IBIA on Global sulphur cap
Even if, in theory, globally there is refining capacity to produce sufficient fuels to meet the 0.50% sulphur cap in 2020, if you take a more detailed look the picture is very different.
UNCTAD: Seaborne Shipments Reach Record
Seaborne shipments passed 10 billion tons for the first time ever in 2015, up 2.1 per cent from 9.8 billion tons the year before, the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2016 saysā¦
APL Expands Latin America Service Network
APL has announced the launch of the Colombia Bridge Express (CBX) Service ā a weekly feeder service which connects the major markets of Colombia and Kingston in Jamaica.
Retrofitting Containerships - Where The Savings Are
Despite the low fuel prices, energy efficiency is a key differentiator for shipping companies competing for cargo. The Canada-based owner Seaspan has worked withā¦
Germanyās First Accommodation Platform for Offshore Wind Farms
DNV GL, the worldās largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has awarded Vattenfall with a final statement of compliance for its offshore accommodation platform.
Sea Sparrow Success
HMAS Melbourne has launched an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile in a test off the east coast of Australia recently. The missile is a short range, self defence weaponā¦
ICTSI 9M2016 Income Up 4%
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) today reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first nine months of 2016 posting revenuesā¦
APL Expands Asia-Middle East Service Network
APL today announced the launch of a new Red Sea Express 2 (RE2) Service. Directly linking China to the Red Sea ports of Jeddah, Sokhna and Aqaba, the new RE2 Serviceā¦
THE Alliance Sets Out Service Plans
The members of THE Alliance announced the details of the plan for their product starting from April 2017. THE Alliance plans to deploy a fleet of more than 240 modern ships in the Asia /Europeā¦
Adani Ports Organize Trade Meet in Rajkot
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), Indiaās largest port developer and operatorās, container terminal, Mundra, recently organized a trade meet atā¦
Two Additions to LOC's Singapore Team
London Offshore Consultants (LOC), a leading global marine and engineering consultancy for the shipping and offshore energy industry, has boosted its presence inā¦
Boom at Port Everglades Continues
Broward County's Port Everglades exceeded one-million TEUs (20-foot equivalent units, the industry's standard container measurement), for the third consecutive yearā¦
Canada's First LNG Export Terminal Seen as One-off
Woodfibre LNG, Canada's first liquefied natural gas export project, will be a "nice-to-have" fillip for the country's gas producers but does not signal the start of a west coast LNG boomā¦
Retlif Celebrates US Aircraft Carrier Month
Retlif Testing Laboratories, a provider of independent EMC and environmental testing, said it is celebrating National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month at all of its locations and laboratories. āU.S. Navy aircraft carriers have been deployed in every major conflict since World War II,ā said Walter Poggi, Retlif President. āThey have served as a cornerstone of the U.S.A.ās ability to protect its citizens and project its strength. We recognize the accomplishments of U.S.
Long Beach, LA to Track Maersk Lineās Emissions
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are partnering with shipping company Maersk Line to measure the environmental benefits of a $125 million upgrade for 12 Maersk containerships. The initiative will involve the installation of high-tech equipment to track vessel emissions and energy efficiency over the next three years, enabling more transparency and ultimately reducing the environmental impact of vessels calling at the San Pedro Bay port complex.
New Watermaker Tailored to O&G Operations
FCI Watermakers said its new Neptune+ OG is designed and built specifically for the severe conditions of offshore oil and gas operations, whether on a platform, tanker, carrier or PSV. The unit will make from 3,400 to 10,000 gallons of pure, fresh water a day, enough for production operations, equipment wash down, laboratory use, cooking and drinking, according to the manufacturer. The Neptune+ OGāsā¦
Eagle Bulk Snaps 6-year Order Drought
U.S. based ship owner and operator Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has bought its first vessel in more than six years, acquiring a 2016-built dry bulk vessel constructedā¦
Carisbrooke Joins Forces with Nova Marine
The commercial short sea bulk activities of traditionally shortsea ship owners Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd and Nova Marine Carriers SA will be expanded and consolidated effective January 1, 2017. Notwithstanding both groupsā commercial networking offices, the coordination of all chartering and operation activities will be channeled from Nova Marineās HQ in Lugano, Switzerland. This will include the effective control of both groupsā vessels and contracts.
Charter Owners, Operators Confront Container Marketās āGreat Divergenceā
The latest Container Shipping Forecaster from Maritime Strategies International highlights the contrasting fortunes of liner operators and tonnage providers. The entire container shipping industry remains under significant pressure. Whilst freight rates have improved marginally from the extreme lows seen over the middle of the year, most liner companies are now at best breaking even, with weaker lines still probably in a loss-making position.
SCHOTTEL Now Offering Custom Training
With SCHOTTELās new training program, the participants determine the date, location and content. The spectrum extends from courses on individual products to in-depth training with a specific focus, either at company headquarters in Spay or directly on board the traineeās vessel. The new program covers product- and application-oriented topics. In the product seminars, technical crew members and maintenance personnel acquire expert know-how on individual SCHOTTEL propulsion systems.
