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Rates, Fees of Danish Maritime Authority to be Revised

Nov 28, 2015

A number of fee rates within the Danish Maritime Authority's area will be changed from 2016. The price schedule is available from the webpage of the Danish Maritime Authority.The Danish Maritime Authority has recalculated the rates of the fees within the Authority's area…

Fugro's Havila Harmony to join MH370 Search

Nov 28, 2015

Fugro is providing an additional vessel, the Havila Harmony, to join the search for the missing flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean. From the 93-metre multi-role vessel, Fugro will deploy the Echo Surveyor VII autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV)…

Seagull's Software Tool for Benchmarking Seafarers Knowledge

Nov 26, 2015

Seagull Maritime has launched an advanced software tool able to benchmark seafarer knowledge levels, allowing shipowners and operators to compare their crew and potential recruits with industry peers. The new tool will provide shipping companies…

IMMA App Offers Access to Maritime Medical Stores

Nov 25, 2015

Deteriorating seafarer health and poorly-stocked onboard medical chests are major issues concerning maritime medical practitioners, which is why the International Maritime Medical Association (IMMA) has developed an App-driven Maritime Medical…

R-22 Phase-out Presents Dangers and Expense -WSS

Nov 25, 2015

The shipping industry is facing price, supply and safety risks in the run-up to the global ban on R-22 (chlorodifluoromethane or HCFC) refrigerant, warns Wilhelmsen Ships Service, a global provider of services and products. The colorless gas…

Maritime Cook Islands Expands Network to India

Nov 25, 2015

Maritime Cook Islands (“MCI”), the leading ship registry, has recently established its presence in India with the appointment of two deputy registrars (“DR”), Mr Faust Pinto Jr and Ms Fereshte D Sethna, to serve the growing yacht owning community in the Indian markets…

Hague Court Begins Hearing On South China Sea Issue

Nov 25, 2015

A United Nations arbitral tribunal in The Hague heard some of the Philippines’ territorial claims over the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Tuesday.  A delegation of nearly 50 lawyers and representatives for the Philippines…

ClassNK Drafts Amendments to Containership Rules

Nov 24, 2015

Classification society ClassNK has released draft amendments to its rules and guidance for container carriers, with the aim of implementing more comprehensive rules for increased ship safety. The amendments were approved by the ClassNK Technical Committee in Tokyo on November 19…

Technology Readiness Levels Defined for Oil Spill Response

Nov 24, 2015

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) staff participated in a workgroup meeting at the bureau's Ohmsett facility in Leonardo, N.J., as part of the workgroup’s efforts to define Technology Readiness Levels for use in the oil spill response community…

Los Angeles to Host Annual 'Fleet Week'

Nov 24, 2015

Mayor Eric Garcetti and U.S. Navy officials announced today that Los Angeles has been selected as an official Fleet Week market for the U.S. Navy, beginning in 2016. LA Fleet Week will run through Labor Day, with active military ships beginning…

Somali Pirates Hijack Iranian Fishing Vessel

Nov 23, 2015

Somali pirates have hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel with 15 crew members, a Somali official and a maritime expert said on Monday amid warnings that piracy might be making a comeback in the Indian Ocean. Although there are still occasional cases of sea attacks…

New Charges in 2012 Fatal Platform Blast

Nov 23, 2015

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC, Grand Isle Shipyards Inc., Wood Group PSN Inc., as well as Don Moss, 46, of Groves, Texas, Curtis Dantin, 50, of Cut-Off, La., and Christopher Srubar, 40, of Destrehan, La., have been charged with crimes…

VIKING, PVA Join Forces for New USCG Safety Compliancy

Nov 23, 2015

Coastal vessel operators trying to come to terms with upgraded US Coast Guard regulations for survival craft have been helped along the way by VIKING at the annual Passenger Vessel Association and U.S. Coast Guard Industry Day in Miami.  Marine…

Philippines Warns China: World is Watching You

Nov 23, 2015

China came under renewed criticism over its rising profile in the South China Sea at Asia-Pacific summit when Philippines  President Benigno Aquino III  warned China that “the world is watching” you, reports Reuters. Whether China would…

Malaysia Detains 3 Vessels Over Illegal Oil Transfer

Nov 23, 2015

Three oil tanker ships were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) off the waters of Pengerang  for illegal ship-to-ship transfer of marine fuel oil (MFO) near Pengerang.  Tanjung Sedili District Maritime Enforcement head…

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Maersk Files Lawsuit Over Brazil Port Bid

Maersk Files Lawsuit Over Brazil Port Bid

BIMCO: Stable Demand Outlook For Container Shipping

BIMCO: Stable Demand Outlook For Container Shipping

ESL Enters U.S. Market with Direct Vessel Service from SE Asia to Seattle

ESL Enters U.S. Market with Direct Vessel Service from SE Asia to Seattle

All in the Family: The SunStone Maritime Group CEO Torch Passes to Carsten Lund

All in the Family: The SunStone Maritime Group CEO Torch Passes to Carsten Lund

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