UK Chamber of Shipping Refutes Conclusion on EU ETS Findings with Respect to Shipping »
The UK Chamber of Shipping welcomes the discussion on the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) but strongly refutes its findings with respect to shipping. The section of the Committee’s report on shipping concludes that calls...
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India: Customs Detains Diving Support Vessel SEAMEC II »
Seamec Ltd has informed BSE that the SEAMEC II vessel was detained by the Customs for non production of the copy of the original Bill of Entry purported to have filed by the seller of...
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Eco Friendly Tugs Steer Maritime Green Concept »
Marine vessels are deemed to be the most considerable source of air pollution. Operating within a prosperous, powerful and complex international industry, they are still not affected by emission control regulations. Ports, as the main...
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Gazprom, Sovcomflot to Arrange Test LNG Shipment via Northern Sea Route »
The Gazprom headquarters hosted today a working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Company’s Management Committee and Sergey Frank, Director General of Sovcomflot. The parties discussed the interaction within the Prirazlomnoye field development, including...
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Norway: Havila Shipping Secures Four Charter Contracts »
Havila Shipping announced that it has entered into an agreement with FugroTSM in Australia for a two year extension of the contract for the subsea vessel Havila Harmony. The extension will keep the vessel on...
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Maersk Line Leads Fuel Switch at Port of Virginia, USA »
Maersk Line will switch to low-sulfur fuel while at berth for all of its containerships calling the Port of Virginia starting in February. This fuel switch program will help improve air quality in the greater...
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FAIR Wins Two Transportation Contract from Saipem for Golden Eagle, UK »
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (FAIR) has been awarded two contracts by Saipem to provide marine transportation services for the Golden Eagle Project in the North Sea. The first voyage is scheduled in early 2013 and...
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Pew Urges Reforms to EU Deep-Sea Fishing Regulations »
The Pew Environment Group today encouraged the European Commission to implement significant reforms to EU deep-sea fishing regulations. The Commission is preparing to release its deep-sea access regime proposal before the end of the first...
January 26 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »UK: Bluewater Sells FPSO Uisge Gorm to EnQuest »
EnQuest’s option to purchase Bluewater’s FPSO Uisge Gorm has been exercised and the sale was completed on Wednesday 25th of January 2012. EnQuest will...
Jan 27 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Greece: Navios Maritime Announces Charters for Five MR2 Product Tankers »
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced today that it has chartered out five newbuilding MR2 product tankers. Angeliki...
Jan 27 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »2012 Market Energizing Prospect Offshore Vessels »
Rising demand for considerably complex and highly-developed deepwater field undertakings results in greater, more advanced and technically brilliant offshore vessels. These technological marvels play...
Jan 26 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »The Netherlands: Damen Shipyards Secures Five Pontoon Orders »
In December 2011, Damen Pontoons & Barges signed three contracts for a total of five purpose-built Damen Stan Pontoons (SPo): two Damen Stan Pontoons...
Jan 25 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Indonesia: Hoegh LNG Signs FSRU Deal with PGN »
Höegh LNG said today that it has signed a firm and final agreement with PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to provide PGN with an...
Jan 25 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Towards New Maritime State of the Art Facilities »
Increasing demand and expectations in Maritime Industry call for communities to come up with new facilities and to upgrade outdated systems and infrastructure....
Jan 24 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Indonesia: Pertamina to Buy 15 Tankers »
Pertamina, State Oil and Gas Company, unveils a plan to purchase 15 tanker vessels until 2014 to help it distribute refined fuel and LNG...
Jan 24 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Port of Long Beach, OOCL Sign Largest Terminal Deal in US History »
The Port of Long Beach has reached a tentative agreement on a 40-year, $4.6 billion lease with Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) for the...
Jan 24 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »2012 Leading Edge Green Vessels »
Increasing fuel prices and environmental concerns have been stressing the importance for the marine industry to direct its efforts towards the design and operation...
Jan 23 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Damen Shipyards Secures Order for Two HSSVs from MarineCo UK »
Scottish offshore service provider MarineCo UK has placed an order at Damen Shipyards for two more High Speed Support Vessels (HSSVs). Since taking delivery...
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