Intellian FleetBroadband Terminals Receive Japan TELEC Certification
Intellian, a leading provider of satellite communication antenna systems, announced that Intellianās FleetBroadband terminals, FB250R and FB500R, successfully received Japanās TELEC certification. TELEC is a leading Japanese radio equipment certification and testing organization and recently, it has also been broadening its operations in certification and testing for overseas markets, including the EU.
Hydrogen-Powered R/V 'Zero-V' Receives DNV GL AIP
Classification society DNV GL has presented Sandia National Laboratories (Sandia), with an approval in principle from DNV GL for the design of the new āZero Vā research vessel, developed in collaboration with Glosten and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The design emerged from a feasibility study funded by the U.S. Department of Transportationās Maritime Administration that set out to evaluate the technicalā¦
BlueStar Acquires RH Offshore Activities
BlueStar ā Subsidiary of STAR Group ā has reached an agreement with regard to the acquisition of the activities of RH Offshore as of July 1, 2018. The acquisition consists of the assets and liabilities of RH Offshore, subsidiary of Radio Holland Netherlands B.V. BlueStar will also take over the employees of RH Offshore. With this acquisition, BlueStar reinforces its position in the maritime and offshore industries.
Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics Acquires Unitrans
Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics acquires the forwarding company Unitrans. āBy this takeover we strengthen our position as a logistics company, both in Sweden and on the global marketā, says Björn Eklund, owner of Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics. By the acquisition Scandinavian Shipping & Logistics expands itsā capacity mainly within road transports and at the same time, growing with a visible presence in the south of Europe.
Malta Detains Another 'Charity' Ship
Italy and Malta are refusing to allow charity ships in ports; governments say charity ships help people smugglers. Charities counter that policy will cause more deaths at sea.
Alfa Laval Offers CBT for BWTS Ops
Lack of crew knowledge is not a valid reason for non-compliance in ballast water treatment. This is clear from statements made by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and is also suggested by the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention guidelines. To help customers manage the challenge of keeping crews updated and trained, Alfa Laval is introducing Alfa Laval PureBallast 3 Computer-Based Training (CBT).
NOC Declares Force Majeure on Zueitina, Hariga Liftings
Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared force majeure on loadings from Zueitina and Hariga ports on Monday, it said in a statement. "Despite our warningā¦
18 Missing After Indonesian Migrant Boat Capsizes
Rescuers were scouring the waters off Malaysia's southern coast on Monday for 18 people missing after a boat carrying migrants from Indonesia capsized, killing one womanā¦
T. Mariotti, Damen Partner for Cruise Newbuilds
The good news from the cruise sector continues to roll in, with the overall maritime sector hoping only that the positive vibe is contagious. The most recent development in this specialty shipbuilding sector is word that T. Mariotti and Damen Shipyards Group have created a new partnership to build cruise vessels. Seabourn announces letter of intent for two ultra-luxury expedition vesselsThe partnership will operate under the brand name MARIOTTI DAMEN Cruiseā¦
Bahamas Tour Boat Explosion Kills One, Injures Nine
According to a report on time.com a tour boat exploded in the Bahamas this weekend, killing an American woman and injuring nine others. According to the time.com reportā¦
Adani Ports Acquires Kattupalli Port
India's largest port developer Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has agreed to pick up 97% stake in Marine Infrastructure Developer (MIDPL) from Larsenā¦
DP World Plans Logistics Facility in Ethiopia
Dubai-based ports operator DP World has revealed plans to set up a logistics facility in landlocked Ethiopia, a move that comes as the company is developing a port in neighboring Somaliland.
CargoMate Close Seed Investment Round
Shipping technology startup CargoMate has closed a GBP 500,000 seed investment round. The investment allows the company to continue the development of their portā¦
Slow, Steady Vessels Lower Operating Costs
The Swedish Club warns that vessel operators should always look to the long term, when specifying the type of engines to be installed across the fleet. Latest statisticsā¦
California Incentivises Ships That Slow Down
In an effort to protect whales and cut ship emissions, California continues its Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program and establishes voluntary vessel speedā¦
Ocean Rig Postpones SHI Drillship Delivery Till 2020
International offshore drilling contractor Ocean Rig UDW Inc. and South Korean yard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) have agreed to postpone the delivery of the newbuildā¦
Samsung Heavy Industries Bags Two Special-Purpose Ships Order
South Koreaās shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has received a contract to construct two special-purpose ships for an unnamed European company. According Yonhapā¦
Future Frigates to Provide Shipbuilding Jobs: Aus Govt
Thousands of jobs will be created in South Australia as a result of the Malcolm Turnbull Governmentās announcement that Australiaās nine Future Frigates will beā¦
Gothenburg Port Renews Port Tariff Discounts for LNG Vessels
As part of the Gothenburg Port Authority environmental discount scheme, vessels that report good environmental performance receive a 10 per cent discount on the port tariffā¦
Asian Workshop Addressing Marine Litter
Marine litter poses significant risks to the marine environment, ecology and human health, and is a global concern. International Maritime Organization (IMO) hasā¦
