Seadrill Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Seadrill Limited, one of the worldâs largest offshore drilling companies, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the Southern District Texas court, Reuters reported.
Peter Thomson of Fiji is UN Special Envoy For The Ocean
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Peter Thomson of Fiji as his Special Envoy for the Ocean, aiming at galvanizing concerted effortsâŠ
Shipbreaking NGOs Attack FPSO North Sea Producer
16 August of last year the FPSO North Sea Producer was beached in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The ship was allowed to leave the UK based on the false promise that itâŠ
JCG Praises MOL Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that 15 MOL-operated / managed vessels won commendations from the commanders of the 3rd and 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters of Japan Coast Guard (JCG).
Singapore: Dredger Sank After Colliding with Tanker, 5 Missing
The divers have recovered two bodies out of the five missing crew of JBB DE RONG 19, following the collision between Indonesian-registered tanker KARTIKA SEGARAâŠ
We4Sea Certified for Emission Monitoring for Ships
Maritime technology start-up We4Sea has received certification from Verifavia for EU MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) emission monitoring. We4Sea developedâŠ
JNPCT Wins âContainer Terminal of the Yearâ Award, 2017
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) was awarded âContainer Terminal of the Yearâ Award for the above 0.6 million TEUs category at The Gateway Awards 2017 held at Mumbai.
Oil from Sunken Tanker Spreads to Athens Riviera
Crews scrambled on Wednesday to clean up an oil spill from a sunken tanker which had spread to some of Athens's most popular beaches. The 45-year-old vessel, Agia Zoni IIâŠ
Steel Cut for Costa Cruisesâ LNG Newbuild
A steel cutting ceremony was held at Meyer Turku shipyard, Finland for the first of two Costa Cruises ships to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship will sail in October 2019 with a sister ship following in 2021. Costa Cruisesâ president, Neil Palomba, announced today that newbuild NB-1394 will be named Costa Smeralda, and added, âThe two new Costa Cruises ships are a true innovation and set new standards for the entire sector.
New Service Powers Cyber Resilience at Sea
Mobile satellite communications provider Inmarsat has rolled out a fully-managed service for the maritime industry that detects vulnerabilities, responds to threats and protects ships from widespread cyber attack. The new service, called Fleet Secure, was showcased at London International Shipping Week, and will be commercially launched as a standard option on Inmarsatâs Fleet Xpress service. InmarsatâŠ
ESG Sees Green With its Tier IV Thunderbolt Design
Eastern Shipbuildingâs forward-thinking inland towboat design now features CAT Tier 4 propulsion and aftertreatment. When Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) introduced its cutting edge 4âŠ
Kelvin Hughes Showcases Drone Detection Technology
Kelvin Hughes first launched its dedicated drone detection system earlier this year incorporating SharpEye SxV 360 degree radar and electro optic cameras with the Single Mast Solution (SMS) security system. At DSEI 2017 Kelvin Hughes has announced it will be demonstrating the next evolution of its drone detection and tracking technology. The SMS-D (âDâ meaning drone) is a dedicated drone detectionâŠ
Baltic Index Edges Lower on Weaker Capesize Rates
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slipped on Wednesday as rates for capesize vessels fell. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize shipping vessels, fell 7 points or 0.52 percent to 1,337 points. The capesize index lost 96 points or 3.52 percent to end at 2,628 points, marking its biggest one-day percentage decline in two weeks.
Palau Ship Registry Reaches Panama
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) said it has expanded its global reach into 29 countries with a total of 42 Deputy Registrar offices around the globe. TheâŠ
RIBCRAFT Delivers New 41â Model
Rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer RIBCRAFT has introduced the newest and largest model in its model line, the 41â RIBCRAFT 12.5, with the recent delivery of a specialized USCG Sub Chapter T Certified tour boat to a customer in New England. Engineered as an offshore platform for tour operators, security and patrol operations, military applications and even recreational boaters, the 12.5 combines RIBCRAFTâs deep V hull and bow sheer with an extended waterline and generous beam.
USCG Releases Draft Cyber Guide for Maritime Facilities
Cyber risk has hit a critical peak within the maritime industry, and the significant impact of the Petya ransomware attack on scores of maritime entities only amplifies it. The attack effectively shut down major ocean carriers, including shipping conglomerate Maersk, and impacted marine terminal operations across the globe. Every maritime company, no matter the size or business function, is a potential target.
MAN Unveils Its New Flagship Engine
MAN has revealed the successor to its 48/60CR engine in the companyâs 4x line of high-performance diesel engines. The MAN 45/60CR marine diesel engine will initially be available as 12V and 14V versions that boast power outputs, of 15,600 and 18,200 kW respectively, with inline versions following at a later stage. According to Wayne Jones, Chief Sales Officer of MAN Diesel & Turbo, âThe new engine combines the best features of the current 48/60CRâŠ
Interferry Mission: Strength from Unity
Interferry CEO Mike Corrigan explains the Stronger Together vision behind the trade associationâs drive to extend its networking and lobbying influence. Over the past four decades, Interferryâs reach and purpose has evolved with increasing effect from its U.S. origins in 1976. Back then, it was formed as the International Marine Transit Association with a focus on networking among its members. Now it is highly respected and influential as the only body representing the ferry industry worldwide.
Winson Oil, Unipec Snap up Gasoil Cargoes
Both traders buy over 12 million barrels in September. Oil traders Winson Oil and Unipec have snapped up over 12 million barrels of gasoil in just under two weeksâŠ
CFE Awards 9-Cargo LNG Tender for Q4 Delivery
Mexico's state-run power utility CFE has picked Royal Dutch Shell and most likely Cheniere Energy to deliver nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in the fourth-quarter, trade sources said.
