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CSI Operational in Genoa
U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Robert C. Bonner announced that the Container Security Initiative (CSI) becomes operational today at the port of Genoa, Italy.
Sri Lanka joins CSI
Sri Lanka has signed an agreement to join the Container Security Initiative (CSI). Only two weeks ago, the Department of Homeland Security announced to beginning of Phase II of CSI…
Cruise Industry Annual: Sick Ships, Project America and a Merger
2002 will surely not be counted as “a banner year” for many, if any, industries, particularly not for the leisure and travel niche. The cruise industry survived a tough year…
Transas Consolidates Network
From February 24 to 28, Transas Marine Pacific in cooperation with Transas HQ completed a simulation training course and distributor seminar for all Transas distributors in the Asian-Pacific region.
Unithai Shipyard Has Four Vessels Under Repair
Thailand’s Unithai Shipyard & Engineering currently has four vessels undergoing repair - Technomar Shipping’s 33,185 dwt containership Kota Perwira, Ahrenkiel Shipmanagement’s 26…
Navies Vow To Fight Piracy
In their fight against piracy in regional waters, the navies of both Singapore and Indonesia are intensifying patrols, Singapore's Shipping Times reported. Joint…
Japan Chides SE Asia Regarding Piracy
A Japanese maritime safety expert chided Southeast Asian countries on Tuesday for failing to cooperate fully in the fight against pirate attacks in their waters.
Keppel Singmarine Lands $5.5 Million Harbor Tug Contract
Keppel Smit Towage Private Limited (KST), has recently signed a contract with Keppel Singmarine Dockyard Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine) to build two 3,600 bhp harbor…
Shell: Short Term LNG Contracts Will Be the Norm
Shell Gas & Power said on Tuesday short-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts will become common within the next decade. Shell Gas & Power President Peter de…
Piracy Solution Must Be Found
Asian countries need to join forces to combat the piracy that makes the region's sea lanes the most dangerous in the world. Pirate booty these days include cargoes…
Ship Explodes at Malaysian Yard, Four Workers Killed
An explosion on a ship being repaired in Malaysia's southern state of Johor killed at least four shipyard workers, news reports said on Wednesday. The unidentified…
Pirates Thwarted By Naval Forces
A complex anti-piracy operation involving the resources of three nations ended on Wednesday as Indonesian naval forces stormed the Singaporean tanker Selayang to…
Asia-Pacific Countries Bond To Protect Vital Sea Lanes
Fifteen ships and 1,500 personnel from 16 Asia-Pacific countries took part in exercises off Singapore on Tuesday with the aim of forging stronger ties to protect the region's vital sea lanes.
Chinese LNG Project Progressing
A Chinese consortium led by China Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) and oil major BP aim to complete a feasibility study for China's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) project by next June.
Malaysian Port To Receive $263M Infusion
A Malaysian port 30 percent owned by Danish shipping giant Maersk Sealand is expected to receive a $263 million government loan for expansion, Reuters reported.
KHZ To Buy Semisubmersible
Keppel Hitachi Zosen Limited (KHZ) is in discussions with Smedvig Asia regarding the latter's intention to exercise its option to purchase KHZ's interest in the semi-submersible tender rig…
Moody's assigns ratings to MISC
Moody's Investors Service has assigned Baa2 foreign currency and local currency issuer ratings to Malaysia International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC). The outlook for the ratings is stable.
$21.2 Billion Canal Proposed
Thailand is expected to begin construction soon of a $21.2 billion canal from the Indian Ocean to the Gulf of Thailand which would allow ships to bypass Malaysia and Singapore, Reuters reported.
$21.2 Billion Canal Proposed
Thailand is expected to begin construction soon of the Kra Canal from the Indian Ocean to the Gulf of Thailand which would allow ships to bypass Malaysia and Singapore.
Thai Prime Minister Denies Canal Reports
Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai has denied reports the government plans to build a canal across southern Thailand, bypassing the busy Malacca Straits shipping lane…