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HNLMS Groningen to Fight Drug Smuggling in Caribbean Waters
HNLMS Groningen left the port of Den Helder, on April 28th, bound for the Caribbean, where the patrol vessel will operate as guard ship. On the way there, the crew of HNLMS Groningen will carry out a strenuous exercise programme. In Lisbon, HNLMS Groningen will train with other countries that take p
Harwich-Esbjerg Ferry Route to Close in September
The historic passenger ferry route between Harwich and Esbjerg of DFDS Seaways, northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company, has been struggling for a long time with high costs, loss of passengers and freight being switched to road transport. The route is therefore unable to
DNV GL Launches Recommended Practice for DP Operator Certification
DNV GL has introduced a new recommended practice for the training of dynamic positioning (DP) operators. The new standard is based on the latest training and certification principles and defines the role that simulators can play in giving candidates better and more efficient training. Given the diff
International Maritime Law Institute Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Monday (28 April 2014) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), based in Malta, with a special event which included speeches from the current IMLI Director and the chairman of IMO’s Legal Committee. ”An array
MMT Revamps Its FOCUS-2 Systems
MacArtney has performed a major upgrade of two FOCUS-2 ROTV systems belonging to Swedish marine survey contractor and specialist, MMT. Both vehicles have been fitted with new state-of-the-art equipment to carry out geophysical survey missions for clients within oil, gas and renewable energy industri
Evergreen Marine Fined for Oil Pollution
The operator of a UK registered container ship has been ordered to pay £17,311.01 for breaching oil pollution legislation. The Ever Sigma – operated by Evergreen Marine – was en route from Greece to the Netherlands when 700 litres of heavy fuel oil went overboard. The incident occurred when the chie
Neste Oil to Sell Key Vessels
Neste Oil has completed the arrangements to sell its key vessels to companies owned by Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency and Ilmarinen and outsource its ship management functions to OSM Ship Management Finland Oy. Neste Shipping’s chartering operations will continue operating as part of the
InterDam’s G21 FirePanel Passes H120 Tests
In April 2014, InterDam’s next-generation G21 FirePanel successfully completed H120 tests. During the DNV GL- and Lloyd’s-Register-approved test, the G21 FirePanels maintained their fire resistance, structural integrity and insulation for over 180 minutes at hydrocarbon-fire-curve temperatures. Weig
Otto Marine Buys MV Seisranger
Seisranger AS, a subsidiary of Forland Shipping Group (Forland), has concluded the sale of its vessel named Seisranger to Otto Marine Limited on 30th of April 2014. The sale will trigger a NOK 75 million (circa USD 12.5 mil) redemption of the NOK 525 million (circa USD 88 million) Senior Secured Bon
Construction of LNG Terminal at Gothenburg Port Moves Ahead
At the Port of Gothenburg, construction of the terminal for liquid natural gas, LNG, has moved into the next phase. The City of Gothenburg has approved the detailed plans and demolition activities has now commenced to make way for the LNG terminal. A new company that will run the terminal has also b
Jack-Up Barge to Provide Home at Sea for Nordsee Ost OWF’s Workers
RWE Innogy has awarded Dutch company Jack-Up Barge B.V. the contract to provide an accommodation platform at the construction site of the Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm. The jack-up vessel “JB 114” will temporarily accommodate up to 40 employees to carry out commissioning works at the wind farm’s in
Port of Rotterdam, TPK Logistica to Develop a New Port in Brazil
On 29 April the Port of Rotterdam Authority and TPK (Terminal Presidente Kennedy) Logistica signed a joint venture agreement in Vitória, Brazil for the development of Porto Central, a new port in Brazil. TPK Logistica is owned by a group of Brazilian companies with a great deal of experience in the
ConocoPhillips Extends Charter to Island Commander
Island Offshore, a Norway-based owner of offshore support vessels, informed that its well stimulation vessel Island Commander has been awarded a contract extension from ConocoPhillips for a period of one year. This means that the vessel will be on a firm contract until June 2015, with further option
Salvage Operation of Perro Negro 6 to Take Ten Months
Salvage operation of Saipem’s capsized Perro Negro 6 jack-up drilling rig is expected to commence this quarter and should take around ten months to complete. The rig went down during positioning on location on July 1, 2013 in Angolan waters after one of its three legs collapsed, causing the rig to l