Shipping Firms to Pay $10.4 Million in Pollution Penalties
Two shipping firms based in Germany and Cyprus were sentenced today in federal court in Newark, N.J., to pay a $10.4 million penalty for felony obstruction of justiceā¦
Reederei Claus-Peter Offen Installs New GL RSCS Notation
Reederei Claus-Peter Offen has implemented Germanischer Lloyd's (GL) Route Specific Container Stowage (RSCS) notation on the first of its vessels. This begins a roll out of the system which will initially cover a dozen ships of its fleet. The newly introduced class notation, the first of its kind, allows operators to load more containers on deck, accelerate cargo operations in ports and maintain a higher degree of loading flexibility, while at the same time maintaining required safety levels.
Five Rescued from Casized Dinghy in Teifi Estuary
Two adults and three children have been rescued from the water after their dinghy capsized off Gwbert. Milford Haven Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received a 999 call just after 11 a.m.
Several Appointments Made Throughout SPEX Group
SPEX Group, an Aberdeen-headquartered provider of innovative technology solutions and services to the global oil and gas industry, has strengthened its management team with a round of key appointments. Sylvia Halkerston joins the SPEX board of directors, following a career spanning 35 years in human resource management in both the public and private sectors. The company has also boosted its HR and communication teamsā¦
Harris CapRock Contracts 1°West Capacity
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) has announced the signing and renewal of multiple agreements with Harris CapRock, a provider of communications to remote and harsh environmentsā¦
Konecranes Vows to Improve Efficiency, Reduce Costs
As preliminarily communicated in the stock exchange release on June 19, 2013, Konecranesā profitability development has been unsatisfactory amid the current challenging business environmentā¦
New Insurance Product Attracts Quality Crew
In the superyacht industry, it is particularly well understood that good relationships between owners and their crew have a direct impact on how well yachts are run, and the quality and consistency of the charter service offered. An important new insurance product, Crewsure Marine, which assists owners and managers in protecting the health and wellbeing of their crews and so meets forthcoming legalā¦
GL Renewables Certification Contracted by AMSC
GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) was chosen by AMSC to conduct the A-Design Assessment of its 5.5MW full conversion offshore wind turbine (WT5000FC). The A-Designā¦
Libyan Port's Oil Exports Halted by Protesters
Protesters demanding jobs closed off the eastern Libyan port of Zueitina for a sixth day, extending a halt in oil exports, according to a senior oil industry source and to one of the demonstratorsā¦
Fincantieri Half-year 2013 Growth Due to Vard Acquisition
The Finacantieri Group reports being in a phase of strong growth thanks to the acquisition of Vard, & triples its first-half 2013 operating result compared to last year. The first half of 2013 reports an EBIT of euro 101 million (euro 34 million at 30.06.2012), an EBITDA of euro 137 million (euro 68 million at 30.06.2012) and revenues of euro 1,934 million (euro 1,233 million at 30.06.2012). Theseā¦
Former IMO Sec-Gen Emeritus Passes Away Aged 93
IMO Secretary-General Emeritus Dr. C.P. Srivastava, KCMG, Secretary-General Emeritus of the International Maritme Organization (IMO), has died in Italy, aged 93. IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu expressed his sincere condolences to the Indian Government and Dr. C.P. Srivastavaās remaining family, and also the condolences of the entire IMO membership and staff. āIt is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Dr. C.P.
GPC Awarded Navy Spill Response Program Contract
GPC, Joint Venture, Irvine, Calif., is being awarded a maximum value $250,000,000 Department of Defense contract for services to manage, maintain and operate theā¦
Ingalls Shipbuilding Helps in Local Red Cross Makeover
Volunteers from Huntington Ingalls Industries' Ingalls Shipbuilding division recently helped freshen up the grounds and interior of the American Red Cross' Pascagoula office. Participants in Ingalls' Legacy Builders Executive Mentoring Program dedicated two weekends in June to the community project. Working both indoors and out, Ingalls' Legacy Builders landscaped and performed ground maintenance in addition to updating the office with shelvingā¦
NNS Supports Local STEM Summer Camp
Volunteers from Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division are trading in their safety gear for school gear this summer at the STEM Summer of Innovation Academy.
China Rongsheng Delivers Fourth Vale VLOC
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited has delivered the 380,000 dwt class Very Large Ore Carrier (VLOC) 'Vale Caofeidian' to Brazil's Vale S.A. The vessel is the fourth 380,000 DWT class VLOC delivered by the Group this year and its eleventh delivery of VLOC's overall. The Chinese shipbuilders have successfully delivered 11 VLOCs, while most of those remaining have been launched and are under outfitting process.
Hijacked Turkish Ship Released by W. Africa Pirates
Pirates have released a Turkish cargo ship with a crew of 24 Indians which they hijacked near Port Gentil off the coast of Gabon in West Africa last week, reports BBC News. Citing officials at Geden Lines, the Turkish company owning the MT Cotton the BBC report that the captain has been asked to move the ship at "fullest possible speed" from its present location at the Gulf of Guinea to a "safe port" in West Africa. It is unclear if a ransom demand was made by the pirates.
Gulf of Mexico Jack-up Rig Evacuated
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) & the U. S. Coast Guard have set up a Command Center in their continued response to the loss of well control event 55 miles offshore Louisiana in 154 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico. * AM UPDATE: The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has confirmed a fire on board the Hercules 265 Rig located approximately 55 miles offshore Louisiana. The natural gas leaking from the well ignited at 10:50 p.m. CDT July 23, 2013.
Costa Concordia: Lawyers Maintain Owners Criminally Liable
Ronai & Ronai, LLP, a New York law firm that represents victims, including Sandor Feher, a musician who lost his life while trying to evacuate passengers, believes that the criminality of the deaths should also be placed on Costa Crociere/Carnival Corp., which was able to escape criminal liability simply because of their ability to pay a monetary fine. On July 20, 2013, five crew members of the Costaā¦
Solstad Offshore Fix Vessel Charters
Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has extended contracts for vessels in its offshore fleet. A new contract with BG Tunisia for hire of SOFFās anchor handling vessel (AHTS) āNor Starā is for a duration of 2 years firm and with one yearly option. SOFF has also extended its contract with Efadco Petrolcum Services Co for hire of SOFFās AHTS āNor Chiefā. The duration of the new contract is 8 months firm starting January 2014, and with one yearly option.
International Shipping Corp Public Share Offering
US-based International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH) plans to offer shares of its Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock in an underwritten registered public offering.
