IMCA Publishes Guidlines on ROV Installation on Vessels

Jane Bugler The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published ‘Guidelines for installing ROV systems on vessels or platforms’ (IMCA R018). The new publication is aimed at vessel and platform owner/operators and designers; ROV contractor representatives; client and contractor staff...

May 24th, 2013 | Associations, Underwater Shipping | Read More

With the spotlight on volunteers, HELMEPA begins its environmental campaign on the island of Rhodes

In the presence of local government and Coast Guard representatives, volunteer groups, teachers, students and environmentally conscious members of the local community, HELMEPA began its “Marine Environment and Sciences Awareness Campaign” on the island of Rhodes, under the auspices of the Municipality....

May 24th, 2013 | Art and auctions, Charity, Clubs, Maritime Art, News, Pollution | Read More

Industry View: Bev Mackenzie on Halting the Invasion of Aquatic Organisms in Ship’s Ballast

It has long been recognised that ballast water represents the primary vector for the introduction of invasive aquatic organisms into waterways and coastal ecosystems. Invasive species threaten not just the balance of the ecosystems themselves but may also degrade coastal and inland fisheries, through...

May 24th, 2013 | Comment, Environment, IMarEST, Oceanology | Read More

London P&I Club reports increased free reserves

THE London P&I Club’s result for the 2012/2013 financial year was a surplus across all classes of $9.4m, increasing the free reserve to $154m. Claims experience over the financial year was mixed. In the retained layer there was an encouraging picture at the attritional level, involving claims up...

May 24th, 2013 | News, P and I Clubs | Read More

GAC pushes further into the Arctic with Polar Logistics Group

23 May 2013 - Bergen, Norway - GAC Norway AS and Polar Logistics Group ApS (POLOG) have formed a strategic partnership to further strengthen GAC’s network within the Arctic Circle. The move is the latest stage in the company’s Arctic strategy to better serve the region by bringing together...

May 23rd, 2013 | Logistics, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Underwater Shipping | Read More

Lloyd’s Register approves HMS LNG carrier training facility in Busan

Hyundai Merchant Marine subsidiary has been granted Approved Training Provider status for their facilities and LNG carrier training courses to SIGTTO Training Standards Lloyd’s Register has awarded Approved Training Provider (ATP) Certification to Hae Young Maritime Services Co. Ltd. (HMS), a subsidiary...

May 23rd, 2013 | Classification Societies, Maritime Education and Training, News | Read More

Pocket guide focuses on safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes

(UK P&I Club, Lloyd’s Register, Intercargo) When bulk cargoes shift, liquefy, catch fire or explode as a consequence of poor loading procedures, the consequences can be massive. Ships may capsize, lose stability or sustain severe structural damage. Such happenings enhance the risks -and the occurrence-...

May 22nd, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Marine Insurance | Read More

Five 18,400 TEU containerships to be classed by GL

Ulsan/Hamburg, 22 May 2013 - Germanischer Lloyd (GL) has signed a classification agreement with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for the construction of five 18,400 TEU containerships. The so far largest container vessels are ordered by China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL). “The agreement marks...

May 22nd, 2013 | Classification Societies, Container shipping, Shipbuilding and Shipyards | Read More

INTERTANKO applauds IMO progress on the Ballast Water Management Convention

In line with the INTERTANKO-led joint proposal last year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to a rescheduling of the International Ballast Water Management Convention implementation dates, which will smooth the installation scheduling for ships installing ballast water management...

May 21st, 2013 | Environment, Intertanko, News | Read More

The “Tara Oceans Polar Circle” expedition departs from Lorient

On May 19th 2013, the schooner Tara embarked on a new scientific adventure: The Oceans Polar Circle expedition. Tara will travel 25 000 ams around the Arctic Ocean via the Northeast and Northwest passages, returning to Lorient in December 2013. The new challenge brings together biologists and oceanographers...

May 21st, 2013 | Charity, Climate, Environment, News, Oceanology, Story of the Day, Weather, Yachting | Read More

IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee 65th session pushes forward with energy-efficiency implementation

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met for its 65th session from 13 to 17 May 2013, at IMO Headquarters in London. The Committee made significant progress in its work on further developing energy-efficiency regulations; adopted an MEPC...

May 21st, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment, News, Oceanology, Oil Spill, Pollution | Read More

Vessel users and providers gather for TradeWinds Offshore Marine conference.

TradeWinds Events – May 21, 2013 09:54 BST Both sides of the business table will be sitting together at the TradeWinds Offshore Marine conference this year, offering a rare opportunity to hear offshore vessel-providers and vessel-users exchange views on the sector in an open discussion. Among the...

