Bayonne Dry Dock and Repair Corporation President Michael Cranston held a press conference on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, on the top side of Bayonne Dry Dock, to highlight the economic and environmental punch of the dry docking business on the Port…
The largest tugboat race in the world, the 27th Annual U.S. Oil & Refining Seattle Tugboat Race Championships, runs from noon to 3 p.m on Saturday May 12th 2012. More than 30 boats will participate in the races, which start at the Grain Terminal…
On May 10, 2012 AVEVA (LSE:AVV) announced the release of an exciting new software product family for the marine and EPC market, AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management. Comprising the products AVEVA Material, AVEVA Planning and AVEVA Production…
Despite the persistently challenging environment in the industry, Hapag-Lloyd increased its transport volume and revenue in the first quarter of 2012. The average freight rate was $1,484/TEU in Q1, down around 5% on the previous year’s figure of $ 1…
In New Delhi the Supreme Court bans the old Exxon Valdez from entry & scrapping until decontaminatedThe ship, now known as the 'Oriental Nicety,' entered Indian waters last week and was headed for Gujarat, when the Supreme Court gave its order…
Antarctica oil spill: a wrecked Brazilian ship 'Endless Sea', leaks oil, trapped in iceA wrecked Brazilian ship is trapped in ice and spilling fuel in Antarctica, with no hopes of containing the damage until the long South Pole winter eases next October according to a Huffington Post news report…
Port of Los Angeles pioneers international clean ship incentive program in North America & the Pacific RimThe Port of Los Angeles has become the first seaport in North America and the Pacific Rim to adopt an international clean air program…
IMO issue a preview of its forthcoming Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 90th session meetingIn summary IMO state:Piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of Somalia, in the Gulf of Aden and the wider Indian Ocean will be high…
Lance Camarena joined Holland America Line and Seabourn as director, fleet training and performance management. He is responsible for the fleet training program of deck and engine staff, performance management and developing technology solutions that support fleet performance…
The new face of Eni’s chemicals division is Versalis. Created following the rebranding of Polimeri Europa, it represents a tangible sign of the new strategy for Eni’s chemicals division and a renewal of the historical importance of the business within Eni…
The new face of Eni’s chemicals division is Versalis. Created following the rebranding of Polimeri Europa, it represents a tangible sign of the new strategy for Eni’s chemicals division and a renewal of the historical importance of the business within Eni…
Mr John Walker has been appointed as head of GL Noble Denton's growing Marine Casualty Investigation practice for the Americas region.Based in the New York office, John leads a team of expert marine engineers, master mariners and naval architects…
An estimated 155 American maritime industry representatives from throughout the country are gathering today in Washington, D.C. for the third-annual “Sail-In.” This eclectic group of maritime professionals is gathering to update Congress…
International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) says it has seen a noticeable increase in claims against ship managers by shipowners who are going through difficult financial times. In the latest issue of its Claims Review, ITIC notes that…
The American P&I Club is this month launching an ambitious initiative aimed at feeding 100 needy families for 100 days in embattled Greece, as well as supporting children with special needs.In a link-up with three long-established charities in Greece…