Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Submarine Outfall Inspection Works at Sham Shui Kok Anchorages * Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Marine Site Investigation off Hung Hom and Causeway Bay * Hong Kong, Hong Kong –...

May 23rd, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Worldwide – Notice regarding SPM Channel regulations * Indonesia, Tuban – TPPI Tuban Port Update * Argentina, San Lorenzo-San Martin – Sailors strike at San Lorenzo Port * Bunker Update –...

May 20th, 2013 | Bunkering, Labour Disputes, Ports & Terminals, Strikes | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Australia, all ports – Australian coal and iron ore port lineups update * Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 06/05/13 DATE: May 06, 2013 COUNTRY: Australia PORT: all ports Australian coal and iron ore...

May 6th, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Wrist Group announces robust 2012 results

Group companies OW Bunker and Wrist Ship Supply build strong foundation for further growth. Wrist Group, one of the shipping industry’s largest global providers of products and services for vessels, today announced robust financial results for 2012. Sales for 2012 increased by 19.6% to $14.6...

April 23rd, 2013 | Bunkering | Read More

Hot Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United States, all ports – USCG accepts ballast water treatment systems as Alternate Management Systems * Singapore, Singapore – Pipeline repairs * Singapore, Singapore – Construction of Changi...

April 17th, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

DYNAMIC OIL Trading appoints new Singapore specialist trader

Fourth appointment in one week for fast-growing marine fuel trading company Singapore, 10th April2013 Dynamic Oil Trading, a global trading company for marine fuels and lubricants, has announced another appointment to its fast-growing team. Swee Ng joins as a bunker trader, focusing on the Singapore...

April 11th, 2013 | Bunkering, HR, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Singapore, all ports – Oil spill compensation claims agreement renewed * Singapore, Singapore – Dredging & construction at Ayer Merbau Basin * Australia, Melbourne – Bridge inspection...

April 10th, 2013 | Bunkering, Oil Spill, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Castrol Challenges Scavenge drain oil analysis methodology

Concerns over Corrosive wear risk in Cross-head engines have led Castrol marine to question the rigour of some widely used Scavenge drain oil analysis (SDA) Techniques. Factors influencing scavenge drain oil characteristics include fuel sulphur level, cylinder oil BN level, system oil contamination...

April 10th, 2013 | Bunkering, Marine Equipment Products and Services | Read More

DYNAMIC Oil Trading appoints three new bunker traders

Lars Moller Major expansion of worldwide fuel trading team Singapore, 8th April 2013* – Dynamic Oil Trading, a global trading company for marine fuels and lubricants, today announced the appointment of three new bunker traders to its worldwide trading team. Alan Tan joins as Team Leader, Worldwide...

April 9th, 2013 | Bunkering, Energy, HR, Oil Industry | Read More

Total Lubmarine to supply new Panama Canal power plant

LEADING international marine lubricant supplier TOTAL Lubmarine has secured a contract to supply lubricating oil to the Miraflores power plant in the Panama Canal. This installation is located near the existing locks, a few miles from Panama City. Total Lubmarine’s innovative Talusia Universal lubricating...

April 9th, 2013 | Bunkering, Canals, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Ports & Terminals | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Australia, Newcastle – Further increase of channel depth * Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 01/04/13 DATE: April 01, 2013 COUNTRY: Australia PORT: Newcastle Further increase of channel depth Dredging...

April 1st, 2013 | Bunkering, Holidays, Ports & Terminals | Read More

Cats that stop ships’ engines from purring: IUA/AAA experts outline a strategy for the fight back against corrosive fuel particles

James Brewer Cats that stop ships’ engines from purring: IUA/AAA experts outline a strategy for the fight back against corrosive fuel particles, By James Brewer Tiny particles, often much finer than human hair, are causing damage in more and more marine engines, resulting in insurance claims...

March 31st, 2013 | Bunkering, Environment, Marine Insurance | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Worldwide – IMO to assist in implementation of West and Central Africa piracy code * Singapore, Singapore – Soil investigation off Tuas View * Australia, all ports – Terminal operations over...

