The Danish crew of a cargo ship that was hijacked in international waters off the coast of Somalia is being treated well, Denmark’s Foreign Ministry said Friday.
SINGAPORE: Cosco has secured new shipbuilding contracts worth over $1.8 billion for its shipyard in Zhoushan, China. One of the contracts is to build 12 new bulk carriers of 57,000 dead weight tonnes each.
Europe’s seas are in a ‘serious state of decline’ as a result of coastal development, overfishing and pollution from agriculture, warn scientists. The continent’s regional seas will deteriorate even further unless action is taken to curb the threats, they add.
Groundbreaking for the soon-to-be world’s second-largest shipyard, to be constructed in the Yumurtalık Free Trade Zone in Adana, will take place in July of this year. Bülent Uzunsaç, board chairman of Hay Shipbuilding and Maintenance & Repairs Inc. (HGS), said their preparations were in their last s
Successful seatrials with the first Moonen 94Alu “NILO” were held mid May. All parties involved were thrilled by the way she performed. She reached a maximum speed of over 26 knots combining speed, comfort and silence into one exquisite form.
Newcastle port authorities say they have serious concerns for a second ship that is in trouble off the coast of the city, north of Sydney. Earlier today the bulk carrier, the Pasha Bulker, ran aground in heavy seas off Nobbys Beach, where it is still listing in the shallow water.
Have you ever wished for Moonen quality at 25 knots? Your wish can come true with our brand-new “Fast Yacht Series” of alloy semi-displacement cruisers. Moonen developed the 94 Alu, the first model in this new “Fast Yacht Series”, out of the remarkable success of the Moonen 84. This year we will lau
Talks are to be held in London to consider how best to dispose of the damaged container ship, MSC Napoli. The last of the 2,300 containers have been removed from the ship since it was grounded off Branscombe in January.
Vistas International Mexico introduces La Amada, a luxury residential development with a marina, golf course, private beach, hotel and spa in Playa Mujeres on the Mexican Caribbean. Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 8, 2007 — Imagine more than two miles of white sand and crystal blue water beaches, a sea of co
The Volvo Ocean Race continues to push the technological boundaries with a ground-breaking decision to introduce high definition television (HDTV) feeds as part of its upgraded broadcast coverage for the 2008-09 event. The result will mean enhanced picture quality and an opportunity to engage world-
The first Superyacht Cup Transatlantic Challenge is planned for April 2008. The course will take the yachts on the traditional track across the Atlantic via the Azores and will finish in the Spanish Port of Vigo on the north west coast of Spain. There will be two classes, a performance sailing class
Alinghi and Luna Rossa engaged in some starting practice out on the North Course today. The Italians, sailing with their full race crew including James Spithill and Torben Grael, lined up for some aggressive pre-starting against the Alinghi boat, steered by Ed Baird with Brad Butterworth calling tac
Today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, there was the launch of the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market: the Ventura. Scheduled for delivery in spring 2008 she is set to become the flagship of P&O Cruises, a brand in the Carnival Group, the world’s leading cruise operator. P
Rolls-Royce, a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, is the driving force behind a new submarines era which began today with the launch of HMS Astute, the first new Royal Navy submarine to feature the Rolls-Royce long-life nuclear core.
