With reference to the press release of 26 November 2012 (the Initial Announcement) and subsequent release on 17 December 2012, in which Boskalis announced its intention to make an offer for Dockwise, Boskalis today confirms it is making an all cash voluntary public offer (through its wholly owned su
North Atlantic Drilling Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of Seadrill Limited, announced today that Statoil has exercised its option to extend the contract for the heavy-duty harsh environment jack-up rig West Epsilon by two years from December 2014 to December 2016. The estimated value of the contr
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling upon EU maritime administrations to ensure that they are ready to issue passenger ships with the required insurance certificates in order that ships can comply with the EU Passenger Liability Regulation (PLR). If the necessary certificates are n
Ukraine and Russia discussed how to ensure the safety of navigation in the winter in the Azov and Kerch water areas. Recently in Moscow was held a joint meeting of departments responsible for the safety of navigation in the Azov Sea and organization of vessel traffic control during the ice campaign
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) yesterday held a media briefing to review progress of the Global Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review and to announce the industry’s plans to continue its focus on operational safety improvements and best practices. Last January, immediately followi
The FSUE “Rosmorport” icebreaking fleet started providing icebreaking assistance to vessels in ice conditions in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland. Fifteen icebreakers will provide icebreaking assistance to vessels suring navigation of 2012-2013. They comprise 14 diesel-electrical icebreakers
New terminal users have booked capacity at the Zeebrugge liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to load more than 200 small ships. This is a new step for the terminal in its development into a hub for supplying LNG as a ship fuel. Last month Fluxys LNG gave potential customers the option to book long-
DeepOcean has entered into a contract for long term charter of an offshore support and construction vessel (OSCV) from Rem Ship AS. The vessel is a MT6022 design. Length is 108 meters and breadth 22 meters. Vessel will be built at the Kleven yard, Norway, and delivery is first quarter 2014. “DeepOce
Goldenport Holdings Inc. announces that it has concluded the sale of the 1992-built bulk carrier ‘Limnos’, to an unaffiliated third party “Thrive Allied Limited” of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, for a cash consideration of US$ 5.7 million. The vessel was delivered to the new owners on 6 December
The first foundations at the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm have been installed. The main crane of the Victoria Mathias lifts the 550-tonne steel foundations into the water. Whith roughly 40- to 50-metre-long steel piles the foundations are fixed into the seafloor. Then a hydraulic hammer knocks the
On December 11, 2012 the FSUE “Rosmorport” Azov Basin Branch icebreakers started to perform duties in Taganrog Bay of the Azov Sea. In accordance with the resolution of the Basin Committee for arrangement of icebreaking assistance to vessels in the seaports of the Azov Sea, and their approaches, in
The CMA CGM Group announces that the CMA CGM MARCO POLO, the world’s largest containership, calls today, Wednesday 19th December, at the Terminal de France in Le Havre, France. With the presence on board of Mr. Nicolas Sartini, CMA CGM Group Senior Vice President Asia-Europe Lines, and of Ludovic Gé
New environmental rules on marine fuels, entering into force on December 17, 2012, will substantially reduce air pollution and its impacts on human health. Air pollutants from maritime shipping are transported over long distances and as a result contribute increasingly to the air quality problems in
Goldenport Holdings Inc. the international shipping company that owns and operates a fleet of container and dry bulk vessels announces that it has concluded the sale of the 1993-built container vessel ‘Bosporus’, to an unaffiliated third party “Liberty Resources Inc.” of Nassau, Bahamas, for a cash