March 21st, 2013 | Bunkering, Piracy and Terrorism, Ports & Terminals | Read More

HOT PORT NEWS from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * South Africa, Cape Town – Docking of SSCV Hermod * South Africa, Cape Town – Terminal working hours during holidays * Singapore, Singapore – Soil investigation in West Jurong Channel * Bunker Update...

March 20th, 2013 | Bunkering, Holidays, Ports & Terminals | Read More

DNV: LNG bunkering in the port of Antwerp

DNV: LNG bunkering in the Port of Antwerp, by Per Wiggo Richardsen Oslo: The Antwerp Port Authority has commissioned DNV to develop operational procedures for LNG bunkering in preparation for supporting clean shipping in the region. The port aims to position itself among the leaders in the Hamburg-Le...

March 20th, 2013 | Bunkering, LNG | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Hong Kong, all ports – Construction of Submarine Outfall at Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island * Singapore, Singapore – Construction of coastal protection at Sungei Buloh Nature Reserve * Australia, all ports...

March 18th, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

OW Bunker appoints new bunker trader in Hong Kong

Gareth Tan Tze Yuen joins team to drive growth in South China and Hong Kong bunkering market OW Bunker, one of the world’s largest suppliers and traders of marine fuel oil and lubricants, today announced the appointment of Gareth Tan Tze Yuen as a Bunker Trader in its Hong Kong office. Mr....

March 18th, 2013 | Bunkering | Read More

Dynamic Oil Trading appoints risk management specialist

Lars Moller Belle Shafer joins growing Singapore team Singapore, 15th March2013 – Dynamic Oil Trading, a global trading company for marine fuels and lubricants, today announced the appointment of Belle Shafer as a Bunker Trader specialising in risk management services and the Korean market. Her...

March 15th, 2013 | Bunkering, Energy, HR, News, Oil Industry | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * India, Porbander – Priority berthing for Indian Navy * Singapore, Singapore – Collision in Sinki Fairway * Singapore, Singapore – Submarine cable recovery * Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE...

March 13th, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United Arab Emirates, Sharjah – Partially sunken wreck * Oman, Salalah Port – Trim of vessels berthing/sailing * Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Seawall Reinstatement Works * Singapore, Singapore –...

March 11th, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals, Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removals | Read More

GL Container Ship Forum: From Stowage to Steel and Everything in Between

Dr Olaf Doerk, from GL’s consulting subsidiary FutureShip, presents the results from two joint development projects looking at HT47 welded joints. Hamburg/Germany, 7 March 2013 – A comprehensive programme awaited the attendees at Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL) latest forum in Hamburg. The...

March 7th, 2013 | Bunkering, Classification Societies, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Container shipping, LNG, Ports & Terminals, Regulatory, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Technical | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Singapore, Pasir Panjang – Underwater drilling and blasting * Hong Kong, Hong Kong – Silt Curtains north-east of airport * Australia, Gladstone – Heavy rain affects rail deliveries * Bunker Update...

March 4th, 2013 | Bunkering, Ports & Terminals, Weather | Read More

BRAEMAR Engineering announces new one stop shop for LNG fuelling

Geoff Green Braemar Engineering, the marine engineering consultancy arm within the Braemar Shipping Services Group, has launched a new venture which recognises the growing importance of LNG as a global maritime fuel source. It will be taking its experience and skills in dynamic positioning (DP), LNG...

March 4th, 2013 | Bunkering, LNG | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Kenya, all ports – National Holiday declared for elections * India, all ports – Indian charts to be kept on board * Australia, Port Hedland – Anchorage reopened as cyclone tracks inland * Australia,...

February 28th, 2013 | Bunkering, Canals, Holidays, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Salvage, Towage, Wreck Removals, Weather | Read More

HOT Port News from GAC

Your daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * United Arab Emirates, Sharjah – Unmarked sunken wreck * Australia, Port Hedland – Ports closed as Tropical Cyclone Rusty approaches * Bunker Update – MARKET PRICE UPDATE 25/02/13 DATE: February...

February 25th, 2013 | Bunkering, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Cyclones and Typhoons, Weather | Read More