The number of ultra large vessels calling at the Port of Hamburg has been on the increase for years. This is resulting in some major challenges for the port operators, shipping companies and authorities. With the introduction of the Nautical Terminal Coordination (NTK)…
Blue skies and a cool breeze set the stage for a once-in-a-century event today: the 100th anniversary rededication of the opening of Houston's deep-water port.International Longshoremen's Association, Houston Pilots, U.S. Coast Guard…
Mumbai Port Trust in their circular No. MbPT Circular No. TM/ID/CIRCULAR/678 has informed about their plan to repair the outer lock gate through a private contractor. The schedule is as under :- Removal of the lock gate on 15th May during day by Port floating crane Shresta…
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) said that Intellian’s v-series antennas have been approved for use on its forthcoming satellite, THOR 7. The satellite, expected to start commercial service in 2015, is equipped with an HTS/Ka-band payload…
Hapag-Lloyd said it will not accept any cargo for Benghazi port until further notice.The shipping line said it is uncertain of enhancements to the situation as fighting in the area persists, and it will inform customers as soon as cargo can be loaded again.
DGS Marine, a leading global P&I management provider and exclusive manager for the British European and Overseas (BE&O) P&I facility, has held the first BE&O P&I Seminar in Limassol, Cyprus.Hosted by Captain Andreas Efthimiades, Head of DGS Marine’s Cyprus office and Director of Claims…
Rescuers pulled 24 bodies from the sea at the mouth of Istanbul's Bosphorus strait on Monday and rescued seven people after the sinking of a boat carrying migrants including children, the Turkish Coastguard Command said.Tens of thousands of migrants from Africa…
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) was served a 72-hour notice to strike by UNIFOR, a group representing the Seaway’s 460 unionized employees. The notice, which was issued Tuesday, October 28, indicates that the union intends to begin strike action as of 12:15 p…
The London P&I Club saidfailure to preserve Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) data in the event of an incident can compromise the owner’s position in the event of a claim.In the latest issue of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club says that its ship…
DP World has yesterday welcomed the first scheduled vessel to call at its new Container Terminal 3 in Jebel Ali, Dubai, as it gears up to serve customers at the state-of-the-art facility.The ‘APL Phoenix’ was welcomed by DP World Chairman…
Andrew Tung, CEO and Managing Director of Orient Overseas Container Line, was presented today with the prestigious “Port Pilot Award” by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.Tung is the 77th recipient of the award, which is presented…
Major revisions to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (The STCW Convention) came into force in 2012.The “Manila Amendments - 2010” were adopted at a diplomatic conference at Manila…
Amaliekajen was buzzing with life during Culture Night, when the Danish Maritime Authority’s vessel Poul Løwenørn lowered the gangway and invited everyone interested on board.Many interested visitors turned up to see the Danish Maritime…
Filipino marine professionals employed to meet demand for service from the shipping industryWeathernews Inc. announced it has established a new operations center in the Philippines in response to the shipping industry’s demand for the company’s risk communication services…
Denmark and its maritime industry are lobbying to get the top position at the International Maritime Organization, a United Nations body that wields great influence over global shipping through its regulations, industry sources said.The current secretary general of the IMO…