First methanol fueled tanker joins DNV GL fleet

APRIL 21, 2016 — Classification society DNV GL has welcomed the world’s first methanol fueled oceangoing vessel to its fleet. Named Lindanger in ceremonies at shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo’s Ulsan, South Korea, shipyard 

UK P&I Club warns of VGM chaos and disputes

APRIL 21, 2016 — The UK P&I Club is warning that some terminals and shippers still seem unprepared or even unaware of the SOLAS amendment on container weighing that comes into force

Singapore controls high value fleet

APRIL 20, 2016—Singapore owners control one of the largest fleets, in terms of value, writes Craig Jallal, Senior Data Editor at VesselsValue. This week is Singapore Maritime Week 2016, when the city-state

Four container giants agree new alliance

APRIL 20, 2016 — CMA CGM, COSCO Container Lines, Evergreen Line and Orient Overseas Container Line today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new alliance enabling each of them to

Seapower panel seeks $2 billion more for Navy shipbuilding

APRIL 19, 2016 — The House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower & Projection Forces proposals for the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorize procurement of three additional ships

Carnival may delay first Fathom cruise to Cuba

APRIL 19, 2016 —  Should Cuban officials delay a decision on treatment of Cuban-born passengers past the May 1 scheduled departure of the first cruise from the U.S. to Cuba in 50

Veka picks Van der Velden maneuvering systems

APRIL 19, 2016 — Netherlands headquartered Van der Velden Marine Systems B.V. has signed contracts with Veka Group that will see it supply 15 complete maneuvering systems for a series of 15

Panama Canal books first Neopanamax transit

APRIL 19, 2016 — The Panama Canal has begun accepting transit reservations for Neopanamax vessels for commercial transits through the Expanded Canal starting on June 27, 2016. Neopanamax ships are the largest

OSHA clarifies maritime offshore reporting rules

APRIL 19, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers that the agency covers safety and health conditions not specifically covered by the U.S. Coast

Australia unveils AUD 40 billion Navy shipbuilding plan

MARCH 18, 2016 — The Australian Government today announced the build locations for 12 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) and up to 21 Pacific Patrol Boats, in addition to nine previously announced Future

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