Maritime Cybersecurity: What Next?
The maritime community is no more immune from cyber threats than any other entity that relies on computers and the internet. The maritime industry, though, constitutesâŚ
Offshore Wind: Seajacks Scylla Ready to Roll
Gibdock was selected for the afloat mobilization of Seajacks Scylla, the largest and most advanced windfarm installation jack-up ever built. Following delivery to Seajacks by Samsung Heavy Industries at the end of 2015, Scylla was discharged to Gibraltar waters from the heavylift transporter Osprey before being towed into Gibdock for reactivation works at the yardâs South Mole. Seajacks Scylla completedâŚ
Clean Ships: Knowledge is the Key
In the wake of new regulations, Wilhelmsen Ships Services (WSS) says bulk owners and operators must pay as much attention to the products used to clean their cargo holds as the holds themselves. WSS is urging firms to heed details included in the revised MARPOL Annex V Resolution MEPC.201(62), relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, which came into force on January 1, 2016.
Migrant Rescue: IMRF To Support Aegean Services
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) is to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT), an IMRF member organization which is constantly rescuing migrants in the Aegean Sea. The IMRF will do this with the support of European maritime search and rescue (SAR) organizations who are also IMRF members. Following a temporary drop in the number of people trying to reach the Greek islands by sea in NovemberâŚ
Tanker Freight Rates Could Weaken in 2016
Tanker shipping freight rates are expected to remain firm in the first few months of 2016, but with the influx of tonnage these rates are expected to soften towards the end of the year, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry. Four major factors led to the big leap in tanker earnings in 2015: strong growth in oil trade, sluggish expansion of the fleet, a sharp increase in floating storage and lower bunker prices.
Svensen retires from DNV GL
Tor E. Svensen, Group Executive Vice President at DNV GL, has decided to retire effective from August 1, 2016. Svensen is a ubiquitous figure in maritime circles, and he will continue to work in the maritime industry and will, amongst other things, take up a role as professor at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, focusing on education and research related to safety at sea. Svensenâs career at DNV GL spanned more than 20years and saw him lead the Maritime Business for more than a decade.
Baltic Index Inches up on Handy Size Demand
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for smaller shipping vessels.
Insurance Worries May Cancel Japan's Iran Oil Liftings
Japan will likely refrain from loading oil at Iranian ports in March because of the impending expiry at the end of next month of special shipping insurance cover provided by the governmentâŚ
EWP Buys 400,000 T/Y Coal
Korea East-West Power Co Ltd bought a total of 400,000 tonnes of Australian and Indonesian coal per year for shipment between April and May via two term tenders closed on Feb.
China May be Installing Radar in South China Sea
Satellite images show China may be installing a high-frequency radar system in the Spratly Islands that could significantly boost its ability control the disputed South China Sea, a U.S.
Industry Award for Simrad Structurescan 3D Sonar
Simrad StructureScan 3D sonar imaging has won the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Consumer Electronics category at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show.
Incat Crowther Delivers Dive Cruise Vessel
Incat Crowther informed about the delivery of the 33m Catamaran Dive Cruise Vessel, Evolution. Built by Marine Engineering Consultants on Queenslandâs Gold CoastâŚ
Results of CIC on Enclosed Space Performance Satisfactory
PSCOâs in the Tokyo MoU and Paris MoU regions have performed a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry from 1 September through 30 November 2015.
Ecoslops Issues âŹ5.5 Mln Bonds for Growth
Ecoslops, the first company to develop a technology to sustainably produce marine fuels from refined marine oil residues (âslopsâ), has announced the successfulâŚ
NOL Nets 4Q US$77 mln loss
NOL Group today reported a 4Q 2015 net loss of US$77 million, an improvement of US$8 million over 4Q 2014. The Group posted a Core EBIT (Earnings Before InterestâŚ
CWR Launches Shipping Efficiency Advisory Board
Six leaders and influencers from across the shipping industry will join global NGO Carbon War Roomâs (CWRâs) Shipping Operation Advisory Board. Their backgrounds span the shipowningâŚ
India's First Nuclear Submarine INS Arihant is Ready
India's first nuclear armed submarine INS Arihant is now ready for full fledged operations, according to Navy sources. It has passed several deep sea diving drillsâŚ
Qatargas, Maersk, Shell in LNG Marine Fuel Partnership
Three heavy weights have come together in the Middle East to promote LNG as marine fuel in the region - Qatargas, the Maersk Group and Royal Dutch Shell Plc signingâŚ
Vancouver: Housing the Homeless in Old Shipping Containers
The City of Vancouver has issued a request for proposal for a company to build and install up to 300 shipping container-sized modular housing units to temporarily house the homeless, repots CBC News.
Reducing Emissions From the Shipping Sector
The EU is calling for a global approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping â a large and growing source of emissions. As a first stepâŚ
