Record Growth Continues at Georgia's Ports
The Georgia Ports Authority reported that its terminals in Brunswick and Savannah moved a combined 2.79 million tons of freight in October, a record for the authority. "Strong growth across all key sectors of our business is an indication that our ports are reaching a larger and more diverse customer base," said GPA Executive Director Curtis Foltz. For the fiscal year to date, the GPA has moved 10.28 million tons, up 7.2 percent or 694,045 tons.
Paris MoU Reports 113 MLC Detentions in First Year
August 20, 2014 marked the first anniversary of the entry into force of the Maritime Labor Convention (MLC, 2006). During the first 12 months, 113 ships were detained by one of the Paris MoU Authorities for MLC-related deficiencies, representing 17.4% of the total number of detentions (649) in the Paris MoU during this period. During the first year, 7.4% (3,447) of the total number of 46,798 deficiencies recorded was linked to the MLCâŚ
Crowley Wins 2nd Commercial LNG Supply Contract
Crowley Maritime Corp.âs Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) services group has been awarded a second, multiyear contract to supply containerized, U.S.-sourced LNG to a pharmaceutical companyâs manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico. The contract, executed through Crowleyâs Carib Energy subsidiary, includes the fuel supply and transportation of LNG, helping the customer yield lowered emissions and an alternative to their current fuel source, diesel.
Low Green Power Supply, Cold Boost Spot, Curve
Low solar and wind power supply expectations on Monday boosted European prompt power prices with demand supported by a gradual turn towards colder weather. PointâŚ
International Windship Association Launched
An international association has been created to facilitate and promote wind propulsion for commercial shipping worldwide. The founding members of a new association for the shipping industry have announced the establishment of the International Windship Association (IWSA), an association that will encourage, advise and advocate for the use of wind propulsion technologies in the shipping industry. IWSA, established in the U.K.
Antipiracy System Updates Triple Operating Range
WatchStander LLC, a provider of antipiracy technology for the shipping industry, has tripled the effective operating range of its fully automated antipiracy system. The company upgraded its system to detect vessels and potential piracy threats from up to six nautical miles, tripling its previous capability. It has also enabled the technology to automatically respond with advanced, nonlethal countermeasures against inbound pirate boats as early as five nautical milesâŚ
IMO Type Approval for BallastMaster ultraV 500
GEA Westfalia Separator Group was awarded IMO Type Approval by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) for the BallastMaster ultraV 500. The document was handed over by representatives of the BSH in an official capacity to the project managers of the ballast water system at SMM 2014 in Hamburg. The 500m³ installation is a scale-up of the 250m³ variant which had already been certified with the IMO Type Approval in December 2011.
Sea Trucks Bags Another Installation Contract
C has been awarded a second installation contract for a development in Nigeria to West African Ventures, Sea Trucksâ principle Nigerian business. The newest contract is further to Sea Trucksâ announcement made last week whichdeclared a contract from Afren for subsea installation of 60 km pipeline, PLEM, flexible riser and spool pieces as well as transportation and installation of jacket, piles, bridges and topside, ranging between 240 t and 480 t.
Rosneft Inks Supply Pact with PDVSA
Russian top crude producer Rosneft and Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA have signed a new contract for supplies of oil and oil products of Venezuelan production, the Russian company said on Monday.
Bunker Demand up 25 pct at Indian Ports
Demand for shipping fuel at major Indian ports has climbed in the past week by up to 25 percent as the cost of refuelling at Singapore, Asia's bunkering hub, soaredâŚ
Drydocks World wins ADIPEC Awards
Drydocks World and Maritime World, the international providers of maritime and offshore services to the shipping, oil, gas, and energy sectors have been awardedâŚ
Kalmar SmartStack goes live
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has implemented the Kalmar SmartStack solution at Durban Container Terminal (DCT) in South Africa for real-time container inventory reporting and management.
âOlympusâ Named in Fosnavåg
Build number 116 from Havyard is called âOlympusâ. It is the third in the series of Havyardâs 832 design, and, as mentioned, the eighth vessel to be delivered to Global Offshore Services.
Voith Wins 'Best PR Picture of the Year' Award
Voith has won the award for the best PR picture of the year at the âPR Bild Award 2014â (renowned award for PR pictures). Yesterday, on Thursday, the photographâŚ
Halliburton Seeks to Replace Baker Hughes Board
Baker Hughes Incorporated today announced receipt of notice from Halliburton Company that it intends to nominate candidates to replace the entire board of directors of Baker Hughes at its Apr.
Strathpine Sailor Helps Render Safe
The lifestyle that comes with a career in the Royal Australian Navy appealed the most to Annaleise Easlea when she enlisted at age 20. Although she did not know anyone in the Navy before she joinedâŚ
USCG Rescuing Sinking Boat 144 miles off Oahu
The Coast Guard is assisting the crew of a sinking fishing boat 144 miles north northeast of Oahu, Sunday. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu CommandâŚ
BHP Billiton's Conservation Efforts on the World Stage
Thousands of conservation experts from around the world, including environmental scientists from BHP Billiton, are in Sydney for the 2014 World Parks Congress (WPC).
Technip PMC Wins ADMA-OPCO Contract
Technip was awarded by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) a contract for project management consultancy (PMC) services for the engineering, procurementâŚ
Drydocks World hosts INTERTANKO Team
Drydocks World received a high-level delegation of the Council members from the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) on 11 November. The delegation included Mr.
