A 40,000-tonne coal ship has finally been refloated, nearly four weeks after it became stranded on the Australian seaboard during severe storms. The Japanese vessel Pasha Bulker was towed out into deeper waters by tug boats during high tide on Monday night after days of work by salvage teams.
Two of the latest sales at De Valk International confirm the diversity of superyachts sold by this brokerage firm. The 29-metre pilothouse cutter Starlite was designed inside and out by the late Jon Bannenberg, and with an Ocean 80 hull by Doug Peterson, is very much a performance cruiser. In contra
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL, President: Akimitsu Ashida) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary MOL (China) Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shanghai) opened an office in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on July 1. Initial activities at the office include sales promotion, information gathering, and o
State-owned Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) is to build a 105-meter advanced offshore patrol vessel (AOPV) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the largest ship it has designed or built so far.
Eitzen Maritime Services ASA (EMS) today announced the acquisition of Arbodans XXI S.L. of Spain, the holding company of the Provimar Group. On 15 May 2007 EMS announced an agreement of this matter, which was subject to due diligence and final board approval. The due diligence has been completed. Th
Light, unstable winds forced the Race Committee to postpone racing for the day on Sunday at the 32nd America’s Cup Match. The Defender, Alinghi was looking to win its fourth match in a row, to successfully defend the America’s Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand, the challenger, was in a ‘must win’ posit
The Government won’t give its final approval for the construction of two new aircraft carriers until at least October, according to industry sources. That would push the £3.5bn project nearly a year behind schedule.
A Viking ship has set sail for Dublin from the Danish port of Roskilde, in an attempt to recreate the voyages undertaken by early Norsemen. The 30m (98.5ft) long replica, called Sea Stallion, is said to be the world’s largest reconstructed Viking vessel.
With the acquisition of Morocco’s Comanav, CMA CGM was not just buying one of those small to medium-sized shipping companies which it says offer interesting prospects to bigger operators like itself at the moment.
De Valk International has been elected as central (exclusive) charter agents for the 34.70-metre Explorer 114 My Issue. She was built by Moonen Shipyards to the highest standards of Dutch craftsmanship in 2006 for a repeat client. The owner wanted to sail the world in the highest standards of comfor
Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation (Head Office: 1083 Tsuneishi Numakuma-cho Fukuyama city Hiroshima, CEO: Katsushige Kambara) completed the 200th ship in its TESS (Tsuneishi Economical Standard Ship) Series, Ship No.1339 (Deadweight capacity 52,000 tons, Bulk carrier, to CHIJIN SHIPPING S.A.) on June 2
‘Repairs to the hull damage which forced Earthrace to abandon her world record attempt to circumnavigate the globe, are almost complete.’ reports Earthrace Chief Engineer Scott Fratcher. Fratcher said that key supporters stepped forward at just the right time, including TYCO’s, Pepe Tames, who provi
Nautilux, the new Azimut Yachts magazine makes its official public bow on 16 June. Nautilux addresses and talks directly to Azimut yacht owners, creating a constant link with the world of this brand’s events, characterised by elegance, luxury, the desire for enjoyment, the pleasure of the sea.
Benetti shipyard is running for two very important awards in the Superyacht industry. Ambrosia, FB231, the 65m launcehd on October 2005 has been selected from Show Boats International among the finalist as the Most Innovative Motor Yacht. Nominations have closed for 2007 and the winners will be pric
