Interim guidance to private maritime security companies (PMSCs) was agreed by IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), when it met at the Organization’s London Headquarters for its 90th session from 16 to 25 May 2012. A special high-level segment of the MSC saw an intense debate, over the first day an
On 22 May 2012 LNG tanker Grand Aniva replenished fuel supplies in the Russian port of Nakhodka and became the first gas carrier to perform bunkering operation in Russia. Previously only oil tankers of Sovcomflot entered this port. Gas tankers working for the Sakhalin-2 project usually took the bunk
The inauguration of the new premises for the Maritime Training Centre took place on Friday, 18th May, 2012, Limassol, Cyprus with the blessing of the Bishop of Limassol Athanasios and in the presence of municipal and state officials. BSM, known in Cyprus until recently as Hanseatic, was established
Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) and Innovation Network of Japan (INCJ) have jointly completed a deal after closing the financing for the acquisition of Seajacks International Ltd. (Seajacks), whose purchase had been agreed upon with Riverstone Holdings LLC. The finance was provided through a syndica
Höegh LNG has through its 50/50 joint venture company Methane Carriers Ltd. signed an agreement with Gas Natural Aprovisionamientos SDG (Gas Natural) for an extension of the time charter for the 87,000 m(3) LNG carrier Norman Lady at improved commercial terms. The agreement is for further trading fo
At its Annual General Meeting in Port Douglas, Queensland, today (25 May), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) elected a new Chairman, Mr Masamichi Morooka (Japan). ICS is the principal international trade association for shipowners, with a membership comprising national shipowners’ associat
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) yesterday announced that the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee incorporated a number of recommendations from the ongoing Cruise Industry Operational Safety Review in its meetings in London, being held May 16 to 25. The
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Broekman Group intend renovating and redesigning the eastern section of the RDM site in the Waalhaven. This will involve the drastic renewal and considerable expansion of the current ‘Heavy Lift Centre’ for the storage and handling of heavy and bulky freight f
Aberdeen-based Hydro Group, a designer and manufacturer of underwater cables and connectors for global subsea, topside and onshore applications, has been awarded £1million in financial support from the European Commission’s Research Executive Agency (REA). The company predicts a 20% increase in turn
MODU GSP Prometeu provides offshore light workover, support for well services and accommodation services under a new contract with OMV – Petrom. The offshore drilling rig operates on the Romanian Black Sea continental shelf. GSP Prometeu will operate under the current contract until October 2012. GS
Marlink, maritime communications service provider, is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of new C-band services on the iDirect platform, which will enhance network efficiency and open up new options for customers using SealinkTM global C-band coverage for business critical applications. T
Rotterdam based Vecom Group has employed Mr. Floor Breeman as Commercial Director. Floor will be involved in the Marine sales activities of the Vecom Group and he is responsible for the Marketing functions of the whole Group, i.e. both the Industrial and the Marine businesses. Group Chairman and maj
BigLift Shipping recently transported five mobile cranes for leading crane manufacturers Liebherr and Gottwald from Germany and Belgium to Nigeria, employing their heavy lift vessel Happy Dragon. Unique features in this transport were carrying five mobile cranes in one shipment, and one crane being
Bahrain’s General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) recently sponsored the ‘Innovation in Ship Operations’ Award at this year’s Seatrade Awards in line with its efforts to promote excellence and innovation in the shipping and maritime industry. This prestigious award category recognises the most innov
