Germany’s chief naval base during two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port as part of a 950 million-euro ($1.3… By Niklas Magnusson (BusinessWeek) [mappress] Source: BusinessWeek, October 13, 2011;
Seismic operator Dolphin Geophysical renews the charter party regarding the seismic vessel “Polar Explorer” with 12 months, starting from January 2012. The vessel is a 2D/ice vessel from 1998, rebuilt in 2004. “The agreement ensures continued high employment and good balance for our fleet, substanti
APM Terminals’ Global Port, Terminal and Inland Services Network observed its 5th annual Global Safety Day on October 12th with the participation of 24,000 employees at the company’s facilities around the world. Each facility will organize their safety day activities around local challenges, concern
NewLead Holdings Ltd., an international shipping company owning and operating tankers and dry bulk vessels, today announced that it has recently received a second favorable arbitration award against TMT Bulk Corp. for $1,969,821.75 inclusive of interest and costs. This is the second favorable arbitr
TrustLube is a dynamic Dutch company that specializes in innovative and environmentally sound lubrication systems. TrustLube products enable the maritime, (petro)chemical and food industry to save a considerable amount of time, money and energy. For each lubrication point an exact dosage of lubrican
Upon termination of preparatory phase, Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit led by large ASW ship Admiral Panteleyev started escorting of the first convoy. Admiral Panteleyev and salvage tug Fotiy Krylov are escorting the first convoy consisting of nine merchant ships under different flags. The convoy moves
The jack-up vessel «Haven» has been successfully installed at Ekofisk in the North Sea as accommodation platform. The gangway between «Haven» and Ekofisk was connected late July, and has already operated for more than 2 months with satisfied guests . «Haven» can accommodate 447 persons in single cab
On Sunday 09th October 2011 Jumbo’s Fairpartner successfully loaded the former French submarine ‘Quessant’ bound for Malaysia. There the submarine will be displayed in a museum. Transporting the submarine from France to Malaysia was a challenging operation, because of the fragile outer skin and the
Fairmount Marine, a world class marine contractor for ocean towage and heavy lift transportation by (submersible) barge, parallel to activities in the field of sales & purchase, and other related services from Rotterdam are exhibiting at Offshore Energy 2011 Exhibition. Today, a press meeting was at
Farstad Shipping has been awarded charter contract for PSV Far Superior PSV Far Superior (1990, UT 705L, 3.796 DWT), after a competitive tender exercise, been contracted by Apache North Sea Ltd. for a 2 years firm contract with 1+1 year option. Commencement of the contract is 6 November 2011. Operat
Sonardyne International has successfully demonstrated the capabilities of its integrated, wide area yacht security technology during the Monaco Yacht Show. NIDAR combines Sonardyne’s Sentinel diver detection sonar data with camera, radar, satellite and AIS to create a 360 degree security bubble arou
During the past 18 months Westmark BV’s anti-piracy product, P-Trap ®, has been further tested and developed to the extent that P-Trap ® is now commercially available to the shipping industry. During the upcoming tradeshow EUROPORT 2011, which will be held in Rotterdam from November 8 through 12, th
Italy is to station military forces on its merchant vessels to guard against attacks by Somali pirates, shipping sources said on Tuesday, … By Barry Moody (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 11, 2011;
The Offshore Energy exhibition, an event focused on global oil & gas exploration and production market opened today in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. The event boasts over 300 high-profile exhibitors from UK, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia etc., and over 5000 visitors ar
