MEPC set to roll out more regs
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 — IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets for its 64th session October 1-5. As ever, its work will result in yet more regulatory burdens on shipowners, who will
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Katharina Stanzel named INTERTANKO Managing Director
Tanker owners’ association INTERTANKO reports that its Council has approved the appointment of current Deputy Managing Director, Katharina Stanzel, as Managing Director of INTERTANKO effective July 1, 2012. Joe Angelo will then
Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Harvey Gulf OSV
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, recently delivered the Sisuaq, the second of three 292 ft Offshore Support Vessels based on STX Marine designs to Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC, New
Eastern Shipbuilding delivers OSV to Harvey Gulf International
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, recently delivered the 292 ft long Harvey Supporter, the first of three “Tiger Shark Class” Offshore Support Vessels for Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC, New
ICS produces briefing document for climate change negotiators
The shipping industry is hoping that governments negotiating a UN accord on climate change will sign off on efforts being made at IMO to reduce emissions from ships. The International Chamber of
Wärtsilä to power NCSA RoCon newbuildings
Wärtsilä is to supply the engines and propulsion equipment for the six new RoCon vessels on order for NSCSA, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, at Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (see
House panel looks at Navy shipbuilding plans
A hearing on “Navy Shipbuilding Acquisition Programs and Budget Requirements” held March 9 by the House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces produced some interesting testimony. The good news to emerge for
DNV unveils concept design for LNG-fueled VLCC
Classification society DNV has taken the wraps off a new crude oil tanker concept. The Triality ship is fueled by LNG, has a hull shape that obviates the need for ballast water
DNV unveils concept design for LNG-fueled VLCC
Classification society DNV has taken the wraps off a new crude oil tanker concept. The Triality ship is fueled by LNG, has a hull shape that obviates the need for ballast water
Maersk says fuel cost crisis threatens shipping
Maersk Oil Trading’s Niels Henrik Lindegaard says shipping companies and regulators must work together now to prepare for future IMO sulfur regulation or face potentially crippling costs. In a keynote address at