Hundreds Show Support for SUNY Maritime
More than 500 people attended SUNY Maritime Collegeās annual Admiralās Scholarship Dinner to honor Tom Higgins, chief administrative officer of First Data, and astronaut Capt. Scott Kelly.
Baltic Index Rises as Larger Vessels Lend Support
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday, supported by higher rates for capesize and panamax vessels.
Vane Bros. Continues Fleet Expansion
Vane Brothers, a marine transportation provider headquartered in Baltimore, has added two vessels to its fleet: the 4,200-horsepower tugboat Hudson and 55,000ābarrel barge Double Skin 601. The Hudson is the second of eight vessels in Vaneās Elizabeth Anne Class of 4,200āhorsepower tugboats contracted through St. Johns Ship Building in Palatka, Fla. The Elizabeth Anne was delivered in January, while the third in the series, the Baltimore, is scheduled for completion this summer.
Danish Government Says Wind Power Became Too Expensive
The Danish government said on Friday it wanted to scrap plans to build five offshore wind farms as their output would become too expensive for consumers. The governmentā¦
Marine Fuel Tank Sweeper
The #9040PN Marine Fuel Tank Sweeper from Innovative Products of America (IPA) removes water, impurities and sludge from fuel tanks and bilges. Durable, 25 GPM pneumatic-diaphragm pump, 30 micron particulate blocking and 10 micron water blocking filters with clear sight glass, quickly and efficiently remove contaminants, dirt, water, algae and sludge from marine fuel tanks. The #9040PN has a three-way ball valve, allowing users to bypass the filters for bulk transfer of fuel or water.
Antofagasta Express: New Name, New Flag
Last month, the second of the two ships recently purchased from the Dutch shipping company NileDutch officially changed hands. The 222-meter-long and 35-meter-wide vessel will now sail for Hapag-Lloyd as the Antofagasta Express under the Chilean flag. The new ship, with a capacity of 3,500 TEU, was rechristened by Hapag-Lloyd and takes its new name from the Chilean port city of Antofagasta. Together with the second new acquisitionā¦
IMO Ushers New Era for Shipbuilding Rules
Ship construction rules for oil tankers and bulk carriers submitted by 12 classification societies conform to the goals and functional requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), marking a new development in how international standards for ship construction are determined and implemented. For the first time, IMO has been given a role in auditing and verifying the structural rules developed by the classification societies for newbuild oil tankers and bulk carriers.
This Day In Naval History: May 13
1846 - Congress declares war against Mexico. Commodore David Conner is responsible for the landing of the Army at Vera Cruz. In April 1847, Commodore Matthew C. Perry relieves Conner. On Feb. 2, 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed ending hostilities. 1908 - The Navy Nurse Corps is established by Public Law No. 115, though nurses have been volunteering onboard Navy ships prior to the Civil War.
Shipping Alliances Demand Aggressive Oversight -FMC Chairman
The restructuring of the ocean carrier alliance system, triggered by merger and acquisition activities by shipping companies, is a logical business development, but if not carefully monitored and regulated, could also represent a move toward reduced services for shippers, said Mario Cordero, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Cordero articulated this concern during remarks he made at the 2016 International Trade Symposium hosted by the Virginia Maritime Association in Norfolk.
New Zealandās Freight Traders Imports Drilling Rigs
Freight Traders Ltd arranged the duty free importation of two Dillmec drilling rigs into New Zealand. This included various mobilizations and demobilizations to remote New Zealand locations in the central north island. With the drilling campaigns complete, Freight Traders Ltd successfully completed re-export formalities from New Zealand over two (2) x ship charters. The most recent ship charter sailed early May 2016 from Tauranga port in New Zealand.
OceanSaver Completes USCG Testing
OceanSaver informs it has finalized all testing required for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application of ballast water management systems. OceanSaverā¦
Concordia Settles: $9.25m for Grounding
Concordia Maritime entered into a settlement agreement regarding a dispute associated with Stena Primorskās grounding in the Hudson River in December 2012. According to the settlement agreementā¦
Port of LA Imports Increase in April
Import cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles increased 4.7 percent in April compared to the same period last year while overall cargo volume for the first four months of 2016 has increased 8 percent compared to 2015. Total April 2016 volumes registered at 656,177 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), a decrease of 1 percent compared to the same period last year. April loaded imports increased 4.7 percent to 343,574 TEUs. Loaded exports decreased 1 percent to 144,103 TEUs.
Four Patrol Boats Delivered in Nigeria
Four Damen SPa 1605 ballistic protected security patrol vessels have been delivered to C&I Leasing Plc, a player in the Nigerian offshore support vessel market. The patrol boats, which have already undergone sea-trials, will provide security patrol and escort services for LNG tankers calling in and out of the Nigerian LNG Bonny terminal. The 16-meter craft have aluminum hulls and GRP composite superstructures.
China: Stakeholders Should Manage S.China Sea Differences Constructively
China and the United States should manage their differences over disputed waters in the South China Sea constructively, one of China's top military officials has said.
Asia-N.Europe Box Rates Sag Almost 5 pct
Shipping freight rates for transporting containers from ports in Asia to Northern Europe fell 4.7 percent to $606 per 20-foot container (TEU) in the week ended on Fridayā¦
French CGT Oil Sector Workers to Join May Strike
French oil sector workers of the CGT trade union will join a national strike at refineries and other installations from May 17 to May 20 against a planned government reform of French labour lawā¦
Hapag-Lloyd, Competitors Form New Pact
To fend against M2, newly forming Ocean Alliance is latest push for economies of scale groups. German container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd has formed a new alliance with five Asian competitorsā¦
Statsraad Lehmkuhl's 100th Visit to Lerwick Port
As part of a Whitsunday voyage from Bergen to Shetland, the crew and trainees will be treated to a celebratory welcome from harbour tugs Knab and Kebister when theā¦
Maersk Ships Set for Alang Recycling Yard
Following the Maersk Groupās recent announcement of its long-term commitment to create more responsible recycling options in Alang, India, an agreement has beenā¦
