Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has moved its fleet of tug boats operated by its subsidiary ADPC Marine Services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) classification society TASNEEF. TASNEEF was established in 2012 as the very first classification society in the United Arab Emirates as well as in the Gul
Port of Salalah has demonstrated its track record for responsible and safe operations, having surpassed a safety milestone by achieving over 300 days with no Lost Time Injury (LTI), as well as receiving a 2014 Global Green Award at the Green Economy Forum held in Berlin recently. “Respect for the en
RentOcean, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oceanteam Shipping ASA, has been awarded a contract to supply LS Cable – one of the leading suppliers of a wide range of industrial specialty cables – a second 4000t modular carousel system and accompanying equipment for a long-term project. The carousel and a
The latest addition to Höegh Autoliners’ fleet was named “Höegh Jacksonville” during a ceremony held in Hamburg, Germany on 16 May, 2014 . Mrs. Doris Trunzer, the wife of Mr.Mario Trunzer (Managing Director Commercial of the LIEBHERR Werk-Ehingen GmbH.) acted as Lady Sponsor. The ceremony was hosted
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) is planning to participate in the upcoming 2014 Posidonia Exhibition which will be held from June 2 to 6, 2014 in Athens, Greece, to showcase Dubai’s experience as a world-class international maritime hub. DMCA explained this move as part of “its commitment to cr
United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC) announced today the addition of UACC RIYADH (ex BUNGA BANYAN), 45,544 DWT, to its chemical tanker fleet. The vessel was built in 2011 at SLS ShinaSb Shipyard, in South Korea. The UACC RIYADH will join the company’s chemical tanker fleet consisting of already four
Following the efforts to update maritime regulations and legislation, Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has launched a new initiative in connection with licensing marine training centers. This latest development aims to improve policies dealing with centers licensing and staff training as well as
Dignitaries from the Ministry of Defence of Oman joined senior Damen management at a ceremony at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, Vlissingen on May 8th to mark the naming of the Royal Navy of Oman’s new flagship, the Sail Training Clipper Shabab Oman II. The 87m long steel-hulled vessel is a three-
On May 5th, Windstar Cruises debuted the all new, all suite Star Pride in Barcelona, Spain during a christening ceremony and pier-side fiesta to celebrate the launch of the luxury yacht’s inaugural voyage through Spain, France, and Italy. Mrs. Nancy Anschutz, wife of Mr. Philip Anschutz, owner of Xa
Unique Maritime Group, an integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solutions provider, has inked a joint venture agreement with OEG Offshore (OEG), to offer the rental and sale of offshore equipment in the Middle East region. The new joint venture company, OEG Unique, which will be based in UAE & QATA
The Environment and Maritime Safety Department at Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has urged all ship owners and agents to obtain authorization from the Authority in order to anchor in designated areas. The move follows the DMCA’s decision in early 2014 to organize anchorage areas in Dubai. The
DP World Chairman HE Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has met with Algeria’s Minister of Transport HE Amar Ghoul to discuss DP World’s continued investment in Algeria. DP World was awarded the concession to operate the container terminal in the Port of Algiers, DP World Djazair, in 2008. DP World Djazair is
From winter 2014 through spring 2015, Holland America Line will have two ships exploring the mysteries and wonders of the Far East. The 1,432-passenger ms Volendam will sail a series of 14- to 17-day cruises and nonrepeating itineraries, while the 1,404-passenger ms Rotterdam takes an epic 90-day “P
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Monday (28 April 2014) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), based in Malta, with a special event which included speeches from the current IMLI Director and the chairman of IMO’s Legal Committee. ”An array
