Major rivers and their tributaries in greater Sylhet region see gradual decrease in their flow due to massive siltation in absence of planned dredging, causing a serious threat to the environment in the region. [mappress] Source: The Daily Star, January 5, 2010
Four ships scheduled to load and offload containers of palm oil and chemicals were arranged berthing at Qasim International Container Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal and Engro Vopak Terminal, respectively on Sunday.
Port and dock workers of the country’s 11 major ports including Kandla have withdrawn their strike call from midnight tonight as the government has agreed to accept their wage-related demands in a settlement reached between the five federations of the port workers and union shipping ministry on Mond
PEKAN: The first phase of a RM258mil project to build wave breakers at two estuaries of the Pahang River here will be completed in October next year. [mappress] Source: Star (Malaysia), January 5, 2010;
Famed for its millionaires, its seafood, and its tourism, Port Lincoln is an isolated city whose varied riches have made it a success story. The pristine coastline and the tuna and great white sharks that inhabit it helped create a city that is a seafood and tourist mecca, home to a luxury hotel and
Moran Yacht & ship have announced that Excellence III has joined their charter fleet. Excellence III was built by Abeking & Rasmussen and features exterior styling and interior design by Donald Starkey Design.
Massachusetts has released a first-in-the-nation ocean management plan that increases protection for sensitive marine wildlife and promotes the development of offshore renewable energy projects, such as wind farms. The plan prohibits commercial development in some areas of the ocean and encourages i
Mr Jesper Praestensgaard CEO of Maersk Line Asia Pacific describes 2009 as the worst year for both the shipping industry and Maersk Line since World War II. He said that “Out with the old, on with the new which can only be good news for the maritime industry. This is evident from the fact that [&hel
Dredging Supply Company (DSC), which claims to be the largest manufacturer of cutter suction dredges in the US, has provided Dredging News Online with details of orders received in 2009 and deliveries in both domestic and international markets.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator debuted in Port Everglades yesterday fresh from a comprehensive, stem-to-stern 50-day transformation. Considered one of the most luxurious ships afloat, the intimate, all-suite vessel sports a sophisticated new décor, with rich fabrics and fu
LONDON — Marine terminal operator DP World Ltd. Monday said it has bought the remaining 1,000 acres of land for its London Gateway and Logistics Park project after it decided to proceed with the construction. Source: The Wall STreet Journal Europe ,January 5, 2010
The Ministry of Shipping is nearly doubling the initial cost estimates of the controversial Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project, which aims to dredge a navigable channel through the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. [mappress] Source:business-standard,January 5,2010;
Kvichak Marine Industries, of Seattle, USA, is currently constructing a 13.5-metre response boat medium (RBM-C) for operation by the New York City Police Harbour Unit. This vessel is the sistership of the US Coast Guard RBM and has been adapted to meet the mission requirements of the NYPD Harbour Un
In November, PD Ports reached a major new milestone. For the very first time Teesport handled over 100,000 containers in a year. This is the highest volume of containers ever recorded at Teesport on the North East coast in any calendar year.
