Cyprus is preparing legislation that will allow armed guards to board merchant ships to protect the crew, vessel and cargo from pirate attacks. Details of the new law will be discussed at the “Maritime Cyprus 2011” conference in Limassol that started on Monday where some 700 delegates also debated o
Japanese trading company Marubeni Corp and global maritime transport group Teekay are jointly bidding for A.P. Moller-Maersk’s liquefied… (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 5, 2011
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F 1995) is set to enter into force on 29 September 2012, after the required 15 ratifications were reached on 29 September 2011, with ratification by the Republic of Palau. T
A Norwegian supplier of waste heat recovery systems may have found the most viable, cost and energy-efficient method yet for treating ballast water. The technology, if proven, has the potential to shake up the ballast water treatment systems market, since the Ulmatec system would cost next to nothin
Demag Cranes has received an order for two Mobile Harbour Cranes from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). KPA is making this investment in line with the increase in capacity and modernisation of a terminal in the Port of Mombasa. Delivery of the cranes is planned for the second half of 2011. “The two M
Pacific Fleet (PF) command and US Navy’s military delegation visiting Vladivostok in Oct 1-4 agreed to conduct joint anti-piracy exercise off Mariana Islands late in Oct, reports RIA Novosti referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. Having finished official visit to PF ma
Belgium has scheduled a third LNG cargo this month as the pace of deliveries quickens slightly, although net receipts will remain muted… (ArgusMedia) [mappress] Source: ArgusMedia, October 5, 2011
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, the world’s largest owner of ships that carry manufactured goods, expects more vessels to cut speeds after it… By Isaac Arnsdorf (Bloomberg) [mappress] Source: Bloomberg, October 5, 2011
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners’ associations represent more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has participated at a special UNCTAD (United Nations Committee on Trade and Development) meeting in Geneva (29/30 September) to explore how the world’s sea
Songa Offshore, Cyprus-based offshore drilling company, provides fleet update for September 2011. Songa Venus continues with maintenance and operational preparedness for the upcoming contract with Petronas in Malaysia. Mobilization and contractual start up is expected to commence on October 15. Son
Only one week to go for the 4th edition of Offshore Energy. For the first time in its existence, Offshore Energy takes place in Amsterdam and the event is bigger than ever. At 11 & 12 October, 300 exhibitors will show their products in an 8000 sq.m. hall of the Amsterdam RAI. 5000 visitors […
Increasingly assertive Turkey is setting the scene for clashes in the eastern Mediterranean. Since Thursday, Sept. 29, Turkish warships have been harassing Israeli merchant vessels in waters off Cyprus, debkafile’s military sources report. They come close enough to establish wireless communication a
Maritime contractor Hakkers of Werkendam started driving new mooring piles at the jetty of Botlek Tank Terminal (HES Beheer interest 50%) on the 3rd of October. The waterdepth at BTT’s jetty is currently being increased from 13.65 to 15 metres, so that BTT will be capable of receiving vessels with a
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has just held its annual session in the Sub-Committee on the carriage of dangerous goods. Denmark took part in the meeting and was represented by the Danish Maritime Authority. As one of the main issues at the meeting, it was decided to f
