Elcome International, the leading marine solutions provider and system integrator in the Middle East and one of the largest in the world, announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply the complete electrical, electronics and ship control package for a cable-handling ship conversion project
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor and Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council today acknowledged the successful completion of Khalifa Port through a formal visit to view operations at the state of the art flagship container terminal, the most technical
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) today has announced the introduction of two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts to cover The Mediterranean (Q6111) and The Persian Gulf (Q6110). The two new paper charts, together with a new online update service, provide a simple, single point of ref
A giant project, a giant ship and a giant achievement. It has been a magnificent and inspiring performance by ADPC staff, contractors and stakeholders, inspired by the wise and supportive leadership of the Abu Dhabi government. “Only four and a half short years after the first dredgers moved into po
In preparation for the vessel maintenance schedule in the winter and consideration of the forecasted lack of improvements in the market environment in the Asia-Europe trade, the members of the G6 Alliance have decided to temporarily suspend their Loop 3 service between the Far East and Europe until
Abu Dhabi will launch the first phase of its new multibillion-dollar Khalifa Port tomorrow. “The main target is to serve and support the long-term growth of the Abu Dhabi economy and to serve as an enabler for Kizad,” said Martijn Van de Linde, chief executive of Abu Dhabi Terminals, the operator of
DP World announced financial results from its global portfolio of marine terminals for the first six months of 2012, reporting profit before tax at $310 million, 12% ahead of the prior period on an underlying basis . DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem commented: “The past six months has been
China Harbour has won a contract for the development of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. This “design and build contract” involves construction of a second container terminal to the west of the existing port complex. The new container terminal will have a 600-metre-long quay wall with an alongside dep
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced its full support for the first-ever Dubai Maritime Week 2012, to be held in November 2012 in Dubai. The NTA’s support highlights the critical role of the event in strengthening the UAE’s position as a regional and global trade and economic hub, an
On 24 August 2012 the Force Commanders from the EU Naval Force Somalia – Operation Atalanta (EU NAVFOR), NATO Operation Ocean Shield (TF-508) and Combined Task Force 151 (operated by the Combined Maritime Forces – CMF) met on board the EU NAVFOR flagship ITS San Guisto (Italian Navy) to further enha
P&O Maritime will be actively participating in the first ever Dubai Maritime Week in November. The week includes the Seatrade Middle East Maritime 2012 Exhibition, Awards and Conference which both DP World and P&O Maritime are sponsoring. P&O Maritime is continuing its sponsorship of the Industry Qu
Emirates Shipping Line announced its FGX – Far East Gulf Express Service. Emirates has slots on Hanjin’s PSG premier Asia to Middle East service. The first sailing of FGX will commence from Pusan on 3rd September. The port rotation is Pusan / Shanghai / Ningbo / Yantian / Singapore / Jebel Ali / Dam
Continuing its Shipping Certification Campaign, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) on Wednesday called on Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) to stop certifying Iranian vessels. The prominent shipping services Bureau Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd, and ClassNK recently stopped certifying Iranian
In preparation for the 1st September operational opening of the Khalifa Port Container Terminal, Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) held a half-day seminar that shared the latest updates and procedures directly impacting trucking companies and clearing agents which will use
