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COSCO s Container ship damaged by crane at Prince Rupert Port, Canada
Very large container ship XIN SHANGHAI reportedly contacted crane at Fairview Container Terminal, Port of Prince Rupert, on Apr 30, understood during mooring operation. Ship s departure was delayed, Port s officials said, that "there was something potentially damaged on the ship at Fairview Container Terminal", most probably communications and navigational equipment installed on upper bridge. "The only information the port had at 4 p.m. May 1, Schumacher said, is that the crew is aboard the vessel above the bridge where their equipment is" - said The Northern View thenorthernview.com.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Oil leak from cruise ship, Palma de Mallorca
A minor oil leak from docked cruise ship MARELLA DREAM occurred in the morning May 1 in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Understood there was some technical problem or mistake in handling fuel and ballasting systems, some fuel leaked from fuel tank on deck and from deck leaked into water. All necessary anti pollution measures were taken, leak cleansed. As of morning May 2, MARELLA DREAM already left Palma, bound for Civitavecchia, Italy.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Maersk Tankers Goes for Six LR2 Newbuilds
Danish tanker owner and operator Maersk Tankers is moving forward with the order of six Long Range (LR2) tankers in China, availing of the attractive asset prices. "Maersk Product Tankers board of directors has approved the order of six of ten LR2 newbuildings that are on contract with Dalian Shipyard," the company confirmed.Posted On:2-May-2018
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BW Offshore Agrees Extension for Abo FPSO
Operator of FPSO units BW Offshore has reached an extension agreement for the Abo floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit off Nigeria. Under the deal with Nigerian Agip Exploration, a subsidiary of Italian oil and gas major Eni, the FPSO will continue working for until March 31, 2019.Posted On:2-May-2018
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LR to Class First FSRU Ordered for Indian Waters
UK-based maritime classification society Lloyd s Register is to class the first ever floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) ordered for Indian waters. Stationed at Jafrabad port and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the unit will be built to LR s Rules for the Classification of Offshore Units by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for Swan LNG Private Ltd. (SLPL).Posted On:2-May-2018
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Matson Off to a Good Start
US carrier Matson doubled its net income for the first quarter of 2018 as its Ocean Transportation and Logistics businesses exceeded expectations. The company s net income reached USD 14.2 million for the period, as compared to a net income of USD 7 million reported in the quarter ended March 31, 2017. Consolidated revenue was USD 511.4 million, climbing from USD 474.4 million seen a year earlier.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Finalising India s first Inland water vessel for shallow water
The country is all set to get the first of its kind marine vessel for inland water transport of goods in India that can ply in shallow waters. While the government is in the final stage of finalizing the design for such vessels; it has also raised hopes for a cleaner mode of transportation through River Yamuna in Delhi and its neighbourhood.
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal body which is developing National Waterways (NWs) in the country, has got 13 standardised designs for the vessels to be operated in River Ganga between Varanasi and Haldia. A senior official told Mail Today that these vessels are capable to operate in shallow water with depth of 2-3 meters. This will make waterways a viable alternative to road and rail transport.
"These vessels will need only 2-3 metres of depth and 45 meter wide water channel. One such vessel with 2000 tonnes capacity will remove nearly 140 truckloads of pressure from the road. Once developed, inland waterways will significantly decongest the highways across the country," the official said.
Sources said the feasibility of water-based transportation in and around Delhi would be examined as such specification of the vessels is also suitable for River Yamuna which has high silt deposit and thus shallow water. As of now, water taxi has been planned for Delhi for riverbased passenger movement.
This is also crucial for decongestion of the national capital where several experiments have failed to yield results. According to IWAI sources, these vessels could also be manufactured in India as part of Make in India initiative. The designs have been prepared by a German firm and final tests are underway. The design will be finalized by next month. "One of the most important navigational challenges for national waterway-1 is the kind of vessels that will play on the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly stretch.
Keeping in view the difficult characteristics of River Ganga in the upper reaches between Patna and Varanasi, it is important to have vessels which can ply on low depth, with high carrying capacity, and are economically viable and environment friendly," officials said. The trial run of two cargo vessels from Varanasi on NW-1 was flagged off by Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari in August 2016. Earlier, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for capacity augmentation of navigation on National Waterway-1 (NW-1) at the cost of Rs 5,370 crore with assistance of the World Bank. The Project is expected to be completed by March 2023.Posted On:2-May-2018
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New STS Cranes for PSA's Mumbai Terminal
Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT), the newly developed container terminal built and operated by PSA International, received three new Super Post Panamax ship-to-shore quay cranes on 11th April, 2018.
