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Triple-E: Under the Great Belt Bridge (VIDEO)
On 20 August 2013, the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller – Maersk Line’s first Triple-E vessel and the world’s largest ship – passed under the Great Belt Bridge, Denmark on the ship’s maiden voyage. This video shows how it looked from the pylon of the bridge. Maersk Line, August 23, 2013
Greece: Diana Containerships Takes Delivery of MV Puelo
Diana Containerships Inc. , a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, has announced that yesterday, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it took delivery of the m/v “Puelo”, a 2006-built Post-Panamax container vessel of approximately 6,500 TEU capacity tha
Odfjell: Further Progress in Chemical Tanker Market
EBITDA of USD 36 million in the second quarter is reflecting a better utilization of Odfjell’s chemical tanker fleet and a somewhat better market. The company experienced steady nomination of contract cargoes and improved spot rates. Earnings on a time- charter basis ended up 8% compared to the prev
NES Wins Contract for Another Jack-Up Rig
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) announced that it has secured the contract to supply Gulf Marine Services’ latest E-Class vessel GMS Enterprise with a new state-of-the-art diesel electric propulsion system. Gulf Marine Services (GMS) is the largest provider of self-propelled self-elevating jackup b
TransAtlantic Enters Partnership Agreement with AtoB@C Shipping
Rederi AB TransAtlantic has entered into an agreement with AtoB@C Shipping AB where TransAtlantic effectively outsources all the commercial activities of its Short Sea Bulk division, starting September 1, 2013. Additionally, the agreement sets the terms for the chartering out all of TransAtlantic’s
Hans Norén Leaves Concordia Maritime (Sweden)
Concordia Maritime´s president since ten years, Hans Norén, leaves the company at the end of the year. Hans Norén comments: “After ten years as president and 18 years in total with the company, the board and I have agreed that year end 2013 will be a good time for a change on this position.” The [&h
Nautilus Calls for Action on Ferry Safety
Nautilus International has called for urgent action to end ‘double standards on safety’ following a fresh ferry accident in the Philippines. So far, 126 people are reported as dead or missing and 750 were rescued when the 40-year-old passenger ferry St Thomas of Aquinas sank within minutes after a c
DFDS to Invest in New Environmental Technology (Denmark)
Sulphur requirements: In deciding to invest an additional £34.5 million (DKK 300 Million), DFDS is in the process of investing a total of £46 million (DKK 400million,) in new technology that can filter sulphur from ships’ exhaust gases. This is a major step in preparing DFDS for the introduction of
Frontline 2012 Becomes Shareholder in Avance Gas Holding
Stolt-Nielsen Limited announced yesterday that a heads of agreement (HOA) has been entered into with Frontline 2012 Ltd. whereby Frontline 2012 will become a shareholder in Avance Gas Holding Ltd (AGHL) along with Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. and Sungas Holdings Ltd. Following the expected transaction, th
Bulgaria: TU Varna Simulation Centre Gets EMA Certification
The simulation centre of the TU Varna was officially certified by the European Maritime Administration in Bulgaria to provide maritime training in full compliance with the latest STCW and IMO regulations. All simulators at the centre are delivered by VSTEP and include NAUTIS FMB, Desktop and Engine
Greece: Navios Maritime Reports Solid Performance in 2Q 2013
Navios Maritime Holdings Inc., a global, vertically integrated seaborne shipping and logistics company, today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013. Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Navios Holdings stated, “We had a solid quarte
Norway: Olympic Shipping Ready for MLC 2006
Olympic Shipping AS informed that all vessels in the company’s fleet have been audited and obtained MLC2006 certificate within the limit of Aug. 20th 2013. The ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006 provides comprehensive rights and protection at work for the world’s more than 1.2 million seaf
DOF Subsea Secures Multiple Contracts in Asia Pacific
The DOF Subsea Group has secured a number of contract awards in the Asia Pacific region with a total value of approximately USD 45 million. The contracts will utilise the vessels Skandi Singapore and Skandi Hawk, as well as project management and engineering services to undertake a range of IRM camp
VIDEO: IHC Merwede Presents New Range of Standard Trailing Suction Hoppers
IHC Merwede presented IHC Beagle, a new generation of standardised trailing suction hoppers. The IHC Beagle is available in three types, representing the hopper volumes of 2,000, 4,000 and 8,000m3. The IHC Beagle series has been designed with a number of standard features which are fitted on all typ