ClassNK: Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives
PRESS RELEASE -- ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Use of Structural Adhesives for the shipbuilding industry. Compared with other joining methods such as welding…
Two Incat Crowther Catamaran Ferries for Auckland
Incat Crowther reports that construction has commenced at Q-West in Wanganui, New Zealand, on a pair of additional 34m catamaran passenger ferries for Fullers Group Ltd.
Statoil Acquires Minority Stakes in Lundin Petroleum
Statoil ASA has acquired 37,101, 561 shares in Lundin Petroleum AB (publ.), corresponding to 11.93 percent of the shares and votes, at a total purchase price of approximately SEK 4.6 billion.
Wärtsilä, Prosafe Ink Flotels Maintenance Deal
Wärtsilä, a global leader in complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets, has signed a long-term maintenance agreement with Prosafe, the world's…
New Safety Initiative at LA's APM Terminals
A new safety initiative at the world’s largest proprietary container terminal, APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles, has resulted in the implementation of revised…
PSA Container Throughput Falls 2%
PSA International Pte Ltd (PSA) handled 64.10 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of containers at its port projects around the world for the year ending 31 December 2015.
Teekay Building Six LNG Vessels
Teekay Corporation's Gas team celebrated the keel laying ceremony of six LNG newbuildings at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South Korea.
74th Consecutive Dividend from NAT
The Board of Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) has declared a cash dividend of $0.43 per share to shareholders of record January 27, 2016. The dividend is expected…
McMurdo Selected for Africa’s MEOSAR SAR System
McMurdo, the most trusted name in emergency readiness and response and a division of Orolia (NYSE Alternext Paris – FR0010501015 – ALORO), has been selected by a…
PSV Named STRIL MAR at Gondan
Today, at Gondan Shipyard in Figueras the New PSV for the Norwegian Ship-Owner, Simon Møkster Shipping, has been named as STRIL MAR. The event was attended by the CEO of the Owner…
Gemeco Launches Re-designed Web Resource
Gemeco Marine Accessories, world-leading experts in the selection, placement and technical support for marine transducers and NMEA networking products, announced…
Maersk Line Tops World Shipping in 2016
Maersk Line, a unit of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has retained its position as the world’s largest container shipping line, according to Alphaliner.
Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Clears Next Hurdle
The 52-foot Charleston Harbor Deepening Project was recommended to Congress for authorization this week, continuing the project's momentum through the U.S. Army…
New Permanent Mount LED Deck Light
Industrial lighting specialist Larson Electronics announced the release of a 30 watt LED deck light equipped with a 360° spindle that allows for complete rotation while being permanently mounted. The DL-APB-LED-30W permanent mount LED deck light from Larson Electronics provides operators with a high powered lighting solution in applications where a low voltage light is preferred. The 30 watt PAR46…
The Legacy Of Alert: BIMCO
For twelve years the International Maritime Human Element Bulletin Alert! has been regularly published, its mission being to raise awareness of human element issues.
G6 Alliance to Operate its Service Structure as Aligned Through 2016
On 7 December 2015, Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), parent company of G6 Alliance member APL, announced the potential acquisition of NOL by CMA CGM. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Hapag-Lloyd Announces SAL - MV Hanjin Aqua Update
Hapag-Lloyd announces the South East Asia - Australia Service (SAL) update in regards to the recent CustomerInfo in relation to M/V Hanjin Aqua (Voyage 0029N). They…
CMA CGM Reshuffles its CIMEX 2E Service Linking Asia to Chennai
CMA CGM has announced the reshuffling of its CIMEX 2E service linking Asia to Chennai (India East Coast) as from January 2016. Frequency: weekly. Fleet: 5 vessels of 5,000 TEU.
Singapore: New Bunker Sales Record, Container Throughput Falls
Singapore’s maritime industry had a mixed performance in 2015. While the Republic remained the world’s top bunkering port, with the volume of bunkers sold last year increasing by 6.5 per cent…
Singapore's Sops to Ailing Shipping
The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singaporehas announced an additional 10 per cent concession on port dues for container vessels calling in Singapore, with port stays of up to five days…