Maritime Industry Top News
LR Supports Chinese Recycling Yards' EU Application
LRâs initial verification of the Ship Recycling Facility Plans for both Zhoushan Changhong International Ship Recycling Co. Ltd. and Jiangyin Xiagang Changjiang Ship Recycling Yard â the first non-EU applications â is a vital first step towards the facilitiesâ inclusion on the European Unionâs list. Lloydâs Register (LR) said it is working with facilities seeking to be at the forefront of sustainableâŚ
Chinese Yards Apply for EU Regulation on Ship Recycling
Two Chinese ship recycling yards have applied for inclusion of their facilities in the future EU list of Ship Recycling Facilities. The official documents for theâŚ
Bulker Chief Engineer Convicted of Environmental Crimes
A chief engineer from the M/V Trident Navigator was convicted by a federal jury in New Orleans late yesterday after a week-long trial, of knowingly falsifying the vesselâs oil record book in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), obstruction of justice and witness tampering, announced the Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division and the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Jackup Rig Delivered to Abu Dhabiâs NDC
Lamprell has completed the construction of jackup drilling rig, the Shuwehat, and has delivered the rig to Abu Dhabiâs National Drilling Company (NDC) within budget and as scheduled. The delivery follows Lamprellâs announcement on November 12 stating that the group received a new $365 million contract award from NDC for the construction of two further jackup drilling rigs of a similar design and specification.
Transas Installs ECDIS Simulators at Romanian University
Transas Marine has installed the ECDIS simulator class at the ConstanČa Maritime University (CMU), one of the first maritime schools in Romania to launch simulator-based courses to train bridge watchkeeping officers and other personnel in safe and efficient use of ECDIS in full compliance with the STCW 2010. The newly installed simulator is based on the Transas Navi-Sailor ECDIS Multifunction Display MFD 4000 with inbuilt Navi-Planner voyage planning softwareâŚ
Wrecked Bulkerâs Bow Refloated, Scuttled off S.Africa
TITAN Salvage, Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Houston-based marine salvage, emergency response and wreck removal company, has refloated and scuttled the largest section of the wrecked bulk carrier, Smart. The vessel was carrying a load of coal when it went aground in August 2013 in heavy seas in Richards Bay, South Africa. Complications ensued when the carrier broke apart after only two days. At the end of 2013âŚ
US Obamacare Impacts the Global Marine Industry
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Obamacare, the recent healthcare plan in the United States, is affecting the international superyacht industryâŚ
Even 'Small' Vessels are Getting Bigger
The Shipownersâ Club is a mutual provider of P&I insurance that has throughout its 160 year history been dedicated to serving owners of small and specialist ships. These vessels, active in a range of different operations, are at the lower end of the size spectrum and, in keeping with the trend seen across vessel design as a whole, are also getting larger in order to cope with the demands of their individual markets.
BCG Delivers Upgrades to Long-time Customers
Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG) Inc. has recently delivered two upgrades to long-time customers Columbia Pacific Maritime in Portland Ore., and The River School in Memphis, Tenn. The River School ordered additional laptop computers preloaded with BCGâs simulation software to assist with training courses. The laptop will be used in conjunction with BCGâs PCS-250 Portable Radar Stimulator and four Furuno Radars for portable radar training at various locations around the country.
Transpacific Container Shippers Plan Price Rise
A container shipping organisation urged companies on Wednesday to raise Asia-U.S. freight rates by at least $600 per 40-foot container (FEU) from Jan. 15, correspondingâŚ
DP World: Shareholders Back EZW buy, London Delisting
Shareholders of DP World have approved buying Economic Zones World from its majority shareholder and also backed the port operator's delisting from the London Stock ExchangeâŚ
Maersk to Continue Russian Operations
Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk said its four subsidiaries with activities in Russia continue to operate as planned despite the recent sharp drop in oil price and the rouble's collapse.
Shell Resuming Nigeria EA Oil Production
Royal Dutch Shell said on Thursday it had resumed production of Nigerian EA crude oil and lifted its force majeure on the grade after completing repairs to a mooring platform.
EU Bans Crimea Investment, Targets Oil, Cruise Sectors
Measures take effect on Saturday; aim is to keep pressure on Russia over Ukraine. The European Union banned investment in Crimea on Thursday, halting European helpâŚ
Mermaid Wins Subsea Contract in Gulf of Thailand
Mermaid has secured a 2-year contract for its dive support vessel, âMermaid Commanderâ, to provide subsea construction support in the Gulf of Thailand for a repeatâŚ
NASSCO Opens Bremerton Repair Facility
General Dynamics NASSCO celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Bremerton, Wash., yesterday. The facility will support the companyâs recently-awarded contract to repair and maintain U.S.
MHIEC's Waste-to-Energy Plant for Yamagata
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an orderâŚ
Rosneft Achieve Commercial Production in Irkutsk Region Blocks
Commercial inflows of oil, gas and condensate have been acquired in four exploration wells on Rosneftâs licensed blocks, which were handed over to VerkhnechonskneftegazâŚ
Wärtsilä's Desalination Systems for 7 Cruise Ships
The Meyer Werft Germany, Meyer Turku, STX France, and Fincantieri shipyards have all placed orders with Wärtsilä for the supply of fresh water generators to a total of seven cruise ships.
NKCS Approves FROSIO Inspector Programs
ClassNK Consulting Service Co., Ltd. has announced the agreement concerning the Certifying Body of FROSIO, as an internationally recognized coating inspectorâs qualification.
