Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with its lenders to extend the availability period of its 2011 Credit Facility until January 31, 2014 and has taken delivery of STI Amber, the first vessel under its previously announced Newbuilding program. Extension of Availabili
The maritime environment has changed significantly in recent years, due to piracy and terrorism, climate change and environmental protection, and the offshore sector. Global trading of goods continues to grow, and 90% of it is carried by sea, so security of the overall global maritime logistic chain
Maritime safety and environmental protection depends on capable deck officers says the International Shipping Federation (ISF) which has updated its widely-used On Board Training Record Book for Deck Cadets, to meet latest requirements governing seafarers’ training. ISF Secretary General, Peter Hinc
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH, member of the stock-exchange listed Demag Cranes Group, has expanded the scope of its products with the launching of Model 2 Harbour Crane. With the latest addition to its fleet the company is plunging into the market of smaller terminals, since Model 2 Harbour Crane i
More than 600 people responded to the appeal launched by the Cruise Venice Committee, the Association which promotes and supports the Laguna’s cruise industry. Porters, mooring, security and tourism operators of the city gathered at the passenger terminal to support the cruise industry, an excellent
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose 36 member national shipowners’ associations represent all sectors and trades and more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has called on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to accelerate a critical study into the global availability of lo
One of the world’s most remarkable luxury mega yachts, the Slipstream, has been built to Bureau Veritas class by shipyard CMN (Constructions Mécaniques de Normandie), based in Cherbourg, north-western France. “To reach perfection, there must be hard work!” So says Bernard Charpentier, Caen survey ce
Fire fighting, salvage operations, continue on the abandoned container ship mid-Atlantic after last week’s cargo explosion Three tugboats with fire-fighting ability are now at the scene. After the arrival of the second firefighting tugboat, a party of four salvage specialists has boarded MSC FLAMINI
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. on Friday announced that the STAR POLARIS sustained main engine failure while sailing from the port Dangjin, South Korea. The Vessel is currently docked in South Korea where it is undergoing repairs. The Company expects these repairs to be completed in approximately four mon
OAO NOVATEK held an official ceremony to mark the start of construction at the Sabetta port and laid a commemorative capsule into its foundation. The Sabetta port will be located on the North-East of the Yamal Peninsula in Yamal-Nenets Autonomous Region (YNAO). The Sabetta port will serve as a key e
Following successful Winter Diving and Spring Survey/IMR campaigns N-Sea expands their fleet and announces the inclusion of the ROV survey support vessel ‘Toisa Conqueror’. The ‘Toisa Conqueror’ built (2001) by Appledore Shipbuilders in the UK, is a 74m DP2 vessel complimented by NSea’s modular Work
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire Amarcon BV, a Dutch company that develops and markets software solutions for the shipping industry. The acquisition will expand ABB’s advisory systems offering for customers in the maritime sectors. The transaction is expe
The German government has finally approved the draft law that will ultimately govern the employment of private maritime security companies on board Germany-flagged vessels. However, the new rules are not expected to be in place for at least another 12 months. The federal export control authority BAF
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is helping clients execute voyages through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as this new trade lane begins to open up new opportunities for shipping. WSS is working with Russian Arctic shipping specialist Rosatomflot for ice-breaking assistance and has developed a programme
