Green Marine
UNCTAD: Review of Maritime Transport 2013 Released
The globe’s longest-lasting and largest cycle of ship building finally began to slow in 2012, UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2013 reveals, but the effects of overcapacity are still being felt. Shipping rates remained low, threatening firms’ profitability, even as the volume shipped last year
Armed Security Teams on French and Japanese Ships Are Welcomed
France and Japan have recognised that piracy is an on going threat to shipping by allowing armed guards on their ships said UK maritime security company GoAGT. Gerry Northwood OBE, Chief Operating Officer for the company, said: “Countries that have not adopted these procedures yet should do so if th
RSMM Joins InterManager as Full Member
InterManager has welcomed new Full Member: Red Sea Marine Management (RSMM). Based in Dubai, RSMM Is an independent ship management company offering a comprehensive range of highly integrated ship management services such as Technical Management, Commercial Management and Marine Consultancy. InterMa
Moore Stephens Welcomes Neutral Budget for UK Shipping
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens say the UK government’s Autumn 2013 Statement, issued on 5 December, is good news for the shipping industry in that it ensures the continuation of a stable tax regime. Moore Stephens tax partner Sue Bill says, “Overall, the Autumn Statemen
Golar LNG Partners to Acquire FSRU Golar Igloo
Golar LNG Partners LP announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the ownership interests in the company that will own and operate the Golar Igloo, a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), from Golar LNG Limited (Golar) for an aggregate purchase price of $310.0 mil
Alphatron Marine Training Centre Doubles Simulator Capacity
Following its official certification to provide ECDIS Model course 1.27 training, the Alphatron Marine Training Centre in Rotterdam ordered a new classroom of NAUTIS ECDIS Simulators, doubling their current simulator training capacity. n 2013, the training centre received the official “Letter of Rec
Maersk Training Appoints New Head of Training and Education
Maersk Training has announced today the appointment of David Bowyer as new Head of Training and Education. David joins the senior management team to oversee all aspects of training, following recent growth in the number of delegates attending their courses. David Bowyer has a wealth of experience in
Deutsche Messe with First Trade Fair in Canada
For the first time in its company history, Deutsche Messe AG will organize an event in Canada. Hannover Fairs USA, Deutsche Messe AG’s U.S. subsidiary, established on Thursday with the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) the Canadian Wind Energy Conference Partnership, in which Hannover Fairs
Floating Fender Rental from Trelleborg Provides Ideal Solution for Floating Hotel
With two large industrial projects requiring a substantial labour force, the Shetland Islands were facing something of a shortage in accommodation. To overcome this shortage, several floating hotels – or floatels – based on barges, were towed to Lerwick andScalloway, to provide beds for up to 1,070
Clearlake Charters Dry Bulk Vessel from Diana Shipping
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, announced that yesterday through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it entered into a time charter contract with Clearlake Shipping Pte., Ltd., Singapore, a member of the Gunvor Group, for one of its C
AWT’s BVS Onboard System Integrated with UKHO’s ADMIRALTY e-Navigator
Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT), a leading provider of fleet optimization services and BVS onboard voyage management software, in conjunction with the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), provider of world-leading ADMIRALTY Nautical Products and Services, today announced the capability
IMO Assembly Adopts Mandatory Audit Scheme
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting for its 28th session in London, has adopted key resolutions and amendments relating to the Organization’s mandatory audit scheme, paving the way for the scheme to come into effect by 2016 once amendments to mandatory instruments
New Crane Arrives on Tyne Port (UK)
Arriving fully assembled from Liebherr in Rostock, Germany, the crane rolled off the heavy carrier vessel MERI at Riverside Quay this morning. The £3.5 million crane is fully mobile and will be used in handling bulk and conventional cargoes such as coal, grain, wood pellet and recycled metals with t
Fire Broke Out on Ro-Ro Vessel CORONA SEAWAYS
At around 02.30 this morning, 4 December 2013, a fire broke out on the ro-ro vessel CORONA SEAWAYS, while the vessel was en route from Frederica to Copenhagen. Fortunately, there has been no report of any casualties. There were 19 crew members on board as well as 10 passengers. Everyone has been exa