The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – the principal international trade association for ship operators representing all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet – has…
Ratification of the IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention is widely anticipated within the next 12 months. As a consequence, ship owners are evaluating as a matter of some urgency which…
To ensure the continuing safety and promote the efficiency of inland waterway transport, Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has released an update to the GL Rules for Inland Navigation Vessels (INV). The…
Minister L. Michael Henry and Admiral peter Brady Jamaica has maintained its position at the heart of international maritime rule-making following its re-election to the International Maritime Organization’s Council. Jamaica…
SEATTLE – Nov. 29, 2011 – Northern Lights, Inc. (NLI), an innovator in the marine-diesel market, is redefining the traditional engine room with an unmatched hybrid-marine solution. NLI combines its…
Hamburg: DNV has signed a contract to certify the high voltage direct current (HVDC) DolWin beta transformer station offshore Germany. This includes certifying the design phase, construction, fabrication, transport and…
IMB Piracy Report (28 November 2011) 27.10.2011: 0530 LT: Posn: 01:24N-104:34E, Around 10nm NE of Horsburgh Light House. Off Bintan Islands, Indonesia. Twelve pirates armed with guns boarded the tanker…
The European Commission is organising the fourth edition of the ‘TEN-T Days’ in Antwerp today and tomorrow. Aim of the conference is to discuss the Commission’s new proposals on the…
An IMIF buffet luncheon was held on Wednesday 23 November 2011 hosted by Tom Boardley, Marine Director, Lloyd’s Register with the guest speaker’s presentation being made in the hallowed General…
Cargotec has recently won a significant order for two Siwertell ship unloaders to handle coal at Jorf Lasfar, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. The contract comes from the Jorf Lasfar Energy…
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) announced last Friday that the pounds sterling and euro equivalent dividend payments in respect of the third quarter 2011 interim dividend, which…
2011’s inspiring young sailors are recognised The RYA has turned the spotlight on some of this year’s most inspiring young sailors as the 2011 RYA Regional Young Sailor of the…
Some years ago, there was a notable incident which occurred when a supply ship Master conning his ship out of harbour in thick fog, was so distracted by two separate…
On 22 November, the United Nations Security Council reiterated its condemnation of maritime piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, noting that the crimes continue to…
The Assembly of the International Maritime Organization has elected the following States to be Members of its Council for the 2012-2013 biennium: Category (a) 10 States with the largest interest…
The event commenced with an excellent “Rescue at sea” video (courtesy of China Rescue and Salvage, International Salvage Union, Royal National Lifeboat Institution and others) and followed the address by…
A powerful new online version of Castrol Marine’s comprehensive Directory of Marine Services (DMS) will be going live in December. The new publication will allow customers to get the complete…
Operating performance successfully strengthened Net income before restructuring increased by more than fivefold in the first three quarters of 2011 – Positive Net income before tax Special payment of EUR…
Africa offers significant opportunities but there is a need to stimulate more private investment by reducing investment risks according to Bjørn K. Haugland, Chief Operating Officer, DNV Sustainability and Innovation.…
Computer-based training (CBT) specialist Seagull A/S has added two more modules to the extensive portfolio of courses it offers to the shipping industry. Both have a strong environmental protection dimension.…
For a third year running Cargotec has won an International Bulk Journal (IBJ) award for the technology that it offers the bulk-handling market; this year its new Siwertell sulphur safety…
Hosts Gathering for Filipino Seafarers’ Family, Donates P600, 000 to international NGO in the Philippines TMitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) just announced that the company held a…
Today over fifteen hundred vessels are contributing position reports to the Amver search and rescue plot via the Pole Star automatic Amver link. In close collaboration with Amver, Pole Star…
Cargotec has appointed Tom Svennevig as Vice President responsible for the company’s advanced load-handling business line as of 24 October 2011. Mr Svennevig is experienced in the offshore business, and…
ABB Onboard DC Grid breakthrough Offshore owner first o opt for energy saving power distribution system ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has secured a pioneering first order…