Green Marine
Low Sulphur Norms: Action Needed at the Eleventh Hour
Priorities must be set to smoothen the introduction of low sulphur norms in Northern Europe: establishing a fair level playing field is one of them. With the 1 January 2015 deadline elapsing in Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA) in less than ten months from now, there is no time to lose. This was
Transas ECDIS Training Course Approved by Swedish Transport Agency
After successful formal and on-site Transportstyrelsen audits, Transas ECDIS training course was certified successfully and will be re-audited according to the regular Transportstyrelsen audit cycle. ECDIS Training offered by Transas Marine follows the IMO Model Course 1.27 fully compliant to the ST
Videotel Meets Growing LNG Market Needs
Videotel now offers the most extensive portfolio of training for the LNG sector available in the marketplace. Working with experts across the globe – BP Shipping, Shell, Maersk and SIGTTO, amongst many others – it has created a comprehensive package of training covering the essentials required when
DP World London Gateway Takes Ships Unable to Call at Other UK Ports
DP World London Gateway is aiding supply chain reliability as it takes ad hoc vessel calls while other UK ports face closures and congestion during bad weather. Ten vessels have made diversionary calls to London Gateway since Christmas as weather conditions impact other ports’ landside, waterside an
Golden State Petroleum Sells VLCC Ulysses
Golden State Petroleum Corporation’s subsidiary has entered into an agreement to sell the VLCC Ulysses (ex-Phoenix Voyager) to an unrelated third party. The sale is expected to take place in the first half of March and will comply with the provisions of the Indenture, as amended and supplemented gov
Harren & Partner Implements DNV GL ShipManager for Entire Fleet
German-based shipowner Harren & Partner will implement the DNV GL business intelligence software systems ShipManager Analyzer and ShipManager QHSE for its entire fleet of 52 vessels. Both innovative systems will enable Harren & Partner to extract data from operational systems and optimize management
BMT Group to Showcase Its Portfolio at Oceanology Conference (UK)
BMT Group Ltd (BMT), an international maritime design, environmental and engineering consultancy, will showcase its portfolio of offshore support products and services on Stand R400 at the Oceanology International conference taking place in London’s ExCeL this month. BMT provides fully integrated se
Lloyd’s Register, UK P&I Club Upgrade Smartphone App
In a fully paperless operation, the apps enable ships’ crews and their managers to view necessary legislative and regulatory requirements, save multiple checklists, check off completed activities, add essential notes and send the completed checklists via email. LR and the UK P&I Club have analysed I
Greece: FreeSeas Sells MV ‘Free Knight’
FreeSeas Inc, a transporter of dry-bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of a fleet of five Handysize vessels and one Handymax vessel, revealed yesterday that the company has sold the M/V Free Knight, a 1998-built, 24,111 dwt Handysize dry bulk carrier for a gross sale price of $3.6 milli
‘Sea Installer’ Installs First Turbines on West of Duddon Sands in Irish Sea
Sea Installer installed turbine number 54 on West of Duddon Sands in the Irish Sea. This means that Sea Installer now has installed half of the 108 Siemens 3.6MW turbines on the site. Work is progressing as planned and within the last five days alone, she has installed six turbines. Sea Installer is
MMT Inks Charter Contract for MV ‘Stril Explorer’
MMT has signed a long term charter contract for M/V Stril Explorer that is operated by Simon Mökster Shipping AS. MMT has during several projects in the past conducted various survey assignments from this vessel. M/V Stril Explorer is a DP2 offshore vessel with a large open deck and is very suitable
AIDA Cruises Set for Further Growth
AIDA Cruises, a cruise line based in Rostock, has been described as the growth engine of German cruise industry on the world’s leading tourism fair, ITB, in Berlin. “Interest in ocean cruises remains high. Since we offer exceptional value for money, the best service, and innovative product ideas, we
ESPO Urges Parliament to Reach Agreement on Clean Fuel Strategy before EU Elections
Today, the European Parliament and Council are meeting in a so-called “trilogue” on the Clean Fuel Strategy to reach a compromise and find a solution on the outstanding issues. If necessary, another trilogue is foreseen in two weeks time. If an agreement can be found, it can be endorsed by the Parli
Russia: Sovcomflot Recieves ‘The Project Financing Deal of the Year’ Award
Sovcomflot’s $316-mln project financing transaction is recognized by the international shipping magazine Marine Money as one of the best financial transactions in 2013 and received “The Project Financing Deal of the Year” award. The 10 year non-recourse project facility will finance two ice-class LN