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Highlights of the Week – Readers’ Choice
Easydredge Sea Trials (VIDEO) The newly built Easydredge 2700, competitively priced standard trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD), has passed its sea trials with flying colors. EXCLUSIVE: Jan De Nul Dredgers in Suez The New Suez Canal project is well on schedule, with the opening ceremony set to
Interactive Image: How to Deter Pirates
How well do you know what is being used to deter pirates attempting to board ships? The widespread vulnerability of modern ships is one of the primary reasons piracy has flourished in recent years. The spike in maritime crime has caused most vessels moving through piracy hotspots today to follow the
More Discussions on New Suez Canal Project
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held a meeting with head of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) Mohab Mamish on Thursday to discuss updates on the New Suez Canal project and other annexed projects. During the meeting, President Sisi directed the SCA to upgrade the East Port Said harbor and a near
Reducing Dredgers Fuel Consumption
Dredging companies are eager to reduce fuel costs to lower their operational costs, while industry regulations on exhaust gas emissions are becoming increasingly strict. In the latest edition of IHC Insight, Erik van der Blom and Leonard den Boer of IHC Holland’s R&D department explain why it’s impo
Nautilus Applauds Progress on Seafarer Rights
International maritime union Nautilus has welcomed news that the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to provide expert help to boost the implementation of its 2006 guidelines on the fair treatment of seafarers after a maritime accident. The IMO’s legal committee agreed the expert he
Gazprom discusses LNG supplies with Egypt
Alexey Miller of Gazprom and Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Egypt, met on Thursday in St. Petersburg where they discussed LNG supplies. Miller and Abdel Nour addressed the current issues and prospects for the bilateral cooperation development in the gas secto
Gazprom discusses LNG supplies with Egypt
Alexey Miller of Gazprom and Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Egypt, met on Thursday in St. Petersburg where they discussed LNG supplies. Miller and Abdel Nour addressed the current issues and prospects for the bilateral cooperation development in the gas secto
Liner Schedule Reliability Up for Fourth Month in a Row
Liner schedule reliability improved for the fourth consecutive month in May as the aggregate on-time performance for the three core East-West trades jumped by 4 percentage points to reach a new data-series high of 71.6%, according to Drewry’s Carrier Performance Insight. The latest monthly increase
Bulker Drifting in Indian Ocean
Panama-flagged bulk carrier Filia Grace has been reported to be adrift in the Indian Ocean following an engine failure. The ship’s crew is trying to repair the engine that broke down on June 15th. The drifting bulker, owned and managed by the Greek company Pitiousa Shipping, was spotted adrift by ne
Nigeria Signs Off on Ibom Seaport Project
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council has formally approved the ongoing development of the Ibom Deep Seaport & Free Trade Zone in Akwa Ibom State. The country’s President Muhammadu Buhari granted approval for the development of the project, providing the port with the official status of a Free Trade Z
Egypt awards tender to Noble for one LNG cargo
Egypt has secured a single LNG cargo for delivery in late June after awarding a closed single cargo tender to Noble Group.
Egypt awards tender to Noble for one LNG cargo
Egypt has secured a single LNG cargo for delivery in late June after awarding a closed single cargo tender to Noble Group.