The Liberian-flag bulker 'Atlantik Confidence' reported an engine room fire and sank over the Easter week-end.Rescue of the 21-member Turkish crew was supervised by USS Nicholas which was dispatched from routine NATO Task Force counter-piracy operations in the area…
Drydocks World & Maritime World's initiative aims to encourage all-round environmental excellence in maritme & allied sectors.The initiative was inaugurated in the presence of key decision-makers from government and industry, underlined by…
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has signed a MoU with Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) & several government agencies with the aim of speeding up port formalities.The MoU, signed on the sidelines of the recent World Ports and Trade Summit 2013 (WPTS)…
DAMAC Properties continues its investment programme with plans to develop prime real estate in Dubai Maritime City.DAMAC’s plot of land on the sea-front at Dubai Maritime City will be home to a high-rise luxury tower of serviced hotel residences…
The very large crude carriers (VLCC's) will load at Ras Tanura terminal for deliveries to a US Gulf Coast port next month.The very large crude carriers will each load 280,000 metric tons of oil at Saudi's Ras Tanura terminal between April…
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has amended the Iranian Financial Sanctions Regulations to implement various statutory changes. The amendments come into effect immediately. 78 Fed. Reg. 16403Story courtesy of www.brymar-consulting.com.
MTU distributor Al Masaood and Arabian yacht builder Gulf Craft sign preferred partner agreement.Under the agreement, the Arabian shipyard Gulf Craft will soon offer MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines in its Majesty Yachts as its primary engine option…
Offshore Solutions expand its Offshore Access System (OAS) operations in Qatar with another contract.Offshore Solutions BV (OSBV), the joint venture between AMEC and Cofely Nederland NV, continues to build on recent successes in The Gulf,…
Special Majlis (traditional meeting place) at Jadaf to serve the maritime community opened by Majid Bin Mohammed.The Majlis constitutes amenities and large meeting spaces including a prayer hall and is situated in a serene location close to Dubai Creek…
Construction of the new 70-hectare container terminal at Port of Sohar begins shortly, operational in 2014.As part of the expansion deal, container-terminal operator Hutchison Whampoa has signed an agreement for developing the 70-hectare container…
The Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Windcarrier 2 has been delivered to Fred Olson from Lamprell's Jebel Ali UAE facility.Completion and delivery o f the vessel, five months after the delivery of its sister vessel, the Windcarrier 1 'Brave Tern'…
GAC Bahrain has its commitment to ethical business practices confirmed with certification by TRACE International.TRACE International Inc. is a non-profit membership association that offers practical and cost-effective anti-bribery and anti…
As the evolution and integration of robotics in maritime vehicles continues to reshape missions and capabilities inland, near-shore and at sea, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News last month was on hand in Abu Dhabi for the unveiling of a new Unmanned Surface Vessel family…
Drydocks World recently welcomed Prof. Dr. Hans-Jörg Schmidt-Trenz, CEO, Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, Germany. He was accompanied by Ms. Kirsten Staab, Director of the Hamburg Representative Office in Dubai. He met Mr. Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Drydocks World and Maritime World…
Lamprell signs contract to build & equip a LeTourneau designed, self-elevating Mobile Offshore Drilling Platform.The mobile platform is to a Super 116E (Enhanced) Class design, for operation in water depths of up to 350 feet and will have a rated drilling depth of 30…