TAQA hires Solstad offshore's PSV for North sea support
Norway's Solstad Offshore has signed a contract with TAQA Bratani Limited for the platform supply vessel Sea Flyer.
Top News
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DP World, UAE Region utilises the tremendous potential of Jebel Ali Port and Jafza to drive growth...
DP World, UAE Region in collaboration with the UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group recently hosted ‘The Food & Beverages Manufacturing Industry 2021 Dialogue’ emphasising the significance of the sector to the UAE’s economy. The entity’s recently launched F&B Terminal will act as a catalyst for positive change and development in the F&B manufacturing industry.
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Saudi Cruise partners with MSC Cruises for winter season
Saudi Cruise Co., owned by the Public Investment Fund, signed a joint agreement on Wednesday with MSC Cruises to launch its trips in the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf during the upcoming winter season.
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Emirates Marine Environmental Group and Procter & Gamble launch the P&G Dubai mangrove...
Procter & Gamble (P&G) accelerates its commitment to sustainability by unveiling P&G’s Dubai Mangrove Forest project planted by the Emirates Marine Environmental Group (EMEG) during a sunset inauguration ceremony. The mangrove forest planted in the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary marks a decisive action towards earth restoration by creation of a Forest in the desert coastline of the UAE.
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Pact inked for operation of new Duqm Port bunkering terminal
OQ owned Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) and Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) signed an agreement regarding the operations and maintenance for OOMCO’s bunker terminal facility in the Port of Duqm. The agreement was signed on Sunday at OQ’s head office in Muscat by Ard Van Hoof, CEO, OTTCO, and Hussain Jama Bait Ishaq, Acting CEO, OOMCO.
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Libya’s NOC declares force majeure on Hariga port in statement
TRIPOLI: Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) declared force majeure on Monday on exports from the port of Hariga and said it could extend the measure to other facilities due to a budget dispute with the country's central bank.
Classification
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Atlantic wind transfers pursuing integrated management system certification
Rhode Island-based owner and operator of crew transfer vessels (CTV) Atlantic Wind Transfers (AWT) has engaged classification society DNV for the company’s integrated Management System Certification as it seeks to scale up in the U.S. offshore wind industry. The company is working with DNV in pursuing international Safety Management Systems (SMS) certification and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certification.
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ABS certifies software integration on OOS heavy-lift vessel
ABS has awarded the Integrated Software Quality Management (ISQM) notation to OOS International’s semisubmersible crane vessel OOS Serooskerke.
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Forbes ranks ABS Group as one of the best
ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (ABS Group) has been named one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2021 by Forbes and Statista.
Insurance
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Finnish marine insurance company develops a solution for minimizing losses and...
The Alandia Loss Prevention mobile application, designed by Alandia’s superior Loss Prevention experts, offers an innovative hands-on solution for professional mariners for transforming everyday routines into truly proactive safety management.
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Prepare for tougher at-berth emissions reductions in California
California’s new regulation “Control Measure for Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth“ has now been approved by the state’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) and took effect on 1 January 2021. The new Control Measure replaces the state’s previous regulation on “Airborne Toxic Control Measure for Auxiliary Diesel Engines Operated on Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth in a California Port”(At-Berth Regulation) and is designed to further reduce the public’s exposure to air pollution generated by vessels berthed at California’s busiest ports. See our alert “California clamps down on air pollution from ships at berth” of 5 November 2020.
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Russian Cargo Theft Trends 2020
The joint report published by international freight insurer, TT Club; IMPACT, a digital cargo theft information and prevention exchange and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA EMEA) details trends in the prevalent modus operandi of thefts and the type of cargo commodities lost within the Russian road freight sector, analysing the data by month and federal region.
Oil & Gas
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Equinor finds oil and gas in Norwegian sea production start...
Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor, with its partners Total and Vår Energi, has made an oil and gas discovery in a new segment belonging to the Tyrihans field in the Norwegian Sea.
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South Africa: Azinam, Panoro enter Africa Energy's...
Oil companies Azinam and Panoro Energy have completed their previously announced acquisitions of stakes in Block 2B offshore South Africa, e containing the A-J1 oil discovery from 1988, from Africa Energy Corp.
