Singapore-based breakbulk, project cargo and heavy lift carrier AAL and Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-LG, a shipping company from Germany, have launched a new service – ‘Asia-Middle East-Europe’, following up their cooperation on multipurpose tramp solutions. The joint semi-liner service offers multipurpo
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) has taken delivery of its first of five second-hand Medium Range tankers purchased recently for USD 166.5 million. The MR ship STI Lexington was delivered and ownership was transferred to the National Chemical Carriers, a subsidiary 80% owned by
An international conference named ‘Dredging: Ports, Harbors and Inland Waterways’ will take place on March 11-12, 2016, at Adani Corporate Premises in Shantigram, Ahmedabad, India. This event, organized by the Eastern Dredging Association India, aims to incorporate a rare blend of lectures that will
UAE-seated logistics group Tristar is taking over the Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Ship Investment Company (ESHIPS) from Egon Oldendorff GmbH & Co. KG, a part of German dry bulk company Oldendorff Group for USD 90 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Tristar will acquire a fleet of seven ocean going c
The new backhoe dredger Magnor, currently being built for Boskalis by Ravestein, will be the largest and most efficient backhoe dredger in the world. Two large deck cranes are fitted for work on- and changing of the equipment (boom, stick and bucket) of the excavator. The vessel includes all the nec
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has won a contract from the National Petroleum Construction Company of Abu Dhabi, UAE for dredging work related to the installation of an offshore gas pipeline of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as well as to an existing offshore gas pipeline. The activities are du
Dubai’s port operator DP World is exploring investment opportunities in Thailand including those in infrastructural as well as terminal developments in Laem Chabang International Terminal (LCIT). Discussions between the company’s Chairman and Taiwan’s Deputy Prime Minister Somik Jatusripitak revolve
Boskalis has been awarded a contract from the National Petroleum Construction Company of Abu Dhabi, UAE for dredging work related to the installation of an offshore gas pipeline of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as well as to an existing offshore gas pipeline. The activities are due to start in
The Euro Dredger 450, a cutter suction dredger built in the Netherlands, has been successfully launched and is now available for delivery. This multi-purpose dredging machine is the first cutter suction dredger resulting from the partnership between Dredge Yard and Neptune Shipyards in the Netherlan
Boskalis, a provider of construction and maintenance services for maritime infrastructure, has been awarded a contract from the National Petroleum Construction Company of Abu Dhabi, UAE for dredging work. The work is related to the installation of an offshore gas pipeline of the Abu Dhabi National O
The Cutter Suction Dredger Vessel Directory, the ultimate tool for the suppliers, owners and shipyards within the dredging industry, is now almost finished. The unveiling of the first edition of the Directory will take place at the World Water Works 2016, March 23-24, in Antwerp. Most of the major p
The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line (IRISL) has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore-based counterpart Pacific International Lines (PIL), Iran’s Mehr News Agency reports. Under the MoU, the two countries laid the groundwork for collaboration in the field of maritime transport,
Norwegian-based ship classification society DNV GL has developed a new class notation aimed at helping shipowners to prepare newbuildings for the installation of a scrubber. As DNV GL claims, Scrubber Ready standard ensures that the necessary preparations are in place for a smooth and cost-efficient
McDermott has been awarded a contract by an undisclosed oil and gas operator for a project offshore in the Middle East. The scope includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation of offshore pipelines. Engineering and offshore mobilization of McDermott’s in-house vesse
