International classification society RINA Group has been chosen as the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) partner to support the development of Tasneef, a new classification society for the United Arab Emirates. Emirates Classification – Tasneef has been established in Abu
Over the next six months, Mugharrag Port in the Western Region is being re-developed. Tony Douglas, CEO, ADPC, has signed a formal agreement with the winning bidder’s Area Manager, Haris Giatsos, from Athena Emirates. The work will deliver improved gate and entrance security and will provide better
Over the next six months, Mugharrag Port in the Western Region is being re-developed. Tony Douglas, CEO, ADPC, has signed a formal agreement with the winning bidder’s Area Manager, Haris Giatsos, from Athena Emirates. The work will deliver improved gate and entrance security and will provide better
GAC Maritime Security has added the award winning P-trap anti-boarding device to its range of non- lethal vessel protection solutions. A winner at the 5th Safety at Sea International Awards and a finalist in the Seatrade Awards and Lloyd’s List Awards in 2011, P-trap is an engine blocking system tha
2013 marks the start of a period of rapid growth in the windfarm construction vessel market and it coincides with new operational demands that require careful consideration, particularly in the design of jack-up systems. DNV highlights the need for owners and yards to consider both class and flag st
The delivery ceremony of two vessels for the United Arab Emirates Navy was held yesterday, Jan 8th, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). These were an “Abu Dhabi Class” corvette, launched in February 2011, and the “Ghantut” patrol vessel, launched at the same yard in January 2012. In
Abu Dhabi-based, CCC (Underwater Engineering), reports significant savings in operational costs since deploying their new Saab Seaeye Panther XT Plus ROV in the shallow waters of the upper Persian Gulf. “Its ten-thruster power easily overcomes the four-knot currents,” says CCC’s ROV Manager, Tavis L
Abu Dhabi-based, CCC (Underwater Engineering), reports significant savings in operational costs since deploying their new Saab Seaeye Panther XT Plus ROV in the shallow waters of the upper Persian Gulf. “Its ten-thruster power easily overcomes the four-knot currents,” says CCC’s ROV Manager, Tavis L
DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world, today (Monday 07 January) celebrates the maiden visit of the world’s largest containership, CMA CGM Marco Polo, owned by the CMA CGM Group. This milestone reinforces Dubai’s and the port’s role as a regional gateway for the
Executive Vice-President, Ports, ADPC, Captain Mohamed Al Shamisi has told Abu Dhabi TV in an interview at Khalifa Port of the strong growth being registered at the port. In his first major interview of the year, he also praised the smooth transition of TEU container traffic from Mina Zayed to Khali
Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) became the first terminal operator in the Middle East to handle the world’s largest containership, CMA CGM Marco Polo, owned by the CMA CGM Group. With a length of four standard football pitches (396 metres), 54 metres beam and requiring a draft of 16m, Khorfakkan
Oman Shipping Company (OSC) took delivery of its third Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) ‘VALE SAHAM’ in China on 4th January 2013, which will be used in the transportation of iron ore from Brazil to Sohar, Oman. OSC has one more vessel of its class under construction at Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industri
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) announced Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) as the main sponsor for the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2013. The sponsorship will help reinforce a re-vamped maritime security zone designed to address emerging trends in the region’s naval defence mar
Dredge Yard has delivered ball joint 1000 and 900 to MEDCO in Qatar. The ball joints for the pipes size of 1000 mm are suitable for 30 bar working pressure while the ball joints for the pipes size of 900 mm are suitable for 20 bar working pressure. All the ball joints have been designed […]
