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RS to Survey Estonian-Flagged Ships
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) and the Estonian Maritime Administration have signed a new agreement on the delegation of authority to carry out statutory surveys on board ships flying the flag of Estonia. The agreement extends the scope of services provided by RS to Estonian vessels. In
Govts Urged to Uniform Procedures ahead of Low Sulphur Switch
Pressing challenges associated with the need for ships trading to Emission Control Areas, in North America and Europe, to switch to low sulphur fuel, and the serious implementation problems that will be created by the eventual entry into force of the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention, we
LR Recognised for Performance for 2011-2013
The European port state control organisation, the Paris MoU, on June 17th confirmed that Lloyd’s Register (LR) was the highest performing Recognised Organisation (RO) in the European port state control area for the rolling three-year period 2011-2013. During this period 11,405 inspections were car
ICS: 30 Pct More Efficient Ships to Enter Market by 2030
Shipping is the only industry with a mandatory global regime in place, agreed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to reduce its CO2 emissions, Peter Hinchliffe, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), said yesterday in his keynote speech at a conference in Liv
NAPA Sets Sights on Asian Shipping Market
NAPA, the North Adriatic Ports Association which joins the ports of Koper, Venice, Trieste and Rijeka, has used Transport Logistics China Fair in Shanghai, held between 17th and 19th of June, to promote the Adriatic as the fastest and most direct shipping route servicing the markets of Central and E
Maritime Incident Response Groups Test Their Firefighting Skills
On 18 June, four Maritime Incident Response Groups (MIRGs) from Kent (UK), Zeeland (NL), Ghent, Antwerp, Beveren (BE) Pas de Calais and the French Navy (FR) ran a successful exercise on board DFDS Seaways’ cruise ferry, Princess Seaways. In the exercise scenario the groups were confronted with fire
CGG, Sovcomflot Launch Seismic Acquisition Joint Venture
Geoscience specialist CGG and Russian shipper Sovcomflot have signed a joint venture agreement to form a company dedicated to conducting 3D marine seismic acquisition services with a focus on Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. The joint venture, to be called Arctic Geophysical Exploration (AGE), will be
Help Celebrate the Day of the Seafarer
Every year, June 25th is celebrated globally as the Day of the Seafarer, an official United Nations observance day. This year, once again, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is asking people everywhere to show their appreciation, through social media, for seafarers and their contribution
EC Calls for Cruise Ship Security Studies
The European Commission (EC) has issued a call for tender regarding a Study on Cruise Ship Security. According to the EC, cruise ships and cruise terminals can represent high-prestige symbolic targets for terrorists with serious repercussions. Pursuant to the ISPS code (international ship and port f
New Container Carrier Joins FESCO’s Fleet
FESCO group has expanded its fleet with a new 133.5-meter vessel named FESCO Navarin, which was received at the Port of Rotterdam on June 11th 2014. The container carrier FESCO Navarin will operate under the flag of the Russian Federation and will then be registered in Vladivostok. The vessel’s full
EC Launches Adriatic-Ionian Region Maritime Strategy
The European Commission has officially introduced a new EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region in the form of a Communication and an Action Plan, to help its 70 million residents reap the benefit of closer cooperation in areas like promoting the maritime economy, preserving the marine enviro
ECSA: Sulphur Directive’s Implementation Shouldn’t Affect Competitiveness
Today is the deadline by which EU Member States have to transpose the European Sulphur Directive into national legislation. With the entry into force of the new European sulphur rules for ships in less than six months, on 1st of January 2015, European shipowners issue an open letter calling for fair
Lemissoler Goes with Kappel Propellers
Lemissoler Navigation Co. Ltd., the Cyprus-based owner and operator, has selected MAN Alpha Kappel propeller design for a new series of 8 × 58,500 DWT bulk carriers planned for delivery during 2015 and 2016. The 6.8-metre, slow-running, four-bladed Kappel fixed-pitch propellers will be tailored to t
MSC Cruises Obtains Best Management Scheme Certificate
International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The innovative goal-based scheme recognizes management excellence, setting standards which go beyond the requirements of statutory rules and codes such as ISM (International Safety Management), ISPS