Newly opened Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), Jeddah Islamic Port’s flagship terminal, received the world’s largest containership vessel… (ameinfo) [mappress] Source: ameinfo, June 29, 2011
The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) held its 25th Board of Directors Meeting under the chairmanship of Shaikh Daij bin Salman… (bna) [mappress] Source: bna, June 23, 2011
The new $4.3m port under construction at Dubai Creek will be completed by August, said Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai… (qatarsocial) [mappress] Source: qatarsocial, June 22, 2011
In a direct response to the growing needs of its customers, DP World, UAE Region today announced that it has commenced upgrading Al Hamriya Port in Dubai. Work has already started on the first phase of modernising the small and busy general cargo facility that has served the regional sea trade for g
Damen Dredging Equipment has delivered 4 cutter suction dredgers to the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources. The Ministry, who already had several Damen dredgers in their fleet, will use the dredgers for maintenance dredging on the rivers and throughout the central plains. The 4 cutter suction dredger
Karachi Port has achieved the draft level of 12.5 meters yet another milestone in the incessant development of the port while the KPT… By Amanullah Khan (pakobserver) [mappress] Source: pakobserver, June 19, 2011
Abu Dhabi is to construct a new sailing village to boost the Emirate’s appeal to watersports fans, the country’s tourism authorities… (independent) [mappress] Source: independent, June 15, 2011
A specially-designed 55,000m² ‘Destination Village‘ is being built on the Abu Dhabi Corniche breakwater to host the Volvo Ocean Race yachting fleet and its many thousands of fans expected to descend on the UAE capital when the city welcomes the flotilla this New Year. Plans for the ‘Destination Vill
World-leading maritime services provider Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has signed its first contract with Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to supply cleaning chemicals during 2011 – 2012, demonstrating an ongoing growth for WSS within what is an increasingly important region to the company. The port of Kar
The Netherlands based Doedijns Group, announces the opening of its new premises in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to strengthen its presence in the region. This full service Doedijns facility is located in the ‘Jebel Ali Free zone’ district and will be led by Mr. Rakesh Surti, appointed as Managing Dir
For the second time in a week, global marine terminal operator DP World welcomed and simultaneously handled two mega container vessels at its flagship Jebel Ali Port, reinforcing its relentless efforts and capability to continuously meet customers’ demands. The ships, MSC Beatrice and MSC Lauren, sa
The key laying of two CSD’s 500 will take place on Thursday June 2 in Sharjah (UAE). VOSTA LMG signed a contract with Jordan Modern Industries (JMI) for supply of two CSD’s 500 in March 2011. The two dredgers will be built at APT Global Marine services LCC, and will be used by the […]
From 1 June onwards, registration for Offshore Energy 2011 is open. The fourth edition of this two-day, international offshore event is organized in the Amsterdam RAI, at 11 and 12 October 2011. Visiting the exhibition is free of charge; conference delegates pay a conference fee. The 4th edition of
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) experts have drawn up a plan to widen Syria’s Lattakia Port northwards, through the construction… (bairdmaritime) [mappress] Source: bairdmaritime, May 30, 2011;
