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UK, Singapore Partner for Navigation Training

Apr 18, 2016

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have announced a new bursary training scheme in Marine Cartography and Data Assessment. Organized jointly by the UKHO and MPA over a five-week period from April 18…

Norwegian Officials Meet with HHI Leadership

Apr 18, 2016

Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, along with Jan Grevstad, Norwegian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, and other Norwegian government officials, visited Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to meet with Choi Kil-seon, chairman and CEO of HHI…

ST Marine Celebrates LMV Sovereignty Launch

Apr 18, 2016

Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), held the Launching Ceremony today for the second Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), Sovereignty, designed and built for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)…

Fiji farewells Australian Defence Force

Apr 17, 2016

Fijian dignitaries and troops have formally farewelled Australian Defence Force personnel who have provided humanitarian support and undertaken disaster relief work following Tropical Cyclone Winston.For almost two months ADF personnel have…

Vedanta to Re-develop Mormugao Port

Apr 16, 2016

Vedanta Limited, India’s only diversified natural resources company today received the ‘Letter of Award’ for Redevelopment of Berth No.8, 9 and Barge Berths at Port of Mormugao, Goa (‘Project’) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Basis…

India to Add Eight Major Ports

Apr 16, 2016

As part of its aggressive plans for port-led development, Union Shipping and Ports Minister Nitin Gadkari said he is looking to add eight major ports to the already existing 12, according to a report by Press Trust of India. 'We are planning to add eight new major ports…

Guidelines for Determining Containers Weight - DMA

Apr 16, 2016

The Danish Maritime Authority has – in cooperation with a number of business organisations – drawn up three short guidelines on the regulations on the determination of the weight of packed sea containers.In February, the Danish Maritime…

US Shipbuilders Council Presents Leadership Awards

Apr 15, 2016

U.S. Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and MARAD Administrator Chip Jaenichen received maritime leadership awards from the Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) on April 14, 2016.  The awards recognize exemplary individuals from Congress and…

Maritime Cook Islands Appoints Hastings, Technical Manager

Apr 15, 2016

Maritime Cook Islands (“MCI”), the leading ship registry, has just appointed William Hasting as a Technical Manager serving the European region, and in so doing significantly boosting MCI’s presence in Europe. His appointment takes place with immediate effect…

Support for Fishers in Tilligerry Creek, Fullerton Cove Extended

Apr 15, 2016

The Australian Government today tabled its response to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee report, Inquiry into firefighting foam contamination Part A - RAAF Base Williamtown.As part of its response, the Australian…

Shipowners Seeks EU Support for Global CO2 Agenda

Apr 15, 2016

EU Transport and Environment Ministers meet April 14-15 in Amsterdam for an informal joint Council meeting under the Dutch EU Presidency. The agenda features a discussion on how Member States could make a positive and constructive contribution…

India Can Become Engine of Maritime Growth: PM

Apr 15, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the India's first ever Maritime Summit and said that the country's vast coast line of 7500 km offers vast investment opportunities.  “Our maritime agenda will complement this ambitious infrastructure plan for the hinterland…

Liberia is Top Open Register for Greek Shipowners

Apr 14, 2016

Figures released by the Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee (GSCC) show that Liberia has cemented its position as the undisputed leading open registry of choice for Greek shipowners. The GSCC statistics show that, in the year to end-March 2016…

BOEM, Jacksonville, U.S. Army Corps Ink Shore Protection Deal

Apr 14, 2016

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has signed an agreement with the City of Jacksonville, Fla., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorizing them to dredge nearly 1.4 million cubic yards of sand from federal waters for periodic renourishment of the Duval County shoreline…

AWO President Champions the Jones Act

Apr 13, 2016

On April 14 in testimony before the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Tom Allegretti, President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators (AWO), will press for continued…

Logistics News

Number of Transits Through Panama Canal Edged Down in August

Number of Transits Through Panama Canal Edged Down in August

NTSB Issues Safety Alert for Land-Based Firefighters After Multiple Deaths

NTSB Issues Safety Alert for Land-Based Firefighters After Multiple Deaths

DNV 2050 Forecast Points to New Fuel Supply Challenges

DNV 2050 Forecast Points to New Fuel Supply Challenges

US State Department Expresses Concern Over Ban of Israeli Shipments in Spanish Ports, Airspace

US State Department Expresses Concern Over Ban of Israeli Shipments in Spanish Ports, Airspace

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