The sheer speed at which the enormous dredging vessel Queen of the Netherlands has been reclaiming land at various islands has left some … By Azra Naseem (minivannews) [mappress] Source: minivannews, October 5, 2010;
The government is going to allow export of sand and soil from Bangladesh. “Sand Quarry and Soil Management Bill-2010”, which will open the… (bdnews24) [mappress] Source: bdnews24, October 5, 2010;
The expanded Panama Canal will be a game changer for container trade when it opens in August 2014. America’s trade with East Asia is expected to undergo an increased shift from Pacific ports to Atlantic ports. As the closest U.S. port to the Panama Canal, the Port of Miami expects to be the first po
HE Qatar”s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah opened on Monday the representative offi… (Qatar News Agency) [mappress] Source: Qatar News Agency, October 5, 2010;
A function was held in New Delhi by Shipping Corporation of India to mark the establishment of the India’s first public sector undertaking in shipping, SCI on this day 50 years ago. Founded on October 2nd 1961 SCI has earned an international reputation as one of the top performers, providing its num
After a docking at Turku Repair Yard in Naantali, the passenger vessel Bore (ex Kristina Regina) arrived to her original home port Turku on October 3, 2010 to be permanently moored as a floating hotel and restaurant in River Aura. During her last voyage she was towed by the tugs Hurtig and Fart. The
Fjord Line Denmark A/S has decided to carry out a feasibility study for the purpose of using LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) as fuel for the two ferry newbuildings, which will be delivered from Bergen Group Fosen in 2012. The study is backed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Norway, Fjord Line De
Renowned Film Critic Leonard Maltin will be sailing aboard Coral Princess’ December 15 holiday sailing, and will be presenting his favorite films of 2010 throughout the cruise especially for Princess Cruises passengers. During this 15-day Panama Canal cruise, movie buffs will be able to view the fou
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announces start of dredging works at East Keppel Fairway, with working period from 04 Oct 2010 to 03 Apr 2011. Dredging works will be carried out by a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD). While dredging, Queen of Penta Ocean will maintain a speed of about
Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group listed on AIM, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a revised option agreement with Vitol E&P Limited (Vitol) in respect of the Etinde Permit (Etinde), offshore Cameroon. Under the agreement, which replaces the previous optio
Several news articles recently reported on the Ichthys LNG project (INPEX 76% Operator, Total 24%) in Australia. INPEX is progressing the development of the Ichthys LNG project on schedule with strong support from Total. Today, we have expanded and reinforced the Ichthys Project Management team and
The quay at the Autrichehaven near Westdorpe had been extended from 225 to 855 meters… [mappress] Source: shortsea, October 4, 2010
As beach nourishment efforts turn south to Plum Island, officials here voiced satisfaction with the results of the project. Great Lakes … By Victor Tine (newburyportnews) [mappress] Source: newburyportnews, October 4, 2010;
Gazprom Dobycha Shelf LLC plans to complete the design of the port that will be used to export LNG from the Shtokman project before the end… (interfax) [mappress] Source: interfax, October 4, 2010;
