ADELTE, formerly known as TEAM, will install a boarding bridge at the new cruise terminal in Leixões. The port of Leixões, neighbor to the city of Porto, wants to boost its cruise passenger activity. Currently, the port is building some spectacular infrastructures including: a new terminal…
The latest in a string of militant attacks on Kenya's coast has dealt a fresh blow to the economy, but the threat this time goes beyond the tourist trade to an ambitious $25.5 billion port and transport scheme next to the historic town of Lamu…
Citing a lack of preparation, bad weather and a mechanical breakdown as three important factors, the TSB today released its investigation report (M13N0001) into the loss-of-tow by the tugboat 'Charlene Hunt' of the [passenger ship] 'MV Lyubov…
The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) informs it decided at its recent meeting to award the International Maritime Prize for 2013 to Dr. José Eusebio Salgado y Salgado, Mexican academic and author of the Manual de Derecho…
The crew of the DFDS ship Britannia Seaways receives the award for the courage displayed in a vehement fire on board in 2013.On Thursday, the IMO Council agreed to present the internal Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the Captain and crew on board the DFDS ship Britannia Seaways…
The American Club reported progress during 2013 at the annual meeting of its members held in New York today. Despite difficult business conditions, including those intrinsic to an anemic maritime sector hampered by faltering growth in global trade…
Rear Adm. Timothy C. Gallaudet relieved Rear Adm. Brian B. Brown as commander of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NAVMETOCCOM) in a traditional change of command ceremony held June 18 at Stennis Space Center. Gallaudet was promoted…
Seizing opportunities in a rapidly changing marketThe global shipping industry is no stranger to challenge or change. With responsibility for delivering 90% of global trade, it has had to continually demonstrate an ability to adapt. Now, with…
The IMO Council has endorsed a proposal by IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu to adopt “Maritime education and training” as the World Maritime Day theme for 2015.Addressing the IMO Council, meeting for its 112th session at IMO Headquarters in London…
U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle issued the following statement regarding China’s decision on the proposed P3 Network:The People’s Republic of China has rejected the P3 Vessel Network Sharing Alliance based on the competition concerns in the Asia-Europe shipping market…
Portugal’s second shipping register, the International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR), is currently the strongest-growing flag in Europe.In the last six months, MAR’s fleet has increased by more than 60 new vessels representing net growth of 130% in terms of tonnage…
Marine insurance intermediary Seacurus has called for enforcement of Port State Control regulations in the lead-up to adoption of amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 designed to protect seafarers who have been abandoned or injured on the job…
February 20, 2014 not only marked the end of The Standard Club’s financial year, but also revealed evident improvement. The club’s combined ratio strengthened to 101%, from 113% in 2013. Gross premium income net of reinsurance increased by $22m to $253m…
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Limited announced that yesterday was a “momentous” for the group, as senior Chinese officials paid visit to Yangzijiang’s shipyard and the group’s chairman received the Outstanding Entrepreneur Award by the Chinese Enterprises Association…
International classification society Bureau Veritas has worked closely with the towing industry to develop a set of Guidelines for Design, Construction and Operation of Tugs. The Guidance Note provides safety rules for tugs in an area of marine…
