Lloyd’s Register – Fairplay Research and IHS Global Insight will host a free Webinar to address how the current economic climate is impacting the shipping industry. The Webinar will be held on Monday, April 28, 2009 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT (16:00-17:00 GMT). Experts from Lloyd’s Register – Fairplay
Somali pirates have released a Togo-flagged cargo ship seized last week, reportedly after a ransom was paid.
Van Oord in The Netherlands says the naming and launch ceremony for its 31,200m³ trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Maxima will take place on April 24th.
World leaders are increasingly concerned by pirates operating off the coast of Somalia, who have seized several ships recently, demanding ransom payments to free them.
A memorial service is to be held on the North Sea platform where the victims of the Super Puma crash disaster worked.
TAMSEN YACHT is proud to announce that our 40m yacht Namasté has been selected as a Finalist for the Boat International’s World Superyacht Awards in the category “Best Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht in 40m+ size RANGE”. As well as in the category “BEST NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR” for the interio
In light of the hijacking of MAERSK ALABAMA and hostage-taking of Captain Richard Phillips, the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group is making a thorough investigation of the events. Based on this investigation, the Group will review its policies and procedures for sailing off the coast of Somalia and take ap
Moonen Shipyards, a leading builder of “pocket-size superyachts” up to 150 feet, is extremely pleased to announce that its 30.00-metre Moonen 97, Darsea, has been chosen by a select group of superyacht-owning judges as a World Superyacht Award 2009 finalist. The nomination is in the category: “Best
CNOOC, the leading offshore oil producer in the Chinese mainland, on Tuesday reported year on year growth of 42 percent in its net profit in 2008, which was in line with market estimates. The net profit of the Hong Kong-listed firm was 44.4 billion yuan (6.5 billion U.S. dollars). The company announ
Journal of Commerce (JOC) reports that Great Lakes shipping interests have an urgent suggestion for Obama Administration stimulus spending — if you want to support American-made steel in infrastructure improvements, then dig down and dredge harbours and channels. The JOC said the Great Lakes Maritim
The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) presented its 2009 sporting calendar today to journalists and guests at Milan’s Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology. The calendar reflects the Club’s development in two related yet distinct areas: organization of first-class sporting events for est
CBC News in Canada says municipal and federal politicians say ice jams could be avoided if the area of Lake Winnipeg where the Red River drains into it was dredged. Rae Frey, a councillor in the rural municipality of St Clements north of Winnipeg, said the confluence of the river and lake has been f
Hydrocarbons were encountered while drilling the deepwater Mizzen prospect (EL 1049), located approximately 500 kilometres east-northeast of St John’s, Newfoundland. Further analysis of the well results will be undertaken to determine the potential, and an application for a Significant Discovery Lic
US military chiefs are bolstering their forces around the Horn of Africa to help tackle Somali pirates holding a US captain hostage in a drifting lifeboat. Gen David Petraeus said reinforcements would arrive within 24 to 48 hours and that a warship already in the area was “literally right near” the
