Petrobas Action Ten Brazil Contracts for FPSO Modules
Petrobras subsidiaries Tupi BV and Guará BV, together with consortium members BG Group, Petrogal Brasil, and Repsol Sinopec Brasil SA, have given the go-ahead for ten contracts totaling US$4.5 billion for the construction of the first six topside modules (processing plant, utilities and living quarters) for eight identical (“Replicant”) FPSOs (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading units). The…
China Shipyard Gets Order for Six PSV's
China's Sinopacific Shipbuilding contracted to build four SPP35 style platform supply vessels (PSV's) for Nigerian shipowner SLOK. In addition, the two parties also signed a letter of intent for building two SPP50 style PSVs. The SPP35 and SPP50 PSVs are both designed by Sinopacific’s subsidiary Shanghai Design Associates (SDA). Crown Ship will provide financing services to the shipowner before the delivery.
India Now World's Top Ship-breaking Centre
India emerges as the world's largest centre of ship-breaking with 415 ships demolished in the ship-breaking yards of Alang in 2011-12. Another 150 giant behemoths…
Aker Solutions Awarded Penenco UK Contract
Aker Solutions secures 3-year £18-million (GBP) Perenco UK contract extension for onshore and offshore operations & maintenance services. The contract is valid for three (3) years, with an optional two (2) year extension. The agreement includes provision of operations, maintenance and technical support personnel for Perenco at its on and offshore assets in the southern North Sea. More than 80 Aker…
Abandoned Container Ship 'MSC Flaminia' Salvage
Three tugboats with fire-fighting ability are on the scene. After the arrival of the second firefighting tugboat, Anglian Sovereign, a party of four salvage specialists boarded MSC Flaminia, and were able to reactivate the ship's own firefighting system, which is now operating in support of the fire-fighting tugs' efforts. Due to damaged cargo and extinguishing water the ship is listing by 8.5 degrees. The extent of the damage onboard MSC Flaminia is considerable.
Nigeria Fines Shell US$ 5-billion for Oil Spill
Dr. Peter Idabor, Director General, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) was quoted by local media as announcing the fine against Shell Nigeria…
Indian Navy Commissions Stealth Frigate
'INS Sahyadri', the third stealth frigate of the Shivalik Class, commissioned at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard. The warship, named after the mountain range Sahyadri…
Marine Electronics Selection Beefed-up by NavShack
NavShack has exponentially increased the number of products it offers, with an expanded selection to include boating supplies, boat safety equipment, automotive/RV accessories, fishing gear, outdoor and water sports products. According to NavShack, customers have explained to them for years how hard it is for them to find an affordable and qualified boat service dealer. On this basis they decided to apply themselves to meet that requirement.
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…
Seaspan Selects IFS Applications to Support $8B Navy Deal
IFS North America said that Seaspan has selected IFS Applications as its Shipbuilding materials requirements planning (MRP) solution. IFS Applications was chosen because it provides a powerful project-based solution (PBS) with the ability to control cost and schedule in real-time, enhancing Seaspan’s ability to efficiently meet customer requirements. This capability will help Seaspan deliver on the…
Fendercare's Rowlands Cares for Olympic Torch
On Wednesday July 4, Paul Rowlands, Marketing Executive for Fendercare Marine was given the honor of being an official Olympic Torchbearer and carrying the flame through Fakenham, Norfolk. Paul was nominated to carry the torch in recognition of his fundraising efforts, following the death of his daughter, Alice at just 15 days old in 2007. Alice was born six weeks early and with a rare liver condition, neonatal hemochromatosis, at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in September 2007.
Sharbaugh Named SVP of Alfa Laval
Jeff Sharbaugh was appointed Senior Vice President, Parts and Service Division of Alfa Laval Inc. in February 2012. In this role, Sharbaugh is responsible for driving consistent profitable growth, and developing new sales opportunities for the parts and service business of Alfa Laval in the USA. His responsibilities include leading parts sales, reconditioning services, field services and technical support activities in all of Alfa Laval’s market segments.
"Flashmob" to Support the Cruise Industry in Venice
More than 600 people responded to the appeal launched by the Cruise Venice Committee, the Association which promotes and supports the Laguna’s cruise industry. Porters, mooring, security and tourism operators of the city gathered at the passenger terminal to support the cruise industry, an excellent production sector for Venice, which has made the city Europe's main homeport. The picture shows a meaningful moment of last week’s event…
Jaya, IHC Merwede Sign Agreement
Jaya Holdings Limited (“Jaya”) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Jaya Shipbuilding and Engineering Pte Ltd has signed an agreement with IHC Merwede…
