The first research vessel laden with waste materials carried from the Russian Arctic polar stations has arrived in Arkhangelsk, the regional Arkhangelsk government said. The ice-class research and expedition vessel Mikhail Somov of North Territorial Department for Hydrometeorology and Environmental
Cadiz Bay Port Authority has signed a €92.04m ($130m) contract with a consortium composed of Acciona (50%) and FCC (50%) to build its new… (PortStrategy) [mappress] Source: PortStrategy, November 1, 2011
In October 2011 Deep Sea Supply`s AHTS fleet (all 12 AHTS Vessels) had an average gross income of approx. USD 19,600 per ship per day compared to USD 15,800 in September. The PSV fleet (all 8 PSVs) had an average gross income of approx. USD 20,000 per ship per day compared to USD 20,200 in […
On 29 October, Saturday, Ust-Luga Port hosted a visiting session of «The Baltic Forum of Compatriots» organized with the support of the Leningrad Region Government. The principal goal of the forum was to discuss the problems related to disseminating objective information about Russia abroad. The for
The Al Samriya LNG carrier, with a capacity of 263,000 cubic metres, is due to arrive in the UK’s South Hook terminal November 7, according to the Milford Haven Port Authority website. The South Hook terminal can process 15.6 million tonnes of LNG a year and is capable of delivering 21 billion cubic
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a coalition of global companies including Wärtsilä, and NGOs spanning across the sector, announced on October 31 the signing of a 30-year vision to secure the industry’s future, as well as the start of a joint work programme to deliver long-term sustainabil
With increasing interest in sustainable shipping, Ahoy in cooperation with HME will organise for the second time in line a special Green Route at Europort 2011. An exclusive number of 48 ‘green’ companies that products/services that show demonstrable reduction in the environmental impact of ships ha
In press release of 4 July 2011 Farstad informed that Farstad Shipping ASA, through its wholly owned subsidiary P/R International Offshore Services ANS, had reached an agreement to sell the PSV vessel ‘Lady Christine’ (1985, ME 202, 2.368 DWT). Delivery of the vessel to the new owner was expected to
Since the start of 2011, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) Ships Agency has been successfully dealing with the needs of vessels calling in European ports with regard to Advanced Cargo Declarations. These regulations require all carriers to pre-alert customs authorities of goods going in and out of the
The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia for developing mutual co-operation to foster professional maritime training and international certification for seafarers in the Kingdo
Frontline Ltd. has entered into an agreement to sell its 1996-built Suezmax tanker Front Hunter to VTN Shipping Group, a related party. The vessel will cease to trade in the spot tanker market, and delivery is expected to take place in November 2011. The sale will result in a net cash outflow of app
Powerful salvage tug Alatau returned to Pacific Fleet (PF) rescue service. Built in 1983 by Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard in Leningrad, the vessel had been serving in Indian Ocean for a long time maintaining Russian Navy’s warships. Through this time, crew of Alatau took part in several ship-rescuin
Lerwick, the country’s most northerly commercial harbour (making it Britain’s “Top Port”) continues to realise new opportunities, with ongoi… (Press and Journal) [mappress] Source: Press and Journal, October 31, 2011
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded a contract by Oando Energy Services, the leading indigenous, energy and energy services company in Nigeria to transport the drilling rig RESPECT from Lagos, Nigeria to Galveston, Texas. The contract value is USD 3.05 million. Chris Muilwijk, Sale
