The Ferretti 570 wins award as best motor yacht below 60 ft in length at the 2012 Xiamen International Boat Show.The prestigious Chinese Yachting Industry Award was awarded to the Ferretti 570, which was recognised as the Best Motor Yacht in the category below 60 feet in length…
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) commends Vietnamese authorities for recapture of hijacked tankship taken to their waters.The Malaysian-owned tanker lost communication on 17 November 2012 whilst en route from Pasir Gudang to the port of Miri…
The UK Club's Loss Prevention team takes a close look at tug and barge operations worldwide from the P&I perspective.The latest Loss Prevention publication from the UK P&I Club is entitled 'Tug and Barge Matters', running to 18 pages and heavily illustrated…
STX Finland Oys Rauma Shipyard sees the naming & delivery of the new ferry to Suomen Lauttaliikenne Oy (Finferries). The godmother of the next generation road ferry, Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi, named the ship Stella in the presence of invited guests…
Partners and customers to benefit from extensive multi-technology service portfolio by provider of global satellite-based mobility services.Astrium Services will showcase their latest innovations in maritime communications at the upcoming Seatrade Middle East 2012 from 27 to 29 Nov in Dubai…
China's demand for oil in October 2012 was meaningfully weaker that it was the previous month.The detailed Chinese oil data for October were reported yesterday. Calculated demand adjusted for inventory changes came in at 9.5 million b/d…
Three new Windfamrm Support Vessels (WSV) built to BMT Nigel Gee designs launched in 10 days from three different shipyards.The vessels range from a 19.4m propeller driven conventional catamaran design to a 26m Extreme Semi-Swath (XSS),…
COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard Co., Ltd a subsidiary of COSCO (Singapore) delivers a Handy-size bulk ship COSCO Shipyard Group has delivered the bulk carrier Marine Princess of 35000 dwt to an Asian buyer.The delivery documents have been signed by and between COSCO Guangdong and the purchaser…
Maritime authorities in Quang Ngai ban a Panamanian-flagged ship from leaving after it spilled nearly 1,000 liters of oil at a local port.The Panama-flagged Chinese-owned Race Express belonging to Nova Shipping & Logistics Pte Ltd can only…
MAN Diesel & Turbo supports Castrol’s advice that misapplication of mid-range base number (BN) cylinder oils can cause corrosion.Castrol inform that the engine manufacturer recently issued service letters that recommend “cylinder lube oil…
GAC UK & GAC Seaforth overcome challenges to deliver cargo to LakeTanganyika, Burundi, for Surestream Petroleum oil exploration.Independent oil exploration company Surestream Petroleum Ltd, headquartered in Reading, UK, contacted energy…
New agreement reached with Berthold Brinkmann, the insolvency administrator of P+S WERFTEN, German Shipbuilders.The new agreement means hat both coast guard ships ordered from the Peene shipyard can now be completed, and delivery is planned for February and April 2013…
ITF inspectors visit ships to ask captains and companies to raise concerns about the way Walmart treats its US staff. The ITF is urging shipping firms carrying cargo owned by US retail giant Walmart to raise concerns over its treatment of…
Arnout Damen, COO of Damen Shipyards Group, officially opens a new office in Norwegian Stavanger. When asked why Dutch headquartered Damen Shipyards sets up an advanced base in Stavanger, its new Sales Manager said: “It is the European Oil…
Consolidated Marine Management (CMM) take delivery of 'King Gregory', first of two fuel-efficient medium-size tankers from Hyundai Mipo.The 52,000 dwt King Gregory, is the first of two medium-range (MR), IMO II & III-class oil/chemical tankers…
