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Ronald D Widdows of Rickmers Joins Annual International Maritime Hall of Fame
Ron Widdows, CEO, Rickmers Group and Rickmers-Linie, has been inducted into the Annual International Maritime Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the global maritime industry. He was one of only six people awarded the honour in a ceremony in New York on 8 May 2013 at a din
Germany: Cruise Ship EUROPA 2 Christened
In line with the motto “Great moments. Truly exclusive.” the newly- built EUROPA 2 has been christened in celebratory and stylish fashion by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on 10 May 2013, during the 824th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY. Godmother Dana Schweiger smashed the champagne bottle against the bow of the shi
Australia: Two Passengers from Carnival Spirit Reported Missing, Navy Joins the Search
Two persons, passengers of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Spirit, were reported missing Thursday morning after the cruise ship docked at Sydney’s Circular Quay, New South Wales state Police confirmed. Based on the shots of a surveilance video aboard the ship the two passengers, a 26-year-old woman
MARINA Voices Confidence that Filipino Seafarers Will Pass EMSA Audit
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Philippines is confident that the 80,000 Filipino seafarers on board European Union flagged vessels will retain their jobs as they are already making necessary changes to pass the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) audit. “We expect that EMSA will fi
UK: Somali Delegation Visits EU Naval Force Operation HQ in London
On May 8th the Somali Defence Minister and members of the Somali Cabinet visited the EU Naval Force Operation Headquarters in London. In view of the EU’s comprehensive approach to Somalia and its reinforced partnership with the country, the meeting was attended by the EU Naval Force Operation Comman
UK: IMO Launches Six-Month Consultation on Administrative Burdens
On 7 May 2013, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) kicked off a six-month consultation period in which it will seek widespread input on the administrative burdens that may result from compliance with IMO instruments. The intention is to gather data from a broad spectrum of stakeholders fro
Furuno’s ECDIS FMD-3200/FMD-3300 Training Now Available at INSTC Singapore
FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. announced that the type specific ECDIS training for the new ECDIS FMD-3200/FMD-3300 is now available at FURUNO INS Training Center in Singapore. The new training program has been carefully developed by INSTC Denmark embracing the same philosophy as they did when they first
Commercial and Passenger Traffic Resumes at Port of Genoa, Italy
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime services provider, announced that commercial and passenger traffic has resumed at the Port of Genoa, Italy, following the tragic Jolly Nero accident which brought down the Control Tower on Tuesday night. Commercial traffic resumed on the
IMDO: Deliveries Hamper Container Market Recovery, Bulkers Buoyed by Iron Ore
Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) released on May 9 a Shipping Markets Review for the week 18, 2013, providing an in depth analysis of international shipping markets and a global economic overview for the week. With respect to container market, withdrawals and void sailings on the Asia – Euro
UPDATE: Death Toll Rises in the Aftermath of Jolly Nero Accident
The death toll of the Jolly Nero accident, which brought down the Pilot Tower in Genoa, Italy has increased to seven people as reported by BBC News. Two people are still missing as the rescue operation continues. According to Ansa news agency, the vessel’s “black box” has been seized by investigator
Port of Tyne Breaks Its Own Records with 2012 Financial Results (UK)
The Port of Tyne will announce record financial results for 2012 today – for the third consecutive year. The award-winning Port has broken its own records with year on year growth since 2009. Last year, turnover increased to a record £63 million, cash flow from operating activity rose to a record £1
HPA to Organize IAPH World Ports Conference 2015 (Germany)
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) will be organizing the IAPH (International Association of Ports and Harbors) World Ports Conference – the internationally most significant conference of the port industry – in Hamburg in 2015. Hamburg will take up the role of the next host city for the first time at
Norway: WWH’s Q1 2013 Income Declines amid Drop in Shipping Volumes
WWH’s operating profit and total income declined quarter on quarter and year over year mainly as a consequence of continued drop in shipping volumes and a less favourable cargo mix. In the second quarter, the group’s activity level is expected to be in line with the first quarter. Operating profit f
Siport21 Presents Four Projects at 12th Spanish Coast and Port Engineering Congress
This year, during the celebration of the 12th Spanish Coast and Port Engineering Congress, Siport21 presented four projects which sum up part of their daily technical activity. Two of them were carried out for mexican ports: the Manoeuvrability Study of Port of Altamira and Ship Manoeuvring Study of