State officials are proposing the financially troubled Port of Richmond become part of the Virginia Port Authority, a move that could significantly reduce freight traffic on highways and save millions in road construction along Interstate 64… [mappress] Source:styleweekly,April 22,2010;
Opponents of a massive cargo terminal along North Carolina’s coast have filed a complaint challenging the conclusions of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study recommending that state and federal officials move forward with a feasibility study.
The International Maritime Bureau’s (IMB) latest quarterly report on Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships recorded a total of 67 incidents of piracy worldwide in the first three months of 2010. Twenty-six vessels were boarded, 18 were fired upon, there were twelve attempted attacks and eleven vess
The main political parties have been spelling out their views on the future of North Sea oil and gas. The offshore industry delivers huge sums of money for the Treasury and has offered decades of prosperity to the north east of Scotland. Vast quantities of oil and gas remain under the seabed, but it
The Queensland Council of Unions (QCU) says the State Government is giving taxpayers a bad deal by leasing the Port of Brisbane. Bids have opened for the 99-year lease of the cargo port as part of the Queensland Government’s controversial multi-billion dollar privatisation plan.
Holland America’s ms Amsterdam will be the first cruise ship of the 2010 cruise season to call at Port Metro Vancouver when it arrives on April 25, and the first of 58 scheduled calls expected to connect to the Port’s new shore power system. The ship will arrive in Vancouver after sailing from Petro
Jumbo Offshore’s crew, engineers and subcontractors have successfully completed the first leg of their current Transition Piece (TP) installation project. Jumbo’s DP2-vessel Jumbo Javelin installed the TP’s, the first 18 of a series of approx. 110, within schedule. The work for the Greater Gabbard O
State Rep. Lake Ray’s push to make ports central to Florida’s growth has gained House approval but still needs to clear another Senate committee before that chamber votes. Ray, R-Jacksonville, said he expects the bill will either go to the full Senate for a vote next week, or be rolled into an $80 m
Messerschmitt Yachts has agreed to enter into a partnership with Nobiskrug in order to produce yachts over 60m (196ft). The first yacht — the MTT-Conqueror — will be available in 70m (230ft) and 90m (295ft) versions.
The inaugural Moonen Refits Lunch at the recent Antibes boat show attracted an impressive number of yachting influentials. Well over thirty captains, brokers, superintendents, yacht managers, owner’s reps and senior members of the press enjoyed a tasty selection of food and drinks as Moonen provided
In February, a new propulsion package contract was made between the Peruvian company COPEINCA (Corporacion Pesquera Inca S.A.) and MAN Diesel & Turbo, Frederikshavn. Three newbuildings powered by 6L21/31-VBS propulsion packages are to operate off the coast of Peru – primarily for anchovy fishing for
China Shipping Container Lines Company Limited (CSCL) on Thursday posted a loss of 6.49 billion yuan (950.31 million U.S. dollars) in 2009, down from a net profit of 134.69 million yuan in 2008. Revenues fell to 19.94 billion yuan from 2008’s 35.25 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 43.4 percen
A new economic impact study released today by the Prince Rupert Port Authority confirms the significant economic generating capacity that the new container terminal and other port facilities are having on British Columbia’s northern communities and Western Canada’s economy… [mappress] Source:rupertp
The Port of South Louisiana has reached a settlement with a company that challenged the port’s taking of property for a new pier for its Globalplex facility in Reserve. The company, Reserve Mooring, argued that the port destroyed its business when the port expropriated land leased by Associated Term