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Angolan national oil company sells 31.78 pct of its stake...
Angolan National Fuel Society (Sonangol), the Angola's state oil company, has sold 31.78 percent of the stake it held in Puma Energy, for 600 million U. S. dollars, according to a press release reaching Xinhua here.
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Petrobras, partners decide on partial "Devolution...
Brazilian oil company Petrobras, as a leader of the Libra consortium operating the Libra offshore area in Brazil, on Friday said the consortium had informed the national regulator of the "devolution" of the part of the block.
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Shell plays down risk of stranded oil and gas reserves
Royal Dutch Shell said on Thursday the majority of its oil and gas reserves will be produced by 2050, playing down the risk of stranded assets as it prepares to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in the coming decades.
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Saipem bags additional offshore work in Qatar worth $350M
Qatari gas company Qatargas has awarded additional work to Italy's Saipem within the North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Project, following a $1.7 billion contract announced in February.
Ports
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Dublin say Brexit caused strong volume declines in first quarter 2021
The port of Dublin experienced a significant decline in volumes during the first quarter attributed to the effects of Brexit. While port officials called the results weak, they cautioned that it was too early to know the long-term effects of Brexit on the port and Irish trade.
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Cargo surge breaks multiple records at Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. port by container volume, has experienced the strongest March in its 114-year history, according to an announcement of the port.
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Hauliers all riled up over congestion at Senari Port Terminal
Hauliers are still experiencing long queue and congestion at Senari Port Terminal in Muara Tebas here, despite having received assurance from Kuching Port Authority (KPA) that the port’s computer system has been restored.
Finance
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Singapore and shipping industry establish $90M decarbonization center
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is joining with six leading companies from the shipping industry to establish a maritime decarbonization center. The center, which will have an initial budget of US$90 million was one of the recommendations from the International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonization representing industry, academia and government created last summer in Singapore. The MPA also announced a second program with the government’s investment fund to explore other opportunities in the decarbonization of the maritime industry.
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Massport invests $850M enhancing Boston container port capabilites
Three new low profile Neo-Panamax cranes have begun their journey to Boston from Shanghai, China as the latest step in the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) efforts to expand operations and improve capabilities to handle larger ships in the port of Boston. They have invested more than $850 million into efforts around the port, which includes these cranes along with a new berth and a deepened Boston Harbor, to give the port the capability to handle larger vessels and facilitate future growth.
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Boom times for shipping in Q1 as container, dry bulk rates skyrocket
The first quarter of the year was a great time to be a shipowner, and Q2 may be even better, according to the latest numbers from Clarksons.
Shipping
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Additional Caribbean cruises for Americans from...
Cruise lines marketing to American passengers continue to announce plans to resume programs outside U.S. ports to avoid the current regulations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have been blocking the resumption of service from American ports. Cruise ships from brands owned by Carnival Corporation and Genting Hong Kong will resume service in the Caribbean this summer joining previously announced programs aboard ship from the Royal Caribbean Group, Viking, and another Genting ship.
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Debate continues Over U.S. cruise restart
The battle lines are being drawn in the debate to accelerate the restart of cruises from American ports. The industry is continuing its lobbying efforts and pushing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for action while U.S. senators and representatives are introducing legislation but, in a surprise move, other senators are now calling on the CDC to maintain its position not risking a new health crisis.
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New Seabourn expedition cruise ship arrives at...
Construction is proceeding on the next generation of cruise ships. Over the weekend, the hull of the new expedition cruise ship, the Seabourn Venture, completed a more than 1,200-mile voyage between two shipyards. The completed hull will now be fitted out preparing for the cruise ship’s entry into service in December 2021.
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Hapag address container shortage with large order...
After months of struggling to meet the demand for containers, Hapag Lloyd announced it is placing one of the largest orders for boxes in the company’s history. The new order, which is valued at $550 million, is designed to ease the supply shortage that has been brought on by strong demand and slowdowns in the movements of boxes throughout the supply chain due to the pandemic.
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Giant wind blades are largest non-container cargo...
