A new Bill currently before Parliament transfers some responsibilities from Maritime New Zealand to the Environmental Protection Authority.The Marine Legislation Bill had its first reading in Parliament on 11 September 2012.The Bill…
The new interactive gallery was developed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at a cost of $5 million.The Singapore Maritime Gallery was officially opened by Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport. Housed on the second storey of Marina South Pier…
Georgia Tech Professional Education offers Transportation & Distribution Course in Savannah to address changes in the container shipping industry.Georgia Tech Professional Education will offer a Transportation and Distribution Planning and Management (LOG 3120 ) course October 2-4…
Carnival Corporation appoints Costa Cruises Chairman Pier Luigi Foschi to oversee the company's growth strategies within the Asian region.In his role as chairman and chief executive officer of the new Carnival Asia unit, Foschi will be responsible…
Well-received American Cruise Lines' Alaska Inside Passage cruises to be offered again in 2013.American Cruise Lines , a leading operator of riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States, announces the conclusion and success of its inaugural 2012 season in Alaska…
New hub to support increasing demand from oil & gas customers in Africa & extend coverage to mega-yacht owners in the Mediterranean and Atlantic.VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), announce that SkyStream FZ LLZ…
ABB wins four-year $16 million automation services contract renewal for PEMEX in Mexico.ABB wins an order worth $16 million for the renewal of a lifecycle service contract to maintain and upgrade automation equipment installed on sixteen…
IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu calls on governments & the shipping industry to take prompt and decisive action on a number of key issues.In a keynote address to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Conference in London, Mr. Sekimizu…
Hall Spars & Rigging equipped yachts claim victory in three of the five divisions of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup 2012 at Porto Cervo, Sardina.The 2012 edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup that took place in Porto Cervo, Sardina, could be described as one of the top events in the yachting world…
Measured by equity TEU, there is no change in the order & ranking of the top five international container terminal operators.PSA (Port of Singapore Authority) was again the leading operator in terms of equity TEU ahead of Hutchison (HPH)…
TEAM Energy, an Acteon company, contracted for three years to provide Total with technical personnel for its drilling, fluids & well operations.The new contract will maintain TEAM Energy’s global relationship with Total, build on the existing…
Early Bird Pricing Extended for SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference; More than 30 Industry Experts to Address Challenges and Solutions for Reducing Costs and Enhancing Efficiency in Ship Operations. The organizers of the SHIPPINGInsight 2012 Fleet Optimization Conference in Stamford…
ECDIS Ltd included in MCA Training Provider List.The sad consequences of the grounding of ships have been all too commonly seen on television screens world-wide. Ships such as Torrey Canyon, Exxon Valdez and Costa Concordia have become household names in recent years…
ASCE to Release New Report Detailing Trade Impacts of Failing to Invest in America’s Seaports/Inland Waterways. Engineers, International Trade and Ports Experts to Outline Modernization Needs; Opportunities for Job CreationThe nation’s seaports…
AdvanFort Launches Quality Assurance ProgramThe AdvanFort Company, reinforcing its commitment to quality operations, has instituted its Quality Assurance program. The multi-faceted program includes seeking counsel from outside expert advisors…