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Fendercare Marine to Supply Yokohama Fenders to Eastport UK
Norfolk based Fendercare Marine, one of the world’s foremost suppliers of marine products and services, has won a significant contract to supply Yokohama fenders to Eastport UK, Norfolk’s premier port. The contract, won against strong international competition, is for the supply of 17 Yokohama pneum
Siport21 Presents Its Project to Young Professionals of ATPYC
During the celebration of X Technical Meeting of Young Professionals of ATPYC, Siport21 has presented the project “Nautical Studies and Ship Manoeuvring Simulation Training for the Access and Operation of Large Vessels at Ports”. Also, this year the company has participated as an official sponsor of
UK: McMurdo’s Smartfind M10 AIS Class B Transponder Now Available
McMurdo, a business of the Orolia Group, has announced that the Smartfind M10 AIS Class B Transponder is now available, following its preview at METS 2012 in Amsterdam. This simple to use Class B Transponder represents the next generation of AIS Class B the compact, high performance safety product i
IMO Head Expresses Deep Sympathy over Lampedusa Tragedy
Koji Sekimizu, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, has expressed his deep shock at the heavy loss of life in the incident off the Italian island of Lampedusa last week. Mr Sekimizu said “Any loss of life at sea is a matter for regret and concern; but for so many unfortunate
E.R. Offshore Appoints New Managing Director (Germany)
Kai Naumann (45) has been appointed as managing director of the Hamburg-based specialist shipping company E.R. Offshore GmbH & Cie. KG (E.R. Offshore) on 1 October 2013. He will be responsible for the areas of finance and technology as well as the management of sea and shore-based staff. Together wi
Germany: Wilhelmshaven Terminal Welcomes ‘Majestic Maersk’
Recently, the EUROGATE Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven has welcomed a special visitor of royal proportions: the Majestic Maersk, one of the world’s biggest container vessels (18,000 TEU), docked at the Wilhelmshaven quayside. After the mega container ship McKinney Moeller-Maersk, the Majestic Maers
GasLog Takes Delivery of STX Frontier
GasLog Ltd. today announced that it has taken delivery of the STX Frontier, a 2010-built, 153,600 cubic meter Tri-Fuel Diesel Electric LNG carrier from STX Pan Ocean LNG PTE. Ltd., a Singapore based company. The vessel has been renamed GASLOG CHELSEA. Paul Wogan, CEO; said, “We are delighted to have
M&M – New Bank Focused on Maritime and Offshore Industries
An experienced team of shipping, offshore and finance professionals has announced the intention to establish Maritime & Merchant Bank (“M&M’’) a niche financial institution dedicated to meeting the funding needs of owners active in the shipping and offshore industries, worldwide. The newly formed pr
Port Authority Promotes Gibraltar Port as Major Maritime Hub
As part of the Minister for Tourism, Commercial Affairs, Public Transport and the Port’s initiatives to ensure that the shipping and maritime sector thrives, the Gibraltar Port Authority and the Gibraltar Maritime Administration continue to develop their ambitious marketing strategy to promote the G
New Maasvlakte 2 Terminal Launches Rotterdam into the Future
But in order to meet increasing demand in the future and to maintain its leading role, the port must expand. With the construction of Maasvlakte II, a high-grade location is being created in the heart of the European market so that the port can continue to progress from 2013. Maasvlakte II is the ex
Dutch Premiere: SWITCH, Discover the Future of Energy
Is fracking polluting our water? How dangerous is nuclear? Will we run out of oil? Can we clean up coal? Will renewables power our future? For straight answers to today’s most important energy questions, come to the Dutch premiere of Switch: Discover the Energy Future. Attending is free of charge. T
First China Shipping Vessel Calls at APM Terminals Zeebrugge
Following the recent signing agreement by China Shipping Container Terminals for a 24% shareholding in APM Terminals Zeebrugge, APM Terminals announced the first call of China Shipping Container Lines’ CSCL Star on the AEX7 service on 3 October. “We are extremely proud to welcome China Shipping Cont
Legal Issues, Piracy and Sanctions Top Shipowners’ List of Concerns
Legal and contractual issues, piracy and crime, and international sanctions are the most important areas of concern to merchant shipowners. Close behind are crewing and personnel, insurance regulation, loss prevention, environmental legislation, shipboard risk management, cargo preparation and stowa
Dolphin Secures First North Sea Contract for 2014
Dolphin have been awarded the first 2014 North Sea 3D seismic contract by an undisclosed client. The survey is scheduled to commence with one of the company’s high capacity 3D vessels in early April 2014. “We are pleased that we are able to secure work based on our proven track record for advanced s