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Malaysian Flag Approves IRClass as RSO

Mar 13, 2015

The Maritime Administration of Malaysia has authorised IRClass to act as a‘Recognised Security Organisation’ (RSO) towards verification and approval of ship security plans and issuance/ endorsement of International Ship Security Certificates…

Holland America Line, Seabourn are World’s Most Ethical Companies

Mar 13, 2015

For the fourth consecutive year, Holland America Line, together with sister line Seabourn, was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices…

Derecktor Shipyard Named Licensed Damen Builder

Mar 12, 2015

Damen licenses another U.S. shipbuilder Robert E. Derecktor Inc. and Damen Shipyard Group have entered into a license agreement authorizing Derecktor to act as an official builder of Damen designs. The agreement will see Derecktor offer…

First of 20 New Ships Delivered to Intermarine

Mar 11, 2015

Transporter of project, breakbulk and heavy lift cargoes, Intermarine, LLC, has begun “Fleet of the Future” deliveries with the addition and maiden voyage of the newbuild Industrial Grand. The 20,000 DWT, 545 foot multipurpose vessel Industrial…

ECDIS Utilizes COLREGs for Training

Mar 09, 2015

ECDIS Ltd. has recently utilized new simulation training technology for COLREGs teaching aids, creating a brighter way to train and assess students from their 150 major shipping company clients in the classroom.Using the new technology via projectors…

MacGregor to Supply Package for RoPax Ferry

Mar 09, 2015

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a new contract from the Meyer Turku Shipyard for a complete turnkey delivery of RoRo cargo access and handling equipment for an environmentally friendly RoPax ferry under construction for Estonian ship operator Tallink…

Zamakona to Deliver Tuna Freezer Vessel

Mar 06, 2015

Zamakona Yards to deliver tuna freezer vessel Jai Alai to the Echebastar Group This Saturday, March 7, Zamakona Shipyards in Santurce will deliver its construction number 737, the tuna freezer vessel Jai Alai, to bermeo Group Echebastar…

Gulf of Mexico Sees First LNG-powered OSV

Mar 05, 2015

A special Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) has been delivered to Shell for its deepwater operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel, Harvey Energy, is chartered from Harvey Gulf International Marine and is the first of its kind in the region to run on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel…

Vessels for the Future – New R&D Initiative

Mar 03, 2015

Looking ahead to 2020 and beyond, both maritime and inland waterways will be under ever increasing pressure, as we use them for transport, recreation and commercially. At European Shipping week, Dr Pierre C. Sames, Chairman of the European…

Record Thames Ridership

Mar 02, 2015

A record 9.8 million passengers are using the River Thames‎, two years on from the launch of the Mayor's River Action Plan, it was announced today.The River Action Plan, launched in February 2013, details a host of measures designed to…

USCG Free Boat from Ice Near Woods Hole

Mar 01, 2015

A Coast Guard crew responded to a fishing vessel trapped in ice in Woods Hole Passage, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Saturday.At about 3 p.m., the crew of the fishing boat Capt. RM Chase notified watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern…

Long Beach Harbor Tour Season

Mar 01, 2015

Long Beach Port is once again giving tourists opportunity to enjoy a rare view of port operations on a free Port of Long Beach harbor tour. The organizers are being welcomed to experience an up-close view of the biggest ships to call in North America and learn about cargo operations…

Mariners Transiting Delaware River Cautioned

Mar 01, 2015

The Captain of the Port (COTP) Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that Upper Delaware River lighted buoy 33 (LLNR 3875) and Upper Delaware River lighted buoy 36 (LLNR 3920) are in the center line of the channel.Buoy 33 is 550 yards north…

Davie Building LNG-powered Ferries

Feb 27, 2015

Canadian shipbuilder Davie held a keel laying ceremony for MV Armand-Imbeau II, marking the beginning of the hull assembly for this first of two sisterships under construction at Davie for the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ).The…

Sulphur Enforcement Begins in Denmark

Feb 27, 2015

For the first time all 16 SECA countries met for the Danish Maritime Authority’s workshop on sulphur regulation enforcement. The leaving participants’ suitcases were filled with inspiration for strengthened national efforts and cross-country coordinationA total of 35 legal experts…

Logistics News

Panama Canal Reduces Maximum Vessel Draft for Neopanamax Locks

Panama Canal Reduces Maximum Vessel Draft for Neopanamax Locks

Maritime Drone Self-Detonates in Constanta Port

Maritime Drone Self-Detonates in Constanta Port

Oil Slips as Oman Reports Normal Operations at Key Oil Terminal

Oil Slips as Oman Reports Normal Operations at Key Oil Terminal

SEA-LNG: LNG Bunkering is Surging

SEA-LNG: LNG Bunkering is Surging

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