Green Marine
Diana Shipping: Charter Contract for MV ‘Houston’ Terminated
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, yesterday announced that its wholly-owned vessel subsidiary Gala Properties Inc. has received a notice from the charterers of the M/V “Houston” claiming that they are entitled to terminate the charter e
Wartsila to Inaugurate New Test Facility in Finland
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading provider of innovative products, solutions and services, is today inaugurating its new test facility for future propulsion products and technology. The Wärtsilä Propulsion Test Centre has been established and funded by Wärtsilä with strong support from VTT Tec
ALL Academy Offers Maritime Resource Management Licences
An initiative to increase Maritime Resource Management (MRM) training in the maritime industry has been taken by ALL Academy International AB who now offers MRM training licences. “Lack of MRM continues to be a key factor in maritime accidents and there is an urgent need to do something about it. Mo
ESPO Supports Balanced Approach on LNG
The Transport Committee of the European Parliament on Monday, 25 November, voted the Fidanza report on the Commission proposal for a Directive on the Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure. The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the outcome of the vote with regard to the deploym
Novacavi: Second Supply of Marine Cables for Costa Concordia Wreck Removal
Novacavi reported a second supply of marine cables used in the Costa Concordia shipwrecking salvage operation off the shore of the island of Giglio, Italy. As the first delivery successfully performed during the parbuckling phase, Novacavi was called in again to provide high tech custom tailored cab
UK: BMS Reveals Innovative Laser Technology (VIDEO)
Britannia Maritime Security (BMS) is launching a unique laser which offers the private maritime security industry a non-lethal option for repelling hijackers or other potential attackers. The SMU – 100 Laser Dazzler, which works both day and night at 800 metres with two square metres coverage, is de
Major International Lifesaving Agreement to Help Prevent Drowning
Worldwide, drowning is claiming and affecting millions of lives every year. To help combat this problem the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) and the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) have agreed and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The IMRF brings the world’s mariti
NOCC: Sale of Partly Owned Vessel ‘Vibeke’
Norwegian Car Carriers ASA reported that the 51% owned subsidiary Eidsiva 2 RoRo KS has executed an agreement for the sale of the 1996 built vessel’ “Vibeke”. The vessel has been sold for recycling in line with the requirements set out in the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Envir
Dutch Court of Appeal Widens Ship Arrest Scope
ROTTERDAM-based law firm AKD says a recent decision in the Dutch Court of Appeal substantially extends the jurisdiction of Dutch courts following a ship arrest. In the case of the Hero (HSH Nordbank vs Hero Shipping) the court ruled that the 1952 Arrest Convention applies to all vessels, irrespectiv
Two New Charter Contracts for Rem Offshore
Rem Offshore ASA have extended the current charter for Rem Etive with Charterer Fugro TSM for another 3 years firm taking the firm charter period into late May 2017 with a further 2 yearly options. Rem Offshore ASA has further entered into a charter contract with Marine Platforms Ltd Nigeria for the
Rijkswaterstaat Chooses Kongsberg for Major Project
The Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, Rijkswaterstaat (RWS), has chosen Kongsberg Norcontrol IT to deliver a state-of-the-art RADAR surveillance system for the Volkeraksluizen, Europe’s largest and busiest inland lock complex. Volkeraksluizen serves as an essential junction
HR Norge Honours Gunvor Ulstein with Their ‘Art of Management’ Award
Gunvor Ulstein, Ulstein Group, has received HR Norge’s Award ‘Art of Management’. Gunvor Ulstein is CEO of Ulstein Group ASA and managing director of Ulstein Shipping AS , and has personally and through her style of management played a significant role in the development and restructuring of the Nor
Siwertell Recognized as ‘Best Ship Loading/Unloading System’ (France)
For the second time, the IBJ awards panel has judged Siwertell ship loading and unloading systems to be the best on the market Cargotec’s Siwertell brand has won the International Bulk Journal’s ‘Best Ship Loading/Unloading System’ award for a second time. The award was announced at this year’s IBJ
First Quay Cranes RWG Arrive at Maasvlakte 2 (The Netherlands)
The first deep sea quay cranes of Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) will complete their two-month journey from Shanghai to Rotterdam today, Monday, November 25. With this special event, another milestone will be achieved in the development of the highly automated container terminal on Maasvlakte 2 that