MARITIME LEADERS ADDRESS TOMORROW’S SOLUTIONS
Posted On: 17-11-2019
FOR THE VESSEL INDUSTRY Asia Pacific Maritime 2020 returns from 18 to 20 March 2020 to focus on digitalisation SINGAPORE, 12 November 2019 – The digital evolution is shaping the maritime future in multiple aspects – both onshore and offshore – and shipping organisations are facing pressure to operate more efficiently and profitably while catering to the increasingly sophisticated customer ..readmore
Oldendorff Carriers Secures Five-Year Coal-Shipping Deal in Bangladesh
Posted On: 03-11-2019
Germany-based dry bulk carrier owner and operator Oldendorff Carriers has signed a long-term coal transportation agreement (CTA) with the Bangladesh Chinese Power Company (BCPCL). Under the five-year deal, Oldendorff will provide a full transportation solution to BCPCL which includes coal transportation from Indonesia or Australia with transshipment in Andaman & Nicobar to Payra power plant in Ban..readmore
Singapore Arrests 11 Men for Illegal Transaction of Marine Fuel
Posted On: 03-11-2019
Singapore’s Police Coast Guard (PCG) has arrested eleven men, aged between 31 and 52, for their suspected involvement in an illegal transaction of marine gas oil (MGO). The joint operation with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was carried out on October 30, 2019. As informed, the PCG arrested six crew members of a craft belonging to a marine service provider and another five ..readmore
Yang Ming to Charter Another 11,000 TEU Newbuild Quartet from Shoei Kisen
Posted On: 24-10-2019
Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has signed charter agreements with Japanese shipowner Shoei Kisen Kaisha, a subsidiary of Imabari Shipbuilding, for four 11,000 TEU containerships. The signing ceremony was held in Hong Kong on April 10, 2019. The four boxships have been ordered by Shoei Kisen Kaisha at Imabari yard, according to data provided by Asiasis. As informed, t..readmore
Better Rates, New Ships Push Costamare’s Earnings Up
Posted On: 23-10-2019
Greek shipping company Costamare witnessed a surge in its earnings for the period ended September 30, 2019. The company’s net income jumped by 157% to USD 36 million for the three months, compared to USD 14 million reported in the same period a year earlier. Voyage revenues were at USD 123.6 million in the quarter, up by 36% from USD 90.9 million seen in the previous year’s quarter. “As was ..readmore
USD 1 Bn Worth of Cocaine Seized from MSC Ship in Philadelphia
Posted On: 03-10-2019
U.S. authorities have seized over 16 tons of cocaine from an MSC containership at the Packer Marine Terminal in Philadelphia, prosecutors said on June 18. The drugs were seized from the 2018-built Neopanamax MSC Gayane and represent the largest drug interdiction in the history of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, according to officials. Mediterranean Shipping Company said it was aware of rep..readmore
Cargo Ship Grounds off Sweden, Alcohol Influence Suspected
Posted On: 03-10-2019
There were no reports of oil leakages or other environmental damages, and crew onboard is safe, according to Finland-based ESL Shipping, the vessel’s charterer. After an initial investigation, the Swedish Coast Guard said it suspects the ship’s Master was under the influence of alcohol when the unit grounded north off Helsingborg. ESL Shipping noted that the company “has zero tolerance for..readmore
International Conference on Marine Engineering and Technology Oman 2019
Posted On: 03-10-2019
Seven esteemed professionals from across the marine industry are confirmed to give keynote speeches at the highly anticipated inaugural International Conference on Marine Engineering and Technology Oman (ICMET Oman). The 2-day conference, organised by the Military Technological College (MTC), in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST), will be held..readmore
Cryo Shipping Turns to Biogas, Hydrogen as Marine Fuel
Posted On: 29-09-2019
Bergen-based bunker supplier Cryo Shipping has received government grants for developing suitable infrastructure solutions for the supply of fully renewable energy as marine fuel. Although Cryo Shipping was established as a supplier of LNG, the company is now focusing on even greener energy sources such as biogas and hydrogen. It is developing hydrogen bunkering services optimized for the g..readmore
PIL Gets Environmental Ship Index Certification for Its 500K TEU Fleet
Posted On: 15-12-2023
Singapore’s container shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has obtained the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) certification for its fleet comprised of about half a million TEUs. As explained, this is a major milestone for the ship owner and operator ahead of the transition towards the International Maritime Organization (IMO) sulphur cap 2020 from January 1 next year. ESI certificatio..readmore
