Grand Bahama Shipyard Stayed Busy in 2016
The Caribbean shipyard Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) worked on 49 commercial vessels and 20 cruise ships throughout 2016, with scope of works ranging from major steel fabrication and repairs, to engine and technical systems overhauls, hull treatment and tank cleanings. And looking to 2017 and beyond, the yard reports it has a healthy order book, with docking periods secured as far ahead as three years.
Capesize Vessel Delivered to Navios Partners
Owner and operator of container and dry bulk vessels Navios Maritime Partners L.P. said it has taken delivery of a secondhand Capesize bulk carrier vessel. The 180ā¦
Odfjell SVP Olsen Steps Down
Norway based shipping and tank terminal company Odfjell SE said its Senior Vice President Helge Olsen will step down from his role as Head of Ship Management, effective January 9, 2017. Olsen, who has been with the company since 2000, holds no Odfjell shares or options. Harald Fotland, SVP Odfjell Tankers, has been appointed to temporarily cover the position as SVP Ship Management until Olsenās successor is in place.
Tacoma Preparing for Its Largest Ever Auto Import
A roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel carrying a shipment of more than 4,800 vehicles from South Korea is scheduled to arrive January 9 at Tacomaās Terminal 7, marking the single-largest auto discharge in Port of Tacoma history. At 656 feet long and 106 feet wide, the ship Glovis Composer has a total capacity to transport 6,400 vehicles. During this call, the South Harbor will receive six high and heavy cargoes in addition to 4ā¦
Cuba, US Sign Oil Spill Deal before Trump Inauguration
Cuba and the United States agreed on Monday to jointly prevent, contain and clean up oil and other toxic spills in the Gulf of Mexico, as they rush to conclude deals before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. U.S. Charge d'Affaires Jeffrey DeLaurentis, upon signing the agreement, said it was one of a series of deals to protect the shared marine environment of the two neighboring countries separated by just 90 miles (145 km) of water.
US Holiday Imports Exceed Expectations
Imports at the United Statesā major retail container ports saw an unexpected increase during the industryās busy holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. āWe wonāt see final sales numbers for a few more days, but import volume suggests that retailers had a strong holiday season,ā NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.
Gladding-Hearn Delivers NYC Sightseeing Vessel
Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation, said it has delivered Circle Line Bronx, the first of three new sightseeing vessels for Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Inc., in New York City. āThe new vessels will offer guests an enhanced sightseeing experience on every level,ā according to Costas Markou, president and chief operating officer of New York Cruise Lines. Gladding-Hearn previously delivery three sister ships to Circle Line in 2009.
Top 10 Ship Owning Nations
Kicking off the New Year, VesselsValue has put together a list of the top 10 ship owning nations by fleet value in 2017. Despite suffering the biggest total drop in total feet value, Greek owners held onto their spot at the top with a $84.079 billion fleet, reflecting a decrease of nearly 12 percent in the cargo sectors. Greece also held onto its lead in the bulk carrier and tanker categories. āGreek tanker owners started 2016 earning more than $100,000/day on their vessels.
ABB Propulsion, Automation and Software for Five Cruise Ships
ABB will supply the complete power, propulsion and automation package for a series of new cruise vessels being built by MV WERFTEN for Genting Hong Kong brands Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises. The three Crystal Cruisesā luxury āEndeavor Classā mega-yachts will feature a Polar Class 6 and enable cruising in the Arctic; then follow the route of migrating whales along the coast of the Americas and Europe to Antarctica during winter.
Interview: Remi Eriksen, CEO of DNV GL
At SMM 2016 in Hamburg Maritime Reporter & Engineering News had the opportunity to sit with Remi Eriksen, the CEO of DNV GL. After his first year on the job in the top spot, Eriksen shares with MR his blunt assessment of the maritime and offshore O&G markets in the near-term, and discusses DNV GLās role in these key markets as they re-emerge in the coming years. It has now been just more than one year since you took the top spot at DNV GL.
EU Ship Levy Proposal Could Undermine IMO Emissions Work
A European Union proposal to impose a levy on ships over their greenhouse gas emissions risks undermining the sector's global efforts to tackle the issue, the UNā¦
Singapore to Hong Kong: Give us back our troop carriers
Singapore welcomes Hong Kong pledge on handling of dispute. Singapore's defence minister on Monday said the nine armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong could not be detained or confiscatedā¦
US Navy Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Vessels
A U.S. Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at four Iranian fast-attack vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after they closed in at high speed and disregarded repeated requests to slow down, U.S.
Hempel Debuts Offshore Assets Coating Range
Two new coatings, Hempadur Quattro XO 17820 and 17870, are being introduced to increase the service life and reduce on-station maintenance requirements of offshoreā¦
Wärtsilä CSSC JV Opens Factory in China
CSSC Wärtsilä Engine Co Ltd (CWEC), the joint venture company formed between Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has formally opened its newā¦
FONASBA, BIMCO launch Agency Appointment Agreement
FONASBA and BIMCO have launched a new Agency Appointment Agreement document. This new form, which is based on BIMCOās tried and tested box layout, provides a simpleā¦
TWMA's ZADCO Project clocks 1 mi incident-free man hours
In partnership with ESNAAD-PJS, environmental solutions provider, TWMA, has celebrated reaching one million incident free man hours on the ZADCO UZ750 project in Abu Dhabi.
Six Rescued from Grounded vessels
The Coast Guard rescued six people from grounded vessels in Atchafalaya Bay, Louisiana, Saturday. At 2:35 p.m. watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans receivedā¦
Paradip Port Achieves Record Coal Discharge
Paradip Port has achieved a record discharge of 62,730 MT of coking coal for a conventional berth in a time-frame of 24 hours overcoming its previous high of 55,337, MT.
BIMCO Launches First Report On Global Dry Bulk Terminal Performance
Since 2015 BIMCO has been collecting feedback on the performance of port terminals in order to be able to report the results to members and, ultimately, to give further guidance to ships.