May 21st, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Exhibitions | Read More

WISTA Cyprus Statement

The following comes from Elise Croonen, WISTA’s press officer in Cyprus: On 17 May we were officially advised by the Cyprus Shipping Chamber that Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou has been elected to the Board of Directors for the years 2013 – 2015 during the Annual General Meeting on 26 April....

May 20th, 2013 | Associations, News, WISTA - Women in Shipping | Read More

Corporate Social Responsibility at NORDEN

Major shipping company NORDEN has taken a lead in deeply anchoring Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into its organisation – and begun to do the same beyond its doors, in co-operation with its suppliers. It describes 2013 as “an exciting year” in the CSR journey. This was the message from the...

May 20th, 2013 | Corporate Social Responsibility, News, WISTA - Women in Shipping | Read More

Gibdock sets seismic trend

Gibdock has completed a refit of the seismic vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco, reflecting the yard’s growing ability to attract return customers in the specialised offshore vessel market. WG Cook is one of six 12-streamer 3D seismic ships delivered to the owner in 2010. The 19-day project was completed...

May 20th, 2013 | Energy, News, Oil Industry, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shiprepair | Read More

MacGregor wins multiple offshore winch orders

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, 20 MAY 2013 AT 10.00 AM (EEST) MacGregor offshore winches have been specified for 22 new anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTSVs) under construction at three Chinese shipyards for several international owners MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured new offshore winch contracts...

May 20th, 2013 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, News | Read More

Sail First ISAF Youth Worlds Media Accreditation Opens

Media accreditation for the 2013 Sail First ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship set to be held in Limassol, Cyprus from 13-20 July 2013 has opened. Sixty nations will compete across eight events at the 43rd edition of the event that will be hosted at the Cyprus Sports Organization Sailing Centre in...

May 19th, 2013 | News, Press ans Media, Sports, Yachting | Read More

Well test finds record oil column at Johan Sverdrup

Well test finds record oil column at Johan Sverdrup Ross Davidson, 15th May 2013 The latest drilling tests at a giant North Sea discovery has hit a record oil column. Johan Sverdrup has been estimated to hold between 1.7billion and 3.3billion barrels of oil, but there had been uncertainty over the reservoir...

May 19th, 2013 | Energy, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Story of the Month | Read More

DNV PSC self-vetting tool for Android is launced

The DNV Port State Control checklist for Android platforms has finally been launched and is available for installation from Google Play Store. The name of the application is “DNV Port State Control.” The DNV Port State Control application (PSC App) has been created for, and to the specifications...

May 19th, 2013 | Classification Societies, News, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory | Read More

RINA and Dubai Drydocks team up

The RINA Group has entered into a framework agreement to supply certification and engineering services to UAE-based Drydocks World – Dubai (LLC). Under an MOU signed in Rome, Italy, on 9 May, Drydocks World will draw on RINA Group’s expertise to deliver assistance with project management...

May 18th, 2013 | News | Read More

Laskaridis inks contracts for 10 bulkers from Jinglu yard

Friday 17 May 2013, 16:18 by Nigel Lowry – Greece-based owner also enters accord with yard for rare reefer newbuilds LASKARIDIS Shipping Co has ramped up its diversification into dry bulk carriers, inking deals for at least 10 new bulkers with Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry. The order...

May 17th, 2013 | What Others Say | Read More

Solid demand for ships services in Central Europe as WSS appoints new General Manager for Belgium

Oslo, 16 May 2013 – Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has appointed Romaine Romanet as new General Manager for Belgium. A seasoned executive, Ms Romanet brings many years’ experience from a number of multinational businesses in the areas of operation, finance, business development, change project...

May 17th, 2013 | People and Places | Read More

DIANA Containerships Inc., announces results of 2013 annual meeting of shareholders

ATHENS, GREECE, May 17, 2013 – Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX), a global shipping company specializing in owning and operating containerships, announced today that the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders was duly held on May 15, 2013, in Istanbul, Turkey pursuant to a Notice of Annual...

May 17th, 2013 | Container shipping, Stock Markets | Read More

ITF calls for urgent investigation into THY ‘missing crew’ claims

The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) is calling on international aviation authorities to investigate allegations that Turkish Airlines (THY) is playing with safety by flying airplanes with insufficient or unqualified crew in order to get around a strike by THY workers protesting at...

May 17th, 2013 | Dialogs and Debates, ITF | Read More

MOL Conducts Tabletop Drill Centers on Collision Involving Container Vessel in Osaka Bay

TOKYO—Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced the completion of a tabletop drill done in cooperation with the 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. The scenario entailed a containership operated by MOL Liner Division (Hong Kong) and managed by an MOL Group ship...

May 17th, 2013 | News, Safety and Security | Read More