In 2014, PSA signed a 30-year contract to design, build, operate and finance the terminal, which is now serving the important industrial and manufacturing centres and cities in Northwest India. The latest arrivals were manufactured by Doosan Heavy Industries, and match the other six cranes in specifications - a twin lift capacity of 65 tonnes and capable of handling mega container vessels up to 22 rows across.
Three more cranes, along with other pieces of terminal equipment, are set to be delivered through 2018 and 2019. BMCT also has an order for 18 RTG and four rail mounted gantry (RMG) cranes that will be delivered in two lots, with nine RTGs arriving by August 2018 and the remaining nine by the end of 2018.
Mr. Sivakumar K, General Manager of BMCT, said, "After less than three months of operations, BMCT is achieving productivity levels in excess of 100 moves per hour for mainline vessels. We are handling more vessels and volumes with each month and increasing the growth rate at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The additional equipment will allow us to continue on our trajectory of growth in volumes and service levels, as well as stimulating more mega-vessel calls to Nhava Sheva." As part of BMCT's second phase of investment and development, the rail facilities at the terminal will be expanded - making them the largest in any Indian container terminal.Posted On:2-May-2018
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H-Energy launches country's first floating LNG terminal in Maharashtra
H-Energy, a unit of realtor Hiranandani Group, has launched the country's first floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at Jaigarh Port in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, the company said in a statement.
The LNG terminal has a capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum and is slated to begin commercial operation by the fourth quarter of 2018.
The terminal will also be capable of reloading LNG into other vessels. The Jaigarh Port is owned and operated by JSW Infrastructure. The terminal will supply gas to customers through a 60-km tie-in pipeline, which will be connected to national gas grids at Dabhol. State-run GAIL already operates an LNG terminal at Dabhol.
There are three more LNG terminals on the west coast, including two in Gujarat and one in Kerala. India is working on significantly expanding its LNG import terminal capacity to facilitate more import and enhance consumption of natural gas.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Gruesome pirates attack in Suriname waters, 16 fishermen missing
Four fishing boats with twenty fishermen were attacked by pirates in Suriname waters, northeast South America, in the evening Mar 27, wrote AP. Pirates were armed with machetes and they forced fishermen to jump overboard, some with weights tied to their legs. Four fishermen managed to swim to shore, sixteen are missing. According to survivors statement the attackers judging from their accent, were from neighbouring Guyana. Coast Guard and fishing vessels of Fisheries Collective Association are searching for missing fishermen. Such violence is said to be rare, fishermen are attacked regularly, but usually pirates take the catch or boats engines. Local fishermen are afraid to go fishing since this gruesome attack.Posted On:2-May-2018
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New Cranes for APM Terminals Elizabeth
Four giant gantry cranes have arrived at APM Terminals Elizabeth, based in New York, U.S., with the aim of boosting the terminal s capacity to handle larger ships.
The cranes reach 23 containers across the vessel beam - equivalent to two thirds the width of a football field - and are part of the facility s USD 200 million infrastructure investment plan scheduled for completion this year. "We are proud to offer our liner customers and landside customers this new service capability, increased productivity and deeper water depth," said APM Terminals North America CEO Wim Lagaay.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Hamburg Bulk Carriers Makes It 12
German shipping company Hamburg Bulk Carriers (HBC) has taken delivery of its last newbuilding from the 12-strong series, the MV Venture Grace. The vessel is the final ship delivered by Qingshan Shipyard as the yard was closed down by CSC Group. The ship features the HBC 43 design, which is based on B.Delta43 from the Finish designer Deltamarin. The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of the design is 20 percent below the 2020 requirement.Posted On:2-May-2018
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JAXPORT, Carnival Cruise Line Extend Cruise Service Deal
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) and Carnival Cruise Line have reached an agreement to extend Carnival cruise service from Jacksonville through at least May 2021 and potentially through 2027.
