American Rescuer Gets IMO Bravery Accolade
Petty Officer Michael Kelly, a rescue swimmer with the United States Coast Guard, will receive the 2019 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, for his courageā¦
Elbe Fairway Dredging Begins
The deepening and fairway widening program on the Elbe River officially launched yesterday (July 23)."The adjustment of the Elbe fairway will offer much better connectionsā¦
Qatargas Delivers First Q-Flex LNG Cargo
The worldās largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer Qatargas Operating Company Limited (Qatargas) has delivered the first LNG cargo onboard a Q-Flex vesselā¦
Smart Containers Transform Shipping
Smart devices have the potential to radically transform the utility and value of shipping container equipment assets.According to Drewry, Smart containers have increasedā¦
Indonesia Gets 1st Kalmar Eco Reachstacker
Kalmar, the provider of cargo-handling solutions and services to ports, has signed a contract with Cikarang Dry Port, for the delivery of the first Kalmar Eco Reachstacker in Indonesia.
MOL Celebrates Marine Day with Kids
Japanese logistics major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that it marked the Marine Day holiday on Monday, July 15, by hosting a tour of the car carrier Emerald Ace at Harumi Pierā¦
Workshop on Maritime Security in S.Pacific
International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the South Pacific Community, in collaboration with the Government of Vanuatu, are holding a Regional Maritime Security Workshop in Port Vilaā¦
Regulatory Crewing Challenges for Offshore Wind Vessels
Every day we see more and more news about how the planning for new offshore wind projects continues to expand with the increasing investment from both domestic and foreign interests in these projects. This is resulting in both developers and contractors making logistics plans to secure vessels and crew for the purposes of meeting the demands necessary to crew and operate vessels in support of future wind farm operations.
"IMO Joe" Angelo Honored
The International Maritime Prize for 2018 will be awarded to Joseph J. Angelo, a former United States Coast Guard (USCG) and International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) senior executive who participated in International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings for many years, providing leadership on a number of key regulatory developments.The IMO Council, meeting for its 122nd session in London (July 15-19) decided to award the Prize to Mr.
Roughead Joins Fincantieri Marinette Marine Board
Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead was elected as the chairman of the board of directors of Fincantieri Marinette Marine Corporation July 10.Roughead was the 29th Chief of Naval Operations from 2007 - 2011, after holding six operational commands. He is one of only two officers in the history of the Navy to have commanded both the U.S. Atlantic and Pacific Fleets.Roughead served in several key positions aside from his sea duties, most notably as the commandant of the U.S.
Operator of Seized British Tanker Still Waiting to Visit Crew in Iran
The Swedish-based operator of the British-flagged tanker seized last week by Iran said on Tuesday it was still awaiting permission to visit the ship's 23 crew members."Weā¦
28-ft. Lake Assault Boat Delivered
Lake Assault Boats, part of Fraser Shipyards, placed a 28-foot vessel into service with the Town of Gibraltar Fire Department located in northern Door County, Wisconsin. The craft provides emergency response and firefighting services for a large section of shoreline and islands located on Lake Michiganās Green Bay. The purchase of the boat was funded entirely through the Gibraltar Fire-Rescue Associationā¦
K-Line's PCC Wins āShip Heritageā Award
Toyota Maru No.10, which was owned and operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (āKā LINE), has been selected by the Japan Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers (JASNAOE) through their āShip Heritageā project in recognition of it having been Japan's first Pure Car Carrier (PCC).JASNAOE first introduced the āShip Heritageā project in 2017 with the goal of honoring and giving recognition to vessels and vessel-related items that have historicalā¦
García Joins the SENER
SENER has hired Luis García Jiménez as its Director of Corporate Development. This post is essential to the growth and development of the SENER Group, and reports directly to the CEO, Jorge Unda.From his new position, Luis García will be in charge of analyzing, organizing and coordinating medium- and long-term opportunities involving mergers, acquisitions and investments. He will also participate, together with the CEO and the directors of SENER's different divisionsā¦
France, Germany, Britain Working on Maritime "Observation" Mission in Gulf: Le Drian
Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said France was working with European capitals to improve maritime security in the Persian Gulf but stopped short of backing Britain's call for a naval mission to ensure safe shipping in the region.Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday told lawmakers a de-escalation of tensions was needed several days after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in what London said was an act of "state piracy"."This is why we are setting up a European initiativeā¦
Iran Reassures Iraq Over Freedom of Maritime Navigation
Iran has reassured Iraq that there will be freedom of international maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq's oil ministry said on Tuesday.Iran communicated this to Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi during a visit by him to Tehran on Monday, the ministry said in a statement."Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (gave) reassurances to the Iraqi delegation ... around guaranteeing freedom of navigation in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz and respect for international law guaranteeing thatā¦
New Vessels Up Security Offshore Nigeria
A pair of new patrol vessels have been delivered to boost the security presence for offshore operations off the coast of Nigeria.The Netherlands based Damen Shipyards Group said on Tuesday it has handed over two Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 3307 vessels configured as patrol boats to West African offshore services supplier Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Limited (HIOSL).The delivery of Guardian 9 and Guardian 10ā¦
Eni Begins Hull Work at Coral South FLNG
Italian energy major Eni has started installation works on the hull of the Coral Sul floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) treatment and liquefaction unit that willā¦
Freeport LNG Reaches Milestone
Freeport LNG has reached final commissioning on Train 1 of its liquefaction project on Quintana Island in Freeport, Texas, following months of construction delays.Americanā¦
Sedna Yachts Builds 100ft Superyacht
Brazilian shipyard Sedna Yachts has officially commenced production of its new āOne Hundred Feetā, a project signed by Italyās Marino Alfani Design."This is theā¦
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