Month: May 2004

Only five ships out of the 165 vessels under the Philippine registry have complied with the International Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. The figures were based on an April survey…

An exceptional comfort standard has been achieved onboard the four RCCL sister vessels Radiance, Brilliance, Serenade and Jewel of the Seas. Based on extensive noise and vibration measurements, DNV concludes that all…

RINA, the Italy-based classification society, specialists in the passenger and cruise vessel sector, has been granted further unrestricted authorisation to issue certificates for Greek-flag passenger ships of any size and service. It…

The Turkish Government has recently received critical maritime security and counter-terrorism training from SeaSecure, a leading US maritime security company. The training was provided to the country?s port and ship security auditor…

FOLLOWING the success of the 2000 event, International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) is holding a two-day Forum for its Members on 28-29 September, 2004. The Forum, to be held at the Dorchester…

Oshima Engineering Co (OEC), a subsidiary of Oshima Shipbuilding, has developed a remote water-discharging device for the boatswain store and fore peak tank (ballast tank), which must be installed together with the…

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, (K Line) has placed an order with Universal Shipbuilding Corporation for the building of another 300,000 DWT super large ore carrier to be completed in 2009. This newbuilding is…

Leading marine management company Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is continuing its ongoing investment in support services for the Middle East, having today ordered another launch vessel to be added to its growing…

The fourth Ro-Ro vessel in DFDS's current order of six new ships from German shipbuilder Flensburg Shipyard was named the Tor Begonia. The newbuilding which, according to the plan, will be delivered…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) said that repairing the Pride of America cruise ship, damaged while being fitted out at the German shipyard of Lloyd Werft where it was undergoing a $340 million…