The future of LNG as a viable and sustainable alternative marine fuel for working vessels is one of the most eagerly-anticipated sessions taking place at Middle East Workboats 2011, the definitive event for workboat operators, builders and equipment suppliers. Taking place from 3-5 October, 2011 at
Oman’s ports sector continues to grow on the back of an energetic, ongoing programme aimed at modernising and expanding existing maritime ga… (zawya) [mappress] Source: zawya, September 12, 2011;
The global shipping industry (represented by the Round Table of international shipping associations) has called for the establishment of a U… (MaritimeIndustries) [mappress] Source: MaritimeIndustries, September 9, 2011;
Nordic Maritime Services announced the successful delivery of MT Amal on the 15th of June & MT Namsa on the 4th of August. The project is ongoing at SHINA shipyard with delivery of 11 IMO II purpose built chemical carriers whereof 5 ships has been delivered. National chemical carriers from Saudi Ara
The cost of hiring liquefied natural gas carriers on year-long charters exceeded $100,000 a day for the first time since 2006 as a shortage… (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, September 9, 2011.
A team of leading marine scientists from around the world is recommending an end to most commercial fishing in the deep sea, the Earth’s largest ecosystem. Instead, they recommend fishing in more productive waters nearer to consumers. In a comprehensive analysis published online this week in the jou
The cost of insuring liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers has risen as naval containment of piracy fails and surging global demand spurs traf… (arabianbusiness) [mappress] Source: arabianbusiness, September 8, 2011;
Pakistan Deep Water Container Port project is expected to be completed by the end of 2013 or early 2014, said a spokesperson for the Karachi… By Hina Mahgul Rind (thenews) [mappress] Source: thenews, September 8, 2011;
Indian shipping companies, reeling under low freight rates and high fuel prices, will face further cost pressure due to new emission norms s… (economictimes) [mappress] Source: economictimes, September 6, 2011.
The number of successful piracy attacks on ships off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden has decreased this year leading to fears that… By PAUL REDFERN(TheEastAfrican) [mappress] Source: TheEastAfrican, September 5, 2011;
Two Sattahip-based naval vessels on an anti-piracy mission off Somalia rescued a Thai cargo ship from being hijacked in the Gulf of Aden… (pattayamail) [mappress] Source: pattayamail, September 2, 2011.
Offshore vessel market has been one area of the business that has had little to do with vessel scrapping. It was notable therefore that in the first quarter results for US-owner Tidewater that an announcement was made regarding the intention to scrap eleven vessels from its large fleet. Tidewater is
The GT Nexus Shipper Council, a customer community of the world’s biggest importers and exporters, announced that it has engaged Maersk Line in response to the ocean carrier’s recently announced “Manifesto,” which calls for changes in the way carriers and shippers conduct their business. The Shipper
The subject of Carbon Dioxide dominates the future of many industries today. Whether it be the Shipping, Automotive, Aviation, or Power Generation industries the questions of how to account for, reduce, produce, capture and minimise the impact of Carbon Dioxide generated by that industry is seldom l
