Maritime Industry Top News
Analysis: South China Sea Stand-off Led to Mob Violence
As a thousand Vietnamese rioters stormed his factory on Tuesday night, smashing windows and ripping down Chinese-language signs, Taiwanese executive Henry Yeh hid…
RS Bolsters Education, Science and Production Ties
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) said it is actively strengthening partnership in key areas of enhancing maritime transport safety. In 2014, meetings of…
Finding More Bangladesh Ferry Victims Unlikely
A Bangladeshi official said on Friday there was no chance of finding further survivors of a ferry that sank in a storm with about 200 people on board, the latest…
Unmanned Navy Carrier Aircraft Program: Progress Update
One year ago, Sailors watched an unmanned air vehicle take-off from a nuclear-powered carrier flight deck for the first time in naval aviation history, says Capt.
MOL Bulk Coal Carrier Completed
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) today inform that the coal carrier 'Energy Prometheus',to be operated by MOL to ship coal to Hokuriku Electric Power Company, has…
FSL Trust Begins 2014 on Stronger Financial Footing
Singapore-based First Ship Lease Trust (“FSL Trust”) informs in its Q1 2014 financial report that its loss for the quarter was reduced by nearly 30% to US$4.9 million…
Natural-Disasters Themed LEGO Navy Robotics Competition
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division explains that the LEGO competition was held recently in the Maritime Technology Information Center in West Bethesda, Md.
MacGregor to Provide Seven Stockholm RoRo Linkspans
UK's MacGregor, part of Cargotec, says it has secured a contract to supply 7 hydraulically-operated linkspans to the Port of Stockholm in Sweden. The linkspans have…
Port of LA Container Volumes Up 10 Percent
The Port of Los Angeles has released its April 2014 containerized cargo volumes. In April 2014, overall volumes increased 10.26 percent compared to April 2013. Total cargo for April was 706…
LNG Marine Fuel Taking Hold in America: FMC Commissioner Speaks
In his speech at the LNG Export & Export & Infrastructure Conference Federal Maritime Commissioner Doyle gives insights on the consequences of the adoption of Liquefied…
Port of Houston’s New ERV Homeport Bound
A two-week voyage through four Great Lakes and the Mississippi River will bring to the Port of Houston Authority (ETA May 28, 2014) the third of its three new high…
Long-Haul Seaborne Chemical Shipping Undermined
Growing Paraxylene (PX) exports from North East Asia to China are contributing to the fast growth of intra-Asia coastal trade, but they are undermining long-haul seaborne trade…
Why America Needs Ports Infrastructure Investment: New Video
Office of Congressional and Public Affairs Maritime Administration draws attention to a new video in which Vice-President Joe Biden explains in 90 seconds why the country needs to invest in its ports.
Safety Zone for boat races on Sabine River, Orange
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the Sabine River in Orange, TX in support of Deep South Racing Association (DSRA) boat races…
Essar Ports Net Profit up 16% to Rs. 383.7 cr for FY 13-14
Essar Ports Ltd. (Essar Ports), part of Essar and one of the largest port companies of India, today announced its audited results for the financial year 2013-13 and for quarter ended March 2014.
Mundra Port handles highest cargo volumes in India
Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd, India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, today announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31,2014.
GAC Russia To Upgrade Facilities At Novorossiysk Port
GAC Russia is underlining its commitment to offshore oil & gas exploration and extraction in the Black Sea with a major project to upgrade its facilities at the port of Novorossiysk.
EMGS secures new contract in the Barents Sea
EMGS has received a signed contract from a repeat customer worth NOK 10 million (USD 1.7 million) for 3D EM data acquisition in the Barents Sea. The Company expects to commence the survey in May…
IHC Merwede presents new jubilee book
IHC Merwede has commissioned a prestigious new jubilee book, entitled 70 years IHC Merwede. The first copy of this publication was presented to the mayor of Rotterdam…
China Condemns Vietnam Over Violent Riots
China 's Foreign minister condemned Vietnam in an Urgent Phone Call with the Southeast Asian Country's Deputy Prime minister over Anti-Chinese protests that have killed up to 21 people…