Green Marine
VIDEO: Edda Freya Hits the Water
On Saturday August 15, 2015 it was time for Østensjø Rederi’s new offshore construction vessel, named Edda Freya, to test the waters. The subsea construction vessel is 150 m long and is designed with focus on cable laying operations, offshore construction and IMR operations. The vessel is going to w
VIDEO: Edda Freya Hits the Water
On Saturday August 15, 2015 it was time for Østensjø Rederi’s new offshore construction vessel, named Edda Freya, to test the waters. The subsea construction vessel is 150 m long and is designed with focus on cable laying operations, offshore construction and IMR operations. The vessel is going to w
Panama, Cyprus Sign Up to Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention
Panama and Cyprus have become contracting states to the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks. Ambassador Arsenio Dominguez, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Panama to IMO, met IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu last week to deposit the instrument of accession to the Conventio
Panama, Cyprus Sign Up to Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention
Panama and Cyprus have become contracting states to the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks. Ambassador Arsenio Dominguez, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Panama to IMO, met IMO Secretary-General Sekimizu last week to deposit the instrument of accession to the Conventio
Platts: Dry Bulk Market Needs at Least 3 Years to Recover
The currently crippled global dry bulk freight market is expected to take at least three years to hit the road to recovery, according to the majority of industry players surveyed by Platts. The Platts Dry Bulk Market Survey was conducted in July and involved more than 100 dry bulk market participant
Platts: Dry Bulk Market Needs at Least 3 Years to Recover
The currently crippled global dry bulk freight market is expected to take at least three years to hit the road to recovery, according to the majority of industry players surveyed by Platts. The Platts Dry Bulk Market Survey was conducted in July and involved more than 100 dry bulk market participant
MAIB: Response to Saphire Princess Drowning Incident Was Delayed
The lack of dedicated pool attendants potentially delayed the response to the drowning incident from 2014 on board the Saphire Princess in respect of raising an alarm and administering appropriate medical treatment, a report of the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) shows. The monitori
MAIB: Response to Saphire Princess Drowning Incident Was Delayed
The lack of dedicated pool attendants potentially delayed the response to the drowning incident from 2014 on board the Saphire Princess in respect of raising an alarm and administering appropriate medical treatment, a report of the UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) shows. The monitori
Spotted: World’s Largest Car Carrier in Rotterdam
The world’s largest car carrier, Hoegh Target, made her maiden voyage to Rotterdam, The Netherlands on August 21st, 2015. The ship was welcomed by the KOTUG’s SD Shark, which performed a FiFi show, while the hybrid Rotortugs RT Evolution and RT Adrian towed the ship to her berthing place. Höegh Auto
Spotted: World’s Largest Car Carrier in Rotterdam
The world’s largest car carrier, Hoegh Target, made her maiden voyage to Rotterdam, The Netherlands on August 21st, 2015. The ship was welcomed by the KOTUG’s SD Shark, which performed a FiFi show, while the hybrid Rotortugs RT Evolution and RT Adrian towed the ship to her berthing place. Höegh Auto
Fletcher Shipping Stays Afloat
Scottish oil field services firm Fletcher Shipping has managed to remain afloat in the last minute as it has struck a deal with a private investment fund. Following a major downturn in the offshore oil and gas industry, the company was forced into administration as it was experiencing cash problems.
Fletcher Shipping Stays Afloat
Scottish oil field services firm Fletcher Shipping has managed to remain afloat in the last minute as it has struck a deal with a private investment fund. Following a major downturn in the offshore oil and gas industry, the company was forced into administration as it was experiencing cash problems.
Reefer Trade Immune to Downturn
Despite a variety of adverse economic and climatic conditions, perishable reefer cargo growth appears unstoppable, according to Drewry’s latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review & Forecast. Worldwide perishable reefer trade increased by 1.8% in 2014 – reaching almost 190 million tonnes. Although
Reefer Trade Immune to Downturn
Despite a variety of adverse economic and climatic conditions, perishable reefer cargo growth appears unstoppable, according to Drewry’s latest Reefer Shipping Market Annual Review & Forecast. Worldwide perishable reefer trade increased by 1.8% in 2014 – reaching almost 190 million tonnes. Although