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UK: ICS Releases New Flag State Performance Table
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched its latest ‘Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table’. ICS Director External Relations, Simon Bennett explained “The ICS table is intended to encourage shipowners to maintain a dialogue with their flag administrations to help bring about
Bourbon Sells 12 Vessels for USD 378 Million
Bourbon announces the transfer of ownership of 12 vessels to the Chinese company ICBC Financial Leasing (“ICBCL”) for a total value of approximately US$ 378 million, as part of the sale and bareboat charter agreement for up to 51 vessels signed with ICBCL on April 9, 2013. With the 9 vessels already
DMA: Modernization of Danish Pilotage Act
On 20 December 2013, the Danish Maritime Authority submitted a bill to amend the Danish Pilotage Act and various other acts for consultation. The main purpose of the bill is to make it possible to perform pilotage assignments in Danish waters in a more efficient manner and thus to contribute to prot
Norway: Simrad Multibeam Echosounder Completes Acceptance Test
Delegates from the French Research Institute for Exploration of the Sea (Ifremer) visited the Kongsberg Maritime Subsea headquarters in Horten, Norway late December 2013 for the successful Factory Acceptance Test of their second Simrad ME70 scientific multibeam echosounder. Ifremer is assigned the t
DMA to Increase Branding of Blue Denmark
As a follow-up on the Government’s Plan for Growth in Blue Denmark, the Danish Maritime Authority will – in cooperation with the industry, other maritime stakeholders and the Foreign Ministry – increase the branding of Blue Denmark. The purpose is to create increased awareness about Blue Denmark int
KR and DMA to Cooperate on Certification of Danish Ships
The Korean Register of Shipping (KR) and the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) signed an agreement on 20th December, 2013 enabling the Korean classification society to survey and certify Danish ships. This brings the total number of countries where KR is authorised to carry out ship survey and certifi
Germany: Bremerhaven Terminal Takes Delivery of Another Van Carrier
Recently, North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven took delivery of yet another van carrier out of the new generation from TEREX. “Our entire crew is excited by the new Van Carriers. They are a major investment in our future. The TEREX carriers are also a major step forward in terms of CO2 emission. They redu
Euronav to Acquire 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers Singapore
Euronav announced that it has entered into a contract to acquire fifteen (15) Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) from Maersk Tankers Singapore Pte Ltd for a total acquisition price of USD 980 million payable as the vessels are being delivered. The vessels have an average age of 4 years and will expand
Maersk Drilling Receives Two-Year Extension for Jack-Up Maersk Reacher
BP Norway has extended the contract for the jack-up Maersk Reacher by two years from September 2014 to September 2016. BP Norway holds options to further extend the contract by up to additional four years until September 2020. The estimated value of the two-year extension is USD 222m. “We are very p
Cyprus: Lemesos Port Gets Additional 500-Metre Quay
Lemesos port in Cyprus will be further extended and upgraded with the construction of an additional 500-metre quay. The signing of the contracts with the successful tenderer is now a reality and therefore the construction works for the extension to the existing port’s quay on its western basin, thus
Shipping Register in Jersey Becomes Fully Open Register
The Shipping Register in Jersey took a major step towards being a fully open register on 26 November 2013. A new MOU with the United Kingdom’s MCA has now been signed so that the Island can register commercial vessels, including workboats, up to 399gt (previous limit was just 150gt). This follows an
Opus Marine Takes Over Three Crew Transfer Vessels
Three formerly bareboat-chartered crew transfer vessel (“SOLWAY”, “DEVERON” and “CARBOCLYDE”) were taken over from Fintry Marine Ltd. by Opus Marine. For Opus’ customers nothing changes, namely, Opus remains fully in charge as commercial and technical ship manager. The 24-meter CTV “CARBOCLYDE” was
Rem Offshore Extends Contract for Its PSV ‘Rem Mermaid’
Rem Offshore ASA has extended the contract for the PSV vessel “Rem Mermaid” with Peterson Den Helder BV for two years. The firm contract period is now until 1th of July 2016. In addition there are until 2 years options. The extention is made at market terms. Rem Offshore, January 2, 2014
SOLAS, MARPOL Amendments Entered into Force on 1 January 2014
A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load Lines Protocol entered into force or took effect from 1 January 2014. The amendments cover passenger ship s