The Spanish authorities were Tuesday seeking a solution to the situation of a Dutch freighter anchored off northwestern Spain with 6,000 tons of partly rotting fertilizer on board, news reports said. The MS Ostedijk was located at about 20 kilometres off the Galicia region. It was attached to a Span
A Neste Oil tanker ran into the stern of a cargo ship in the Gulf of Finland near the island of Hogland on Tuesday. No oil or personnel damage has been caused.
China has made substantial breakthroughs in shipbuilding as the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) ship made in China, one of the most advanced in the world, will be delivered in September. Only the Republic of Korea, Japan and a few European countries have acquired the technologies to build such oce
During the stormy period in January the ‘Silni’ (= mighty in Croatian) successfully completed her sea trials. Although the severe weather caused many problems on sea and on land it was the ultimate condition to test and proof the excellent sea keeping capabilities of this new Damen Fast Crew Supplie
Gulf Craft Inc, the Middle East’s largest boat and yacht builder, has announced its debut appearance at this year’s Mumbai International Boat Show. The announcement follows successful participations earlier this year at the Goa Boat Show and the Cochin Boat Show in October 2006. The Mumbai show, whi
The world’s largest private sailing yacht, owned by United States software mogul Jim Clark, has sailed into Nelson. The luxurious 90m three-masted schooner Athena arrived on Monday from Newcastle, Australia to clear Customs and stock up on fuel and food. The Athena was completed at the Royal Huisman
The biggest concern that grips business leaders whenever they chart business plans every year is the unpredictability of the foreign exchange rates. The won has maintained its upward momentum against the dollar in recent years. The won’s gain against the dollar is not a good news for Hyundai Motor,
Sea Shepherd’s anti-whaling flagship, the Robert Hunter, is stranded in Melbourne after its British registration expired today. And by Thursday, Melbourne will host two “pirate” ships when the Sea Shepherd’s other anti-whaling protest vessel, the already-unregistered Farley Mowat, joins the Hunter –
THE world’s biggest passenger liner, the Queen Mary 2, brought Sydney to a grinding halt this morning as tens of thousands of people strove to get a glimpse of the ship. Even before the 345m-long ship slipped through the Sydney heads just before dawn, roads around the harbour were choked with cars a
American Commercial Lines Inc. announced that the Company has secured a three year agreement for its shipyard employees with the General Drivers, Warehousemen & Helpers (Teamsters), Local Union No. 89. The three year agreement, which was ratified by over 95% of the voters, provides for first year wa
The National Boat Caravan & Outdoor Show is underway with most of one hall dedicated to boats. Among those exhibiting at the event, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC, are Peters Opal, showing the new Azimut 43 Flybridge, the new Sealine SC38 and several of the Rodman sportsfisher range.
At least 18 Indian children and four teachers have died after a school trip boat accident, police have said.
New Zealand’s prime minister has warned Japan its whaling programme could come under fresh international scrutiny if a disabled vessel in its fleet leaks oil. The Nisshin Maru has been stranded since Thursday morning after a fire started in its engine room close to the largest colony of Adelie pengu
Fuel subsidies that allow fishing fleets to “plunder” the deep seas should be scrapped, claim a group of leading international scientists. They said more than $150m (£80m) was paid to trawler fleets, promoting overfishing of unviable resources.
