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Norwegian Car Carriers Enters Time Charter Contract for ‘NOCC Oceanic’
Norwegian Car Carriers ASA has entered into a new time charter contract for “NOCC Oceanic”, a 6,450 CEU car carrier built in 2012. The new time charter contract has been entered into for a period of about five years with commencement upon expiration of the existing charter in September 2013. The cha
Boskalis Signs Contract for Construction of Bronka Port (Russia)
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) announces the contract award for the construction of the Bronka Port in St Petersburg. The contract was signed at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in attendance of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Arkady Dvorkovich and the Prime Minister
Russia: Sovcomflot, NOVATEK and VEB to Cooperate in Yamal LNG Project
At the Saint-Petersburg International Economic Forum, Sovcomflot – Russia’s largest shipping company, OAO Novatek – the leading independent natural gas producer, and the state corporation “Bank for Development and Foreign Economic Affairs” (Vnesheconombank) signed a memorandum on cooperation as part
DNV Software Advances 3D Simulation Technology for Marine Operations
Marine operations – such as transportation, installation and lifting of fixed and floating structures and subsea equipment – are becoming increasingly challenging as operators move to harsher climates and deeper waters. DNV Software is now launching Sesam Marine, a groundbreaking software solution t
Lukoil Marks Fifth Anniversary of First Bulk Oil Shipment from FOIROT Varandey
LUKOIL has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its first bulk oil shipment through the Varandey oil terminal located near the Barents Sea coast in the Nenets Autonomous District. During this five-year period, 26.37 million tons of oil were shipped by 381 ice-class tankers through the fixed offshore
Rem Offshore Enters PSV Charter Contract with Norske Shell
Rem Offshore ASA has entered into a contract with A/S Norske Shell for the PSV vessel “Rem Fortress”. The firm contract period is 18 months, with 6 x 1 months options. The vessel shall support A/S Norske Shell operations offshore on Draugen, Ormen Lange and other locations. Commencement of contract
Niedersachsen Ports on Course of Expansion with Liebherr Cranes (Germany)
Within a short time frame, Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG (NPorts) in Northern Germany ordered two Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes (LHM). In Brake, NPorts has already successfully operated a LHM 500 for years. Hence the company decided to equip the Niedersachsenkai with the popular successor model
Denmark Keeps International Focus on Piracy
Denmark wants to keep international focus on piracy. Therefore, Denmark showed the film “A Hijacking” last night at an event in connection with the current session of the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 92). The Danish drama “A Hijacking” gives a picture of a hijacking and the human consequences
Oceaneering International Hires SOFF’s CSV ‘Normand Flower’
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has signed a new contract with Oceaneering International Inc for hire of SOFF’s offshore construction vessel (CSV) “Normand Flower” The duration of the contract is firm for 3 years with further 3 yearly options. Commencement is directly after completion of present charter
Danish Maritime Secures MLC Certification for Two Inspection Vessels
The Danish Maritime has chosen to have its two inspection vessels certified in connection with Denmark’s implementation of the Maritime Labour Convention. Thus, the Danish Maritime Authority meets the new requirements for seafarers’ conditions of work. The two inspection vessels JENS SØRENSEN and PO
First Gas Carrier Loaded at New LPG Transhipment Terminal in Northwest Russia
A formal ceremony was hosted yesterday at the Ust-Luga commercial sea port to mark the first loading of a gas carrier with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at SIBUR’s new transhipment facility for LPG and light oils. The ceremony was attended by Maksim Sokolov, the Russian Transport Minister; Alexander
Drewry: Short Term Strength for VLCCs
Drewry’s latest Tanker Insight reports that freight rates in most vessel categories remained on the softer side during the month due to weakness in chartering activity in the major loading regions barring Arabian Gulf. The same was reflected in the Drewry Tanker Earnings Index that declined 31% duri
NOCC Enters New Charter Contracts for Two Car Carriers
Norwegian Car Carriers ASA has entered into new time charter contracts for the 100% owned car carriers “NOCC Puebla” and “NOCC Coral”. The charter concluded for “NOCC Puebla” has a duration of about 2 months with commencement in June 2013 and the new charter for “NOCC Coral” has a duration of about
InterManager Calls for Restraint Following Entry into Force of MLC
InterManager, the international association of in-house and third party ship managers, is calling on flag States to exercise tolerance and flexibility in the weeks and months following the entry into force of the Maritime Labour Convention. A poll of its member companies shows that InterManager memb