The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said it is co-ordinating the containment and clean up efforts of the resultant oil… [mappress] Source: Xinhua, May 26, 2010
Next week (w/b 31 May) will see a major milestone reached by IHC Engineering Business (EB), when their largest project to date, a 2,000t capacity J-Lay system for the Saipem FDS2 (Field Development Ship), leaves its manufacturing location on Teesside. The lay system will then be en route to the Sams
Representative Gene Green introduced a bill (H. R. 5329) to modify the project for navigation and environmental restoration, Houston-… [mappress] Source: marinelink, May 26, 2010;
The marine safety charge paid by cruise ships will be reduced from October 1 this year, Transport Minister Steven Joyce said today. The per passenger charge of $8.29 will go down to $3.30. Mr Joyce said Maritime NZ had collected more money than had been anticipated, or required, from the industry.
Australia Pacific LNG’s Gladstone project centre was officially opened today by Queensland Premier, the Hon. Anna Bligh… [mappress] Source: youroilandgasnews, May 26, 2010;
Ferretti Group brand Ferretti Yachts, active within the sphere of the production of flybridge motor yachts measuring 14 to 27 metres, is becoming increasingly better known in China. This has been confirmed by top level awards won in contests of international importance and significant visibility, su
Union government-owned Cochin port has decided to drop its vessel-related charges for ships calling at India’s first international container transhipment terminal (ICTT) to match the rates prevailing at rival ports in South and South-East Asia. DP World Pvt. Ltd, majority owned by the Dubai governme
STX Europe has entered into new contracts with Rem Offshore for the building of two Platform Supply Vessels. The vessels are of STX Europe PSV 06 design. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in Q4 2011 and Q1 2012. The total contract value is approximately NOK 750 million.
A ferry operator has said it will create 100 jobs with the introduction of a second ship on its cross-Channel route. LD Lines says it will extend its passenger and freight operation between Dover and Boulogne.
On May 31, IHC Engineering Business (EB) will reach a major milestone when their largest project to date, a 2,000t capacity J-Lay system for the Saipem FDS2 (Field Development Ship), leaves its manufacturing location on Teesside. The lay system will then be en route to the Samsung Heavy Industries’
Marina and houseboat builders, Al Manzel, recently delivered six-metre workboats and seven-metre “Whale Shark” cleaning boats to Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) for the Al Bateen Wharf Fisherman’s Marina. The six-metre, heavy-duty, single chine boats are specially desig
Tonnage and gross value of fish handled at Peterhead so far this year are both running ahead of last year’s performance, according to figures issued by Peterhead Port Authority. But within the figures, the volume of whitefish handled has dropped, although overall value is up.
CO2 emissions was the main topic of discussion at the inaugural meeting of Germanischer Lloyd’s (GL) Baltic Committee. More than 20 shipowners, yards and maritime supply industry from 10 countries around the Baltic Sea attended the conference in Copenhagen last Friday. The meeting joined the Scandin
The sign at the entrance to Port Hope’s harbour advising boaters that the harbour is temporarily closed is expected to come down soon. Councillor Ted Watts, chair of the municipality’s parks, recreation and culture department, says that, in the next few weeks, a dredging machine will be brought in t
