Vietnam Ship Detentions Not Uncommon
In the first half of 2012, Vietnamese ships were inspected by PSC 434 times at foreign ports, with 30 ships being detained for 457 errors. The number of Vietnamese…
Star Bulk Ship Off Hire Following Engine Failure
Greece's Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Star Bulk Carriers Corp. announce that their Star Polaris sustained main engine failure while sailing from the port of Dangjin, South Korea.
American Waterways Operators Concerned at Low Water Levels
Low-water levels resulting from severe drought conditions in the US Midwest have potential for significant national economic consequences. The low-water levels resulting…
MOL (America) Announce Intermodal Transit Performance Results
MOL (America) Inc. announce intermodal transit on-time performance results for April-June 2012. MOL’s overall intermodal transit on-time performance was 88% for…
ABB Acquires Marine Software Solutions Company Amarcon
ABB, the power and automation technology group, has agreed to acquire Amarcon BV, a Dutch company that develops and markets software solutions for the shipping industry.
HR Wallingford Sign Navigation Simulator Agreement with FMSC
HR Wallingford has recently signed an alliance agreement with Fremantle Maritime Simulation Centre (FMSC). This gives HR Wallingford the capability to conduct navigation…
Catalina Express Moves to New San Pedro Terminal
The only ferry service serving Santa Catalina Island from mainland USA ports shifts its San Pedro, California facility. Cataline Express is moving to a new San Pedro…
