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Drydocks World, DNV, Share Strategic Thinking

Jun 10, 2013

Dubai's Drydocks World & Maritime World chairman in discussions with DNV group CEO on mutual opportinities in shipping.Chairman H.E. Khamis Juma Buamim held discussions with DNV Group Chief Executive Officer, Henrik O. Madsen at DNV headquarter in Oslo…

Dubai Maritime City to Join UAE-Korea Forum

May 26, 2013

Dubai Maritime City's team led by Chairman of Drydocks World & Maritime World, to participate in the UAE-Korea Economic Partnership Forum 2013. The event is supported by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE Ministry of Foreign Trade, Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry…

IPIC Takes Over Chairmanship of Gulf Energy Maritime

May 15, 2013

Abu Dhabi Government-owned investment group, International Petroleum Investment Company’s (IPIC) Khalifa Abdulla Al Romaithi, Head of Portfolio Management Division, has taken over chairmanship of Gulf Energy Maritime PJSC (GEM),  from Saeed Abdulla Khoory…

Middle East Natural Gas Firm, DANAGAS, Reports Strong Growth

May 14, 2013

Dana Gas PJSC, the Middle East’s largest regional private sector natural gas company, announces financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2013.Financial highlights:•    Net profit of AED 241 million, up 17% year-on-year•    Production of 61…

Iran Complete Aframax Tankship New-building

May 13, 2013

The first Iran-built Aframax oil tanker ship is complete and the vessel will be ready soon for delivery to Venezuela.The 113,000 dwt vessel has been built by Iran Marine Industrial Company, an affiliate of Sadra group of companies, and is  250 meters long…

Goltens Fast-Fixes Dredger Engines in Oman

May 09, 2013

Goltens, the US based global engine repair and retrofit expert, overhauls 3 engines from the 'Leonardo Da Vinci', owned by the Jan De Nul Group.The dredger, which has over 20,000 KW installed diesel power, required a full overhaul and reconditioning of its three main engines…

UTEC Announces Middle East Appointment

May 08, 2013

UTEC appointed Ian Pownall as the General Manager of UTEC Survey JLT, based in Dubai, UAE.The responsibilities of this role include development and delivery of the UTEC brand and business model in the Middle East region.  Ian, who was formerly with Corrintec in the U…

Bahrain Mine Counter-measures Exercise Draws 41 Nations

May 07, 2013

International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 sees a gathering of 35 ships, 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) & over 100 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) divers.Representatives from 41 nations are assembled in Bahrain to prepare…

Goltens Facility Opens at Dubai Maritime City

May 02, 2013

Dubai Maritime City (DMC), the mixed-use development for maritime business, announced the Grand Opening of the new Goltens facility at the City. The ultra-modern facility seeks to support Goltens’ operations worldwide. Dubai Maritime City project is built over 2…

International Bunkering Promotes Staff Member

May 02, 2013

International Bunkering Middle East DMCC announced the promotion of Jesper Porsmose to Senior Bunker & Lubricant Trader as from May 1, 2013.

Bahri Receives New General Cargo Ship

Apr 30, 2013

The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) receive the 'Bahri Hofuf' from the South Korean shipyard Hyundai Mipo.The new 26,000 dwt general cargo ship is the second vessel delivered from the six vessels that were contracted by the…

Drydocks World Presents HSE Awards

Apr 28, 2013

Drydocks World, one of the world’s largest yards, present Annual Awards for Excellence in Health, Safety & Environment. The event was held to coincide with the World Safety & Health Day on 28, April 2013, initiated by the International Labour Organization (ILO)…

Middle East Owner Clocks Up MAN Engine's 500th Sale

Apr 25, 2013

MAN Diesel & Turbo makes the 500th sale of its 48/60 medium-speed engine to Huta Marine of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia who ordered a pair for its new dredger.The milestone was reached with the order of two common-rail variants of the engine by Huta Marine of Jeddah…

Maritime Industry Council Established in Dubai

Apr 24, 2013

Dubai Council for Marine and Maritime Industries, the umbrella industry body representing the marine and relevant industry, had its first introductory member’s meeting. The meeting sought to introduce the members, lay the broad framework for future operations…

UAE Navy Receives Fincantieri Patrol Boat

Apr 22, 2013

Fincantieri Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard in Italy has delivered the patrol boat 'Salahah' to the United Arab Emirates' Navy.The new ship's sister the Ghantut was delivered last January together with an 'Abu Dhabi Class' corvette. The two…

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DP World Begins $165 Million Expansion of Maputo Container Terminal Capacity

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