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EU Backs Maritime Security Action Plan
EU ministers have supported the Action Plan, part of the EU’s Maritime Security Strategy adopted in June 2014, which takes a cross-border and cross-sector approach to confronting the seaborne perils. The Maritime Security strategy and its action plan is a response to the new threats, such as the cri
Wärtsilä Clinches Water Generator Contracts
The Meyer Werft Germany, Meyer Turku, STX France, and Fincantieri shipyards have all placed orders with Wärtsilä for the supply of fresh water generators to a total of seven cruise ships. The orders were placed between September and November 2014. Delivery of the Wärtsilä systems is scheduled to com
Beirut Court Rules in Favor of CMA CGM Chief
Legal dispute between Johnny Saadé, brother of founder and chairman of French liner giant CMA CGM, Jacques Saadé, for a stake in the company, has taken another turn. Namely, a Beirut court has thrown out a claim by Johnny Saadé upholding the appeal by CMA CGM Chief against the decision made earlier
UNHCR: Best Remedy for Sea Migrations Is Tackling Root Causes
UNHCR has warned that the international community was losing its focus on saving lives amid confusion among coastal nations and regional blocs over how to respond to the growing number of people making risky sea journeys in search of asylum or migration. High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterr
EU Backs Bremen’s LNG Terminal Studies
The EU plans to invest almost €2.5 million via its TEN-T Programme for studies and pilot construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the seaport of Bremen in Germany. This project responds to the TEN-T programme goal to provide publicly accessible LNG refuelling facilities in all core
CMA CGM, Emirates Shipping Drop Mombasa Call
Ocean liners CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line plan to suspend port calls at Kenyan port Mombasa amid worsening congestion. The decision applies in particular to their joint Middle East/Indian Sub Continent-East Africa Swahili Express/GIA which comprises of 4 CMA CGM vessels and two vessels from Em
Nautilus: Outlawing Ransom Payment Jeopardizes Seafarers
Maritime trade union Nautilus has written to UK Shipping Minister John Hayes to express concerns over the potential for proposed new counter-terrorism laws to restrict or even outlaw the payment of ransoms to pirates holding seafarers hostage. The union has added its voice to fears raised by marine
APM Terminals Boosts Gothenburg Terminal Productivity
APM Terminals has taken delivery of the final two out of a total of twelve four-container high reach straddle carriers which will increase storage capacity at Scandinavia’s largest container terminal at the Port of Gothenburg by 40%, and will increase productivity with the ability to lift two 20’ co
Image of the Day: Offshore Light Show
The holiday spirit seems to have gone offshore first with Gulfaks A offshore platform in the North Sea perfectly illuminated for the upcoming festivities. The night-time image, taken on December 2nd, shows the platform lit up, with Atlantic Offshore’s platform supply vessel Ocean Art on standby righ
Mercuria Adds over 40 Former OW Bunker Employees
Global energy and commodities group Mercuria has hired more than 40 marine fuel specialists from Denmark-based OW Bunker, the bankrupt ship fuel supplier. The dozens of specialists joining Mercuria will be responsible for supplying bunker fuel to consumers. With the addition of these ship fuel exper
12 Tips to Protect Yourself in 2015
As 2015 nears, many of us look towards the future with plans to improve our lives: perhaps you’ll pledge to join a gym, find a more lucrative job, or see more of the world. For mariners, the New-Year’s resolution may involve broadening horizons or exploring seas you’ve never sailed before. If this i
DFDS Bids on Polferries
Danish ferry operator DFDS has confirmed its interest in buying Poland’s state-owned Polferries, following the Polish State Treasury’s announcement of participants in the sales process. DFDS says that its interest and participation is driven by the company’s strategy of expanding the route network t
UASC Unlocking Greater Access to European Markets
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) said it will open a wholly-owned representation office in the Swiss market as of 1st of January 2015. UASC’s new agency in Switzerland (UASAC Switzerland GmbH) will be a subsidiary of UASAC Deutschland GmbH and will take over all agency activities from Fiege Logis
Wärtsilä Swoops on L-3 MSI
Finnish Wärtsilä Corporation is to acquire L-3 Marine Systems International from L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., in a transaction valued at EUR 285 million (USD 358m). The value of the deal is subject to customary adjustments including an estimated reduction of EUR 60 million (USD 75.3m) for L-3 M