Chinese-make 2-stroke Wärtsilä Engine Unveiled
The first Wärtsilä two-stroke engine with a high pressure SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system manufactured in China has been introduced. The system is fitted…
Shipbuilding for the Arctic
The Arctic region has a huge potential in terms of unexploited natural wealth and resources, though it accounts for a small area on the earth’s surface. Many countries…
PGS Wins Patent Dispute with EMGS
Oslo, Norway, Petroleum Geo-Services ASA informed today that Oslo District Court in its judgment of 13 February 2015 ruled in favor of PGS in the lawsuit filed by…
ABB Shore Power for Johan Sverdrup
Statoil has, on behalf of the Johan Sverdrup partnership, awarded a contract to ABB for land-based power supply to phase 1 of the Johan Sverdrup field. The contract value is around NOK 1.1 billion…
Rescue Sheet for Liebherr Mobile Cranes
Liebherr mobiles cranes which comply with stage 3b or over now come with a rescue sheet as standard. This shows the structure of the crane and any hazardous substances on it.
Lerwick Sees Cruise Season Boom
Lerwick Harbour’s cruise season launches at the double this week, with the arrival of the first two vessels of the year on Wednesday (18 March), bringing 1,850 passengers to Shetland.
U.S. Ambassador to Cameroon visits USNS Spearhead
Ambassador Michael S. Hoza, U.S. ambassador to Cameroon, visited and delivered remarks during reception held aboard the Military Sealift Command’s joint high-speed…
Another Artificial Island in Panama by Boskalis
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has been awarded a contract from Compañía Insular Americana, S.A. to construct a second artificial island off the coast…
Observation Pod for Cruise Lines by MacGregor
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has supplied Royal Caribbean International's first Quantum Class cruise ship with a crane and observation gondola called the North Star.
USCG Responds to Grounded Ferry near Ocracoke Inlet, NC
The Coast Guard responded to a ferry that ran aground Saturday approximately one mile south of Ocracoke, North Carolina. The captain of the Silver Lake, a 220-foot passenger and vehicle ferry…
Australia Bans Dumping within Great Barrier Reef
The dumping of dredge spoil in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will be completely banned under draft laws proposed by the Federal Environment Minister. Greg Hunt…
New Korean Maritime Minister Urges for Safety
South Korea's new maritime minister Yoo Ki-june urged all-out efforts to enhance maritime safety. Calling the tragic sinking of a passenger ferry last year the result of a failure by his ministry…
Myanmar Ferry Sinking Kills About 50
About 50 people have died in the sinking of an overloaded ferry off the coast of western Myanmar police say. The boat had 209 people on board when it ran into high…
Modi Makes Waves in Indian Ocean
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived back home after five days tour of three Indian Ocean countries. His tour has served to reclaim some of New Delhi’s lost footing in the area.
Indian Port Workers Drop Strike Proposal
The Port and Dock Workers Federation (AITUC) has decided to defer the strike proposed from March 16, in view of the Central Labour Commissioner appointing a committee…
Shortage in Supramax
As tonnage in the East Coast South America (ECSA) region continued to outnumber fresh grain requirements, Supramax front-haul freight rates fell this week, reports Platts, quoting shipping sources.
Japan, Vietnam Maritime Security Cooperation
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan agreed to continue bilateral efforts to ensure maritime security, underlining…
Malta Freeport Terminals Bullish on Prospects
The decision of the two leading shipping consortia, to choose Malta Freeport Terminals (MFT) as their main transshipment hub in the central Mediterranean came as shot in the arm for Malta.
Volvo Ocean Race on Cyclone Pam Alert
Cyclone Pam continues to delay the restart of the Volvo Ocean race with organizers grounding the six yachts in the race until weather associated with the deadly system stabilizes.
Coming soon: German LNG-powered Ferries
Germany’s AG-Ems is preparing to put two liquefied natural gas-diesel dual fuel ferries into operation for the summer season in the North Sea for the first time.