Green Marine
New RoRo Services between Turkish Samsun and Gelendzhik Port
Stakonta Enterprises Ltd declared launching of new RoRo service between Turkish Samsun and Gelendzhik port in the South Russia. The service is presented by a single Russian carrier C-Shipping Inc/Novorossiysk (agents of Stakonta) within Turkish RoRo carriers historically dominating at Black Sea trad
Blue Water Takes Part in Large FPSO Projects
For many years, Blue Water has provided logistics solutions for the oil & gas industry including solutions for the construction of special FPSO vessels (Floating, Storage, Production and Off-loading). Recently, Blue Water was chosen as a business partner for two comprehensive projects. SBM Offshore
Rheinmetall: 18th MariTEAM-Users Conference for Maritime Simulation Major Success
At the start of September, Rheinmetall successfully conducted its 18th MariTEAM Users Conference for maritime simulation. More than sixty international experts from the worlds of science and industry gathered at Elsfleth in Lower Saxony and Rostock on the Baltic, on 2-5 September. This now well-esta
FreeSeas Announces Elimination of USD 30 Mil Debt
FreeSeas Inc. a transporter of dry-bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of a fleet of six Handysize vessels and one Handymax vessel, announced today that approval was received on October 9, 2013, by the Supreme Court of the State of New York of the terms and conditions of an exchange agr
Cosco England Makes Maiden Call at Port of Felixstowe
The 13,400 TEU Cosco England, the newest addition to the Cosco fleet, has made its maiden call at the UK’s Port of Felixstowe. Registered in Hong Kong, the giant container ship is deployed on Cosco’s NE1 Asia – Europe service. With a length overall of 366 metres and a 153,666 deadweight tonnage, the
Trelleborg Launches Whitepaper and Webinar for LNG Sector
Trelleborg has launched a new whitepaper and on-demand webinar for the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) sector, discussing the complexities of systems integration requirements in docking, mooring and transfer for the rapidly evolving FLNG market. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s Marine Systems
Maritime Cyprus 2013 Conference Reaches Conclusion
The “Maritime Cyprus 2013” Conference, a Conference of a worldwide range, organised for the thirteenth time since its inception in 1989, continued Wednesday for the third day and has successfully reached its completion. The large attendance proves once again its vast importance and reputation as a g
New Training Centre Strengthens Alfa Laval’s Capacity for Innovative Marine Solutions
Work continues on the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre in Aalborg, Denmark, a facility that will greatly expand Alfa Laval’s marine testing capabilities. The centre, which will serve as a springboard for faster and more effective R&D, will further strengthen Alfa Laval’s capacity for innovative mar
Golden Energy Enters Long Term Charter Agreement for PSV Energy Swan
Golden Energy Offshore has entered into a long term charter agreement with Wintershall Norge AS for PSV Energy Swan. Wintershall Norge will hire PSV Energy Swan on a 4 year firm contract. Upon expiration of the firm part of the contract Wintershall will have four one-year options to extend the deal.
Swissco Seals Charter Contracts for Two AHTS Vessels
Mainboard-listed Swissco Holdings Limited, announced that it has secured charter contracts worth an aggregate of US$7.17 million for its vessels. The Group secured 2 years charter contracts each for its two anchor handling tugs (AHTs), ‘Swissco Superior’ and ‘Swissco Singapore’ and the two AHTs are
Costa Crociere Hires Dockwise Vanguard to Transport Concordia Wreck
Dockwise, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded the contract to load and transport the Concordia wreck from Isola del Giglio onboard the Dockwise Vanguard. The contract was awarded by Costa Crociere S.p.A. Following the successful parbuckling of the
ACP Administrator Meets with Union of Greek Shipowners
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator Jorge L. Quijano met with the Union of Greek Shipowners, the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) and the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) this week in Greece. These meetings are part of the d
Navig8, Oaktree Announce Agreement to Form ‘Navig8 Chemical Tankers’
Navig8 and Oaktree Capital Management announced on Tuesday an agreement to form “Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc”. Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc has placed an initial order at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co, Ltd, South Korea for six 37,000 dwt IMO2 eco-design chemical tankers for delivery in Q1 2015, together w
Norway: Kongsberg Launches SpotTrack
Kongsberg Seatex is launching SpotTrack, an advanced multi-target laser based relative position reference system. SpotTrack delivers accurate range and bearing measurements and is primarily intended for Dynamic Positioning (DP) operations. Novel technical solutions provide users with a range of bene