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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 >> >>| News Headlines Shipping confidence reaches highest level for two years 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 10:21 Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry recovered to their highest level for two years in the three months ended February 2013, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. Read more Source: Maritime Connector A chill on environmental protection as Arctic shipping heats up 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 10:08 After a year’s delay, the United Nations body tasked with developing polar shipping regulations has recommended provisions to address the environmental impacts of Arctic shipping – but they don’t go far enough, says conservation organization WWF. Read more Source: Maritime Connector FBI: cruise ship passenger died of natural causes 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 08:37 An autopsy shows that a Virginia woman found dead aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise's ship Enchantment of the Seas died of natural causes. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Cargo ship Danio successfully recovered from rocks in Farne Islands 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 08:25 MV Danio, a cargo ship that ran aground near a lighthouse in a North-East wildlife haven has been successfully recovered this morning. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Tsunami debris dock from Japan dismantled and removed from remote Washington beach 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 08:22 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the last of a 65-foot long dock that traveled across the ocean after the Japanese tsunami has been removed from a remote beach on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Chinese Shipyard Delivers First Dolphin 64 Bulker 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 08:17 The 63,800 dwt bulk carrier 'Amber Champion' has been completed and named at the Chengxi Shipyard Co. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Russia: President Orders Large-Scale Military Exercises in Black Sea 1 month 27 days ago Added: Mar 29, 2013 08:10 President Vladimir Putin ordered the launch of large-scale military exercises in the Black Sea on Thursday, projecting Russian power toward Europe and the Middle East in a move that may vex its neighbors. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Höegh LNG Swaps ownership obligation with option to buy 100% of the STX Frontier 1 month 28 days ago Added: Mar 28, 2013 11:01 Reference is made to Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd.'s (Höegh LNG) stock exchange notice dated 26 September 2012, where Höegh LNG informed of the declaration to buy 50% of the STX Frontier. Read more Source: Maritime Connector NYK Celebrates Japan's 1st Environmentally-Friendly Tugboat in Yokohama 1 month 28 days ago Added: Mar 28, 2013 10:15 Yesterday, Wing Maritime Service Corporation held a ceremony in Yokohama Port to mark the entry into service of the NYK Group’s tugboat "Tsubasa"(Gross Tonnage: 256 tons) featuring a hybrid propulsion system. Read more Source: Maritime Connector BP and partners announce $500m Clair field appraisal 1 month 28 days ago Added: Mar 28, 2013 10:08 A consortium of oil companies is to invest more than $500m (£330m) in an appraisal drilling programme which could lead to further development of a giant North Sea field. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Increase in capacity for crude oil in the port of Rotterdam 1 month 28 days ago Added: Mar 28, 2013 10:03 The facilities for handling and storing crude oil in the port of Rotterdam are being further expanded. At Shell Europoort, the jetty has been adapted to handle ships with an even deeper draught, said in the company's press release. Read more Source: Maritime Connector CDL gets ship building orders for US$ 220 mn 1 month 28 days ago Added: Mar 28, 2013 10:02 The Colombo Dockyard (CDL) has undertaken ship building contracts from overseas to the tune of over US$ 220 million this year. Managing Director of CDL, Mangala Yapa told Daily News Business at their 20th celebratory functions with Onomichi Dockyard Company of Japan at Cinnamon Grand, that they would be expecting more orders by mid year. “This should be the highest value of foreign contracts that we have undertaken per year to date.� Read more Source: Maritime Connector "Kraljica mora": Snažna podrška spomeniku "Carpathiji" 1 month 28 days ago Added: Mar 28, 2013 09:48 Incijativa Udruge pomorskih kapetana Sjevernog Jadrana "Kraljica mora" o podizanju spomen obilježja hrvatskoj posadi �uvenog parobroda "Carpathia", nailazi na sve veću podršku pomorske Rijeke, ali i u svijetu, re�eno je na ju�erašnjem sastanku Inicijativnog odbora, u radu kojeg je sudjelovao i Günter Bäbler, svjetski poznati titanolog iz Švicarske - predsjednik Swiss Titanic Society. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Press release: SMM India's Record-Breaking Programme Raises The Bar 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 14:16 The countdown is on: In just a few days SMM India 2013 will open its gates in the Indian mega city of Mumbai. From 4 to 6 April, India's shipping industry will showcase new trends, innovative technology and future perspectives at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Hall V. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Hundreds of Greek sefarers unpaid for months 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 10:26 In rain and shrieking wind, the ferry strains at its ropes, the gangplank creaking and scraping against the pier. A seaferer on night watch duty huddles over a portable heater at the entrance to the cavernous hull. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Dutch cargo ship runs aground in Tweed estuary 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 10:07 A cargo ship ran into difficulties as it was attempting to enter Tweed Dock on Tuesday afternoon. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Two German seafarers arrested in Chennai Port for hit-and-run case 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 09:37 Two German nationals, including the shipmaster and second-in-command of MV Grietje that allegedly ran over a fishing boat causing the death of a fisherman on March 16, were arrested from the Chennai Port here on Tuesday. Read more Source: Maritime Connector "Susupicious" death aboard the Enchantment of the Seas investigated by FBI 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 09:28 An FBI spokesman said Tuesday the death of an American woman aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been classified as suspicious. Read more Source: Maritime Connector Italian minister quits after marines are sent back to India to face trial for killing two fishermen 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 09:24 The Italian Foreign Minister quit yesterday after his government returned two marines to India to face trial for killing two fishermen. Read more Source: Maritime Connector German research director charts future of undersea mining 1 month 29 days ago Added: Mar 27, 2013 09:03 The ocean floor is littered with hidden treasure including gold and other valuable metals that are in high demand on world markets. Read more Source: Maritime Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 >> >>|