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‘Thalassa Hellas’ of Evergreen Line Sets New Record for ECT
The 13,808 TEU Ultra Large Container Ship (ULCS) Thalassa Hellas of Evergreen Line made its maiden call at the ECT Delta Terminal last Friday. The maiden visit marks Evergreen Line’s entry into the league of ULCS operators and with 6,750 moves or 11,500 TEU handled at her first port call in Europe a
INTERVIEW: DylanGroup Forges Ahead
As the offshore industry moves toward further expansion and building-up of its capacities there is an ever-growing need for resourceful and reliant steel partners in the market who can provide custom-made steel piping products and services. In order to find out more about the on-going projects and t
FESCO: New Regular Container Service between St. Petersburg and North America
Transportation Group launched a new regular container service called FESCO St. Petersburg North America and has begun dispatching containers from ports on the East Coast of the United States to St. Petersburg. Shipments will be performed once a week from the ports of New York, Norfolk and Charleston
SOCAR Chooses Transas’ Fast Rescue Boat Simulator
Transas Marine has successfully completed installation of the Fast Rescue Boat Simulator for the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) Education Training and Certification Department. The simulator is based on the latest Transas Navi-Trainer Professional software (NTPRO) and will be u
Maersk Group Announces Two Appointments
Morten Engelstoft has been appointed CEO of Services & Other Shipping in Maersk. The appointment will have effect from January 1, 2014. In addition Morten Engelstoft will take over the position as CEO for Maersk Tankers, as Hanne B. Sørensen has been appointed CEO of Damco. The changes in Maersk Tan
SCF Group’s Viktor Bakaev Transits Northern Sea Route
On 28 October 2013, at 12:20 p.m. Moscow time, the SCF Group (Sovcomflot) tanker Viktor Bakaev passed Cape Zhelaniya, thus completing her transit of the Northern Sea Route (NSR). The voyage across the NSR took 14 days, including the time waiting for the ice convoy of vessels to form. The average spe
Two Ships Collide in Kiel Canal, Germany
A coastal cargo ship Siderfly collided with Dutch-flagged gas carrier Coral Ivory early Monday morning in the Kiel Canal, in Northern Germany, according to Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME). As a result, the Canal has been closed. The first damage reports indicate that the ca
ITIC Warns Shipping Intermediaries of Cleverly Forged Documents
ITIC has warned shipping intermediaries to be on the look-out for cleverly forged documents which could result in them being held liable for substantial claims by cargo interests. In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC refers to the case of a Belgian ship agent which released six containers
DP World Records Robust Throughput Performance for 3Q of 2013
DP World Limited handled 14.2 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals in the third quarter of 2013, with gross container volumes growing by 2.4% on a like-for-like (1) basis. This was driven largely by an improved performance from its Asia Pacifi
Germany: HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s Management Systems Get ISO Certified
HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s management systems for both its offices and its vessels have been ISO 9001:2008 and IS0 14001:2004 certified. The ISO 9001 standard demonstrates HANSA HEAVY LIFT’s commitment to quality, process-oriented management. ISO 14001, the internationally recognized standard for the enviro
Dynagas Chooses GE Power Conversion for Sustainable Marine Solutions
Greek shipping company Dynagas said that it wants to support a cleaner environment through safe and efficient transportation of clean-burning liquid natural gas (LNG). “Dynagas recognizes its responsibilities to the industry to deliver its service in a safe, reliable and economically competitive man
Market Breakthrough for NAVTOR in Norwegian Offshore Shipping Segment
NAVTOR, an established leader in delivering innovative and user-friendly e-navigation solutions, has announced that it has made a significant market breakthrough in the Norwegian offshore shipping segment. A flurry of new client signings means that shipowners controlling 72% of the entire national f
Scorpio Tankers Announces Investment in Dorian LPG
Scorpio Tankers Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Dorian LPG Ltd. (Dorian) whereby the Company will contribute its entire fleet of newbuilding Very Large Gas Carriers, or VLGCs, together with a cash contribution of $1.9 million in exchange for newly issued shares repres
Viking Supply Ships Enters Long Term Contract for Four AHTS Vessels
Viking Supply Ships has entered into a contract with a major oil company for the charter of the AHTS-vessels “Loke Viking”, “Magne Viking”, “Brage Viking” and “Balder Viking”. The contract applies to the drilling seasons 2014 and 2015, with options for the drilling seasons 2016 and 2017. The drillin