MAST (‘Maritime Asset Security and Training’), a leading security organization that provides specialist global security services for the maritime community, has partnered with Beazley Group to offer a tailored piracy insurance policy designed…
In a move designed to thwart the escalating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Government of Cape Verde has granted a licence to Cape Verde Maritime Security Services (CVMSS) allowing the company exclusive rights to vet Private Maritime Security…
Van Oord wins contract with PT PP (Persero) TBK for deepening the port and reclaiming land for a new terminal area in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta.The contract is part of the Kalibaru North Container Terminal Phase 1 Project, which will expand the port of Tanjung Priok by 4…
Historic deal in U.S. Shipbuilding, Green Ship TechnologyGeneral Dynamics NASSCO finalized a contract with TOTE, Inc., for the design and construction of two 3,100 TEU LNG-powered containerships, setting a new benchmark in green ship technology…
UK based Forth Ports orders the carriers for its upgrade of the London Container Terminal (LCT) at Tilbury.Forth Ports is investing in substantial equipment and site upgrading to LCT to ensure customers continue to receive a first rate and enhanced service…
Metso DNA provide high-technology automatic control system to two new multi-functional icebreaking supply vessels.Arctech Helsinki Shipyard has been a successful builder of multifunctional icebreaking supply vessels built to operate in harsh conditions in Russia…
Shipping software company AXSMarine has announced the release of AXSTanker 3.1, an enhanced version of its AXSTanker product. New options will enable Tanker brokers to access AIS and Fixtures information.AXSTanker 3.1 is optimized to produce a great user experience…
Software house NAPA Group contracted to supply Bourbon with loading computers for 55 offshore support vessels (OSV's).The latest software will enable Bourbon to improve safe loading and unloading with maximum cargo intake while improving assistance to stability…
In addition to recent €82-million orders for marine services and maintenance, Imtech establishes a Global Control Center for ship tracking.René van der Bruggen, CEO Imtech says; 'In the marine market, Imtech is working towards strategic…
During President Obama's recent visit Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra sought agreement with US for LNG supply over next 20-years.By 2020, the US should be able to produce gas and crude of about 11.1 million barrels a day, while Saudi Arabia's capacity is projected at 10…
AkzoNobel signs J/V agreement with Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo group of companies for supply of the company's International Paint brand.The new deal strengthens the existing joint venture between AkzoNobel and Kanoo, which only covers the supply of the company's International Paint brand…
DP World welcomes the start of dredging Soai Rap River in Vietnam bringing customers faster access to its Saigon Premier Container Terminal.The Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) Government Department of Transport is undertaking the USD 134 million project…
NOIA and IADC see broad, far reaching negative Impacts from EPA suspension of BP from US Government offshore contracts.The national trade associations, the National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) and International Association of Drilling…
Seismic Vessel 'Polarcus Adira' visits Damen Shipyards, Den Helder for repair, modification & installation work.Damen Shiprepair Den Helder (The Netherlands) was awarded the contract for modification work on the ‘Polarcus Adira’ operated by Dubai-based Polarcus…
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide operational & environmental support to United States Fleet Forces Command (USFF).The contract with the United States Navy is to provide operational and environmental support…
