EU Examining Scandlines State Aid Complaint
European Union regulators are examining a complaint by ferry group Scandlines accusing Danish authorities of giving billions of euros in illegal state subsidies…
Port Workers Suspend Strike at Argentina Grains Hub
A strike by port workers at Rosario, Argentina's biggest agricultural export hub, has been suspended, thanks to a government attempt to resolve a disagreement over wage hikes…
CWind in Ex-Royal Marines Boat-Share Deal
Offshore wind solutions provider CWind’s successful boat share scheme has to date attracted investment from different groups within the maritime community, with commercial fishermen and superyacht skippers among current partners. Now, a group of three ex-Royal Marines is set to invest, in partnership with CWind, in the next generation of offshore wind support vessel (OWSV) design, the CTruk EVOC22.
Hong Kong Requirements for Noise Protection
The IMO Code on Noise Levels On Board Ships (the ‘Noise Code 2012’) enters into force on 1 July, 2014, under new SOLAS regulation II-1/3-12*. The Hong Kong flag…
Chinese Port Probe May Spread to Iron Ore, Soybeans
The Chinese probe into financing of copper and aluminium may spread to other commodities such as iron ore and soybeans, an executive of a commodity hedge fund said on Wednesday.
Wärtsilä Signs Extensive Services Supply Agreement
Wärtsilä has signed an extensive three-year services supply agreement with the Norwegian DOF Group in the end of April 2014. The agreement covers services for all Wärtsilä equipment, including engines and propulsion as well as electrical and automation systems, for DOF's vessels with Wärtsilä equipment operating in Norway, Brazil and Singapore. DOF Group is a global company that provides a comprehensive…
Chromium Corp. Unveils LPM, EPA-Compliant Cylinder Liner
Chromium Corporation has announced the release of its LPM (Low Particulate Matter) cylinder liner that is fully in compliance with EPA 40 CFR 1033 (locomotive) and 1042 (marine) regulations. Through its advanced surface finishing technology, Chromium Corporation once again presents a product that meets today’s emission requirements. The LPM® cylinder liner is certified under EPA Non-Original Equipment Manufacturer Locomotive Component Certificate Of Conformity.
Vietnam says China Moving Rig; China Denies Sending Warships
Vietnam said on Wednesday a Chinese oil rig at the center of an increasingly bitter territorial dispute appeared to be on the move again, as China denied Vietnamese…
Thorco Chairman: More Ships and IPO
Thorco sees fleet expanding by 50 pct in coming years. Multi-purpose shipping company aims to list in Copenhagen. Drewry expects industry to pick up in next few years.
Australia, Japan to Pursue Closer Military Tech Ties
Australia and Japan will create a framework pact to cooperate on military technology, the two countries said on Wednesday, a move that could pave the way for Japan…
Fukushima Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm Project Progresses
A consortium made up of Marubeni (project integrator), the University of Tokyo (technical advisor), Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Hitachi, Furukawa Electric, Shimizu, and Mizuho Information & Research has been participating in an experimental offshore floating wind farm project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry since March 2012.
Ten Ships Detained in the UK in May
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced that ten foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during May 2014 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.
Argentina Seeks Tenders for Two LNG Cargoes
Argentina has launched a buy tender for two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery in late-July and mid-August, respectively, into its river terminal at Escobar, trade sources said.
Appledore Shipyard Gets Order for Third Irish Navy Ship
The future looks bright for Appledore, the UK Westcountry shipbuilder, as owning company Babcock says the yard has won a multi-million pound contract for a third Irish navy vessel…
Defective Marine Engine Leads to US$46-Million Legal Settlement
A week before the start of a scheduled three week jury trial, the law firm of Cunningham Bounds, LLC apprises it obtained a $46,000,000 settlement for its clients…
Master Failed to Notify Ship Grounded: Fined in NZ Court
Maritime New Zealand inform that the master of the 177m Singapore-flagged cargo vessel 'Lake Triview' has been fined $2000 (plus $130 court costs) after pleading…
Rolls-Royce Gets Edison Chouest AHTS Contract
Rolls-Royce says it has won a £50m contract to deliver deck machinery for four large anchor handlers for Edison Chouest Offshore. The vessels are designed by North American Shipbuilder Inc.
AAPA Commends President Obama for WRRDA Enactment
After a 7-year hiatus in reauthorizing new U.S. water resources legislation, the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) says it commends President Obama…
Panama Canal Expansion: More Lock Gates Arrive
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) informs that the second shipment of four rolling gates for the Third Set of Locks to the waterway's Atlantic side has arrived from the Port of Trieste…
Coast Guard Escorts Portsmouth - Norfolk Tunnel Tow
Crews aboard two 25-foot Response Boat – Smalls, from Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay, Maryland, are to be seen here escorting the tugboats 'Honor' and 'Captain William Landry' near Sparrows Point…