The development of the wind turbine sector is creating new challenges for the shipping industry as the massive blades and elements are shipped from their manufacturers to the staging points for their installation. APM Terminals Pecem, at the port of Pecem in northeast Brazil, recently handled the loading of three blades, which it reports became the largest non-containerized cargo operation in the world.
Legal & Regulations
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U.S. Coast Guard intercepts go-fast boat with $95M in cocaine
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Tampa offloaded about 5,500 pounds of cocaine worth nearly $95 million at a pier in Miami. The delivery was the result of an interdiction of a low profile vessel off the coast of Punta Gallinas, Colombia earlier this month.
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Three sentenced, two more plead guilty in USCG exam-fixing scheme
Additional defendants are continuing to plead guilty while the first of the defendants have now been sentenced in a test score-fixing scheme at a United States Coast Guard exam center. Since filing an indictment in November 2020, 21 defendants have been convicted in the case brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
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Three sentenced, two more plead guilty in USCG exam-fixing scheme
Additional defendants are continuing to plead guilty while the first of the defendants have now been sentenced in a test score-fixing scheme at a United States Coast Guard exam center. Since filing an indictment in November 2020, 21 defendants have been convicted in the case brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Environment
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Yara Marine and BAR partner for wind sail technology on Cargill Vessel
Efforts to expand the use of wind-assisted propulsion took another step forward as Yara Marine Technologies and BAR Technologies announced a new partnership to design and implement wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry. Building on a project already underway to install solid sails aboard Cargill bulk carriers, the companies are looking to expand the use of the solid wing sail technology to provide the commercial shipping industry a near-term solution to reduce carbon emissions.
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Yara Marine and BAR partner for wind sail technology on Cargill Vessel
Efforts to expand the use of wind-assisted propulsion took another step forward as Yara Marine Technologies and BAR Technologies announced a new partnership to design and implement wind-assisted propulsion for the global shipping industry. Building on a project already underway to install solid sails aboard Cargill bulk carriers, the companies are looking to expand the use of the solid wing sail technology to provide the commercial shipping industry a near-term solution to reduce carbon emissions.
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Methanol fuel cell test with Alfa Laval, DFDS, Maersk Drilling, Hafnia
Testing is beginning on a new generation of methanol-fueled high-temperature membrane full cell as part of a program to accelerate the commercialization of the technology as an auxiliary marine power source. During a year of planned testing at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre, the fuel cell system’s durability and lifetime will be in focus while working with DFDS, Maersk Drilling, and Hafnia to develop the operational and implementation aspects for the fuel cell technology.
Education
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AASTS organized virtual orientation sessions to...
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport branch in Sharjah (AASTS), recently organized virtual orientation sessions under the initiative titled “Connecting maritime professionals with leaders of tomorrow”. The primary goal of the event was to connect government school students with leading names in the maritime sector.
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ACICT partners with Logix to build the largest...
The Academy Company for Information Communication Technology (ACICT), the technological investment arm of the Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT), has launched a strategic partnership with Logix, a leading company in smart transformation and information security, to launch the largest smart and secure educational platform in Egypt and the Arab World. This is part of ACICT’s efforts to support Egypt Vision 2030 in developing knowledge, innovation and scientific research.
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Digital tools: e-learning for DESMI’s ballast...
Marine engineers and crew members can now train and learn about DESMI Ocean Guard’s CompactClean ballast water management system with two digital offline tools. One is a computer-based training (CBT) program and the other is a mobile app.
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Entrepreneurship Center, AASTMT organised an...
The AASTMT Entrepreneurship Center held an online workshop titled “How to Become an Entrepreneur”, which is the first in a series that aims to prepare AASTMT students, who are willing to participate in the “Arab Rally for Entrepreneurship”. This year, the annual competition focused on entrepreneurship in the maritime sector. The virtual workshop was hosted by Dr. Wael El-Desouky, Director of the Entrepreneurship Center, AASTMT, with the participation of more than 50 students representing the academy from Egypt, UAE, Syria and Greece.
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Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy and Abu Dhabi...
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, the training and development hub of Abu Dhabi Ports, and Abu Dhabi University (ADU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation. The MoU will support the education and career requirements of students across the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Women in Maritime
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White House nominates USCG's first female Four-Star Admiral
The White House has nominated Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan to be the next Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, marking the first time that a woman is set to become a four-star admiral in the service.