US Sanctions COSCO Companies over Iran Trade
Posted On: 26-09-2019
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a total of six Chinese companies, including COSCO subsidiaries, over alleged breaches of U.S. sanctions on Iran. COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Co. and COSCO Shipping Tanker (Dalian) Seaman & Ship Management Co. were determined by the Secretary of State to meet the criteria for the imposition of sanctions. It was further stated that the sanction..readmore
Sixteen UK Ports Receive Funds to Prepare for Brexit
Posted On: 26-09-2019
Sixteen ports across England will receive a share of a multi million funding pot to help their preparations for Brexit on October 31. The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) revealed the successful bidders of the GBP 10 million (USD 12.34 million) Port Infrastructure Resilience and Connectivity (PIRC) competition, which offers ports up to GBP 1 million each for infrastructure upgrades. The f..readmore
IMC Golden Shield Excellence Awards 2019 makes a comeback with its 2nd Chapter in the United Kingdom
Posted On: 18-09-2019
United Kingdom, 13 September 2019: After the first successful edition in 2017, Biz Events Management organized the second edition of IMC Golden Shield Excellence Awards 2019 at Old Library Lloyd’s, United Kingdom on 13th September 2019. The award ceremony recognized the remarkable and noteworthy contributions of the veterans to the insurance industry. The recipients of these awards were ..readmore
BESIX, Vanpile to Build LNG Terminal in Canada
Posted On: 03-09-2019
The Canadian unit of Belgian group BESIX and its joint venture partner Vancouver Pile Driving have been selected to build an LNG export facility in British Columbia, Canada. As informed, the contract was awarded to BESIX and Vanpile by the JGC-Fluor BC LNG Joint Venture (JFJV). This is the second project that BESIX will carry out in Canada. Construction of the facility in Kitimat, in the North C..readmore
Canada to Support Development of Low-Noise Tankers to Protect Marine Species
Posted On: 03-09-2019
The Canadian government is set to invest up to CAD 30 million (USD 22.5 million) to support the development of a new vessel design that will be quieter and more environmentally-friendly than contemporary vessels. The government is working toward an agreement in principle with Vancouver-based Teekay Shipping under which the world’s first low-noise and low-emissions tanker would be developed. ..readmore
Fincantieri Launches Carnival Cruise Line’s New Ship
Posted On: 29-08-2019
Carnival Panorama, the new ship of cruise ship operator Carnival Cruise Line was launched at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Venice on December 6. Interior fittings will now begin, leading the ship to its delivery, scheduled in autumn 2019. The new unit will be a sister ship of Carnival Vista, delivered in Monfalcone in April, 2016, as well as of Carnival Horizon, built in Marghera and deliv..readmore
Fincantieri Launches Silversea Cruises’ Second Muse Ship
Posted On: 29-08-2019
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched Silver Moon, the second of three Muse-class ships to be built for Silversea Cruises. Silver Moon was launched on August 29 at Fincantieri’s Ancona yard and is set to enter the ship owner’s fleet in 2020. Ordered in September 2017 for a reported price of USD 372 million, Silver Moon is a sister ship to the Silver Muse which was christened by the crui..readmore
ENOC to Supply Marine Lubricants for Up to 16 Tankers
Posted On: 28-08-2019
The UAE-based energy group Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Greek bunker trader IMS Oil Trading to supply marine lubricants for up to sixteen product tankers. Lubricants will be delivered at IMS Oil’s Fujairah and Singapore ports. As informed, the partnership expands ENOC’s marine lubricants supply network to over 110 ports in 23 countrie..readmore
Hudson Shipping Lines Says No to Scrubber-Fitted Ships
Posted On: 30-08-2019
US-based Hudson Shipping Lines will not employ vessels with scrubbers to comply with the IMO 2020 sulphur cap that comes into force on January 1, 2020. The company said it would instead exclusively burn fuels that comply with the regulations. “We have thoroughly investigated the use and operation of exhaust gas scrubbers and have found that they simply transfer the pollution produced by vessels ..readmore
Stena Bulk Seeks Help from Govt Leaders in Freeing Seafarers
Posted On: 20-08-2019
Stena Bulk, the owner of the seized tanker Stena Impero, is seeking help and assistance from various government leaders with the release of the ship’s crew. Namely, the company’s President and CEO, Erik Hanell, has made a direct appeal to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to assist with the release of 18 Indian seafarers detained by the Iranian Authorities on board the ship for over ..readmore
