THE Liberian Registry has welcomed ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) and has reinforced its role as a world leader in maritime safety and seafarer welfare by further strengthening its team of flag state inspectors qualified to undertake MLC 2006 inspections…
Eco Marine Power completes EnergySail design.Japan's Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. announce that it has completed the high level design for its innovative rigid sail known as the EnergySail, a revolutionary device that will allow ships to harness…
Tognum is to develop its MTU Series 2000 yacht engines to meet forthcoming exhaust gas emission regulations.Tognum is to develop its MTU Series 2000 yacht engines for compliance with US EPA Tier 3 Recreational and IMO Tier III emissions regulations…
APM Terminals to grant USD$3-million for development of a new modern commercial fishing terminal at the Port of Callao, Peru.The local fishing industry had been concerned about potential displacement with the ongoing construction of a new expanded cargo facility at the port…
Aker Solutions wins contract to supply drilling equipment packages for a series of six deepwater drillships for the Brazilian market. The six new vessels will be operated by Norwegian drilling operators Seadrill and Odfjell Drilling (3 each) under 15-year charter contracts from Petrobras…
COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited announce deliveries from its Chinese subsidiary Dalian & Guandong shipyards.COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co., Ltd has delivered one bulk carrier, “SIBERIA EXPRESS”, of 92500 DWT, measuring 229.165 meters in LOA…
Vessel has been towed closer to the UK coast, but adverse weather prevents boarding of safety experts.The managing agents report follows:MSC FLAMINIA and its accompanying tug boats FAIRMOUNT EXPEDITION (Fairmount Marine) and ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN (L…
Breakbulk's first Africa conference discusses challenges, opportunities in moving breakbuld & heavy-lift cargo in & out of Africa.South Africa's national transport company is planning infrastructure improvements that will move cargo from highways to rail…
Greenpeace personnel board Russia's Gazprom Prirazlomnaya platform in the Pechora Sea. The activists aim at disrupting the platform’s operation and bring focus on climate change in the Arctic.The activists set off in three inflatable…
A summit of leaders from 21 Pacific-Rim countries may have implications for Inmarsat customers transiting Russian waters.Under Russian law, customers using Inmarsat BGAN, FleetBroadband and SwiftBroadband services must register if travelling in Russian waters…
Indian Ocean Islands, Seychelles & Mauritius join forces to manage exploitation of world's largest offshore continental shelf area.With the help of the Commonwealth Secretariat Seychelles and Mauritius have established a joint commission…
BAE Systems to help U.S. Marine Corps determine the future of its amphibious vehicle fleet under two contracts.The contracts are in regard to the Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) and Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC).The work includes conducting…
Scientists aboard Swedish icebreaker 'Oden' prepare Danish claims as they reach the North Pole.Denmark is one of three Arctic nations that are collecting data to prove that the seafloor under the North Pole belongs to them. The two others are Russia and Canada…
US Army Corps of Engineers battle extreme low-water conditions to keep the river' scommercial navigation moving.Five dredges are kept moving rapidly from one trouble spot to another to keep up with dynamic low water operational demands,…
ACE Recreational Marine Insurance releases ten tips to help recreational boaters protect their vessels during the hurricane season.“The best defenses to protecting your boat from hurricanes or any severe weather are planning, preparation and timely action…