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Wreck Removal Convention Inforce From April

Feb 03, 2015

The insurance and certification requirements of the Convention on the Removal of Wrecks become effective this April. In this connection, the Danish Maritime Authority has a request for Danish companies and shipowners.Therefore new regulations…

Freedom of the Seas Revitalized

Feb 03, 2015

Re-emerging from a 24-day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas returned into service this weekend to offer vacationers one of the best cruise ships for incredible Caribbean’s adventures. The ship showcased its new features to more than 1…

Carimin Wins Petronas Spot Charter

Feb 02, 2015

Carimin Petroleum Berhad one of the leading providers of offshore oil and gas (O&G) support services in Malaysia, has received an umbrella contract for provision of spot charter marine vessel services from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB)…

Drydocks World Berths Record 9 Rigs

Feb 02, 2015

Drydocks World, the international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors currently has nine rigs in the Drydocks World-Dubai yard which is a new record for the shipyard.“Drydocks World is proud of our…

Island Performer Ready for the US

Feb 02, 2015

The subsea vessel Island Performer has been upgraded for her next assignment in the US. Ulstein Verft has installed cargo tanks and corresponding piping, a switchboard room for deck equipment and the sea fastening frame for stacks, as well as platforms for the tower winches…

Zamakona, Finnish GS-Hydro Ink Deal

Jan 31, 2015

The presentation ceremony of the Finnish multinational leader in water services GS-Hydro, new partner of Zamakona Yards in Canarias was held yesterday (January 29th at 7 p.m.) in the auditorium of Zona Franca in the Las Palmas Port.The event…

Naval EXPO Coming to Washington

Jan 31, 2015

For the first time ever, the general public will be admitted free to the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO general exhibit hall Feb. 4-5 where they will be able to see the Electromagnetic Railgun, an autonomous swarmboat, a firefighting robot and much more…

Imabari to Construct Newbuilding Dry Dock

Jan 30, 2015

In order to accommodate construction of Ultra-Large newbuilding vessels including recently secured 20,000TEU Mega container ships (about 400m in length and about 59m breadth), Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has decided to construct a large…

31 ARENA Projects Completed

Jan 30, 2015

ARENA has invested $1 billion in more than 230 projects, fellowships and scholarships that are paving the way for a more diverse energy future for Australia.Thirty one of these projects have now been completed, with many more scheduled to reach key milestones and/or completion in 2015…

National Domestic Surveyor Accreditation in place

Jan 29, 2015

Domestic marine surveyors will now be accredited under a national system run by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).The Domestic Surveyor Accreditation Scheme came into effect on January 2.AMSA standards manager Adam Brancher…

Mitsui Orders 2 LNG Carriers from MHI

Jan 29, 2015

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) reports it has received an order for two next-generation LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers from Mitsui & Co., Ltd., scheduled for completion and delivery in 2018 and 2019, respectively. They will be…

A HERO on the Seas

Jan 29, 2015

The expansion of the Panama Canal has opened up an opportunity for WWL to develop its next generation RoRo carriers.Due to its importance to international trade, the size of the Panama Canal has long been a design constraint when it comes to shipping vessels…

Fender Repairs Works for Dolphins at Hong Kong

Jan 29, 2015

For approximately four months, fender repairing and replacement works for five of the dolphins will be carried out in the To Kwa Wan Typhoon Shelter.The works will be carried out by a crane barge. Only one dolphin will be occupied for the works at a time…

Sino-Global to Acquire Tanker

Jan 27, 2015

Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. a shipping agency, logistics and ship management services company, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the 'MOU'), between the Company and Rong Yao International Shipping Limited…

Zamakona Refits Vessels VOS HERA & HADES

Jan 26, 2015

The Zamakona Yards in Pasajes has successfully finished the works carried o t in the vessels VOS HADES and VOS HERA that belong to the Company Vroon Offshore Services UK.The conversion required a major upgrade of the VOS H-Class to enable Rescue & Standby facilities for a Group B vessel…

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