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Four female Amphib COs on their role in the U.S. Navy
Kimberly Jones was in her third year of studying mechanical engineering as an undergraduate student at Tuskegee University in Alabama.
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Sea Ranger Service appoints Christel Pullens as Managing Director
Sea Ranger Service takes further steps offshore with the appointment of Christel Pullens as Managing Director
Techonology
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World's first: CMHI's offshore rig gets DNV's 'Smart vessel...
Shen Lan Tan Suo, a semi-submersible drilling rig from China Merchant Heavy Industry (CMHI), has received DNV’s Smart vessel notation compliance certificate. The rig is now the world’s first offshore unit the first to receive DNV's newly developed notation.
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ABS Consulting and Verifavia Shipping partner to deliver turnkey IHM solution...
ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a global risk management consulting company, has partnered with Verifavia Shipping, the leading independent global provider of carbon emissions verification and Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) services, to offer a turnkey solution for IHM compliance that supports continuous monitoring and annual maintenance of the inventory of hazardous materials onboard vessels.
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Crowley previews design of all-electric, autonomous tug
Crowley's Engineering Services division announced Monday that it has completed the design of the first fully electric U.S. tugboat with autonomous technology - a new green option for ship assist and harbor services.
Dredging
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$5M approved for dredging harbor
The State Bond Commission voted Friday to fund a $5 million study and design to deepen New Haven Harbor’s navigation channel.
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Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe concludes...
The Berth Seven strengthening and dredging works at the Trinity Terminal of the Port of Felixstowe, a member of the Hutchison Ports network, have now been completed.
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Aggregate dredging off Sandown Bay is ‘not...
The Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, has received assurances from The Crown Estate (responsible for granting dredging licences) that marine aggregate dredging activity off Sandown Bay is not impacting on the coastline.
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Dredging set to begin at Bradenton Beach
In recent months, boats have been getting stuck in shallow sand off Bradenton Beach, and Manatee County is set to solve that problem in early April by dredging the Sarasota Bay.
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Rosmorport commences dredging on Volga-Caspian...
Repair dredging to be conducted at VCSSC this navigation season is estimated at 3.94 million cubic meters
LIFESTYLE
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60 SUNREEF POWER: THE INTERIORS REVEALED
Sunreef Yachts proudly reveals the interior renders of the new 60 Sunreef Power.
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Dubai welcomes unwanted cruise liners amid virus...
Dubai has welcomed thirteen foreign cruise ships that were at sea while most countries have closed maritime borders due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Yachts, wine cellars, private jets: isolating...
Stranded on superyachts or confined to their sprawling mansions worrying about their wine cellars, the world's super rich have invited ridicule throughout the coronavirus pandemic with their apparent insensitivity to the plight of ordinary people.
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Amundsen Looks to the Future with Design for New...
In a rare bright note for the troubled cruise sector, technology group Wärtsilä announced Thursday that it is providing Amundsen Expeditions with a custom design for up to six new luxury expedition cruise vessels.
OFFSHORE
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Offshore wind feeder vessel design reveal by Ampelmann and C-Job naval architects
Ampelmann and C-Job Naval Architects have joined forces to develop a one-of-a-kind offshore wind feeder vessel concept with motion compensation technology, specifically suited for the rigorous demands of operating off the east coast of the United States of America.
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Karoon charters Maersk drilling's offshore rig for well intervention in Brazil
Danish offshore drilling contractor Maersk Drilling has won a contract with Karoon Energy Ltd for the semi-submersible rig Maersk Developer to perform well intervention on four wells at the Baúna field offshore Brazil.
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Contract extensions for Golden Energy Offshore's vessel duo
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Golden Energy Offshore Management has informed that two vessels it manages have recently secured contract extensions.
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GMS awarded two offshore support contracts
GMS has secured two short-term contracts for its larger self-elevating E-Class support vessels.
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Shell joins group working to tackle challenge of offshore Methane emissions monitoring
Oil and gas giant Shell has joined a multi-operator group driving innovation to tackle the challenge of offshore methane emissions monitoring.
