Green Marine
Teesport Becomes First Feeder Port to Be Served by London Gateway (UK)
PD Ports’ Teesport has become the first feeder port to be served by the recently opened London Gateway. BG Freight Line B.V. vessel, Cetus J, berthed at DP World’s London Gateway before making her scheduled visit to Teesport on December 28. Cetus J is the first feeder vessel to berth at London Gatew
EU to Support Studies on LNG Bunkering Infrastructure
The European Union will support with just over €1 million from the TEN-T Programme a series of studies to analyse the potential introduction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure in Spain and France. The studies, selected for funding under the 2012 TEN-T Multi-Annual Call, aim at determining
OSI to Supply TDNS for ThyssenKrupp
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) secured contract for the Company’s Tactical Dived Navigation System (TDNS). The Systems will be delivered to ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems AB as part of a Royal Swedish Navy submarine upgrade program, and includes OSI’s subsurface WECDIS software. Navies worldwide have made
Fairmount Marine Delivers ENSCO Rig to Malta
Fairmount Marine has safely delivered rig ENSCO 5004 in Malta at the end of a voyage that began offshore Rio de Janeiro. Rig ENSCO 5004 is a 1982 built 94,7 meters long and 70,4 meters wide semi-submersible drilling rig. The towage of rig ENSCO 5004 from Rio de Janeiro to Malta took about 5,782 naut
AtoBviaC Distance Tables Now Offered through Voyager Planning Station
Industry leading BP Shipping Marine Distance Tables are now incorporated into the highly regarded Voyager Planning Station solution, AtoBviaC announced. From this month, bridge personnel can take advantage of the accuracy and quality of AtoBviaC’s distance tables while at the same time enjoying the
Germany: Tognum AG Changes Name Into Rolls-Royce Power Systems
Effective immediately, the former Tognum AG will now operate under the name of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. Since March 2013, the specialist for large engines, pro-pulsion systems and distributed energy systems has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rolls-Royce plc and Daimler AG, each of which has
ESL Shipping Acquires Ice-Strengthened Dry Cargo Vessel from Sweden
ESL Shipping Ltd. has today purchased m/s Credo, a 20,000 dwt dry cargo vessel, which it previously owned jointly with the Swedish Donsöshipping KB. After the transaction the vessel will be renamed m/s Kallio and transferred from the Swedish flag into the Finnish Register of Ships. ESL Shipping’s ve
UK: BMT Surveys Launches New App
BMT Surveys, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has launched a new App which will provide mobile access to its world-renowned CargoHandbook database. The App is now available as a free download for both Android and iOS users.
Germany: Aurelius Sells Majority Interest in Several Companies to Callista Private Equity
The Munich-based AURELIUS Group is selling its majority interest in MS Deutschland Holding and hence in MS “Deutschland” Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, to which both Reederei Peter Deilmann and the cruise liner DEUTSCHLAND belong. The buyer is Callista Private Equity. The Munich-based private equity
Slovenia: Chinese Ambassador Visits Luka Koper
Luka Koper’s Management Board President Gašpar Gašpar Mišič yesterday met with His Excellency Mr Zhang Xianyi, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Slovenia, and his colleagues. The Ambassador spent most of the day in Koper, commencing his visit at Koper Municipality where he was received
The Board of Wartsila Confirms No Ongoing Discussions with Rolls-Royce
Wartsila Corporation commented on the recent speculation regarding potential transaction between Rolls-Royce Plc and Wärtsilä by saying that there are no longer ongoing discussions with Rolls-Royce. According to the speculation, Rolls-Royce is in talks to buy the marine propulsion unit of Finland’s
Norway: Volstad Makes Its Vessels Eco-Friendly
Volstad has selected chemical free water treatment for all its engines and will save large volumes of chemical waste. “It has always been on our mind to look after the environment. That we save money at the same time is of course a bonus to us,” said Volstad. Volstad Maritime, one of the majors in [
Greencarrier to Expand Its Services to Oil and Gas Industry
Greencarrier Shipping & Logistics AS is planning to expand its services to the oil and gas industry, appointing a new head of the energy and projects business unit and opening an office in Stavanger, Norway. The Scandinavian company, which offers the full range of freight forwarding and logistics se
Bunker Suppliers Applaud EU Waste Decision
Rotterdam-based law firm AKD says recent guidance handed down by the European Court of Justice which rules that off-spec fuel oil does not have to be handled as waste is a triumph of common sense which will be welcomed by all suppliers of fuel oils and bunkers. Shell Nederland and Shell Belgium were