Green Marine
Evolving Demand Brings About Recovery of Spanish Exports
The Export Situation Survey corresponding to the first quarter of 2014 reveals ongoing growth in exports, the Spanish Government said. The Synthetic Index of Export Activity (Spanish acronym: ISAE) stood at +24.7 points – the highest value since the first quarter of 2007 (+28 points) – and posted si
Nordana Bolsters Ro-Ro Service in the Mediterranean
Nordana, a multipurpose RoRo and project cargo shipping company, is adding a new Mediterranean service that is scheduled to commence operation mid June. The service is expected to further enhance the route network already in place with existing services. The Nordana Med Service will provide new conn
Oman Drydock to Unveil New LNG Repair Partnership at Posidonia
Oman Drydock Company (ODC) is to formally launch a new partnership targeting the LNG carrier repair market at next month’s Posidonia trade fair in Greece. The new package is being launched with DSEC a subsidiary of Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Company Ltd (DSME), which is ODC’s officia
Danish Maritime Authority to Host Meetings about Port State Control
Again this year, the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) invites shipping companies’ employees on land and on board ships to meetings about Port State Control (PSC) with the purpose of enhancing safety on board. The meetings will provide an opportunity to share experiences of Port State Control, such as
Hapag-Lloyd Performs Well in Q1
Hapag-Lloyd competed well in the first quarter of the current financial year, despite a very challenging market environment and persistently high energy costs. Revenue reached EUR 1.55 billion in the first quarter (prior year period: EUR 1.65 billion). Adjusted for exchange rate fluctuations as a re
IMO to Toughen Passenger Safety Rules in Concordia Aftermath
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meets at the Organization’s London headquarters for its 93rd session, from 14 to 23 May 2014. The MSC is expected to adopt amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) related to lifeb
MSC Moves to the Deurganck Dock
The MSC shipping company is to consolidate all its activities in the port of Antwerp in the Deurganck dock, on the left bank of the Scheldt. The Port Authority board of directors gave the go-ahead for the move on Monday evening. The transfer is necessary in order to permit further expansion by MSC i
Modernisation Continues at YILPORT’s Gemport and Gemlik
Gemport, YILPORT Holding’s largest container port in Turkey, has gone live with the latest version of Navis N4 having replaced its legacy system. The change to Navis N4 is part of YILPORT’s modernization and development program for YILPORT Gemport and Gemlik. YILPORT has already centralized its vess
Tanker Investments Closes Deals for Four Tankers
Tanker Investments Ltd. has entered into four Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) to acquire four vessels. The procurement of the four vessels is in line with the company’s strategic plan to grow its fleet through attractively-priced acquisitions. The first two vessels, slated for delivery in late May or e
MSC Cargo Italy Opts for Marlink WaveCall Plus Package
MSC Cargo Italy, one of the top three container companies in the world, has contracted Marlink to deliver the new WaveCall Plus high-speed Broadband VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) package for its entire fleet of 124 vessels. WaveCall Plus is part of AuroraGlobal, the new multi-band high-speed i
SuperEndurance Chain Maximizes Port Handling Uptime
Designed for high-capacity forklifts, reach stackers and container handlers operating in ports, harbours and other freight terminals, FB Chain’s robust SuperEndurance chain offers a superior service life over standard heavy-duty leaf chain – helping boost uptime and profitability. Manoeuvring extrem
Finnlines Orders Scrubbers anent Stricter Regulations
Finnlines Plc has undersigned extensive contracts with two major suppliers for installation of exhaust gas scrubbers for the most of the group’s ships. The first installations will be completed by the end of 2014 and the rest in early 2015. Being equipped with sulphur scrubbers, Finnlines ships will
PEMA Releases Global Market Surveys on Port Equipment Deliveries
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has released its latest market surveys on global port equipment deliveries. Prepared annually, the reports are key elements in the Association’s work of providing independent intelligence on key equipment and technology trends in the ports and term
SSAB and Hexicon Enter Cooperation Agreement
SSAB is entering into an agreement with Hexicon AB to develop far offshore platforms. The combined technology will offer advantages within the market for renewable energy. Hexicon will together with SSAB optimize the steel material in the foundation of the wind platforms to ensure functionality and