Skippers could sound the alert when fish stocks are struggling under plans to conserve North Sea supplies. Rural Affairs Minister Richard Lochhead revealed the idea ahead of a planned visit to Fraserburgh on Wednesday.
Amico & Co and Doyle Sailmakers signed a technical-commercial contribution agreement in order to further improve on services offered to customers. Sailing yachts which will ask for refit and maintenance works to Amico & Co may also benefit from the specialized services offered by Doyle Sailmakers fo
ALL ships ordered after 1 August, with a total bunker capacity of 600 cu m and above must have their fuel tanks located with the double hull. New regulation 12A of Annex I of MARPOL on oil fuel tank protection, adopted by MEPC 54 on 24 March 2006 will come into force.
When South Australia’s Michael Keough was told that his was the 200th entry for this year’s Audi Hamilton Island Race Week you could have thought he had won the lottery. ‘That’s fantastic,’ he said excitedly, ‘What an honour. It’s going to be a great regatta this year. We’re really looking forward t
Negotiations are still underway between Dubai Port Group and Algerian authorities to snatch a share in Djen Djen container terminal (Jijel Wilaya) for investments there, well informed sources told El Khabar. The Emirate Company has expressed its readiness to invest 120 to $150bn to modernize the sea
There are not many mega-yachts in the marina at Castelsardo this year, which the mayor of the medieval coastal town on Sardinia blames on a tax on the millionaire lifestyle. Franco Cuccureddu says the tax — on luxury yachts and beachside villas — is scaring the rich away from what should be a playbo
The 1974 classic Benetti megaycht, Lady Candida, was completely destroyed by fire, on Saturday, before sinking off Pianotolli Caldarello, on Corsican coast. The 35 metre yacht had been chartered by a Monégasque family of 12, including 4 young children and there was a crew of five. All took to the li
Tested and created in New Zealand’s harsh marine conditions – the same conditions that churn out world champion sailors year after year – iconic, New Zealand brand, Line 7 has launched its most advanced high performance sailing apparel to date.
On July 27 PRISCO has launched the second Suezmax type ship named “PRISCO Alcor”. Tanker of 166 00 DWT is under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in South Korea.
At least six elderly Britons have been admitted to hospital in Sweden after showing symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease while on a cruise ship. A spokeswoman for Fred Olsen Cruise Lines said they showed “pneumonia-like symptoms”. They were expected to be in a Stockholm hospital for a few days.
Statoil’s net income in the second quarter of 2007 amounted to NOK 11.0 billion, compared to NOK 9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2006. In the first six months of 2007, net income was NOK 18.8 billion compared to NOK 20.6 billion in the first six months of 2006.
Total today announced that its fully-owned Nigerian subsidiary, Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited (EPNL), has finalized the acquisition of a 36% interest in deep offshore Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 247, operated by Chevron.
Sealift Ltd (to be renamed Dockwise Ltd.) changed significantly since it commenced operations on 21 March 2007, due to the reverse take over by the Dockwise Group of companies[1] in May 2007. In order to present the relevant financial information for Q1 2007, the results of the Dockwise Group of com
Pål Helsing has been appointed Executive Vice President for Aker Kvaerner’s Business Area Field Development, succeeding Simen Lieungh. In this position, Pål Helsing will be a member of the Executive Management Team reporting to Martinus Brandal, President & CEO.
