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UK CMA Upholds Eurotunnel Ferry Activities Ban
This morning, the UK Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) banned Eurotunnel from operating ferries from Dover, thereby upholding its decision taken more than a year ago. “Today’s final report from the CMA is good news for DFDS and our 1,300 employees providing ferry services on the English Channel.
Mediterranean Seriously Overfished, North and West Europe Recovering
Fish stocks in the North and West of Europe are recovering, but there are still serious problems of overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki said in this year’s report on the state of fish stocks and the preparation of setting next
EC Backs EU Maritime Security Strategy
The European Council has endorsed an EU maritime security strategy as a framework for effectively and comprehensively addressing the EU’s maritime security challenges. The objective is to secure the EU’s maritime security interests against risks and threats in the global maritime domain, such as cro
Navis NavDP 4000 Installed on Mein Schiff 3
Recently completed sea trials by the 99,430 gross tons cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 have confirmed the high performance of Navis Engineering’s dynamic positioning (DP) control system, Navis Nav DP4000. Designed and constructed for TUI Cruises by STX Shipyard in Turku, Finland and delivered in May this
Amendments to IMSBC Code Target Cargo Liquefaction Issues
Liquefaction of mineral ores, resulting in cargo shift and loss of stability, has been a major cause of marine casualties for many decades. Recent incidents, which appear to have lead to several total losses, have primarily involved the carriage of unprocessed natural ores such as iron ore fines. As
Box Carriers Pressured by Lack of Market Consolidation
Lack of consolidation in the box carrying segment will resume exerting pressure on shippers, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. Despite the fallout of the P3 network planned by Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM, competing shippers, especially those in China may not be in a position to keep up with the
Super Cranes Ready for Commissioning at Algeciras Port
Four STS cranes have been brought onshore, ready for commissioning, at Algeciras port in Spain. Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) was drafted in by ZPMC to act as agents for the break bulk carrier, Zhen Hua 25, and to manage the safe and timely discharge of her cargo. The cranes, which stand at ove
MV Lappland Joins Arriva’s Bulk Carrier Fleet
Arriva Shipping bought the bulk carrier MV “Lappland” from the German company 3.Sommerwiese UG. The formal change of ownership took place on June 25, 2014. The ship was built in 2009 at Sainty Shipbuilding (Jiangdu) Corp Ltd. in China. At present, until mid-September, MV “Lappland” is on time charte
Kvaerner Enters Steel Jackets Deal with Statoil
Kvaerner and Statoil have established a frame agreement for delivery of steel jacket substructures to Statoil-operated fields. Subject to all necessary approvals for the project to proceed, early estimates of the total value of the two jacket deliveries will be approximately $490m. Johan Svedrup is
EU States Urged to Step Up Harmonization of Reporting for Vessels
The European Commission has called EU Member States to step up efforts for simplification and harmonisation of the current reporting procedures for vessels to become reality. Namely, the EC has adopted the report on the functioning of the reporting formalities directive (Directive 2010/65). The Dire
Costa Crociere: Genoa Only Italian Port Fit for Concordia Scrapping
“Genoa is the only Italian port in which demolition and recycling activities can start immediately and count on the best possible technologies and environmental safety standards,” Costa Crociere team reaffirmed at the end of the Conferenza dei Servizi meeting held on June 25 in Rome. “Our company wa
Port of Rotterdam Welcomes First Inland Vessel Refitted for LNG
The first inland waterway vessel refitted with a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) drive system was officially delivered in Rotterdam on June 19. Danser Group’s tug-barge combination was converted by the Koedood firm. With a Wärtsilä dual-fuel drive system, the vessel now gets 95 to 99% of its power from
Deep Sea Supply Expands Fleet with 10 PSVs
Deep Sea Supply Plc today entered into an agreement to acquire 10 PSVs. The total price paid for the 10 vessels including remaining CAPEX is USD 366 million, the total broker value for the vessels is USD 419 million. Deep Sea Supply will raise approximately USD 200 million through a Private Placemen
VIDEO: Happy Seafarer Day!
This year’s June 25th marks the fourth international Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day. Day of the Seafarer celebrates the vital yet often hidden work done by seafarers to transport goods and commodities all around the globe. As nicely put by IMO, Seafarers are the peopl