Researchers at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said that success is not far off for the design of a mobile harbour. Source: Baird Maritime, January 19, 2010
Fishermen are signing up to a scheme which uses fishing boats to help to clear rubbish from the seas. The ‘Fishing for Litter’ initiative encourages crews to take ashore rubbish they catch while fishing. The scheme is administered by the European local authorities environmental organisation, KIMO. B
Researchers at the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said that success is not far off for the design of a mobile harbour. Researchers have conceptualised the mobile harbour as a lean, light weight system for unloading containerships along any coastline. The Institute’s President, S
It began with a green blip travelling in the wrong direction. Captain Peter Stapleton was chatting with his chief officer on the bridge of the 18,000 tonne cargo ship Boularibank when the green light on the radar caught their attention. “It appeared to be putting itself in a good position across our
Otto Energy, Australia, has recently commenced a 590 square kilometre 3D seismic data acquisition in offshore Philippines. Otto is currently one of the largest landholders of prospective acreage in the Philippines, through the company’s subsidiary NorAsian Energy. The company has interests in the Ga
Drydocks World Graha Shipyard in Batam successfully launched the first of Master Marines two Jack Up Vessels currently under construction at the yard. The second vessel will be delivered September 2010. . The vessel was successfully launched on16th January 2010, and will carry the pennant number L20
Marine displays manufacturer Nauticomp has appointed Wickes Marine to represent the company’s products on the US east coast from Maine through the Carolinas. Nauticomp’s product line includes the new Signature II series of waterproof, sunlight readable displays, introduced at the Fort Lauderdale Int
Toxic mercury could enter the food chain through proposed dredging to enlarge Albany’s port, the Environmental Protection Authority has warned. [mappress] Source: The West, January 19, 2010:
$22 million is being spent to pump sand onto local beaches. [mappress] Source: WWAY3, January 18, 2010
Wärtsilä has analysed its manufacturing footprint as announced in October. To adjust to the fundamental changes in the market Wärtsilä plans to reduce its manufacturing capacity. Wärtsilä also plans to move the majority of its propeller production and auxiliary engine production to China, close to t
Legal specialists in the processing and application of tenders have raised very serious questions over a decision to award a tender to the Polidano Group, despite the fact that the company does not meet certain basic preconditions. [mappress] Source:maltatoday,January 17,2010;
The state environment watchdog has today recommended the expansion of the Albany Port, paving the way for Grange Resources to achieve operational efficiencies for its Southdown magnetite iron project. [mappress] Source: Business News, January 18, 2010;
The Sri Lankan government is in the process of evaluating the submissions made by the consortium in the Colombo Port Expansion Project on the Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement. [mappress] Source:sundaytimes,January 17,2010;
At some point in the relatively near future, the Army Corps of Engineers will begin its deepening of a 15-mile stretch of the St. Johns River from the mouth to Dames Point. Portions of that stretch are anywhere from 38 feet to 41 feet. However, the project will assure the 41-foot depth is consistent
