Hyde Marine Names Scanunit Ab as the Exclusive Agent for Sales Of Hyde
Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE: CCC) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hyde Marine, Inc., has named Scanunit Ab as the exclusive sales agent in…
Eagle Bulk Shipping Announces CFO Transition
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (Nasdaq:EGLE) has announced that Adir Katzav, formerly Director of Financial Reporting, has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Katzav succeeds Mr. Alan S.
Keppel FELS Brasil Secures US$200 million Contract
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its subsidiary Keppel FELS Brasil, has secured a contract worth approximately US$200 million from MODEC and Toyo…
ISS: Brazil Port Investment to Drive Cruise Ship Growth
Following a $68 million government investment in Brazilian ports, Inchcape Shipping Services is forecasting significant growth in cruise ship port calls to the region.
Shell Hits Snags in Alaska Drilling
While much attention justifiably has been paid to the expansion of offshore energy operations in the Arctic, according to a Reuters report one of the pioneers, Shell, has hit a few snags in its long-anticipated exploration drilling in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. According to the news agency, heavier than expected ice in Arctic waters off Alaska will likely delay until August it exploration drilling…
Western Australia DOT Turns to BMT
Western Australia’s Department of Transport turns to BMT for project management support. BMT JFA Consultants, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced that it has secured a three year contract with Western Australia’s Department of Transport (DoT). Providing a range of project management services, the contract…
New Managing Director for Damen Shipyards Singapore
Mr Maarten Jongen has officially been appointed Managing Director of Damen Shipyards Singapore (DSSi) from March 2012. In his new role Mr Jongen will focus on marketing, services and further improving efficiency at the yard that has been building (aluminium) Damen vessels since 2000. DSSi has been part of the Damen Shipyards Group since 2000. Mr Jongen originally joined Damen in 2002 straight from…
ISS Predicts Uptick in Brazil Cruise Traffic
ISS forecast cruise ship call growth following $68 million investment by Brazilian ports. Following a $68 million Government investment in Brazilian ports, Inchcape…
FONASBA Supports Container Weight Verification Initiative
FONASBA, the international ship brokers and ship agents federation, this week gave its full backing to international government and industry efforts aimed at ensuring…
ABB Provides Ferry Terminal Shore-to-Ship Power Units
ABB explains that ferries play a vital role in the public transport infrastructure of many waterside towns and cities. Vessels, which remain in ports for six hours on average, need electricity to run amenities such as heating, ventilation, cooling and galley equipment. Currently the electricity is produced with onboard diesel generators, which are a constant source of noise, vibrations, noxious emissions and the accompanying unpleasant smell.
Russian Warships to Exercise in Atlantic, Mediterranean
The task force comprises warships from Russia’s Northern, Baltic and Black Sea Fleets, a ministry official informed RIA Novosti. “The ships are headed toward the northern Atlantic,” he said. The task force is comprised of the Admiral Chabanenko Udaloy II-class destroyer, the Alexander Otrakovsky, Georgy Pobedonosets and Kondopoga large amphibious assault ships, as well as the Nikolai Chiker and Sergei Osipov support vessels.
Paragon Shipping Charters Out Two Bulk Carriers
Paragon Shipping Inc. The M/V Diamond Seas, a 2001 built 74,274 dwt Panamax bulkcarrier, has been fixed to HYundai Glovis Co. Ltd for a period of 3 to 6 months at a gross daily rate of $9,150.
Offshore Wind Farm Contract for Reef Subsea
At 576MW The Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm will be one of the largest in Europe. The contract requires Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical assist with engineering, project management…
Port State Control Annual Report Published
Brian Hogan, chairman of the Committee stated: “This year was one of the most significant and busy years for the Paris MoU in recent times. The start of the year…
Allseas Signs Hi-definition Subsea Camera Contract
Bowtech Products and N-Seatec Subsea Systems B.V. This contract with Allseas involves the supply of Surveyor HD (High Definition) cameras, replacing the existing…
Rock Hill Invests in Tideland Signal Corp.
Tideland maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, China and the United Kingdom. The Company is the world’s largest provider…
Malaysia Gets Tough on Ships in Prohibited Anchorages
During a special operation against ship owners who anchored in undesignated and prohibited areas, 40 officers on MMEA's ship and five boats, conducted operations in Pengerang, Malaysia waters.
BIO Responds to Navy's 'Green Fleet' Criticisms
“The criticisms of the Navy’s upcoming demonstration of advanced biofuels leveled by the oil refinery industry have no real merit. “Achieving energy security is…
Intertek Extends Fuel Test Service to Cover River Rhine
The laboratory is located at the Birsfelden Rhine harbor, and is focused on testing petroleum, fuels and chemicals. A further lab expansion is planned towards the end of 2012…
New Direct Shipment Service, Miami to Cuba
Direct maritime humanitarian shipment service from the Miami River Port, USA to the Port of Havana, Cuba is now available. IPC's new "direct next day to port service"…