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Germany: Volkswerft Concern Acquisition OK’d by the Government
Nordic Yards has welcomed the announcement from the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania government supporting the shipyard group as the buyer of the Volkswerft concern (P+S WERFTEN). “We are pleased about the decision of the state government. Our offer and concept for a future-oriented and resilient persp
Practical Results from SUPPORT Project to Be Presented Soon
Practical results from the SUPPORT (Security UPgrade for PORTS) project, co-ordinated by BMT Group Ltd and part-funded by the European Commission’s FP7 Security Research Programme will be demonstrated to key stakeholders at Stena Line’s ferry terminals starting at Masthuggskajen in the Port of Gothe
Madagascar Begins Salvage Operation for Grounded TROMSO
Madagascar authorities have begun a salvage operation off the country’s north coast to prevent a major oil spill from the grounded tanker TROMSO. TROMSO, managed by World Tankers Management Pte Ltd (WTM), Singapore, that ran aground in the Diego Suarez Bay on Apr 17th, was carrying around 10,000 mt
Imtech Marine Expands Its Global Ku-Band VSAT Network
Imtech Marine expanded its Global Ku-band VSAT network with additional coverage above Europe. Next to the Telstar 12 satellite and the Intelsat 21, the Eutelsat 10A is added to the Imtech Marine Global VSAT Network. With this extra beam Imtech Marine offers improved coverage for its customers in Eur
Piracy on the Seven Seas at Its Lowest
The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed that piracy on the world’s seas is at its lowest first-quarter level since 2007, but warns that the threat is still present. The latest IMB Piracy Report, published today, shows 49 piracy incidents in the first
Utilisation of Prosafe’s Vessels in Q1 Reaches 76 Pct
Utilisation of Prosafe’s semi-submersible accommodation/service vessels in the first quarter of 2014 was 76 per cent. Safe Caledonia, Safe Astoria, Safe Concordia, Safe Lancia, Jasminia, Safe Hibernia, Safe Britannia and Safe Regency were in full operation throughout the quarter. Safe Concordia was
UASC Introduces New Asia – Europe Network
UASC has introduce its new Asia – Europe Network with three new services (AEC1, AEC3, AEC4), and two enhanced services (AEC8, AEC9). These services will broaden UASC’s market coverage providing direct services to additional Asian and North European ports whereby UASC will provide more efficient and
Claxton Introduces New Camera for Crane Operators
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has launched an upgraded ATEX and safe-area crane boom camera system. The new system will improve operational safety through substantial upgrades in camera performance and its user interface. Enhancements to the camera, which is one in a range of
Scoping a Strategic Assessment Tool for Co-Existence of Activities in Marine Plan Areas
An ABPmer report scoping a robust strategic assessment tool for co-existence of activities in marine plan areas has recently been published by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). The MMO commissioned ABPmer in association with eftec and Ichthys Marine Ecological Consulting ltd to scope a flexi
New Efficient Ship Notation from RINA
International classification society RINA has launched a new voluntary notation to clearly identify new ship designs which meet eco-ship criteria. The Efficient Ship notation is granted to ships and new designs assessed by RINA to have very high overall efficiency of engines, a lower fuel demand at
Navios Charters Two MR2 Product Tankers
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced today that the company has secured charter contracts for two MR2 Product Tankers. Nave Equinox and Nave Pulsar have been chartered out to an investment grade counterparty for one year at a rate of $14,813 net
Aker Unveils New Concept, the Arctic Drillship (Video)
Aker Solutions has developed a concept for an arctic drillship able to operate in sea ice. Scale model tests shows the Aker Solutions Arctic Drillship is performing as expected. The features which have been introduced are positioning by mooring of a bow mounted turret with mooring disconnection poss
Greencarrier AB Pools Its Strengths
Greencarrier AB, which until now has operated as two separate organisations in Norway for its freight forwarding and logistics activities, has decided to merge them as one entity. The new combined organisation will form a part of the Greencarrier Freight Services division. Peter Nevhagen, CEO, Green
Farstad Bags Over USD 87 Mln in Charter Contracts
Farstad Shipping ASA has been awarded several charter contracts for its vessels, the total value of which, excluding options, is approx. USD 87.8 million. The following vessels have secured work in the upcoming period: Total E&P South Africa has awarded the PSV Far Spica (2013, PSV 08 CD, 4.000 DWT)