Green Marine
Huisman Opens New Office in Norway
Huisman, the worldwide specialist in lifting, drilling and subsea solutions, has recently opened up a new office in Bergen, Norway (Huisman Norge AS). The new representational office is a 100% subsidiary of Huisman and is set up to meet the increasing demand within the Norwegian offshore market. Thi
Peter Fraenkel & Partners, NIRAS to Form Strong European Marine Engineering Company
Peter Fraenkel & Partners Ltd with 20 employees and 40 years track record of worldwide marine civil and coastal engineering has joined the international engineering consulting company NIRAS. Part of growth strategy “By joining NIRAS, we become part of a strong international civil engineering consult
SapuraClough Acquires CSV Normand Clough
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) acquired the CSV “Normand Clough” in connection with the division of Rem Offshore ASA in 2009. The vessel has from delivery been engaged on a long term contract with SapuraClough Offshore Pty Ltd. (SapuraClough). In the charterparty SapuraClough had the option to purchase
Greece: NGM Energy Switches to Voyager
It is announced yesterday that NGM Energy, Greece, has selected Thomas Gunn’s Voyager Chart Management Service to manage paper and digital chart updating on all 16 vessels in its fleet. It is also taking advantage of Thomas Gunn’s outfit management service (OMS) for the automated supply of paper cha
Transas Marine Provides ECDIS System for ‘Logos Hope’
Transas Marine will supply and install its Navi-Sailor ECDIS Multifunction Display for the GBA Ships e.V.’s service vessel Logos Hope. The deal is partly financed by donation from the Transas Marine. GBA Ships is a private, non-profit entity registered in Germany, which operates ships that sail arou
Ports Claim PIANC Certification Key to Compliance and Regulation
Over 65% of port owners, operators and contractors said they request and check PIANC certification to ensure that marine fenders are sold as described, according to the third Barometer Report from Trelleborg’s Marine Systems business. Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg Marine Systems, said: “
DNV Helps Industry in Germany to Introduce LNG as Ship Fuel
DNV plays an active role in introducing LNG as ship fuel in Germany by supporting the dedication to reduce harmful emissions from ship operations. “Making technology-based decisions is complex for each individual company, as is finding the right way into the future. We fully support the overall poli
Paris MoU Ready for Enforcement of MLC
In May 2013 the Port State Control Committee has adopted amendments to the Memorandum to include the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC) as relevant instrument of the Paris MoU. Thus making the MLC requirements officially subject to port State control, including the possibility for more detailed
France: Fos Cavaou LNG Terminal Receives Its First Q-Max Tanker
The Fos Cavaou LNG terminal, yesterday received the Al Mafyar Q-Max tanker – the very first of its kind in France. The vessel belongs to the Q-max class: the largest existing tankers for transporting Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), with a total fleet of 14 worldwide. This giant of the seas is 345 metre
Arctic Circle Invites WOC to Engage Business Community for Arctic Cooperation
The World Ocean Council (WOC) has been invited by President Grimsson and the organizers of the Arctic Circle to strengthen the business community’s involvement in the inaugural Arctic Circle Assembly (Reykjavik, 12-14 October). The Arctic Circle is a new nonprofit organization and open forum designe
Navios Acquisition Buys VLCC Nave Celeste
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced today the acquisition and delivery of the Nave Celeste, a 298,717 dwt VLCC, built in 2003 in South Korea, for a purchase price of $35.4 million. The acquisition price was funded from cash on the balance sheet
Diana Containerships to Acquire Two Post-Panamax Container Vessels
Diana Containerships Inc., a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that it has signed, through two separate wholly-owned subsidiaries, two Memoranda of Agreement to purchase from an unaffiliated third party two Post-Panamax container vessels, th
Swedish Icebreaker Tests New Monitoring System for Arctic Maritime Traffic
Maritime traffic in the Arctic is rising dramatically, leading to a greater need for safety and environmental protection. Consequently, as part of the icebreaker Oden’s Artic expedition, the Swedish Maritime Administration is testing a new tracking system for maritime traffic. The World Wildlife Fun
Eidesvik Enters into MOA for Sale of Vessel Viking Forcados
Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik has entered into a memorandum of agreement for the sale of the vessel Viking Forcados to an undisclosed buyer. A deposit of 5% of the purchase price has been received by Eidesvik. The vessel is slated for delivery to new owners in 3rd Quarter 2013. According to Eidesvik,