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  • ITF Opposes Extension of Jakarta Terminal Concession

    24 July 2015
    Business & Finance

    The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has urged the Indonesian president to intervene over the extension of the concession for the Jakarta International Container Terminal that has been granted to Hutchison Port Holdings by the Indonesia Port Company (IPC). The move follows grave concerns expressed by the ITF-affiliated Trade Union of Jakarta International Container Terminal […]

  • APM Terminals Lázaro Cárdenas Gets Lifting Capacity Boost

    2 October 2015
    Business & Finance

    Dutch port operator APM Terminals, part of Maersk Group, has taken delivery of the first three of the world’s largest Ship-to-Shore (STS) container cranes and two rail mounted cranes for the Lázaro Cárdenas Terminal Especializada de Contenedores II (TEC2), now in the final stages of construction at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. This 1.2 million annual TEU […]

  • One More Damen Twin Axe FCS for Sure Wind

    27 February 2014

    British company Sure Wind Marine Ltd. has taken delivery of its second Damen Twin Axe Fast Crew Supplier – the Sure Swift. Established in 2009, Sure Wind is a specialist in the German offshore wind market and now has 10 dedicated wind farm service and crew transfer vessels, the latest two being the first newbuild […]

  • USA: Investigation Shows Human Error in Hyak Collision

    15 November 2013
    Business & Finance

      A recent investigation concludes that human error was responsible for a collision Sept. 13 between Washington State Ferries vessel Hyak and a motor yacht. The incident happened at the confluence of Harney and Upright channels in the San Juan Islands, where the Hyak’s starboard bow collided with the port quarter of the yacht. The […]

  • MMC Hands Over High-Tech Fisheries Survey Vessel

    13 November 2013

    NOAA has taken delivery of Reuben Lasker, the agency’s newest high-tech fisheries survey vessel from Marinette Marine Corporation, a Fincantieri company. The 208-ft. ship will primarily support fish, marine mammals and turtle surveys off the U.S. West Coast and in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. Built at MMC’s shipyard in Marinette, Wisc., and funded through […]

  • Keppel Hands Over ENSCO 121 Jackup

    24 December 2013

    Ensco plc has taken delivery of ENSCO 121, the second of four ultra-premium harsh environment jackup rigs in its ENSCO 120 Series. ENSCO 121 was constructed at the Keppel FELS yard in Singapore and will shortly be en route to Rotterdam for final load out and crew familiarization. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Dan […]

  • Incat Crowther Launches Catamaran ‘Elizabeth Cook’ (Australia)

    28 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Incat Crowther announced the launch of Elizabeth Cook, a 24m catamaran passenger ferry built by Richardson Devine Marine for Captain Cook Cruises, a subsidiary of Sealink Marine. Elizabeth Cook is designed to operate throughout Sydney Harbour, with class-leading efficiency and robustness. Incat Crowther worked closely with Sealink to develop a vessel that offers exceptional value […]

  • SEA Europe Calls for Action on Mutual Recognition

    23 September 2015

    There is a need for simplifying the procedures for mutual recognition certificates, according to a recently published report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on common rules and standards for ship inspections and survey organisations. The simplification would pave the way for the costs to become more competitive and phasing out of individual certificates. […]

  • Fresh Wave of Raids in Petrobras-Keppel Bribery Probe

    22 February 2016
    Business & Finance

    In a fresh round of raids today, Brazilian prosecutors resumed their clampdown on possible suspects believed to be involved in bribery paid by oil giant Petrobras to shipbuilders Keppel FELS, the Brazil unit of Singapore’s oil rig builder Keppel Corporation and Sete Brasil. Namely, the prosecutors have launched a series of arrests, raids and seizures of assets within the corruption […]

  • TEN Adds Crude Tanker, LNG Carrier to Its Fleet

    28 October 2016
    Business & Finance

    Greek tanker owner and operator Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has taken delivery of two vessels, the Aframax crude tanker Leontios H and the company’s second liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Maria Energy. The vessels, delivered from Romania-base Daewoo Mangalia Heavy Industries, and from South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), respectively, have immediately started their charter contracts. Leontios […]

  • Navios Charters Out Latest Additions

    8 January 2015
    Business & Finance

    Monaco-headquartered tanker owner and operator Navios Maritime has taken delivery of the newbuilding 49,999 dwt MR2 product/chemical tanker Nave Sextans, which is set to start its three-year charter at a rate of  USD 16,294 per day. Navios has also found employment for two of its Very Large Gas Carriers (VLCC) and two product tankers. The Nave Synergy, a 2010 […]