The contract extends the cruise line s service from Jacksonville for three years with three additional two-year renewal options. The agreement also calls for enhancements to the terminal building and passenger experience. "We are pleased to continue our longstanding partnership with Carnival into the next decade," Eric Green, JAXPORT Chief Executive Officer, said.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Global Ship Lease Earns Less in First Quarter
UK-based containership charter owner Global Ship Lease saw its net income for the quarter drop to USD 4.2 million from USD 6.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2017.
The company s operating revenues were at USD 36.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, down from USD 39.6 million seen in the same period a year earlier. "In the first quarter, we continued to maximize the value of our contract coverage with top-tier counterparties by maintaining full employment across our fleet of mid-sized and smaller container ships," Ian Webber, Chief Executive Officer of Global Ship Lease, said.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Buckeye-Led JV to Build VLCC-Capable Terminal at Corpus Christi
Houston-based pipeline and terminal operator Buckeye Partners has set up a joint venture with Phillips 66 Partners and Andeavor to develop a new deep-water, open access marine terminal in Ingleside, Texas. The South Texas Gateway Terminal will be constructed on a 212-acre waterfront parcel at the mouth of Corpus Christi Bay and is aimed to serve as the primary outlet for crude oil and condensate volumes delivered off of the planned Gray Oak pipeline from the Permian Basin.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Six Workers Hospitalized after Incident at Napier Port
Six stevedore workers have been hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning after an incident on board a log vessel Nord Yilan in Napier Port, New Zealand, on April 30. We can confirm that at approximately 8 pm last night, an incident occurred on log vessel, Nord Yilan, berthed at Napier Port. The incident involved staff from stevedoring company, ISO, who are employed by log exporter, Ernslaw One.Posted On:2-May-2018
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COSCO Shipping s Profit Drops despite Increase in Volumes
Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping Holdings saw its profit plunge by 33 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. The company s net profit dropped to CNY 180.8 million (USD 28.4 million) in the period, from CNY 270.1 million (USD 42.5 million) reported in the first quarter of 2017. For the first quarter of 2018, the group realized an operating revenue of CNY 21.9 billion, representing an increase of 9 percent as compared to CNY 20.1 billion seen in the previous year.Posted On:2-May-2018
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U.K. Port Urges Firms to Do More to Prepare for Brexit Delays
Europe s busiest ferry port warned U.K. businesses it needs to do more to prepare for possible delivery delays post-Brexit, as it emerged one in three haven t made plans to cope with customs changes when the U.K. leaves the European Union next year.
A survey from the Port of Dover and British Chambers of Commerce published Monday found that while more than a third of traders relied on the so-called just-in-time delivery of goods, 33 percent of all businesses still haven’t made plans for possible changes to checks and declarations between the U.K. and EU. The survey consulted 835 businesses across the U.K.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Marine Towing of Tampa Awarded Industry First Sub M Certification
Leading harbor towage operator Marine Towing of Tampa earned an industry first on April 20th, when its 86.7 foot, 4200 hp towing vessel Endeavor became the first vessel to be awarded a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for compliance under the US Coast Guard s new stringent Sub M rules for towing vessel safety.
Marine Towing of Tampa, which operates a fleet of four vessels providing harbor docking, ship assist, and escort services on the west coast of Florida, is widely regarded as one of the most progressive and technically proficient towing vessel operators in the industry. In addition to investing in new, cutting-edge vessels which have won industry accolades for their use of new technology, they ve also invested in software systems to modernize their operations, including Helm CONNECT, the industry s leading system for vessel compliance management.Posted On:2-May-2018
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Cyber Legislation Makes Demands Of Ports
The importance of cyber security to the maritime transport sector was brought into sharp focus in June 2017 when the NotPetya malware attack struck organisations in more than 60 countries worldwide, including many prominent organisations within the maritime transport sector.
Incidents such as this demonstrate the need to improve the security of network and information systems across the maritime transport sector. The Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (EU 2016/1148) (the Cyber Directive), which was transposed into UK law on May 9, 2018, brings cyber security onto a legislative footing. It applies to organisations termed as Operators of Essential Services (OES) and requires such organisations to demonstrate that they have implemented appropriate and proportionate cyber security measures to prevent, or at least alleviate, the potential harm of cyber security incidents.Posted On:2-May-2018
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