Sovcomflot’s new state-of-the-art LNG carrier 'Velikiy Novgorod' launched from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding shipyard.The Velikiy Novgorod was ordered by OAO Sovcomflot for operations under a long-term agreement with Gazprom Global LNG (part…
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) gives guarded thumbs-up to preparations for implementation of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).As Malta becomes the 34th ILO member state to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006…
The same NOAA weather and climate satellites that accurately tracked Hurricane Sandy’s path in October also played a key role in rescuing 263 people in 111 emergencies in the United States and surrounding waters in 2012. Since NOAA’s seven…
The following is a look into the overhaul of a MAN B&W 6S50MC main engine onboard a tanker berthed in the Bahamas. The overhaul was performed by Transmarine Propulsion Systems, (TMPS) during a docking, the first major overhaul of the vessel’s engine which had 22…
Belgian power maker celebrates 100-year anniversary and jumps into a higher power class with a new diesel engineOn the occasion of its centenary, a new engine type, the DL36, has being launched to meet the future emission directives of 2016…
Liberty Statement Regarding Maritime Security Program Complaint.January 23, 2013: Today, Liberty Maritime Corporation and several other Liberty companies filed a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the U…
Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships WAVE KNIGHT and WAVE RULER Receive New Integrated Platform Management Systems GE’s Power Conversion (NYSE: GE) business has started fitting the latest generation of Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)…
The Panama Canal Expansion is moving forward to reach its goal of bolstering the waterway’s capacity in order to provide a better service. To date, the program is 50% complete. “The program continues to progress and reach milestones while we focus the next phases on building the locks…
We are pleased to announce that as from 14 January 2013, Shiwei Liao, 31 years old, has joined Dan-Bunkering as Marketing Executive. Shiwei is originally from the southern part of China where he has been working with logistics and bunkering…
Ship operators concerned about complying with the newly enforced garbage management rules can now turn to Videotel for support. Important new updates to MARPOL Annex V entered into force on January 1, 2013 and have revolutionised the way the industry must look at the issue of waste disposal…
GAC Pindar in J/V with global freight forwarder TNL International, deliver a 7.6 mt Stamas boat from Georgia USA to Aukland, New Zealand.The privately owned motorboat, which is 3.93 metres high and 12.58 metres long overall, was handled with care for its 15…
Cunard cruise ship 'Queen Mary 2', is set to make its maiden call in the capital on 29th January.Queen Mary 2’s stop in Abu Dhabi is part of her 2013 World Voyage – a 106-day voyage from Southampton in the UK which will take in five continents…
Seaspan Corporation orders 4 newbuild 10,000 TEU container ships and, buys 4 second-hand 4,600 TEU ones.Seaspan has signed contracts for the construction of four 10,000 TEU class newbuilding containerships, at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co…
Massimo Fontolan, of Saipem Ltd., takes on the role of President of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).Mr. Fontolan is currently Vice President Commercial, North Atlantic and Arctic at Saipem Ltd. In addition to becoming President of IMCA…
In a challenging market, Costamere has minimized its re-chartering risk, identifies possibilites to expand in container ship market.Costamare Inc. is a leading international owner of containerships. Through its subsidiaries Costamare Inc…