Green Marine
EU Marine Strategy Includes LNG Refuelling Infrastructure
On 13 May, the European Commission (EC) adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area. The Plan intends to show how the EU’s Atlantic Member States (Ireland, France, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom), their regions and the Commission can help d
First Ship of CEM/ANN Service to Arrive in Zeebrugge on July 19 (Belgium)
The first container vessel in the recently adjusted CEM/ANN service of Evergreen Lines and Hanjin Shipping Lines is expected to arrive in Zeebrugge on July 19. The container vessels of the CEM/ANN service will be handled at PSA’s Zeebrugge International Port Terminal. Earlier this year, Evergreen an
SeaBird Secures Two Contracts for MV Voyager Explorer
SeaBird Exploration Plc announced that Voyager Explorer has been awarded two contracts in the Asia Pacific region. The total contract value is approximately USD 10 million and commencement is within the next days. Contract duration is estimated to 60 days. SeaBird is a global provider of marine acqu
Boskalis, Volker Wessels Set Up JV for Cable Installation Works
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. and Royal Volker Wessels Stevin N.V. have signed a Letter of Intent to set up a joint venture combining their forces in the field of cable installation. Boskalis and VolkerWessels will each hold a 50% stake in Visser & Smit Marine Contracting Holding B.V., which will
The Netherlands: Amarcorn Receives Order for 11 OCTOPUS-Onboard Installations
Amarcon, a member of the ABB group, announced that it has received an order for in total eleven OCTOPUS-Onboard installations for Heavy Lift vessels from Cosco Heavy Transport and BigLift Shipping. The Cosco deal was closed after the heavy cargo transporter leased the portable OCTOPUS-Onboard system
IMO’s MSC to Adopt Amendments to International Convention for SOLAS
IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) meets at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 92nd session from 12 to 21 June 2013. The MSC is expected to adopt amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) relating to passenger drills; discuss preliminary recommen
DNV Urges Increased Safety Focus in Shipping
Increased focus on ship safety is DNV’s main priority when identifying critical issues in shipping. An extended focus on risk-based rules, safety barriers and identifying high-risk areas are means to enhance safer shipping. “Together with GL, we will have the power to take the lead in heading for th
Bureau Veritas Slashes MLC Compliance Time
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has set up a web-based system which will help shipowners to cut certification time for the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 dramatically. Bureau Veritas said the system is needed because some shipowners are leaving it until late to see
Top News of the Week May 27- June 1, 2013
Jascon 4 Capsizing Accident: Ten Bodies Recovered, One Missing and One Survivor Further to West African Ventures announcement of 29 May 2013 regarding the incident relating to their anchor handling tug Jascon 4, which sunk while on static tow of a tanker 15 Nm offshore Escravos, Nigeria on Sunday 26
Denmark Keeps Up Good Maritime Relations with China
As part of its international work, the Danish Maritime Authority took part in the fourth bilateral consultative meeting with the Chinese Ministry of Transport on 21-22 May. The purpose was to carry on the good maritime relations between Denmark and China. The Danish delegation, headed by Director Ge
Danish Initiative on Safety Underway in IMO
Upon the initiative of Denmark, an IMO Sub-Committee developed guidelines that will result in enhanced safety and fewer accidents when transferring persons from one ship to another at sea. Due to a tragic accident during the transfer of a person in the roads of Copenhagen in 2010, Denmark drafted gu
UK: Government Grants Regional Growth Funding for Dredging Project in Mersey Estuary
The Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced a grant of £35 million from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund for a project to dredge the approach channel in the Mersey Estuary. The Chancellor made the announcement during a visit to the Port of Liverpool where he met representatives from businesse
ICS, IMO to Discuss Sustainability and Shipping in Arctic
At a major Summit in Oslo on 5 June, the Board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is meeting with political leaders from major shipping nations and the Secretary General of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to discuss sustainability and shipping in the Arctic.
Østensjø Rederi Wins 5-Year Contract for ‘Edda Ferd’ by Shell UK
Østensjø Rederi announced that the company has recently been awarded a 5-year contract for Edda Ferd by Shell UK. The company already has two PSVs, Edda Fram and Edda Frende, working for Shell UK. Now a third one will be added. Edda Frigg has already started the contract, and will be working for She