The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) announced yesterday that the Liberian vessel (MV “Stolt Valor”) has been granted permission to take refuge in Bahrain’s waters. The operation to move the tanker to the Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard (ASRY) began early Tuesday morning, where the ASRY tea
The human and economic cost of maritime piracy and exploring ways to enhance the effectiveness of a regional responses are the focus of the 2nd high-level, public-private UAE Counter-Piracy Conference, co-convened by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and global marine terminal operator DP World, t
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased in the three months ended May 2012, to reach their highest level since February 2011, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from leading accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. This is the fourth successive quarter
On behalf of the global cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council (ECC) yesterday announced that the cruise industry has adopted two new safety policies. These policies, which address issues related to the recording of passenger nationality and th
On Tuesday, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) called on the Korean Register of Shipping (KRS) to stop certifying Iranian shipping vessels, specifically those of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC). “the world must deny Iran’s access to inte
The General Organisation of Sea Ports reinforced its commitment to seafarers and the maritime community by recognising their unique contribution to bolster the Kingdom’s maritime industry. As an advocate to upholding the rights and privileges of seafarers, the GOP has undertaken several initiatives
Seven international consultants have been given a guided tour of Marfa Port in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi prior to submitting bids to develop the site. ADPC aims to continue its drive in the Western Region to improve facilities for fishermen and leisure users at this and other ports. The expert
A report highlighting latest details of the plight of seafarers at the hands of Somali pirates was launched on Friday 22nd June at a press conference in London. The report, The Human Cost of Piracy 2011, is written jointly by Kaija Hurlburt of One Earth Future for its Oceans Beyond Piracy project an
KBR announced yesterday that it was selected as Höegh’s preferred engineer to execute pre-FEED studies for two of its projects off the coast of Israel and offshore Australia. KBR will provide the pre-FEED study for the King liquefied natural gas-floating production storage and offloading (LNG-FPSO)
As part of its continued focus on efficiency and commitment to customers, DP World Aden this month received and operated an additional two gantry cranes, bringing up to seven the number of cranes at the Aden Container Terminal (ACT). The two new Liebherrs Super Post Panamax quay cranes with a capaci
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority in charge of regulating and supervising all aspects of the maritime sector in Dubai, has held on Monday, June 25, 2012, the first-ever maritime industry workshop in Dubai attended by key maritime industry partners in the emirate. The wor
On 25 June 2012, the international Day of the Seafarer, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is asking people around the world to use social networks to highlight just how important seafarers are to everyone on the planet, as they transport, all over the world, the vital items, commodities
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has joined the International Committee on Seafarers’ Welfare (ICSW) and is joining in celebrations for the international Day of Seafarers, launched around the world last year. ADPC joins ICSW in promoting the welfare and well-being of seafarers in Abu Dhabi and to rais
The heaviest single piece of machinery handled at Mina Musaffah has been unloaded at the port. The German heavy-lift ship, Lone, delivered two HP Absorbers from Italy weighing 1342 and 1275 metric tonnes, respectively. The cargo will be delivered to Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company (Al Hosn Gas). M
