New Sulphur Rules Force Changes at Stena Line
The new sulphur directive for shipping traffic within the North European SECA area, which comes into force on January 1, 2015, is good for the environment but hasā¦
New Phase of Antipiracy Project in Somalia
The Joint Shipping Initiative - made up of Shell, BP, Maersk, Stena and Japanese shipping companies NYK, MOL and "K" Line - has announced it has given$1.5 million of additional funds to a United Nations Development Program (UNDP) project to improve the lives of Somalis and security for seafarers. The UNDP's "Alternative Livelihoods to Piracy in Puntland and Central Regions ofSomalia" project aims to reduce piracy off the coast of east Africa through local economic developmentā¦
CWind Launches German Subsidiary
CWind announced the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Germany. CWind Germany will be headquartered in Hamburg and will be responsible for the sales and marketing of CWindās services in Germany. The company has also said it has won the license to lease employees under German law, known in Germany as āArbeitnehmerüberlassungslizenzā and is now in a position to lease employees as third party technicians to German client companies. CWind is building a leading position in the U.K.
ISS Supports Tanzania Port Infrastructure Project
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has recently managed heavy lift vessel project for Shanghai-based heavy-duty equipment manufacturer, ZPMC in Tanzania. Last month, ISS Tanzania acted as port and discharging agents for the carrier, the Zen Hua 21 which was carrying two SSG (Ship to Shore Gantry) and seven RTG (Rubber-Tyred Gantry) cranes for the Tanzania International Container Terminal. The arrivalā¦
Moose Boatsā Fire Rescue Catamaran
Specialty workboats redefined: versatility, value and multi-mission capabilities, all rolled into one affordable hull. In a world where small to medium sized municipalitiesā¦
Specialty Workboat Missions Propelled by Innovative Engines
Volvo Penta allows operators to save on fuel, cut emissions and most importantly ā get the job done, in a wide array of conditions and mission sets. Volvo Penta of the Americas is delivering fuel efficiency, reducing emissions and raising performance as it powers U.S. and Canadian vessels with modern diesel engines, Jens Bering, product management head of the Virginia-based operation said last month.
BSEE, Coast Guard Ink OCS Regulatory Agreement
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Director Brian Salerno and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Paul Thomas signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for regulating fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. Through this agreement, both BSEE and the Coast Guard will review regulatory responsibilities for systems and subsystems on fixed OCS facilities and collaborate on joint training activities.
Containerships Orders Dual-fuel Container Vessels
Finnish end-to-end cargo operator, Containerships, has ordered two additional new, state-of-the-art, dual-fuel engine-technology containerships. This follows an order announced earlier this year for two similar vessels. With the announcement, Containerships informed it will be the first shortsea container operator in Europe to run ships on LNG. āOur new ships will not just meet, but exceed all environmental standards in the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) where we operateā¦
Investors Warm up to German Offshore Wind
German offshore plants attract new investment; offshore energy a key component in switch from nuclear. Start-up costs high, but returns are attractive. Germany's offshore wind parksā¦
Today in U.S. Naval History: September 25
Today in U.S. 1941 - In first successful U.S. Navy escort of convoys during World War II, Navy escort turn over HX-150 to British escorts at the Mid-Ocean Meeting Point. All ships reach port safely.
Security Concerns Prevent Taiwan Firm's Use of Chinese Vessels
A Taiwanese company has withdrawn notice to use Chinese vessels on a renewable energy project off the island, the port authority said on Thursday, after oppositionā¦
SAR Underway for 300 Stranded at Sea
A search and rescue operation was underway off Cyprus on Thursday for 300 people stranded at sea who authorities suspect may be refugees from Syria. Authoritiesā¦
MacGregor to Supply Deck Machinery to 6 OSVs
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, says it has won a series of deck equipment orders from Chinese shipbuilder Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd. The winches and deckā¦
Shell & Hyundai Open S. Korea Base Oil Plant
A joint venture company formed by Shell and Hyundai Oilbank, has inaugurated a new base oil manufacturing plant in Daesan, South Korea. The plant has the capacity to produce approximately 13ā¦
The Great Lakes Ballast Water Challenge Explained
Skuld P&I Club in a members advisory explores the regulatory framework and practical issues that exist in both Canada and the USA with input from BLG of Montreal and Chalos & Co of New York.
MSC RoRo Contract Modification Awarded to Patriot
The US Department of Defense informs that Patriot Contract Services, LLC, Concord, California, is being awarded a $58,642,752 modification under a previously awardedā¦
Delivery of Russiaās Mistral-class Warship āConditionalā
Paris continues to believe that the transfer of a Mistral-class ship to Russia is not possible at the moment, according to official Russian News Agency ITAR/TASā¦
Tankship, Gas Carrier, Containership Newbuilds: Latest Orders
Reported business this week has been focussed on the tanker, container and gas markets, says Clarkson Hellas in their latest S&P Weekly Bulletin. Whilst under discussion for some monthsā¦
MTU Plant 'S.C. Manufacturer of the Yearā
The MTU Aiken Plant, which produces world-class diesel engines and components, has been named South Carolina Chamber of Commerceās 2014 Small/Medium Manufacturer of the Year.
Ensco Prices $1.25-Billion Senior Notes Offering
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., DNB Markets, Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fennerā¦
