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WCI Hails Funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Dec 10, 2014

The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015 released last night provides strong funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works mission for inland navigation.  Emerging details from the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015…

Oz For a Sustainable Naval Shipbuilding Industry

Dec 09, 2014

Senator David Johnston, the Australian Minister of Defence announced about the government's was committed to creating a sustainable naval shipbuilding industry. He informed that the Government would be investing in a safe and secure Australia…

Regulatory Changes at San Lorenzo

Dec 09, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services is issuing guidance about new towage regulations affecting the port of San Lorenzo in Argentina.Effective from 15 December, and in accordance with local Coast Guard regulation PZBP R17 N° 07/14, all vessels mooring at the terminals Axion…

ARCS and AVCS Charts: An Effective Solution

Dec 02, 2014

Raster charts and ENCs offer “best of both worlds” says UKHO .Together, the ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) and ADMIRALTY Raster Chart Service (ARCS) give you easy access to the world’s widest suite of official digital charts. Ideal for both planning and navigation…

NAVTOR Expands into Asia to Meet Demand

Dec 02, 2014

Enavigation specialist NAVTOR has set course for Asia, with the news that the Egersund, Norway-based business has opened an office in Singapore. The move comes in response to growing regional demand for simple, efficient and cost effective ENC distribution solutions…

Findland Fairway Due Law

Nov 28, 2014

Based on the Finland Ministry of Transport and Communication’s maritime strategy, the Finnish parliament has announced a final and lawful decision on the new fairway due law as follows:- The new fairway due law is temporary, being effective 2015-2017- New unit cost is 0…

DNV GL “Modification Excellence Award” for Schiffahrt

Nov 28, 2014

Classification society DNV GL recognised that E.R. Schiffahrt has retrofitted seven ultra large container vessels to meet the highest energy efficiency standards and improve its cargo capacity through the DNV GL Modification Excellence Award…

MSC Approves SOLAS Amendments

Nov 26, 2014

SOLAS amendments to make IGF Code mandatory approved by Maritime Safety Committee The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), which met at the Organization's London headquarters for its 94th session, from November 17-21…

St Lawrence Seaway Closes for 2014 Season

Nov 21, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising that the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway System announced its closing schedule for the 2014 season yesterday.The closure period which commences on 1st December 2014 is detailed in full on Seaway Notice 11/2014…

IMO Steps Up Safety in Polar Waters

Nov 21, 2014

United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted global, binding regulations to enhance safety of navigation in polar waters.After several years’ intense negotiations, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has today…

Transas Launches Web Map Service

Nov 21, 2014

Transas Marine has launched Transas Web Map Service (WMS)to provide transparent and easy access to navigation charts through common interface. Access to comprehensive mapping data is a powerful tool for developers of online web-based and…

Worldwide Ship Traffic Up 300% Since 1992

Nov 18, 2014

Satellite data reveals major boost in shipping trafficMaritime traffic on the world’s oceans has increased fourfold over the past 20 years, according to a strudy recently published by the American Geophysical Union which examined international ship traffic…

Simrad Partners Key West Boats

Nov 15, 2014

Simrad Yachting, announced today its partnership with Key West Boats, Inc. With a reputation for uncompromising attention to detail, particularly in construction and design, Key West has established a history of a worry-free experience for…

ClassNK’s Super Eco Ship for Coastal Trade

Nov 13, 2014

As the Industry waits for the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India to roll out the much hyped policy to boost Coastal Shipping and Inland Waterways transport, ClassNK & Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) took the first step to conduct…

S.Korea Ferry Captain Gets 36 years

Nov 11, 2014

The captain of a South Korean ferry that capsized in April killing 304 passengers was jailed for 36 years on Tuesday after a court found him guilty of negligence, but was acquitted of homicide for which prosecutors had sought the death penalty…

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