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ReCAAP Throws Light on Hai Soon 12

Jun 09, 2016

On 8 May 16, the ReCAAP ISC received information from the shipping company about the loss of communications with product tanker, Hai Soon 12.  Hai Soon 12 , carrying 4,000 metric tons of Marine Gas Oil (MGO), departed Singapore for the…

Damen Introduces New Range of Naval Multi-Role Auxiliary Vessels

Jun 08, 2016

During the Oceanographic Survey Vessel Conference in London, Damen Shipyards Group announced the introduction of a new range of Multi-Role Auxiliary Vessels (MRAV). The common theme running through the series is the provision of a basic platform…

2M Sets Out its Stall: Drewry

Jun 08, 2016

New Asia-North Europe network from 2M carriers puts emphasis on reliability and faster transit times. Is this the template the other alliances will copy?  2M carriers Maersk Line and MSC last week announced details of a new Asia-North Europe…

Shippers Need Practical Steps to Achieve Cyber Security

Jun 07, 2016

GTMaritime, provider of shipboard software solutions, says too many shipping companies have yet to take basic precautions for cyber security onboard ship. While cyber security has become a hot topic on conference platforms and industry events around the world…

New Great Lakes Icebreaker Nearing Reality

Jun 07, 2016

Plans for a second heavy icebreaker for service on the Great Lakes have taken another step toward reality with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) including $2 million for initial survey and design work for a vessel that is at least as capable as…

Fincantieri Cuts Steel for Seabourn Ovation

Jun 07, 2016

A steel cutting ceremony for Seabourn Ovation, the second of two ultra-luxury vessels which Fincantieri is currently building for the shipowner Seabourn, a brand of Carnival Corporation, was held June 7 at the shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Genoa…

Damen Starts Building Two Transshipment Crane Barges

Jun 07, 2016

Damen has commenced construction of two identical Crane Barge 6324 vessels. Designed as a particularly cost effective transshipment platform, the barges are being built on a speculative basis in response to client demands to ensure short delivery times…

Seafarers' Vital Role in Migrant Crisis - Mission to Seafarers

Jun 06, 2016

As the treacherous Mediterranean Sea claimed more than 1,000 lives over the past few weeks, Mission to Seafarers has praised seafarers in their efforts in helping save the lives of many, but more must be done to support seafarers in the deepening crisis…

MacGregor's Greek Service Center sees a Boom

Jun 06, 2016

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, continues to serve the busy Greek shipping industry from its new, larger premises at Akti Miaouli, which is in the heart of the Greek port of Piraeus. 'We serve 1,500 Greek-owned vessels annually and handle over 4…

GAC's HullWiper set to launch in Rotterdam Port

Jun 06, 2016

GAC EnvironHull has announced that its pioneering hull cleaning system, HullWiper, will be available to shipowners berthing in the Port of Rotterdam next month.HullWiper - which will be demonstrated at an event co-hosted by GAC EnvironHull…

UK Chamber: Nascent Recovery to UK Ship Register Welcome

Jun 06, 2016

Statistics show an increase in the UK registered trading fleet for the first time in four years, rising by 8%. However, the figures also show a fall of 18% in UK owned tonnage.  UK Chamber CEO, Guy Platten has welcomed these signs of nascent recovery in the UK Ship Register…

'THE Alliance' Set to Take on Global Giants

Jun 06, 2016

'THE Alliance' forged by six of the world’s largest multi-services shipping companies would challenge the dominance of global giants such as Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. (2M). The new partnership, is an expanded alliance of G6 and CKYHE…

The Hour of the Networkers

Jun 04, 2016

Hapag-Lloyd launches “THE Alliance” with old and new partners – Customers benefit from additional sailings and direct connections. The container shipping industry is undergoing a period of reorganization – and Hapag-Lloyd is assuming a leading role in the process…

Next Generation Workshops Set for Southampton

Jun 03, 2016

A unique program of three specialist events for the sub IMO / sub 24 meter professional sector is being held back to back at the Grand Harbor in Southampton, U.K. this October. The fast moving workshop style program brings together an international…

Irish Ferries Splashes Out New $161 mln Vessel

Jun 03, 2016

Irish Ferries’ parent company, Irish Continental Group  (ICG) has signed an agreement with German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft  (FSG)  to construct a new cruise ferry costing EUR 144 million (USD 161 million).  ICG will…

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