Changes In The Air For IMCA's eCMID
From January 2018 the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) will recognize only formal inspection reports conducted using its eCMID database, meaning that paper reports not uploaded into the database will no longer be considered by IMCA to be authorized inspection reports. The whole eCMID system is now based on the principles described in the ISO 19011 Guidance for Auditing Management…
Aucoin Joins Schottel as U.S. GM
Gary Aucoin has joined Schottel Inc. in Houma, La., as the new General Manager. Aucoin is a dedicated sales expert taking over leadership of the growing U.S. subsidiary. Most recently, from 2010, he held the role of account manager at Wärtsilä with responsibility for both new business development and after sales service in the offshore market. These are already strong areas with further growth potential for Schottel in North America.
China Confirms Carrier Conducted South China Sea Drills
China's sole aircraft carrier conducted drills in the South China Sea, the navy said, days after neighbouring Taiwan said the carrier and accompanying ships had…
Indonesian Boat Captain to be Prosecuted After Fire
Indonesia plans to prosecute the captain of a tourist boat for negligence after a fire ripped through the vessel on New Year's Day, killing at least 23 people and injuring dozens…
Fincantieri's STX Bid Approved by S.Korean Court
French state holds 33 pct of STX France; acquisition could boost Fincantieri's position in cruise shipbuilding. A South Korean court approved on Tuesday Italy's…
Polar Protection : New Ship Regulations come into force
With more and more ships navigating in polar waters, IMO has moved to address international concern about the protection of the polar environment and the safety…
HMM in New Alliance Deal
Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) said it has signed an agreement with intra-Asia trade carriers Heung-A Shipping and Sinokor Merchant Marine to form a container shipping…
APL Saipan Makes Maiden Call to Guam
On 2 January, APL and Guam celebrated the New Year with APL Saipan’s maiden call at the Port of Guam, officially commencing the weekly service for the Guam Saipan Express (GSX) service.
Australia, Papua New Guinea Team-Up to fight illegal fishing
The Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Defence Force Maritime Element conducted a PNG Government led joint patrol to identify and intercept…
New Research Vessel Delivered to State of California
A new 60-foot research vessel has been delivered to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The rugged and utilitarian catamaran, Sentinel, was designed…
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