Singapore's MPA to Introduce Widespread Development Initiatives
The Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to boost maritime research & development,
 productivity and manpower development. The new initiatives were announced by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam…
Greece's Diana Shipping to Buy Capesize Bulk Ship
Diana Shipping Inc. signs up to buy the 'M/V Tamou', a 2005 built Capesize dry bulk carrier of 177,243 dwt. The purchase price is US$27,020,202, less one percent address commission to the buyers.
Ashtead Technology Increase Subsea Equipment Rental Stock
Ashtead Technology announce at the U.K.'s Ocean Business 2013 expo that it has purchased Sonardyne 6G acoustic positioning equipment value £1.3 million. This latest acquisition is the second significant order placed by the company for 6G in the last 12 months, further strengthening the Ashtead Technology fleet of Compatt 6 transponders, including various sound velocity, digiquartz and inclinometer sensors…
Hong Kong Container Terminal Strike Update
Dock-worker unions at strike-bound Kwai Chung container port to meet with two contractors under Labour Deptartment's mediation. The breakthrough comes as a strike…
INTTRA to Offer Cargo Insurance on e-Commerce Network
Hong Kong headquartered FP Marine Risks provides insurance program to INTTRA network members via INTTRA's e-commerce platform. Leveraging the buying power of the INTTRA network…
IMarEST Partners with Matchtech Recruitment
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has partnered with Matchtech to offer an online recruitment service. Developed to offer a key benefit to the institutes 15…
Moran Shipping's Capt. Steve Palmer Recognized
Captain Steve Palmer, Vice-President Moran Shipping Agencies, receives USCG's Meritorious Public Service award. Making the presentation on behalf of the Commandant, Rear Admiral D. "The Commandant takes great pleasure in presenting the U. S. Coast Guard Meritorious Public Service Award to Captain Steve Palmer, Vice president and Quality Manager for Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc. for meritorious public service to the Coast Guard from November 1998 to April 2013.
Bourbon Plans Transformation Project
Bourbon is rolling out a transformation plan for its future growth. As part of its “Transforming for Beyond” project, Bourbon has decided to sell vessels worth $2.5…
Bourbon Board to Submit Resolutions at Shareholder Meeting
As of the stock market on June 03, 2013, the Bourbon share will be quoted ex-dividend. The dividend will be paid June 06, 2013. The record date entitling shareholders…
Three Companies Form Subsea Global Solutions
The Subsea Solutions Alliance between three underwater service companies – Miami Diver LLC, Parker Diving Service and Trident BV – formed one corporate entity, Subsea Global Solutions.
Erma First BWTS Installed for Evalend Shipping
Erma First ESK Engineering Solutions S.A. has concluded the installation of its Ballast Water Management System "Erma First" in two container ships being built at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding for Greek owner Evalend Shipping Co. S.A. The agreement for the installations was signed in 2012 with Erma First who was awarded the contract against seven competitors. Erma First was selected by both the shipyard and the owner on the basis of the system’s cost effectiveness…
Great Lakes Ore Trade Down 11.3% in March
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 1.9 million tons in March, a decrease of 11.3% from a year ago. Loadings were 9.3% ahead of the month’s five-year average, however. Shipments from U.S.
Keppel Secures $225 Million Order From Ensco
Keppel FELS Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a contract to construct a KFELS B Class jackup rig, ENSCO 110, from Ensco plc.
KPI Bridge Oil Appoints Hout
KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global broker and trader in marine bunkers, marine lubricants and risk management products, has appointed Ms. Caroline Huot as Global Marine Lubricants Director. Caroline will be based in the Group’s Singapore office. Caroline Huot who is a French national has more than 17 years experience in the Marine Lubricants sector. Amongst a number of high profile positions within the Shipping and Marine lubricants industries…
MirTac Wins BAM Software Contract
BAM International has awarded MirTac the contract to (re)organize the documentation and activities related to maintenance, critical equipment, spare parts, quality and safety management into the Star IPS fleet management system. The contract comprises 12 units: the jack-up barge IB-909, 9 work boats, a newbuild crane barge and a newbuild self elevating platform. All equipment documentation, purchase and maintenance operations will be translated into procedures…
Kongsberg to Offer Rental AUVs
Kongsberg Maritime Ltd announced at Ocean Business 2013 that it will add a number of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) to its rental pool during 2013 and 2014. The addition of AUV capability will further enhance the existing portfolio of Kongsberg Maritime Ltd rental equipment, which supports customers within the offshore oil and gas, environmental and renewable energy markets. Other leading Kongsberg…
WSS Expands in Asia
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is increasing its offer to clients in the offshore vessel and energy production sectors in 2013, with a strong focus on opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Total Lubmarine to Supply New Panama Canal Power Plant
International marine lubricant supplier Total Lubmarine secured a contract to supply lubricating oil to the Miraflores power plant in the Panama Canal. This installation is located near the existing locks, a few miles from Panama City. Total Lubmarine’s innovative Talusia Universal lubricating oil will be used on two low-speed MAN B&W 12K80MC-S engines which will form part of the expansion of the Miraflores installation…
Descartes Holds Education Sessions Globally
Descartes Systems Group announced that in conjunction with Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidation System (NACCS) it has launched a number of education sessions…
KVH Pairs mini-VSAT with Iridium Open Port Broadband
KVH TracPhone V3-IP goes fully global for commercial mariners as it pairs up with integrated Iridium OpenPort Broadband Service. Coinciding with the introduction…
