Drydocks World, the international service provider to the shipping, offshore, oil, gas and energy sectors currently has nine rigs in the Drydocks World-Dubai yard which is a new record for the shipyard.“Drydocks World is proud of our…
Abu Dhabi investment firm Waha Capital plans to invest 3.2 billion dirhams ($872 million) in the short-term to grow its energy, healthcare and infrastructure portfolio, its chief executive said on Sunday.Salem Rashid al-Noaimi spoke…
CMA CGM Opens a new branch in Constantine, (Algeria) and an agency in Sihanoukville, (Combodia)Following are the addresses in the respective countries:CMA CGM Algérie, LtdCentre d'affaires El MedinaZone Industrielle Rhumel N°…
Fastnet, the UK and Irish listed E&P company focused on near-term exploration and appraisal acreage in Morocco and the Celtic Sea, announces certain management changes following the appointment of Carol Law as CEO in December 2014 and a review…
Abu Dhabi Ports is implementing a brand new terminal operating system (TOS) which will enhance the general cargo operations at the emirate’s ports, significantly improving processing times and the full range of customer service offerings…
The European Union's second highest court on Thursday annulled EU sanctions on an Iranian bank and 40 shipping companies hit with asset freezes as part of pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme. But they will remain under sanctions…
The Nigerian Ship owners’ Association (NISA) and Turkish Shipowners’ Association (TUSA) has flagged off a working relationship to develop water transportation and ship yards, in the Nigeria maritime sector. The Nigerian Shipowners’ Association (NISA)…
Abu Dhabi, one of the most spectacular stopovers, after hosting Volvo Ocean Race for the second time from December 12, 2014 until January 3, 2015, waved farewell to the Race fleet as they set sail for the third leg to China.Ocean Racing led…
DP World’s Mina Rashid port has successfully defended its title as the World’s Leading Cruise Port, for the seventhconsecutive year, at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2014.As the opening of the ultra-modern third cruise terminal was inaugurated by its namesake…
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), a leading global shipping company based in the Middle East has announced that it will open a wholly-owned representation in the Swiss market as of 1st of January 2015. UASC’s new agency in Switzerland (UASAC…
A division of the Unique Maritime Group (UMG) which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, Unique System FZE in conjunction with HYPACK Inc. has successfully conducted HYPACK’s hydrographic…
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces, Vice Adm. John. W. Miller, recognized the accomplishments of three special-needs sailors from the Kuwaiti ship, Journey of Hope, during a port visit in Bahrain…
IBAC, which provides training to participants on international business awareness and ethical principles in the context of international business, was held for the 15th time this year. This was the first time an IBAC course was held in Istanbul…
After months of preparation, HMAS Success departed Garden Island in Sydney today for a six-month deployment to the Middle East Region to provide logistic support for coalition forces as part of Operation MANITOU. Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells…
DGS Marine, a leading global P&I management provider and exclusive manager for the British European and Overseas (BE&O) P&I facility, has highlighted the benefits of fixed premium P&I cover for ship owners and operators in the Middle East…
