Green Marine
Boost for Sohar’s Offshore Bunkering Services
Sohar Port and Freezone’s main independent supplier of bunkering services has expanded its offshore refuelling operations for ships calling at the Omani port, with the addition of a 6,000 megaton barge to its fleet. Omanoil Matrix Marine Services LLC, a joint venture between Germany’s Matrix Marine
Liberian-Flagged Bulker Busted for Cocaine Smuggling
The Colombian Navy has seized 39.8 kilograms of cocaine found aboard the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier “Ping May”, the Navy informed. Coast Guard Station Santa Marta and CTI personnel conducted the inspection of the vessel which was anchored in the sector Swamp – Magdalena. They found two bags with
Russia-Bound Banned Cargo Has to Return
Banned cargo presently en route to Russia will be returned and all costs arising will be for the shipper’s account, including local costs and freight, according to Danish shipper Maersk Line. Maersk Line said it would do all possible to assist with the return of any such cargo. According to Maersk,
Good Samaritans Start Migrant Aid Mission in Mediterranean
Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS), a registered privately financed foundation dedicated to preventing loss of life at sea by providing aid, assistance and medical help to migrants who find themselves in distress whilst crossing the Mediterranean Sea in unsafe boats, founded by a philanthropist cou
HHLA’s Burchardkai Terminal Ready for Mega-Ships
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) inaugurated the berth 5/6 at its Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Port of Hamburg on Monday. State-of-the-art container gantry cranes make it possible to handle ships with a capacity of 18,000 standard containers (TEU) there. The CTB is thus prepared for
LNG Carrier Pskov Named
LNG carrier Pskov ordered by Sovcomflot OJSC for Gazprom Global LNG has been named at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (S. Korea), according to Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS). The Pskov is the second in the series of four membrane-type gas carriers of 170,000 cubic meters being built by STX O
LR Issues Fire Loadings and Protection Guide
The new Lloyd’s Register Energy Guidance Notes, launched at ONS 2014 on August 25, assist designers, owners and operators of oil and gas equipment on how to assess fire loadings on an installation, and how to protect people and equipment against different fire scenarios. “Protection against fires on
Odfjell’s Loss as Expected
Norwegian ocean transportation company Odfjell SE said in its second quarter results that its Chemical Tankers had an EBITDA of USD 24 million, compared with USD 17 million in the first quarter. The company recorded improved utilisation with only minor interruptions of trade, with improved time-char
EU Ups Customs Risk Management Strategy
The European Commission adopted a new strategy and detailed action plan to improve customs risk management on August 21.The new strategy is intended to supervise and identify supply chain risks, and key priorities where action is needed in order to achieve more effective and efficient EU-wide custom
Marine Insurers Wary of Arctic Shipping Routes
The melting of sea ice presents opportunities for international marine transportation networks in the Arctic, at least during the summer months. Recent discoveries of oil and the potential financial and time savings are making the Arctic routes more appealing to the shipping industry. Two viable Arc
DP World at the Helm of Trilogiport’s Development
Following the previous investments in the Beverdonk Container Terminal at Grobbendonk, DP World has taken over all the shares Euroports owned in Trilogiport (Liège container terminal). With this, the international terminal operator takes full responsibility for the development of Trilogiport, the co
Transport Malta Opposes VGT Raising Handling Charges
Transport Malta has strongly rebutted Valletta Gateway Terminal’s (VGT) unilateral decision to raise port handling charges, technically known as Terminal Operator Charges (TOC). VGT issued a Public Notice to its customers on August 14, stating that the new rates will apply as from September 1, 2014.
20,000 People Risked Their Lives in Sea Crossings
A new UNHCR report on irregular maritime movements in South East Asia estimates that 20,000 people risked their lives in sea crossings in the first half of this year. Many were Rohingya who fled Myanmar and arrived in the region suffering the effects of malnutrition and abuse during the journey. Sev
HRAS to Investigate Fishermen Murders
Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has announced the commencement of its own international investigation into the murders of seafarers in international waters, following the airing of the chilling YouTube footage showing fishermen being shot at and eventually murdered off Fiji. HRAS is being supported by th