Russia has started dredging at a Syrian port where it maintains a logistical supply point with a possible eye to turning it into a full-fledged naval base, a respected Russian business daily said Friday. Tartus, the second most important Syrian port on the Mediterranean, could be transformed into a
Three sailing yachts, ranging from 88 to 107 feet are for sale with immediate delivery. The Wallys currently on the market include the 107 footer Wally B, the 94 footer Y3K, and the 88 footer Tiketitoo. While those who are planning a charter on a sailing yacht, three Wallys are available in the Medi
ODIM AS has secured two contracts today worth some NOK 34 million in all for the delivery of various automated handling systems to offshore supply ships. ODIM`s own automated bulkhose connection system ABCS), which ensures secure transfer of liquids and cargo from supply ships to offshore installati
A Turkish sailor has been killed and five more are missing after two ships collided in the Aegean Sea south of the Greek capital, Athens. Seven more sailors were rescued from the water after a Turkish-operated cargo ship hit a Greek tanker. A rescue operation involving helicopters and navy ships is
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Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) is acquiring another 10 LNG carriers
Aker Floating Production has today acquired two tankers – the `Polar Alaska` and the `Polar California` – for USD 55 million en block. Both tankers are built at National Steel in the US and have an approximate storage capacity of 1.3 million barrels. Early May Aker Floating Production announced the
Aker Yards and ALSTOM announced on 4 January 2006 their intention to join forces in shipbuilding. The transaction was concluded during a signature ceremony in Paris on May 31 2006. Reference is made to the company disclosure dated 4 January 2006 in respect of the establishment of a new company consi
The authorities today noticed a ”thin streak of oil” from the Singapore ship ”Ocean Saraya” that had drifted on oyster rocks yesterday after being swept by powerful gales and high sea currents off Karwar coast in the Arabian Sea. ”No cause for concern,” was the comment of Deputy Inspector General of
A huge military cargo ship loaded with war wares bound for Iraq left port here Wednesday evening, presumably ending a week of clashes between police and anti-war activists. About 50 protesters staged a “die-in,” lying on the rocks and beach as the ship moved from the dock about 7:30 p.m. Protesters
A cruise liner has cut short its voyage around the Mediterranean after a virus struck down more than 200 passengers. Emergency medical staff boarded the Sea Princess yesterday and passengers were confined to their cabins after an outbreak believed to be of the Norovirus sparked vomiting and diarrhoe
Authorities in Barbados are trying to identify the bodies of 11 young West African men found in a boat which had been adrift for months. It is thought the men were part of a group of about 50 immigrants whose ship got lost while en route to Spain’s Canary Islands from West Africa, drifting thousands
Another direct shipping route between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan will be officially inaugurated on June 8, a Chinese mainland official announced here Wednesday. The route, devoted to passenger transport, links Quanzhou of east China’s Fujian province and Jinmen of Taiwan, said He Shizhong, dire
Shipping management firm V.Ships has signed a deal with managed security services supplier ScanSafe to protect 68 offices from computer viruses. V.Ships, which provides crew and services to 900 vessels around the world, has blocked 340 web viruses and 150,000 pieces of other malicious code since it
