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Study: Newbuilds 10% Less Fuel Efficient than in 1990
The historical development of the efficiency of new ships shows that the fuel efficiency of newbuilds has actually deteriorated since 1990 by 10% on average, a study commissioned by Seas At Risk and Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals. The study finds that bulk carriers, tankers, and container shi
Three Bourbon Crew Members Kidnapped off Nigeria
French vessel operator Bourbon confirmed on Monday that three of its crew members of Nigerian nationality have been kidnapped. The company’s crew boat, the Surfer 1440, was boarded off the Nigerian coast in the night of the 8th of April 2015, Bourbon said in a statement. Bourbon’s Surfers are speedb
3 men kidnapped offshore Nigeria, Bourbon confirms
Three men were kidnapped from a crew vessel in Nigeria last week, Bourbon, a France-based provider of offshore support vessels to the oil and gas industry confirmed today. The company has said that the Surfer 1440 crewboat, was boarded off the Nigerian coast in the night of the of Wednesday, April 8
The Wreck Removal Convention Enters Into Force
The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks enters into force on Tuesday (14 April 2015). The Convention places strict liability on owners for locating, marking and removing wrecks deemed to be a hazard and makes State certification of insurance, or other form of financial security
Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention Enters into Force
The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks enters into force on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) reports. The Nairobi convention places strict liability on owners for locating, marking and removing wrecks deemed to be a hazard and makes state
Flag State-Based Ship Recycling Legislation Not a Solution
The legislation meant to regulate ship recycling practices, in particular the European Union Ship Recycling Regulation and the International Maritime Organisation’s Hong Kong Convention, mainly based on flag state jurisdiction will neither be able to solve the problems of substandard shipbreaking no
Yemen Bans Entry into Its Territorial Waters
Navigation in Yemen’s territorial waters has been banned and ships are not allowed into Yemen unless inspected and approval by the Saudi-led coalition forces, BIMCO said in an update. The ban started yesterday after the Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegated the coalition forces to implement
Interferry: New Eco and Safety Rules Lack Practicality
Originally formed back in 1976 as the International Marine Transit Association in order to provide the ferry industry with a platform for networking and information exchange, Interferry soon evolved into the only world-wide industry association, currently representing 225 members from 38 countries.
Cairn thinking of FPSO offshore Senegal
Cairn Energy is looking to develop its offshore oil discoveries in Senegal using a standalone Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel, popularly known as FPSO. The FAN-1 and SNE-1 oil discoveries were announced in October and November 2014, respectively. Those were the first exploration we
Manpower Report: Most Seafarers Content at Sea
A majority of seafarers are content with life at sea, according to preliminary results of a new survey being carried out as part of the BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report 2015. The survey of seafarers is the first of the targeted surveys for this year’s report. More than 500 seafarers have already responded
2,800 Migrants Rescued in the Mediterranean in Two Days
Some 2,800 migrants were rescued off the Italian coast this last weekend, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 15,000, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports. Rescuers found a dead body in one of the boats. The victim may have been suffocated by the fumes of th
Drewry: Strong US Dollar Cuts Both Ways
A rapidly appreciating US dollar is helping exporters in some trading nations but not all, Drewry Maritime Research says. So, who is seeing the biggest lift to their export competitiveness, and who cannot keep up the pace? The US dollar is currently in hyper drive, appreciating at its fastest rate i