Donald Trump Angered by Scotland Planning Decision
Consent for an offshore wind farm off Aberdeen, opposed by Donald Trump, has been granted by the Scottish government. The £230m development consists of 11 wind turbines.
Big Navy Refit Job Begins in San Diego
The Navy's amphibious assault ship 'USS Essex' is dry docked at General Dynamics NASSCO for at least $150 million in repairs and upgrades. USS Essex, which displaces more than 40,000 tons when loaded for combat, is the biggest Navy ship that can fit into dry dock at NASSCO, the last major shipbuilder on the West Coast, reports U-T San Diego. The money for the ship's overhaul was appropriated before sequestration kicked in, so the work is expected to go forth without interruption.
European Ship Recycling Fund Called For
NGOs support EU Parliament Environment Committee call for ship recycling fund and off-the-beach stance. NGOs have applauded a breakthrough vote by a large majorityā¦
China Rongsheng Report 2012 Revenue Cut by Half
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries release financial results for the twelve months ended 31, December 2012. In 2012, the Group recorded approximately RMB 7.96 billion in revenueā¦
UK Search & Rescue Contract for Bristow Group
Bristow Group awarded a new Department for Transport contract to provide civilian Search & Rescue (SAR) services for all of the UK. The SAR services contract hasā¦
Russian Maritime Security Firm Protests Nigeria Detainment
In September 2012 Moscow-based crew members of the arms-carrying 'MV Myre Seadiver' were arrested in Lagos & detained without trial. In September 2012 Moscow-basedā¦
China Imports More Oil Than U.S. for First Time Ever
China reached this milestone in December 2012, as its net petroleum imports surpassed those of the U.S. In a recent press release NYC-based PIRA Energy Group reportsā¦
James Cameron Gifts 'Deepsea Challenger' to Woods Hole
The Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron partners with Woods Hole Oceanographic Intitution to accelerate technology development. The partnership aims to stimulate advances in ocean science and technology and build on the historic breakthroughs of the 2012 Cameron-Āled Deepsea Challenge expedition exploring deep-ocean trenches. The announcement comes on the one-year anniversary of Cameron's unprecedented solo dive to 35ā¦
Diesel Engine Injection Specialists in J/V
Switzerland's Hoerbiger technology group & Germany's Lā Orange GmbH establish a new company, D'Blue, to serve the Asian market. Hoerbiger and LāOrange GmbH, Stuttgartā¦
Hamburg Süd's 'Santa Cruz' Now Flying Luxembourg Flag
Previously operated under the Liberian flag, the 7,100 TEU container ship has been re-registered with the EU-member nation. The ĀSanta CruzĀ, which sails in the Europe Ā South America East Coast liner service, is the first Hamburg Süd vessel to be entered in Luxembourg'Ās shipping register. The move brings Hamburg Süd a step closer to its aim of operating 60 per cent of its owned ships under European flags.
KOTUG Celebrates Silver Jubilee, Extends Globally
Over the past 25 years KOTUG has been transformed from a European to a global player in the maritime industry. As a fast growing towage company KOTUG is expanding its innovative services to ports and terminals in Europe, West-Africa and Australia. With a young and powerful fleet of 40 tugs, KOTUG operates in a variety of markets, including towage services in ports and at sea as well to the salvage, offshore and dredging industry.
Piracy Threat Still a Real Concern Finds SHADE Conference
Piracy, Private Security Companies, & Best Maritime Practice discussed at 27th Shared Awareness and Deconfliction (SHADE') conference. Military officers, governmentā¦
Damen Deliver Twin-Axe OSV to Marineco
The āMarineco Thunderbirdā is UK-based Marinecoās fourth FCS 2610 Twin Axe to join its windfarm support fleet of vessels. Marineco was the first customer to buy one of these vessels nearly two and a half years ago, based on a design for an Offshore and Offshore Wind support vessel which Damen really believed in. The recent purchase of Thunderbird, Damen say, is proof of the concept and its future.
Harley Tractor Tug 'Robert Franco' Launched
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has launched the first of two tractor tugs they have contracted with Harley Marine Services. The new tugboat will be delivered toā¦
Cruise Ship 'Regal Princess' Launched in Fincantieri Shipyard
The largest ship ever built by the Italian group, & the future Carnival flagship, is launched at Fincantieriās Monfalcone shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for spring 2014, while sister ship, āRoyal Princessā, launched in August 2012, will be delivered in the first half of this year. Attending the ceremony for Princess Cruises were Rai Caluori, Executive Vice President Fleet Operations, and Stuart Hawkins, Vice President Newbuilding.
Port of Long Beach Begins Rail Expansion Project
The U.S. Department of Transportationās Maritime Administrator David Matsuda attended a ground breaking ceremony today for the Green Port Gateway, a major portā¦
New Guide to Safe Management of Asbestos
The guide takes a wider look at asbestos, exploring its history, composition and health effects to underline the vital importance of correct management. It also details asbestos-related regulation and suggests tools that can be used to achieve best practice in asbestos management. Despite better management and reduced production of asbestos, there remains considerable room for improvement, primarily to reduce the number of deaths.
Transas Debuts Remote Worker Tracking System
Transas Marine launched a Remote Worker Tracking System (RWTS), enabling clients to substantially increase OHS levels in construction works on offshore structures such as wind and wave generators or any other offshore platform, by offering an innovative and easy-to-use personnel tracking system. RWTS makes it possible to monitor and control personnel movements to/from offshore facilities and detect their location. The system is easy to deploy.
MOL Training Ship Retired
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the training ship Spirit of MOL has recently completed its final training voyage. Since its first training voyage in 2007, more than 2,200 cadets from such countries as India, the Philippines and Russia have been trained aboard the ship. It also made important contributions to society through activities such as relief efforts after typhoon disasters, and received an award from House of Representatives of the Philippinesā¦
Survey: Shipping Confidence Reaches Highest Level for Two Years
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry recovered to their highest level for two years in the three months ended February 2013, according to the latestā¦
