Claudio Bozzo Selected As 2013 Person of the Year
The New York/New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association (NY/NJ FFFBA) has selected Claudio Bozzo, President and CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc., to receive the "2013 Person of the Year" Award. For nearly 100 years, this award has recognized those who have significantly impacted the region's global trade community. The award will be presented during the annual dinner at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Wednesday, January 23.
Rickmers-Linie to Take Delivery of Two Newbuildings
Rickmers-Linie is to take delivery of two 20,000dwt newbuildings in 2015, built at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in China. Both of these multi-purpose vessels willâŚ
Moore Stephens Rues Missed Opportunity
International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens says it is regrettable that changes announced for inclusion in the UK Finance Bill 2013 have failed to remove exchange rate distortions from the calculation of capital gains on ships. Currently, all capital gains and losses subject to UK corporation tax are calculated by reference to sterling, with the result that capital gains and losses arising on non-sterling assetsâŚ
Seychelles Workboat Delivered by Alnmaritec
Blyth based boat builder Alnmaritec is celebrating after the latest of its newly built aluminium workboats was delivered to the Seychelles, before being promptlyâŚ
OCTOPUS-Onboard for Dockwise Vanguard
Amarcon, a member of the ABB group, received an OCTOPUS-Onboard order for the new build Dockwise Vanguard. This vessel is one of the largest and most advanced heavy lift vessel ever built. The vessel was launched in November 2012 and is currently undergoing sea trials. Dockwise was founded in 1993 as a merger between Wijsmuller Transport and Dock Express Shipping, making Dockwise the worldâs largest and most versatile heavy transport shipping company.
ICS Sets out Future For Arctic Shipping
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has issued a new position paper on Arctic shipping. As the Arctic becomes more accessibleâŚ
A Seasonal Tradition Continues for Atobviac
As far as seasonal customs go in the shipping industry, the advent of the New Yearâs Wordscale tanker flat rates, currently arriving on desks worldwide, has proven to be one of the most reliable. And again, this reliability extends to the choice of AtoBviaC as Worldscaleâs partner in calculating these rates. For the ninth year in succession, new Worldscale flat rates have been calculated using roundâŚ
Solar-Powered Mini-Boat Launched
Indian boat builders, Navgathi, launch a compact 4-passenger solar-powered boat, one of the smallest boats of this kind available in the world. There are two variants of the model, SX and QX. Both of them are of robust construction using FRP (2 layer CSM 450 mat and 1 layer of WRM 600). Only marine grade resin (isothalic) and kerox colour pigment are used for durability and finish. A magnetic compass is provided for ease of navigation.
Hapag-Lloyd Gets Four of the 'Best'
Staff from four leading international forwarders have voted Hapag-Lloyd the best shipping line for 2012. Kühne + Nagel (âBest Carrier Awardâ) and DB Schenker (âOcean Carrier of the Yearâ)âŚ
Steering Gear & Rudder System Partnership Formed
Germany's Hatlapa Uetersener Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Loewe Marine agree collaboration on steering gear and rudder system maintenance & repairs. Hatlapa's global sales and service network will go hand in hand with Loewe Marine's international network of shipping lines, shipyards and suppliers. This means that both companies are now able to provide their worldwide customers with cost-optimised maintenance and repair services for steering gear and full-spade rudder systems.
North Sea Seismic Survey Contracts for Dolphin
Dolphin Group ASA, headquartered in Norway, awarded multiple North Sea 3D seismic contracts for 2013. Dolphin has been awarded several contracts for the upcoming North Sea season. The awards are for both 3D and 4D seismic services and will involve three of its 3D seismic vessels with a total duration in the range of 8-12 months. Dolphin sat they will revert with further contract details when they present their 2013 guidance on or about 8 January 2013.
Kirby Complete Penn Maritime Takeover
Kirby Corporation completes the acquisition of Penn Maritime Inc. & Maritime Investments LLC, US operators of tank barges and tugboats. Penn's fleet, comprised ofâŚ
Kongsberg Provide Ukraine Bridge Simulator
A state-of-the-art new training centre outfitted with the latest KONGSBERG Offshore Vessel Simulator opened by Ukrainian crewing company Lerus Ltd. Established to meet growing training demand in Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania and other European countries, the new Lerus Training Centre is the first in the Ukraine to offer fully integrated offshore vessel operations training. Lerus Ltd's new KONGSBERG Offshore Vessel SimulatorâŚ
Attempted Somali Pirate Hostage Rescue: Three Dead
Puntland, a Province of NE Somalia, Maritime Police Force (PMPF) in shoot-out with pirates aboard hijacked 'MV Iceberg 1' in rescue attempt. The crew on board the Iceberg 1âŚ
US Offshore Wind Projects: Goverment to Underwrite Costs
The federal government is stepping up its efforts to kick-start the offshore wind industry by awarding $28 million in grants to seven development projects. The DepartmentâŚ
Shipyard Seeks Loan to Build New Cruise Ship
STX Finland is now lobbying the Finnish government on behalf of Royal Caribbean in a bid to get contract for third 'Oasis-class' cruise ship. A loan would help facilitate a deal to avoid Royal Caribbean building its third Oasis-class cruise ship in Germany or France. The state owned financing firm, Finnvera, has reached an impasse with Royal Caribbean to securing a loan to allow the proposed ship to be built.
Beached Yacht Salvage Pulls Crowd
The 64-foot yacht 'Rays the Bar' driven ashore on Vilano Beach, Florida, center of attention for responders & spectators. A response operation for a 64-foot yacht on the shoreline at Vilano Beach, Fla., involving the Coast Guard, St. Johns County Fire Rescue, St. Johns County Sheriffs, commercial salvage and environmental response companies drew a large crowd of spectators. On passage from Boston toâŚ
Offshore Wind Power Europe: Areva & STX France Ally Expertise
The companies agree to jointly make wind turbine and foundation offers on major European projects. AREVA will bring its expertise in design and production of windâŚ
Patrol Boat Order for Kvichak Marine
Kvichak Marine Industries, contracted to build a 44.5â X 13.7â 'Response Boat Medium â C' for the Los Angeles County Sheriffâs department. The RBM-C is the sistership of the highly successful USCG RB-M having been adapted to meet the CBRNE Detection mission requirements of the LA County Sheriffâs department. Kvichak, of Seattle, WA, has built four commercial RB-M vessels for various municipalities in the United States.
Drop in Container Volumes in Port of LA Unsurprising
Port of Los Angeles container volumes drop 16 percent in November; year-to-date traffic up 2.7% due to service shifts, strike. The decrease was due in part to aâŚ
