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RS STC Focused on Education, Science and Production
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) is actively strengthening partnership in key areas of enhancing maritime transport safety. In 2014, meetings of four sections of the RS Scientific and Technical Council (STC) were held. The largest scientific and educational centres, shipbuilding and shipre
HHLA Off to a Good Start
In the first quarter of 2014, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) increased its container throughput by 2.4 percent to 1.9 million standard containers (TEU). The volume transported by HHLA’s Intermodal companies grew by 5.1 percent to 305 thousand TEU. The operating result (EBIT) improved by 4.8
London P&I Club Reports Increased Free Reserves
The London P&I Club’s result for the 2013/2014 financial year produced an overall surplus of $6.6m, increasing the free reserve to $160.6m. There was an increase in P&I claims costs within the club’s retained layers in the financial year. The club’s management team notes that this was driven by an i
Klaveness to Pay $5 Mln Fine in ‘Cabu’ Case
Cabu Chartering AS, a company indirectly owned by Torvald Klaveness, yesterday accepted a $5 million fine from the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (OKOKRIM), linked to commission payments to a broker during the period from July 2003
Global LNG Fleet Passes 400 Vessel Mark
Global Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) carrier fleet surpassed the 400 vessel mark for the first time mid-April, according to Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO). In its market review (week 19, 2014) IMDO said that the LNG carrier fleet has experienced a remarkable growth path since the first commerci
Twelve Cruise Ships Celebrate Port of Hamburg’s Anniversary
Over the last weekend (from the 9th until the 11th of May 2014), twelve cruise ships visited the Port of Hamburg and were counted in total with 27 sail-by passages in front of the Landungsbrücken pontoons. Overall, 37,000 cruise passengers were handled during the three days of celebration. The cruis
EU Commission Proposes Full Ban on Fishing with Driftnets
The European Commission wants to prohibit the use of any kind of driftnets for fishing in all EU waters as of 1 January 2015. Although rules are already in place to forbid using driftnets to catch certain migratory fishes, the practice continues to be a cause of concern due to the incidental catchin
Port of Stockholm Opts for MacGregor’s Linkspans
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a contract in a bid by tender to supply seven hydraulically-operated linkspans to the Port of Stockholm in Sweden. The linkspans have been ordered as part of a port development project to extend the capabilities of Stockholm’s largest harbour, Värtahamnen and
Siemens Takes Part in the Gemini Project
The Gemini consortium has signed all construction, operations and financing contracts yesterday with a total construction budget of nearly EUR 3 billion. With more than 20 parties involved 70 percent of this budget will be provided on the basis of project financing – making Gemini the largest-ever p
Vessel Sharing Agreement for NileDutch and CMA CGM
Two leading container shipping lines, NileDutch and CMA CGM, have concluded a vessel sharing agreement (VSA) for services from South America to West Africa. This agreement will take effect in late May, and will enable both companies to offer their customers a better and more efficient service. Initi
Port of Antwerp Gathers Leading Breakbulk Players
The world’s leading breakbulk players met in Antwerp Expo from 12th to 14th of May, with the main sponsor being the Port of Antwerp. The exhibition gives both global and local breakbulk operators the opportunity to network and catch up with current trends, while also providing a platform to meet the
UK Launches Its First Ever Maritime Security Strategy
The UK’s first ever National Strategy for Maritime Security was published at the UK Chamber of Shipping on Tuesday, May 13, by the Shipping and Armed Forces Ministers. The publication was characterized as “a major step forward for the shipping industry and demonstrates the UK’s commitment to seafare
Finnlines Orders Alfa Laval’s Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
Alfa Laval, a global specialist in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, has won an order to supply Alfa Laval PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems to Finnlines Plc. The order is booked in the Marine & Offshore Systems segment and delivery is scheduled for 2014. Due to a confiden
Wartsila Scrubber Systems for Finnlines’ Ro-Ro Vessels
With new stringent sulphur oxide (SOx) emission regulations due to be enforced from January 2015, Finnlines has ordered Wartsila Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems for six of its Baltic and North Sea fleet of vessels. By selecting Wärtsilä scrubber systems, the vessels will be able to operate in complianc