Stolt-Nielsen, Trafigura Partners in Bitumen Terminal
Trafigura Beheer BV, an international commodities trading and logistics company, has announced that it has joined forces with the global bulk-liquid transportation, storage and distribution services firm, Stolt-Nielsen Limited, to develop a new bitumen distribution centre at Stolthaven Terminals’ Dagenham site, east of London. Trafigura is expecting to invest a minimum of GBP 15 million over ten years in this significant long-term bitumen storage arrangement.
Videotel Adds ‘Working with Maritime Security Guards'
It is easy to forget that the use of Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs) has only become commonplace in the last few years and that the selection and deployment of armed guards is still an unknown quantity for many operators and crew. In response to this, Videotel has made a new addition to its armoury of training materials with the creation of a brand new program – Working with Maritime Security…
JES Inks $1 Billion USD Newbuilding Deal
Mainboard-listed JES International Holdings Limited announced that the Group has successfully secured contract plus options worth close to US$1.0 billion, continuing…
Maritime Single Windows Solution Unveiled
Inlecom Systems Ltd (Inlecom), is presenting, for the first time, its Maritime Single Windows solution to an exclusive group of shipping experts at the Yachting Club of Greece, in Athens, Greece on May 27th 2014. At the event, Inlecom will describe the methodology that it has developed to enable maritime authorities and trade organizations to fulfil their obligation to deliver ship reporting formalities in electronic format via a Single Window.
LNG America Selects ABS for LNG Bunker Barges
LNG America announces the selection of the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as the classification society for North America’s first LNG bunker barges, currently being designed by Jensen Maritime. ABS will assist LNG America in working with shipbuilders and regulators in developing these first-of-their-kind barges that meet or exceed all technical and regulatory requirements. “We are pleased to be working with ABS on this important domestic initiative.
Portable Multi-Story Office Systems Used for Navy
SG Blocks, Inc. has executed a multi-million dollar agreement with a U.S. Navy contractor for an additional delivery of the unique SG Blocks multistory hoteling system that it will lease to the U.S.
Carnival Corp. to Invest $400m in Scrubber Technology
Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald announced that Carnival will significantly extend its installation of exhaust gas cleaning technology, investing $400m in the coming three years to install the technology on 70 ships across its brand, a significant jump from the 32 announced last year. Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) is the world’s largest cruise company, and Donald stressed that it is the company’s intention to use “communication…
Vietnam Considers Legal Action Against China
Vietnam says will "resolutely defend its sovereignty." China says Vietnam making "irresponsible accusations" against it; Philippines submitted arbitration case against China in March.
Debris found in Atlantic search for missing UK sailors
The crew of a charter boat taking part in a search for four British sailors missing in the Atlantic Ocean has found some floating debris in the area where their yacht went missing six days ago…
Angola LNG to Charter Out Tankers After Pipe Rupture
Angola's new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project aims to charter out its entire tanker fleet for at least a couple of months after a major rupture on a flare…
Fincantieri wins 2.1 bln Euro Order from MSC Cruises
Italian state-controlled shipmaker Fincantieri has signed a contract with MSC Cruises to build two cruise ships with an option for one more in a deal worth a total 2.1 billion euros ($2.87 billion)…
Entries Being Accepted for Inaugural 2014 SHIPPINGInsight Award
Entries are now being accepted for the inaugural SHIPPINGInsight Award, to be presented during the SHIPPINGInsight 2014 Fleet Optimization Conference, Sept. 30 through Oct. 2, 2014 in Stamford, Conn.
STX Finland Delivers Cruise Ship to TUI
On Thursday 22 May 2014, STX Finland Oy’s Turku Shipyard handed over the first newbuild to TUI Cruises. Mein Schiff 3 is a sophisticated and highly innovative cruise ship, designed for the German premium-class cruise market. With the production started in November 2012, the environmentally friendly Mein Schiff 3 was floated out in November 2013. The ship provided some 5,500 man-years of labour to the shipyard and the network.
Middle East Launch of DNV GL's Safe LNG Bunkering RP
DNV GL says it is launching a new Recommended Practice (RP) on LNG Bunkering in the Middle East & South Asia. The launch in Doha is in conjunction with Qatar’s…
Montreal Gateway Terminals Implement Navis TOS
Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGT) and Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation announce the successful implementation of the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at MGT.
Russia to Beef Up Arctic Military Infrastructure
The Russian Northern Fleet will deploy military infrastructure in most of the archipelagos and islands of the Arctic Ocean on the borders of Russia, according to official news agency Arctic-Info…
HII to Present at Bernstein's Strategic Decisions Conference
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) informs it will present at Sanford C. Bernstein's 30th annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 28 in New York.
Bunker Suppliers Aegean Continue Upswing in Q1 2014
Greece's Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc. has announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31st, 2014. Sales volumes of 2,705,823 metric tons.
Sembcorp Wins US$236-Million Jack-up Rig Contract
Singapore's Sembcorp Marine says that its subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has secured a US$236 million (about S$296 million) contract to build a high specification, tailor…
Ultra-Large Containership Tow: USCG Evaluate Bay Exercise
US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco advise that its personnel joined with CMA CGM – the third-largest shipping group – along with other local industry partners…