  • Overtonnaging Key Challenge in 2015

    5 January 2015

    Overtonnaging is top of the list of things which shipping can change in 2015, as the industry gears up to get to grips with the 2015 challenges, as explained by Moore Stephens Shipping Partner Richard Greiner. Accelerated scrapping is needed, together with an acknowledgement that there are already too many ships on the market and that, absent […]

  • Greece to Improve Safety of Cargo Ships with Armed Guards

    28 November 2011

    Greece will let its large commercial fleet employ armed guards to ward against a surge in pirate attacks, the ministry in charge of security said, satisfying a long-standing shipowner demand. “To improve safe sailing and crew safety aboard Greek ships crossing seas with increased piracy cases, an initiative has been taken to draft legislation for […]

  • Gallery: Teekay’s 1st LNG Icebreaker Transits Northern Sea Route

    1 February 2018
    Business & Finance

    Teekay has taken delivery of Eduard Toll, the 1st of its 6 LNG carriers contracted to serve the Yamal LNG project.

  • Caterpillar to Provide Full Marine Propulsion Package Systems

    2 July 2013

    Caterpillar Inc.  has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Johan Walter Berg AB, including its core brand of Berg Propulsion, a leading manufacturer of mechanically and electrically driven propulsion systems and marine controls for ships. With the acquisition, Caterpillar will transition from selling only engines and generators to providing complete marine propulsion package systems. Headquartered […]

  • Caterpilla Signs Agreement to Acquire Johan Walter Berg AB

    2 July 2013
    Business & Finance

    Caterpillar Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Johan Walter Berg AB, including its core brand of Berg Propulsion, a leading manufacturer of mechanically and electrically driven propulsion systems and marine controls for ships. With the acquisition, Caterpillar will transition from selling only engines and generators to providing complete marine propulsion package systems. Headquartered […]

  • Sima Charters Orders 2nd CTruk at Seawork 2013 (UK)

    25 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    Ruud Lievaart, owner of Netherlands-based Sima Charters, has inked the agreement for a second CTruk 20T multi-purpose catamaran during Seawork International in Southampton this week. For CTruk this important signing means that every client it works with has taken a second CTruk vessel. The new 18.5m composite workboat, to be named SC Falcon, is expected […]

  • Genco Agrees USD 460 Mn Refinancing

    10 May 2018
    Business & Finance

    Genco has entered into a commitment letter for a five-year USD 460 million senior secured credit facility.

  • Star Bulk Nabs 16-Strong Bulker Fleet

    23 April 2018
    Business & Finance

    Star Bulk Carriers acquires 16 vessels from entities affiliated with Augustea Atlantica and York Capital Management.

  • IACS Chair: Classification Societies Should Join Forces to Adapt to Industry Change

    15 March 2018
    Rules & Regulation

    The world’s biggest classification societies need to pull together to adapt to the rapid pace of change in the industry.

  • Australia: QGC Starts Laying QCLNG Pipeline

    12 June 2012

    Big sections of the largest-diameter, long-distance pipeline in Australia have begun to be lowered into the ground as construction advances quickly. The 42-inch (about one metre) diameter steel pipeline, which will be buried for more than 540km, will take gas from fields around Chinchilla to Gladstone as part of QGC’s Queensland Curtis LNG Project (QCLNG). […]

  • North American Rail Operators to Offer Insights on LNG Future in Rail Industry

    12 November 2013

    As low cost liquefied natural gas (LNG) grows in popularity, North American rail operators have taken note. This January at the 4th Annual World LNG Fuels Conference, two of America’s largest Class I railroads will offer their insights into LNG and its future in the rail industry. “Thanks to locomotives’ high fuel consumption and utilization […]

  • The Netherlands: Damen Dredging Delivers Cutter Suction Dredger Conchas

    16 January 2012

    In the last week of 2011, Damen Dredging Equipment delivered, as the very last cutter suction dredger of the year, the CSD500 “Conchas”. Its owner, the UK based company Marina and Ports Services, ordered the dredger mid October. In a mere 2 months the standard dredger was taken from Damen’s stock and has been fitted […]

  • MHPA Restructures Management Team (UK)

    13 February 2012

    Milford Haven Port has announced completion of a restructuring of its senior management team as it prepares for major investment across its operations. MHPA operates Britain’s third largest Port and offers pilotage and navigation services to the UK’s leading energy hub as well as owning and operating Pembroke Port and Milford Docks. The restructure groups […]

  • Damen Branch to Refurbish MV Norderney, The Netherlands

    22 November 2012

    Amsterdam-based Oranjewerf Ship Repair appears to be a fast mover. Last Friday (16th November) the Damen Shipyards branch acquired the order to overhaul the former radio Veronica ship Norderney (built in 1949, length 50 metres, width 8 metres). This afternoon the ship repair yard is ready to receive the legendary vessel in Amsterdam IJ waters […]