Located near Tampico on the eastern coast of Mexico, the Altamira liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal, in which Total has a 25% interest, yesterday welcomed President Vicente Fox at a ceremony marking the recent official startup of commercial operations. Construction of the terminal
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New Zealand’s $1.5 billion marine industry has been breaking waves on the 2006 international boating circuit. With a newly launched vessel deemed to rival the world’s best superyacht, a plethora of international accolades, and numerous global contracts with some of the world’s finest shipyards, New
The EU has urged tough sanctions on companies that break a ban on shipping toxic waste to developing countries. Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas told the European Parliament he would put forward new laws by the year’s end. The move comes after a ship chartered by a Dutch company released toxic
The big sailing and motor yachts and catamarans will dominate the scene at the hanseboot harbour as in previous years. This year
One of the world’s four biggest boat shows, Fort Lauderdale is known for its collection of superyachts, vessels of 80 or more feet. The biggest boat at the show is a 228-footer and there are dozens of vessels over 100. The three biggest boats are at the Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club. The
Q7 a 120MW offshore wind park, comprising 60 Vestas V-80 wind turbine generators, located off the Dutch coast near IJmuiden. The project, owned and developed by group companies of ENECO Holding N.V. (ENECO), Econcern BV (Econcern) and Energy Investment Holdings (EIH), is built by Vestas Wind Systems
Transas is pleased to announce the signing of the acquisition contract with CERONAV, the Romanian Maritime Training Centre, for supply of a Full Mission Engine Room simulator. This important project comprises a full pack of simulator equipment: ERS 4000 software, monitors, computers, network equipme
Transas USA, in collaboration with Radio Holland USA, has received an order from Windstar Cruises, a subsidiary of Holland America Line, to equip the motor sailing yacht Wind Surf with a dual Navi-Sailor 3000-I ECDIS system. The installation of the Navi-Sailor 3000-I ECDIS is part of a major upgrade
A party boat which capsized in Bahrain killing 58 people was so unsteady glasses were falling off tables before it set sail, an inquest has heard. Fifteen Britons were among those killed when the Al Dana capsized in March. The inquest in London, looking at the deaths of 10 victims, heard the boat wa
A man is missing after a boat capsized on Loch Freuchie in the Dunkeld area of Perthshire, Tayside Police have said. A party of four had been fishing from the small green boat when it overturned in strong winds at about 1510 BST.
The Italian +39 Challenge sailed its new boat, ITA 85, for the first time on Thursday. The debut marks an enormous milestone for the young team, with the boat representing nearly 40 000 man hours of work. Helmsman Iain Percy said the plan was to tow the boat out, test some systems, and if the [&hell
With an open day and a ceremonial dinner Germanischer Lloyd has opened its new office facilities in Dalian last week. More than 150 representatives of new building and repair shipyards, ship owners and manufacturers of materials and components from Dalian and the surrounding area attended the event
Ferretti Group, a world leader in the engineering and manufacturing of luxury motor yachts and sport boats, announced that three new models will make their U.S. debut during the 2006 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, October 26th through October 30th, 2006. The three new models, Apreamare 60
