Wärtsilä Debuts PSV Design at Nor-Shipping
With new rules and regulations affecting the platform supply vessel (PSV) market, Wärtsilä is launching a new PSV ship design at this year's Nor-Shipping exhibition being held in Oslo from June 2-5.
First Damen Multi Cat 3013 Delivered to MCS
Maritime Craft Services (Clyde) Ltd has taken delivery of its first Damen Multi Cat 3013. Based in Fairlie, Ayrshire, the Scottish company is one of the largest…
Antarctic Treaty Meeting Urged to Step Up Climate Change Role
As the 2015 Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) opens today in the Bulgarian capital, the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) urged the ATCM to…
AVEVA to Acquire FabTrol Systems
AVEVA Group plc announces that it has agreed to acquire FabTrol Systems, Inc. from the Dowco Group of Companies the acquisition is expected to complete by Friday 26 June 2015.
MacGregor Optimises UASC's Container Vessels Payload
United Arab Shipping Company's first ultra-large container vessel has entered service equipped with a MacGregor high-efficiency cargo handling system, which is designed…
Gibdock Opens Prefabrication Facility
Gibdock has officially opened its new ‘Pad 1’, a specialised area for land-based fabrication projects, to a busy workload. The 2,940m2 purpose-built pad offers an…
Bilateral Short-stay Visa Waiver at EU, UAE Ports
The United Arab Emirates and the European Union have signed a reciprocal bilateral short-stay visa waiver agreement. UAE citizens who hold diplomatic, special, service…
Wartsila's 2nd Edition Encyclopedia Launch at Nor-Shipping
The second edition of Wartsila's Encyclopedia of Ship Technology is to be launched at the Nor-Shipping exhibition and conference being held in Oslo, Norway from June 2 to 5.
Philippines Worries on Maritime Dispute in South China Sea
Philippines undersecretary for foreign affairs policy Evan Garcia says that tension with China over disputed islands in the South China Sea is the country's most pressing security concern…
Vietnam to Build Research Ship Indegenously
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved a decision to build specialized ships for maritime research and survey purposes only in local shipyards associated with Vietnam…
First Iranian Ship Docks at Oman's Sohar Port
The first cargo ship delivering Iranian goods docked at the Omani port of Sohar, a few weeks after Tehran and Muscat opened a new shipping route. The vessel, titled Genaveh 12…
Saudi-Indian Naval Ties Renewed
Reviving glorious memories of historic bonds and trade relations between Saudi Arabia and India that date back to the time of Prophet Muhammad and beyond, an Indian…
India Okays Deal on Indo-Bangla Coastal Shipping
The Indian government has approved an agreement on coastal shipping between India and Bangladesh for cheaper cargo movements between them. “The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Odisha’s Paradip Port on the Verge of Closure?
Odisha Cooperation and Excise Minister Damodar Rout today alleged that there has been a big conspiracy to curtail the business of Paradip port in Odisha. He said…
UASC Launches New Europe-US Service
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has launched a North Europe - US East Coast (NEU1) service as well as an order of 3,500 reefer containers as part of its ongoing expansion phase.
Karachi Port Signs MoU with Chinese Port Trust
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Guangdong Transport Department, China signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for strengthening shipping connectivity and establishing cooperation.