Polarcus Deploys World’s Largest Manmade Object
Polarcus is currently acquiring an ultra-wide 3D marine seismic project offshore Myanmar, for which its vessel Polarcus Amani is towing an in-sea configuration that measures 1.8 kilometers wide across the front ends. With each of the 10 streamers separated by 200 meters, the total area covered by the spread is 17.6 square kilometers, making for the largest in-sea configuration ever towed by a single seismic vessel, as well as the largest manmade moving object on earth.
Radio Holland Starts Operations in Abu Dhabi
Radio Holland, part of the newly formed company RH Marine Group, has recently received its commercial trade license for Abu Dhabi after signing a contract with sponsor Royal Ruby Group (RRG). The commercial trade license allows the opening of a Radio Holland Middle East office in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and Radio Holland service engineers can now start to service customers offshore in Abu Dhabi.
RS Approves Composite Tank Containers
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has issued Certificates of approval for tank containers made of polymer composite materials (PCM) intended for transportation of aggressive media.
Kuo Oil Looks to Lift Two Iranian Fuel Cargoes
U.S. lifts 2012 Iran sanctions against three trader companies; Kuo Oil seeks to load two Iranian fuel oil cargoes. Kuo Oil, a Singapore-based oil trading company…
DP World to invest in Russian Ports, Infrastructure
Dubai ports operator DP World and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) have launched a new joint venture aiming to invest in ports, transportation and logistics infrastructure in Russia…
Tullow Launches Deepwater FPSO Despite Glut
Tullow not for sale but could be take-over target - COO. Amid one of the deepest oil price crashes in history, Britain's Tullow Oil is sending one of the world's…
Ras Lanuf Ablaze, Terminal and Port Closed Indefinitely
An attack by suspected Islamic State militants on Thursday has caused fires at four storage tanks at Libya's Ras Lanuf terminal, National Oil Corporation Chairman Mustafa Sanalla said.
Dutch "Disappointed" with EU Port Tax Edict
The Dutch Finance Ministry said on Thursday it was "disappointed" with an EU Commission order to do away with corporate tax exemptions for six ports, including Rotterdam, Europe's largest.
Lowrance Debuts Elite Ti Series Fishfinder/Chartplotters
Lowrance, a world-leading brand in fishing electronics since 1957, announced today the release of a new, premium Elite Ti standalone series of fishfinder/chartplotters.
US, Japanese Ships Start Tactical Exercise Near Guam
Guam Exercise (GUAMEX), an annual bilateral training exercise between the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), began Jan. 20 off the coast of Guam.
Capital Product Partners Declare Cash Distribution
Capital Product Partners L.P. a Marshall Islands master limited partnership and an international owner of modern tanker, container and drybulk vessels today announced…
APMT Takes Stake in Cartagena Terminal
APM Terminals and Colombian-based port and terminal operating company, Compañia de Puertos Asociados S.A. (Compas S.A.) have finalized the incorporation of Cartagena…
MOL Acquires Woodchip Carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced the delivery of the new woodchip carrier, C.S. Bright, which has a cargo hold capacity of about 4.3 million cubic feet…
Coal Carrier Shin Sekiyo Delivered
On January 15, a new coal carrier, Shin Sekiyo, was delivered at Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (Saikai city, Nagasaki prefecture). A delivery and naming ceremony…
Wärtsilä Design for Krill Fishing in Antarctic
The world's biggest and most modern krill fishing factory vessel is to be designed by Wärtsilä. The vessel will operate in the pristine waters of the Antarctic, a World Heritage site…
Deck Cooling While Transiting Panama Canal
Effective immediately, and until further notice, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will require transiting crude oil tankers, product carrier, and chemical tankers…
Biofuels to Help Power Next US Navy Deployment
The U.S. Navy on Wednesday launched its first carrier strike group powered partly by biofuel to conduct operations in the Pacific. The "Great Green Fleet" warships…
Regent Seven Seas Refurbs Three Ships
Top luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises says it's investing $125 million to renovate three of its ships. Beginning with Seven Seas Navigator (built in 1999) this spring…
New Attack Submarine Named in Honor of Utah
US Navy has christened its Virginia-class attack submarine, SSN 801, as the USS Utah in honour of the history its namesake state has had within the navy. The attack…
Iran Hurries India to Finish Chabahar Port
India has come “under pressure” from Iran to complete the Chabahar Port project, with the lifting of Iranian trade sanctions, reports Hindu Business Line. Acting…
