Dry Bulk Panamax's Face Uncertain Future
Sub-Capesize sectors, previously better performers than Capes, now face an equally uncertain future according to recent Drewry analysis. Demand for Panamax ships improved over the 2nd quarter 2012…
Latvia Navy Accepts Locally-built Patrol Boat
Patrol boat 'Viesite', built in the country's Riga Shipyard, has been accepted by Latvia's Ministry of Defence. The building of patrol ship Viesīte was started June 17th, 2009 and it is third of five new SWATH type patrol ships built for the Latvian Navy, this vessel having been completely built in JSC “Rīgas kuģu būvētava”. Other patrol boats in the newbuilding project were in attendance including Skrunda and Cēsis, as well as headquarters and procurement ship Varonis.
Chinese Research Ship's Nigerian Mission
Chinese scientific research ship 'Dayang Yihao' starts research mission with Nigerian & Chinese scientists on board. More than 100 Chinese and Nigerian scientists and officials attended a ceremony at Apapa Harbour, Lagos, on the launching of the cooperative mission. This is the first time that marine scientists from China and Nigeria have worked together on sea research, said Tang Yong, the chief scientist of the ship's research team.
Greek Shipping Numbers Still in First Rank
Despite the decrease in the number of ships, the fleet under Greek management still ranks first in world according to Clarksons. Greece's merchant fleet still ranks…
Deepwater Oil Strike by Petrobras Offshore Brazil
Petrobras strikes oil deposits in a new discovery in the 'Rights Transfer Area' some 200 km off the coastal city of Rio de Janeiro. Petrobras has discovered good…
US Navy Awards Program Support Contract to Noblis
Noblis to provide technical, engineering, & program management support services to the Naval Sea Systems Command. Noblis, Inc., a leading nonprofit science, technology…
Pilot Freight Services Recognized as a Top Provider
Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, announce its recognition by three trade publications. Pilot Freight Services, Inc.
US Warship Answers Persian Gulf Help Call
Guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) renders medical assistance to Panamanian-flagged, bulk carrier M/V Belde. Winston S. Churchill responded to a distress call following a cargo-handling accident aboard Belde. The destroyer dispatched two rigid-hull inflatable boats, transporting the ship's hospital corpsman, and the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team to assess the injured personnel.
ECDIS Familiarisation Course On Show at Upcoming Expo
Safebridge will show a full working version of its ECDIS familiarisation course at SMM Hamburg. The full working version of the ECDIS familiarisation course will…
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