015. This is the second ship of the shipbuilder’s ”neo60BC” eco-ship design, capable of