The Port of Salalah to embark on a major expansion of its container and general cargo terminals during the next phase of its development — an upgrade that would effectively launch Salalah into the major league of transhipment hubs of the world. [mappress] Source: Oman Daily Observer, February 23, 20
Work is to be “paused” on public facilities in the €300 million Greystones Harbour redevelopment project in north Co Wicklow, its backers have confirmed. [mappress] Source: Irish Times, February 23, 2010;
As it scrambles to develop an offshore wind power industry that potentially may generate as much as 200 gigawatts of electricity, China has… [mappress] Source: seekingalpha, February 22, 2010;
It is reported that the generation capacity of offshore wind farms in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province is expected to reach 12.3 million kilowatts [mappress] Source: steelguru, February 22, 2010;
It is reported that the generation capacity of offshore wind farms in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province is expected to reach 12.3 million kilowatts [mappress] Source: steelguru, February 22, 2010;
Indonesia is to soon receive a fishing training ship from Spain’s Asturias Gondan yard, the Antara News Agency has reported citing Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Fadel Muhammad. The vessel is due to arrive in the next two days and will be used to s
A British rig has begun drilling for oil in the territorial waters of the Falkland Islands, despite strong opposition from Argentina. The platform has been towed to a point 100km (62 miles) north of the UK territory in the South Atlantic. Argentina claims sovereignty over what it calls the Islas Mal
Somali pirates have captured a Chinese fishing vessels in the Seychelles. The news comes as pirates issued a US$4 million ransom demand for the release of 36 crewmembers on a Spanish fishing vessel which was hijacked in October 2009. The average ransom demand is between US$2 and US$6 million.
Strike action by marine pilots at Wales’s largest port has been suspended following last minute talks. A ballot deadline has been extended after a break-through in negotiations between the Milford Haven Port Authority and the trade union Unite. Fifty pilots planned to walk out over proposed pension
Cobham SATCOM has announced the latest milestone for its Sea Tel range of Ultra Small Aperture Terminals. The USAT 24, 60cm (24 inch) Marine Stabilised Antenna has achieved another industry first by receiving full accreditation FCC license. Extensive on-satellite testing was accomplished to ensure t
Odfjell has entered into an agreement with SLS Shipbuilding Co Ltd, Korea, to acquire one 51,000 DWT IMO 3 product tanker. The agreed price is about USD 33.5 million. The vessel is scheduled for delivery medio April 2010.
Bocimar has converted its order for three Aframax tankers from Hanjin into an order for four bulk vessels, i.e. one 180,000 dwt unit to be delivered in October 2011 and three 205,000 dwt units to be delivered in January, April and July 2012. The purchase price amounts to USD 56 million for the first
After the successful launch in May 2007 of Ge-eX Logistics, which provides door-to-door multimodal container transport services on key European routes, the majority shareholders in this company have decided to expand into the temperature-controlled sector with the launch of Ge-Fresh Logistics. “Ente
Navingo will organize, in cooperation with HME (part of Holland Marine Equipment), a seminar on Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance on 29 April 2010. The seminar, combined with a Product Display Area will take place at WTC Rotterdam and is the first in The Netherlands dedicated entirely to in
