Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) serves as a good example of achievement based on its solid operational structure, performance monitoring, sustainability and privatization success, according to a report issued by the Jordanian government at the end of March 2014. The report compiled by financial, lega
Lion Shipbrokers, a shipbroking firm incorporated in the Marshall Islands, said in its weekly report that a total of 14 vessels changed their owners last week (from 17th to 25th of April). The sold vessels include nine bulkers, one container vessel and four tankers. The sold vessels are as follows:
Watchstanders at the United States Coast Guard Sector Guam command center received notification at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday of an injured crewmember aboard the merchant vessel Tenso approximately 362 miles east of Guam. The Liberian-flagged cargo ship Tenso requested a medical evacuation for a 39-year-o
After the federalist rebels had reached an agreement with the Libyan Government early this month to reopen the country’s two occupied oil ports, the Zueitina and Hariga, with two more to follow, the Ras Lanuf and Es Sider, the Hariga terminal was the only one to re-start exports, according to ICAP S
In a resounding sustainability achievement, ADMA-OPCO in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Port Company have set a new world record for the most participants in an underwater clean-up (Single Venue) as part of the “Dive Together To Protect Our Marine Environment” Campaign organized on April 23rd. Collect
VOS Aphrodite was delivered last week to Gupco (Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company, a joint venture between BP and EGPC) at the start of a two-year charter. The vessel will operate from Ras Shukeir in the Gulf of Suez, together with VOS Apollo. Both vessels have been modified with walk-to-work systems o
The services and facilities of DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port have once again been recognised at the prestigious annual Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) 2014. For the sixth year, the ‘Shipping Port of the Year’ has been awarded to Jebel Ali Port. The award was received on behalf of DP W
In preparation for the coming peak season, Evergreen Line is implementing service enhancements for the Red Sea market. The carrier will adjust the port rotation of its Far East – Red Service (FRS) and launch a new feeder loop. In addition, the line intends to further strengthen its Red Sea service n
The International Chamber of Commerce’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed that piracy on the world’s seas is at its lowest first-quarter level since 2007, but warns that the threat is still present. The latest IMB Piracy Report, published today, shows 49 piracy incidents in the first
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded important orders to supply DP World’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai with 125 terminal tractors and 12 empty container handlers. The orders were booked into Cargotec’s 2014 first quarter order intake with deliveries of the terminal tractors scheduled to be complet
Claxton Engineering Services Ltd, an Acteon company, has launched an upgraded ATEX and safe-area crane boom camera system. The new system will improve operational safety through substantial upgrades in camera performance and its user interface. Enhancements to the camera, which is one in a range of
Coping with maritime disasters and the importance of effective maritime regulations are the focus of global maritime industry leaders attending the BIMCO Annual Conference and Awards in Dubai next week (29 April). Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
Nakilat, Qatar’s premier gas transporter, has added three new LNG vessels to its fleet through its joint venture Maran Nakilat Co. Ltd., which has closed $807.4 million of refinancing provided by Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Barwa Bank. The refinancing deal was signed during a ceremony held in Doha
Lamprell, a leading provider of diversified engineering and contracting services to the onshore and offshore energy industry, has delivered a PUQ deck for the Golden Eagle Area Development (GEAD) in the North Sea to its client, Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited and its GEAD co-venturers. GUINNESS WORLD R
