Greece Rescues Hundreds off Crete, Recovers Four Bodies
Hundreds of migrants were rescued from a sinking ship on Friday in a massive operation in the southern Mediterranean off the island of Crete, the Greek coastguard said…
Unique Pier for cruise ships at Ports of Stockholm
In time for the start of the cruise season in May, Ports of Stockholm’s most recent and exciting pier construction was inaugurated at the Port of Nynäshamn. It is a seawalk…
Frontline, Diamond S. Shipping & Euronav Form Suezmax Chartering
Frontline Ltd. ("Frontline"), today announces the formation of Suezmax Chartering, a commercial joint venture with Diamond S. Shipping LLC and Euronav NV. The aim…
MARACAD to Focus on Training in Dubai
Three of the maritime industry’s most respected global professional bodies have announced their commitment to September’s Maritime Academic Conference and Expo in Dubai…
Safe Bulkers Regains Compliance with NYSE
Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today that it was notified by the New…
Hyundai Bags Order for 2 LNG Carriers from SK Shipping
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. (HHI) struck a $400 million worth deal to build two liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for SK Shipping Co., a Korean shipowner. According to the sources…
Safe Bulkers Reports Q1 Loss
The Athens, Greece-based Safe Bulkers Inc. (SB) on Thursday reported a loss of $17.8 million in its first quarter. The shipping company posted revenue of $24.7 million in the period.
Disney Wonder in Major Enhancements and Upgrades
Disney Cruise Line has announced that new entertainment and experiences will be added to Disney Wonder this fall when the ship goes into dry dock. Following the fall Eastbound Panama Canal cruise…
JX Nippon Acquires 10% Stake in Petronas LNG
Malaysia's Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Japanese oil company JX Nippon Oil & Energy (JX NOE) have signed an agreement for the sale and purchase of equity in Petronas LNG 9 Sdn Bhd (PL9SB)…
Thomson Cruises Acquires Second Royal Caribbean Ship
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has entered into an agreement to sell Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises in the UK. Legend will depart Royal Caribbean’s 25-ship…
Nine Rescued from Yacht Fire near Shetland
A skipper and his crew have been rescued from a life raft after their yacht - The Miracle - caught fire off the coast of Shetland, Scotland. According to a BBC report…
Irish Ferries Splashes Out New $161 mln Vessel
Irish Ferries’ parent company, Irish Continental Group (ICG) has signed an agreement with German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) to construct…
Training: New Innovations Being Driven by the Ferry Industry
The Worldwide Ferry Safety Association’s conference on Ferry Safety and Technology, underway today, has featured sessions on Vessels & Landings, Marine Weather,…
New Joint Venture for the Suezmax Market
Euronav NV has formed a commercial joint venture with Diamond S Management LLC and Frontline Ltd. with the aim of creating a single point of contact for cargo owners to access a fleet of 43 Suezmax vessels, including newbuildings, operated on the spot market. The joint venture, which will be named Suezmax Chartering, will commence operation June 2 from the existing offices of Euronav, Diamond S and Frontline Management AS.
PALFINGER Awarded 15-vessel Winch Contract
PALFINGER MARINE Winches and Offshore Equipment has signed a contract for the supply of complete winch packages to 15 Module Carrier Vessels being built for Topaz Energy and Marine. The vessels, of VARD 9 21 design, are developed by Vard Design to navigate the shallow river systems as they transport modules through the Russian waterways to oilfields in Kazakhstan. Measuring 123 by 16.5 meters, the vessels are designed to carry high deck loads of up to 1,800 tons.
K Line's Solar Powered Car Carrier Visits CMP
The latest generation of car carrier arrived recently. The sun doesn’t just shine over the ship, it also contributes to generating energy for it as Drive Green Highway has high efficiency solar panels. Drive Green Highway is the world’s biggest ship adapted for solar energy. She is almost 200 meters long, 38 meters wide and is operated by the Japanese shipping company K Line. The ship has the capacity to load 7,500 cars.
Investigators Probe into Houston Ship Collision
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it will meet June 7 to determine the probable cause of the March 9, 2015 collision between the bulk carrier…
Naust Marine Supplies Winch Control for Sakhalin Trawlers
Naust Marine has secured a contract to supply Autotrawl (Autotow) Winch Control to four Sakhalin trawlers—a first for BATM-class trawlers of the Russian Far East. JSC Pilenga, a trawler-vessel operator based on Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East, has awarded Naust Marine a contract to install Naust’s ATW (Automated Trawl Winch) autotrawl systems aboard three BATM-class supertrawlers—and on a single Moonzund-class trawler, the F/V Vasilii Kalenov.
ASRY Launches Bahrain Coast Guard Landing Craft
ASRY has launched a new Landing Craft being constructed for the Bahrain Coast Guard (BCG), marking the latest checkpoint for the fully Bahrain-based project. The launch took place at ASRY in the Arabian Gulf in the presence of BCG Brigadier Ala Abdulla Seyadi, ASRY Chief Executive Nils Kristian Berge and other BCG officials. “Our close cooperation with the Bahrain Coast Guard has enabled us to stay on track for this landmark project for the Bahrain maritime sector…
UASC Says Shareholders Back Hapag-Lloyd Merger
The shareholders of Middle East container shipping group United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) back the company's merger talks with German rival Hapag-Lloyd although there has not yet been a vote to approve a deal, UASC said on Thursday. UASC, which is owned by Gulf governments, said the merger talks were discussed at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for shareholders on Thursday at the company's office in Dubai.
