Green Marine
Norway: Becker Marine Systems to Showcase Energy-Saving Solutions
Becker Marine Systems places a clear focus on environmental protection. That’s why Becker’s emphasis in its product presentation at the exhibition in Norway will once again be on energy-saving solutions for the shipping industry. Such as the tried and tested Becker Mewis Duct®, which was introduced
Farstad Shipping Gets Contract from Statoil for PSV Far Solitaire (Norway)
Farstad Shipping ASA has been awarded a new four month contract with four monthly options by Statoil for the PSV Far Solitaire (2012, UT 754 WP, 5,800 DWT). Commencement of this contract will be in direct continuation of the existing contract. Statoil has declared their one year option to extend the
UKHO Names New Chief Executive
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced on March 19 that Ian Moncrieff CBE has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive. Ian has held the post on an interim basis since October 2011, when the previous Chief Executive Mike Robinson left the organisation. The government as sole ow
Denmark: Maersk in Pursuit of Alternative Fuels
Shipping has so far not benefited from the research and development that has turned biomass into one of the world’s most important sources of renewable energy. Two projects involving Maersk aim to change that. With an annual fuel bill of USD 7 billion for vessel operations, the Maersk Group must con
MCA: Eleven Foreign Flagged Ships Detained in UK Ports in February
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced on March 20 that eleven foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during February 2013 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection. The latest monthly figures show that there were three new detentions of foreign flagged vessels in
Solstad Offshore Enters Three Charter Contracts
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has entered into contracts for three of the company’s Platform Supply vessels ( PSV) . The total value of the firm part of the contracts is approximately NOK 170 million (approx. USD 29 million). “Normand Arctic” is chartered to BG Norge Ltd for a period of 2 years firm,
MSC Cruises to Receive ‘7 Golden Pearls’ Award
MSC Cruises is committed to making green choices that keep the oceans blue. The company’s energy efficiency matches the industry-leading ecoship and cleanship credentials and its green efforts have been recognized with a string of environmental certifications, alongside awards praising its creative
Solstad Offshore, GSP Antares Ink Bareboat Charter Contract with Purchase Obligation
Solstad Offshore has signed a contract with GSP Antares Limited (GSP) were GSP will bareboat charter SOFF’s 1985 built AHTS “Normand Mjolne” for a period of 2 years. Thereafter GSP has an obligation to purchase the vessel at a pre-agreed price. The commencement of the bareboat charter will be April-
Greece: TEN Announces Charter Contracts for Five Tankers
Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN), a leading product, crude and LNG tanker operator, yesterday announced three-year charters for five Panamax LR1 product tankers to a major national end-user. These fixtures are expected to generate close to $80 million in gross revenues over the duration of the
ICS Chairman Calls for Economic Sustainability in Shipping
Stringent measures to reduce shipping’s impact on the environment need to also be economically sustainable, warns the Chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). Speaking at this week’s Connecticut Maritime Association event in USA, Mr Masamichi Morooka told delegates: “In a truly diffi
LOC Opens New Offices in UK and The Netherlands
Leading global marine and engineering consultancy, LOC (London Offshore Consultants) has opened two new offices to strengthen its service delivery in the North Sea region. Complimenting existing LOC hubs in London, Aberdeen and Stavanger, the new offices, both opened on the same day (14 March), are
Maersk Line’s Focus on Energy Efficiency Pays Off
Maersk Line’s 2012 Sustainability Progress Update shows strong progress on CO2 performance and container sustainability. Challenges remain on workplace safety. There is especially one result that stands out in Maersk Line’s 2012 Sustainability Progress Update: “Maersk Line’s energy efficiency improv
Greece: Diana Containerships Takes Over MV Hanjin Malta
Diana Containerships Inc. , a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, today announced that on March 15, 2013 the Company, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, has taken delivery of the m/v “Hanjin Malta,” a 1993-built Panamax container vessel of 4,024 TEU
Denmark: Cargo Care to Help Reduce Costs in Shipping Industry
Cargo Care has made an important contribution in the battle to minimise operating costs. In a difficult year for the shipping industry, with bunker costs rising and shipowners and ship managers finding they can no longer postpone essential maintenance tasks on vessels, it has launched a brand new lo