WMI, ESG Sign Contract to Complete Dredger
Weeks Marine, Inc. (WMI) and Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) signed a contract to complete the construction of its Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger, the MAGDALEN. This 356ā Twin Screw Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger will be constructed at Easternās Allanton Panama City, Florida facility. Weeks Marine is another Eastern repeat client. This new construction Dredger project continues our commitmentā¦
Shippers Urge EU to Act in Mediterranean Migrant Crisis
European and global operators of merchant ships have joined forces with seafarersā unions to urge EU Member States to take immediate collective action to address the growing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean Sea. Since 2014, thousands of people have been attempting the dangerous sea crossing to Europe, from Africa and the Middle East, in overcrowded boats not fit for purpose, with more than 3,500 people having already lost their lives. Many are at the mercy of people smugglers.
Research Vessel Gets 20-year Life Extension
French research vessel, Marion Dufresne II arrived at Damen Shiprepair Dunkerque on March 14 for a project that aims to extend her life by a further 20 years. The work will span a total of four months. On March 30, the vessel went into drydock for a six-week period, during which the yard will carry out an extensive scope of work. The multipurpose vessel is owned by Les Terres australes et antarctiques français (TAAF) and managed by CMA CGM.
Alfa Laval Expands LNG Solutions Portfolio
Alfa Laval has entered into a patent license agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the use of DSMEās patents on high pressure fuel gas supply systems. The agreement signed in March 2015 enables Alfa Laval to further develop the Alfa Laval Fuel Conditioning Modules for use with high pressure gas injection engine technology from MAN Diesel & Turbo. The agreement will seeā¦
Rolls-Royce Delivers Propulsion for Norwegian Ferries
Rolls-Royce has signed contracts with Bastø-Fosen and Fjord 1 in Norway for azimuth propulsion systems for five new double ended ferries. The ferries are scheduled to enter into service along the coast of Norway in the summer of 2016. The contract value to Rolls-Royce is £5.5 million in total. All five ferries are designed by Multi Maritime and will be constructed in Turkey at the yards Sefine, Cemre and ADA.
Khalifa Port Ready for Growing RoRo Volumes
Abu Dhabi Ports informs it has enhanced moved all of Abu Dhabiās roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo to the new Khalifa Port RORO hub. In 2014, for the first time ever, Abu Dhabi handled more than 100,000 units in a single year, recording an all-time high of 106,071 units. The RoRo volumes grew by 18.8% compared to 2013. āOver recent years, Abu Dhabiās RoRo business has increased significantly; today it forms an important element of the Emirateās strategic vision to diversify the economy,ā said Capt.
CMA CGM Opens Corridor in Libreville
CMA CGM announced the opening of a new corridor to Gabon's inland destinations via the port of Libreville. Coverage of Gabon's major locations (Franceville, Lambarene, Mouila, Bitam, Moanda, Mitzic, Makokou) is provided by rail and by road.
Shell Seeks Removal of Activists from Oil Rig
Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it has filed a complaint in federal court in Alaska seeking an order to remove Greenpeace activists who climbed aboard an oil rig in theā¦
China, Vietnam Pledge Peaceful Resolution of S.China Sea Spat
China and Vietnam have pledged to look for a peaceful resolution to their dispute in the South China Sea via talks, following a meeting between China's presidentā¦
Iran Deploys Warships off Yemen's Coast
Iran says ships on anti-piracy mission; Yemen conflict a fault line in Iran's rivalry with Saudi Arabia. Iran sent two warships to the Gulf of Aden on Wednesdayā¦
EU Re-imposes Sanctions on Iranian Bank, Shipping Firms
The European Union re-imposed sanctions on an Iranian bank and 32 Iranian shipping companies on Wednesday, using new legal grounds, after the measures were struck down by a European court.
Gas Discovery at Pyxis-1
Woodside advises that the Pyxis-1 exploration well in production licence WA-34-L has intersected approximately 18.5 metres of net gas within the Jurassic sandstone target.
Wärtsilä to Provide TMA for Golar Fleet
Wärtsilä signed a 5-year Technical Management Agreement with Golar Management Oslo for delivery of services to Golar LNG - one of the largest independent ownersā¦
Johnsen Joins the Management Team in Akasto
Paal E. Johnsen will take the position as Investment Director in Akastor, and will be a part of the company's executive management team. Johnsen comes from a position in DNB Marketsā¦
ICTSI Oregon on Hapag Lloydās Service Termination to Portland
ICTSI Oregon, Inc. is very disappointed to hear the news of Hapag-Lloyd's decision to cease its direct MPS service calling Portland. Hapag-Lloyd has been very supportiveā¦
2014 Was a Challenge for Danish Maritime Authority
The 2014 annual report of the Danish Maritime Authority has been published. A record increase in the tonnage registered in Denmark, Danish Maritime Days and theā¦
IRS completes Well Stimulation Vessel Conversion
IRClass, a leading Classification Society and member of IACS, has recently completed the survey and certification of āGreatship Ramyaā, during its conversion fromā¦
Danelec Marine on Bridging Ship Telematics Data Gap
Danelec Marine has published a White Paper that makes the case for using Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) technology to provide real-time access to data from shipboard systems and sensors.
Jenkins Elected Chairman of CG Foundation Board
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that William E.
Voluntary Right Whale Speed Restriction Zone in Rhode Island
A voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area - DMA) has been established in Rhode Island Sound to protect an aggregation of 4 right whales sighted in this area on April 1, 2015.
