Month: September 2013

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) seems intent on raising its international profile with the signing of several agreements to promote advanced IT solutions and enhance professional training.

26th September 2013

Agreements raise Russian Register profile

26th September 2013

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has signed a co-operation agreement with the ship design software company NAPA to adopt the use of NAPA software.

26th September 2013

Software agreement

26th September 2013

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

26 September 2013 is the International Maritime Organization’s 36th World Maritime Day.

26th September 2013

World Maritime Day focuses on sustainability

26th September 2013

OPINION

OPINION

Several major casualties have impacted on marine property insurers and the P&I clubs, and they fear there may be more to come this year, writes Denzil Stuart.

26th September 2013

Casualties cause jitters for insurers

26th September 2013

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Two companies have been acquitted of illegally discharging bilge water in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.

25th September 2013

Magic pipe acquittal

25th September 2013

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

VESSELS & SHIPYARDS

Irving Shipbuilding confirmed two new commercial ship repair contracts for itsHalifax Shipyard which it says will require up to about 140 hourly employees.

25th September 2013

Repair orders could save jobs at Canadian yard

25th September 2013

GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS

Martek Marine is advising owners of its drinking water testing kit, Drinksafe, to ensure they understand the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 port state control and flag state water testing requirements.

25th September 2013

Martek Marine Drinksafe advice

25th September 2013

REGULATION

REGULATION

The battle to overrule the MEPC65 decision to delay NOx requirements in ECAs until 2021 has just begun, writes Wendy Laursen.

25th September 2013

NOx delay still under contention

25th September 2013

LNG

LNG

Norway’s Air Products has been chosen by Harvey Gulf International to supply membrane-type nitrogen gas generators for six newly ordered LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSVs).

24th September 2013

Generators for LNG PSVs

24th September 2013

LNG

LNG

Bureau Veritas says it has responded to demand for safe LNG transportation in the Arctic regions by developing new tools to assess cargo sloshing in ice conditions.

24th September 2013

Ice LNG cargo comes under Bureau Veritas spotlight

24th September 2013