TRACE Certification Sends Message
Gulf Agency Company (Egypt) Ltd is the latest GAC company to become a member of anti-bribery body TRACE International, underlining its strong commitment to ethical corporate conduct.
Viking River Cruises Sets World Record: 10 Ships Inaugurated in One Day
Viking River Cruises (www.vikingrivercruises.com) set a world record with the christening of 10 new Viking Longships. “Today is a proud day for Viking and for river cruising. We are honored to showcase 10 of our revolutionary new Longships and to have had such a celebrated group of women helping us christen them,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking Cruises. Guests at the christening ceremony enjoyed remarks by each godmother and a presentation on the growth of river cruising by Hagen.
WSS Earns Global ABS Approval for Safety Services
Wilhelmsen Ships Services (WSS) late last month obtained global approval for its safety services from ABS (American Bureau of Shipping). The approval comes after a two year process involving the entire safety services team and covers all safety services worldwide. “Along with Radio Holland, we are now the only maritime service provider in the world with global approval from ABS, and indeed, the only service provider within the safety sector.
Conference to Address Crane Operator Certification Question
Joint industry conference to consider Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s (OSHA) Crane Regulation requirements. With the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard requiring U.S.
Diana Containerships Buy 'Hanjin Malta'
Diana Containerships Inc. has taken delivery of the m/v “Hanjin Malta”, a 1993-built Panamax container vessel of 4,024 TEU capacity. The Hanjin Malta is time chartered to Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd., Seoul, for a period of minimum thirty-six and a half months to maximum thirty-eight months at a gross rate of US$25,550 per day less US$150.00 per day commission paid to third parties. The employment of the…
Dogger Bank (UK) Cable Route: OMM Completes Assessment
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) completes a feasibility study for Forewind’s planned North Sea wind energy development. The study was undertaken to assess route…
Underwater Vandals Damage Japanese Midget Submarine
Vandals have damaged the wreck of a Japanese midget submarine in Sydney Harbour and made off with protected relics. The submarine, known as the M24, is a key piece…
Damen's Norwegian Office Reels in Tugboat Order
Soon after opening an office in Stavanger, Damen Shipyards is set to deliver a 2nd Stan Tug to a Norwegian owner, EB Marine A/S. This latest order for a Stan Tug 1204 comes after Damen Shipyards opened the office in October 2012 to serve the offshore industry and Norwegian shipowners: the first time the Dutch group has opened a sales office outside of the Netherlands. The contract is due to begin in April.
China Firm's First European Container Terminal Holding
China Shipping Terminal Development agrees to buy a 24 per cent stake in APM Terminals' Zeebrugge in Belgium. The move came six months after the firm, which is wholly…
China Offshore Units to be Caterpillar Powered
Cat® 16CM32C generator sets selected to provide main power for a fixed platform & FPSO slated to operate in the Enping Oilfield. Four 16CM32C generator sets will be installed on the fixed drilling production platform; the remaining four will be installed on the FPSO, with the option to purchase another 2 generator sets at a future date. Each of the 16CM32C generator sets offers 7,680 kWe (9,600 kVA) and 60 Hz @ 720 rpm. CNOOC China Ltd.
DP World Not Fazed by Shipping Doldrums
DP World announce financial results from its global portfolio of marine terminals for the twelve months ending 31 December 2012. DP World Chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem commented…
China Shipping Development Order LNG Ships
China Shipping Development Co. to order six liquefied natural gas (LNG) to tap the nation’s rising demand for cleaner fuel. The addition of the tankers comes as…
Shell Expands GofM Portfolio
Shell was a high bidder on 38 Gulf of Mexico blocks at the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Lease Sale 227. Shell continues to build upon a strong position in the Central Gulf of Mexico, bidding on a total of 43 blocks and exposed approximately $166 million. Shell was the apparent high bidder on 38 blocks, with those bids totaling approximately $ 140-million. The results strengthen Shell’s existing portfolio…
Another Bulkship Owner Reports 2012 Profits Imploded
Greece's Diana Shipping reports fourth quarter and year ended 31, December, 2012 results. Diana Shipping Inc. a shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, reported net income of US$ 5.0-million for the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to net income of US$ 20.2-million reported in the fourth quarter of 2011. Time charter revenues were $49.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2012…
Dutch Joint Initiative: Onboard Vibration Training Course
The well-known Dutch research institutes MARIN and TNO offer a 2-day course – 'Onboard Noise & Vibration'. The organisers believe that the entire maritime industry can benefit from this training course, and claim it is the only training course in the world specialised in the details of noise and vibrations at an advanced level. The program has been developed and adjusted to the needs expressed by the industry and deals with the origin and prevention of noise and vibrations on board.
Royston Team Worked 24/7 on DSV Engines Overhaul
A team from Royston completes the first stage of a 30,000 hour engine overhaul of a Dive Support Vessel (DSV). The 98-metre, 4.905 gt, Subsea 7-owned Rockwater 1…
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