The oceans are the last “white spot” for mobile communication industry to connect. The world’s largest shipping company, Maersk Line, has appointed Ericsson to address this by introducing end-to-end systems integration and deployment of mobile and satellite communication to its entire vessel fleet.
The Dutch shipowner Transfennica, which links the Port of Bilbao with Zeebrugge three times weekly, has increased its line’s capacity with the introduction of the Kraftca and the Trica. These two new con-ro vessels have replaced the Elizabeth Russ and the Bore Sea and double the present cargo volume
Lloyd’s Register has awarded Maran Tankers Management, Inc. (MTM), the oil tanker management company of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, with ISO 50001 certification as commercial ship operators continue to search for ways to lessen their environmental impact and operating costs. ISO 50001 is a vol
Cargotec has received two separate orders from one of the world’s leading container terminal operators, International Container Services Inc (ICTSI). The orders will see in total four ship-to-shore cranes and 10 rubber tyred gantry (RTGs) cranes delivered to Mexico and eight RTGs cranes to Philippin
Maritime Institute Willem Barentsz and the Dutch decision support-software developer Amarcon have closed an agreement with regards to DP training courses on the DP simulator bridge located at the Willem Barentsz in the Netherlands. Amarcon’s DP Forecast functionality is part of the decision support
On January 7th, on Orthodox Christmas, the Odessa port launched handling of ore carriers of an increased capacity. On this day, to berth № 4 of Quarantine harbor vessel-capesize GREEK WARRIOR (270×43 m, flag of Panama) moored. Operator – stevedoring company Olimpex Coupe Int. should load onboard the
Maersk Drilling has signed a contract with ConocoPhillips for the jack-up rig MAERSK RESOLVE for work in the UK North Sea. The contract includes drilling of two wells with an estimated duration of 165 days. The contract value for the firm two-well period is approximately USD 26 million. The contrac
Transas Marine releases new 4-level ECDIS concept to suit all types of customers needs. The Transas Marine 4-level ECDIS concept is designed to provide an IMO compliant solution for the shipping companies. The new range of product packages Standard, Standard+, Premium and Premium+, features Transas
A Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) study has called for tighter regulation of shipping on a global basis that will take practical and pragmatic steps to enhance the environment. The study also sought more concerted action to suppress piracy and an end to persecution of seafarers inv
This year will see the most significant yacht launch for many companies to date. Latest graceful lines of yachts have already attracted all those interested in the luxury yachting industry however more practical and elegant designs are yet to be seen. IAG’s pure commitment to building luxury yachts
SinOceanic Shipping ASA, took delivery of Very Large Container Vessels (VLCV) MSC Vega (13,100 TEU) today and she is placed on a 15 year charter with MSC, the 2nd largest container line in the world. The second vessel (“MSC Altair”) will be delivered in late February 2012, and the third vessel (“MSC
Cargotec, in collaboration with the shipping giant A.P. Møller-Maersk A/S (Maersk), has developed a new, safe and efficient MacGregor C8A fully automatic dual-function twistlock. Cargotec is the only provider whose design met the twistlock performance criteria set by Maersk. During 2011 the new MacG
Odfjell Drilling has been awarded a significant pre-contract award with BP for the provision of a new build, semi-submersible drilling unit for use in the UK’s West of Shetland region. The contract value is approximately $1.2 billion, excluding options, and represents the largest contract in Odfjell
The pool agreement governing the formation of a market leading VLCC pool has now been signed by the four partners. Morten Pilnov, Maersk Tankers, will be the Managing Director for Nova Tankers Pool. In this connection, the pool management company, Nova Tankers A/S, has been incorporated with Kazunor
