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NOFI Current Buster 6 Tested in Belfast, UK
New high-tech equipment that can be deployed anywhere in the UK to clean up oil spills has been tested for the first time in Belfast. The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently purchased two new pieces of equipment known as the NOFI Current Buster 6. This is the very latest in up to
Irish Ports Experience Overall Shipping Increase
The volume of cargo shipped through Irish ports saw an overall increase of 3% in 2013 with three of the five principle freight segments experiencing growth, the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) concluded based on the 11th Annual Irish Maritime Transport Economist publication. Director of the
Royal Princess Celebrates Her First Birthday
Princess Cruises celebrated the first birthday of Royal Princess on June 13, which was launched in Southampton, England during a spectacular christening by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. Guests currently sailing aboard Royal Princess were treated to some special festivities marking the
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MHI Delivers Super-Efficient Vessel Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has delivered the cargo-passenger ship “Tachibana-Maru” to Tokai Kisen Co., Ltd. at its Shimonoseki Shipyard and Machinery Works. MSC Adds Another Megaship MSC Cruises have moved to increase their order of megaships from Ita
UK Chamber of Shipping Pushes for Sulphur Regulations Debate
The UK Chamber, with the support of Karl Turner MP and other cross-party MPs, has secured a debate in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday June 18 to discuss the huge economic and environmental impact of impending sulphur regulations. The debate will be the central point of a week intending to show
Eni Norge and DNV GL Pen Goliat FPSO Agreement
Eni Norge AS has awarded DNV GL a framework agreement for the supply of inspection services to the Goliat platform in the Barents Sea. The term of the contract is three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The assignment consists of planning and carrying out inspections of static equipmen
Carrier Profitability in Danger of Imminent Seafarer Shortage
The current shortage of officer corps seafarers is forecast to worsen and risks impacting carrier profitability, according to Drewry’s recently published Manning 2014 Annual Report. Owners and managers need seafarers – and they want experience, expertise and quality. However, they do not have the re
Royal Caribbean Presents New Entertainment Lineup (Video)
Royal Caribbean is pulling out all the stops when it comes to the onboard entertainment offerings for its newest ships Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas. From Broadway favorite Mamma Mia! in the Royal Theater to the technically thrilling StarWater in Two70°, Quantum-class entertainment push
Final Terms of Convertible Bond Offering Announced
DP World has announced the final terms of its offering of $1 billion senior unsecured convertible bonds due 2024 convertible into ordinary shares of DP World. The Bonds will bear interest at an annual rate of 1.75% and the conversion price has been set at $27.1396, a 37.5% premium over the share pri
Cargotec India Shifts to Citec
Cargotec has entered into a long-term partnership with Citec in India and transferred its local engineering centre in Pune, Cargotec Engineering India (CEI), to Citec. Citec is an international multi-discipline engineering and information management services provider with headquarters in Vaasa, Finl
Scanjet Marine and Scanvent Cooperate
Scanjet Marine AB and Scanvent ApS are combining product ranges to create the most comprehensive in-tank equipment package available for tankers and FPSOs. Scanjet’s current product range consists of tank cleaning equipment, Tank Management solutions with monitoring, control and alarm system for car
MHI and Siemens Join Forces
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Siemens AG today announced that they have joined forces in evaluating a potential proposal for certain assets of the French multinational conglomerate, Alstom in order to strengthen the future position of Alstom, MHI and Siemens. MHI and Siemens will decide on t
Stena Line Opts for Solar Solve
Solar Solve Marine has recently received a large order for 38 class approved roller screens to be installed at the navigation bridge of the M/S Stena Feronia – a Passenger / Vehicle Ferry owned and operated by Stena Line. The vessel was built at Cantiere Navale Visentini in Italy and launched in 199
Aker Appoints New Head of Industry and IR
Aker Solutions has recruited David Phillips from HSBC Global Equity Research as Head of industry and investor relations. Mr. Phillips, 43, served as global co-head of oil and gas research and managing director at HSBC since mid-2011, after joining the bank as an analyst in 2005. He earlier specializ