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Two Environmental Service Vessels Launched at Zvezda Shipyard (Russia)

Two Environmental Service Vessels Launched at Zvezda Shipyard (Russia)

Two newly built environmental service vessels—the boom layers and oil/debris skimmers of the R 2010 design were launched at Zvezda shipyard. The compact and maneuverable vessels are intended for emergency oil spill response situations, debris collection and many other uses typical for harbor vessels. The twins, built at Zvezda shipyard, a part of Far Eastern [...]

Gibdock Completes Refit of WesternGeco’s Seismic Vessel

Gibdock Completes Refit of WesternGeco’s Seismic Vessel

Gibdock has completed a refit of the seismic vessel WG Cook for WesternGeco, reflecting the yard’s growing ability to attract return customers in the specialised offshore vessel market. WG Cook is one of six 12-streamer 3D seismic ships delivered to the owner in 2010. The 19-day project was completed on time and with no serious [...]

China Rules (… the Waves)

China Rules (… the Waves)

The release earlier this month of an official Chinese government report showing that the threats that country faces come mostly from the sea serves to underscore the importance of safeguarding national security through effective maritime security—including state-of-the-art counter-piracy efforts, said Commander Nicholas-Andrew Iliopoulos, who is the Senior Business Development Manager for AdvanFort Company, in the [...]

COSCO’s Subsidiaries Deliver Two Bulk Carriers (China)

COSCO’s Subsidiaries Deliver Two Bulk Carriers (China)

The Board of Directors of COSCO Corporation (Singapore) Limited today announced that subsidiaries of the Company’s 51% owned COSCO Shipyard Group Co., Ltd have made the following deliveries: 1. COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard Co., Ltd has delivered a bulk carrier of 35.000 DWT, “CHIOS LUCK”, to its European buyer. The bulk carri er measures 179.99 meters [...]

USA: Viking Cruises Launches Ocean Product Line

USA: Viking Cruises Launches Ocean Product Line

Viking Cruises recently announced the launch of its ocean product line, Viking Ocean Cruises, marking the introduction of the travel industry’s first new cruise line in nearly a decade. Developed from the ground up to return the focus of cruising to the destination, Viking Ocean Cruises will begin sailing in May 2015 with its first [...]

ClassNK: Rules and Guidance for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships

ClassNK: Rules and Guidance for Survey and Construction of Steel Ships

Classification society ClassNK has announced the release of the latest versions of its Rules and Guidance for the Survey and Construction of Steel Ships. These versions include all amendments dated 17 May 2013. Among the amendments made to the Rules and Guidance this time is the establishment of the “Rules for the Inspection and Registration [...]

Russia: Rosmorport Delegation Visits Vyborg Shipyard

Russia: Rosmorport Delegation Visits Vyborg Shipyard

On 14 May 2013 Igor Levit, Acting General Director of FSUE “Rosmorport”, visited the Vyborg Shipyard, LLC, where 3 diesel-electrical icebreakers of project 2900M are being conducted by order of FSUE “Rosmorport”, which acts as a client constructor. Igor Levit observed the construction progress, and visited the workshops, where formation and welding of icebreaker sections [...]

Norden Extends Agreement with Harris CapRock for VSAT Communications Services

Norden Extends Agreement with Harris CapRock for VSAT Communications Services

Norden A/S, an independent shipping company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, has extended its agreement with Harris CapRock Communications to provide broadband communications to Norden’s global fleet of 39 bulk carrier and tanker vessels. The agreement expands an initial contract awarded in March 2012 to support 39 vessels. Harris CapRock will provide each Norden vessel with [...]

Shippers and the Environment to Benefit from IMO Decision on Reception Facilities

Shippers and the Environment to Benefit from IMO Decision on Reception Facilities

Shipowners pleas for greater clarity on what to do when there are no adequate port reception facilities to receive residues including Hold Washing Water (HWW) from cargoes deemed “Harmful to the Marine Environment” (HME), have been substantially answered after an important decision at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee held on 13-17 May. With effect [...]

RS Carries Out LSP1 Plan Approval for First Facility of V. Filanovsky Field

RS Carries Out LSP1 Plan Approval for First Facility of V. Filanovsky Field

On 15 May 2013, supporting blocks for the ice-resistant fixed platform (LSP1) were launched by the LOTOS Shipyard, JSC (Astrakhan Region), this being the first facility of  V. Filanovsky field in the Caspian Sea. LSP1 plan approval was carried out by the Head Office of Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS). Consideration of work design [...]

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