Panama Canal Polls Industry on Proposed Fees
ACP touts new Toll Structure as reflecting value of route and better customer service. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a proposal for a new toll structure…
Federal Mediators Weigh in on Longshore Dispute
Allison Beck, Acting Director of the U.S. "In response to a joint request for assistance from the parties, collective bargaining between ILWU and PMA representatives…
ClassNK Releases v3 Guidelines for Gas Fuelled Ships
ClassNK has released the third version of its Guidelines for Gas Fuelled Ships. The updated version provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on key design features relating to bunkering…
Singapore: Maritime Firms Opting for Foreigners
Singapore’s perceived shortage of qualified, competitive maritime staff has come more evident, as foreign applicants often pip Singaporeans. A report from The Straits…
Japan, China to Resume Maritime Crisis Management Talks
Japan and China have agreed to resume talks as early as next week to launch a maritime crisis management mechanism in 2015, say Japanese government sources. The…
Nigeria, Turkey to Partner on Shipbuilding
The Nigerian Ship owners’ Association (NISA) and Turkish Shipowners’ Association (TUSA) has flagged off a working relationship to develop water transportation and ship yards…
US Research Ships Ready to Cast Off in 2015
Two new U.S. research vessels are going full steam ahead: the U.S. National Science Foundation will formally commission its Arctic-bound Sikuliaq, and the Woods…
Chinese Submarine Dives into Indian Ocean
A Chinese submarine has started to search an area of the Indian Ocean for seabed deposits of gold, silver, copper and zinc, in a four-month-long mission. A Chinese…
Sunken Cargo Ship Cemfjord Wreck Found
The wreck of the cargo ship Cemfjord, which sank in the Pentland Firth with eight men on board, has been located on the seabed. The wreck of the cargo ship Cemfjord…
Fewer Ships Traveled Arctic in 2014
The year 2014 has proved to be a chilly one for Arctic shipping. Just 31 ships sailed between Europe and Asia across the Northern Sea Route, and 22 did part of the route…
Indian Shipping Industry Mulls Major Makeover
Captains of the shipping industry in India are pinning hopes on solid policy support in 2015 as promised by the Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari that would transform…
Dorian LPG Acquires the "Corvette"
Dorian LPG Ltd. reported that on January 2nd it took delivery of the ECO VLGC "Corvette" from Hyundai Heavy Industries. "Corvette", Dorian's third newbuilding delivery…
Full Steam Ahead for Navy's Science
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has begun a new era, as Rear Adm. Mathias W. Winter-a decorated aviator with advanced degrees in both computer science and national…
Danish Maritime Authority Use Open Mail Lists
The Ministry of Health and the Danish Maritime Authority both take part in a pilot project with open mail lists, starting on 1 January 2015. The Danish Maritime…
Temporary Waterside Security Zone at Boston
The Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston is establishing a temporary waterside security zone at the John Joseph Moakley Court House, Boston MA for the court proceedings…
CVCFL Acquires Stakes in ATAEI
Canbank Venture Capital Fund Limited (CVCFL) has picked up approx 5% minority Equity stake in Anand Teknow Aids Engineering India Ltd, a Rs 300 crore closely held…
Royal IHC acquires SAS Offshore
Royal IHC has acquired SAS Offshore, which is based in Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands. SAS Offshore is specialised in designing and manufacturing high quality…
Ensco on Industry Panel at Goldman Sachs Conference
Ensco's CEO and President Carl Trowell will participate on an industry panel at the Goldman Sachs Global Energy Conference in Miami on Wednesday, 7 January 2015.
Training Initiative by BW Offshore & Seagull
BWO Offshore and Seagull Oil & Gas are cooperating to develop industry-leading training material for the offshore industry. Building on a training relationship stretching back almost two decades…
RINA - Lloyd's Maritime Safety Award
The safety of the seafarer and the maritime environment begins with good design, followed by sound construction and efficient operation. Naval architects and engineers involved in the design…
