NOL Confirms Talks On Potential Acquisition Still On

Neptune Orient Lines Limited (NOL), as per their earlier announcement on 7th November at the local bourse, confirmed that it is continuing in discussions with respect to a potential acquisition of the group. Following this...

Deepwater Berth At Black Sea Port Can Allow Vessels Upto 10000 TEU

The NUTEP terminal in the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk is a subsidiary of DeloPorts and the sister company to multimodal transport specialist Ruscon.  It is already the largest container terminal in the port...

Palawan: Enjoy Nature At Its Best

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Palawan is a place in Philippines.  It is officially called the Province of Palawan.  It is an island located in the MIMAROPA region. History proves that man has continuously lived in Palawan for more...

[Watch] The Launch Of Amphibious Ship – Bayraktar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YgwocSX5ds&feature=youtu.be Turkey has launched a new amphibious ship on October 3rd, 2015.  This ship, Bayraktar, is aimed to meet the operational requirements of the Turkish Naval Forces Commands. About the ship: It is a fast amphibious vessel...

Cavotec Wins Orders Worth Exceeding EUR 9 Million 

A leading ship owner has placed orders with Cavotec for several Alternative Maritime Power(AMP) systems.  A total of six AMPtainers has been ordered, of which, two will be used as mobile units, and the...

NYK Procures 5,500 Advanced Refrigerated Containers

NYK has placed an order for 5,500 technologically advanced 40-foot refrigerated (reefer) containers, which are more efficient and reliable than older equipment.  Delivery of the new units has already commenced. This strategic investment will ensure...

ClassNK Awards AIP For LNG-Fuelled Bulk Carrier Design

ClassNK, Tokyo-based International Classification Society, has provided Approval in Principle to the 98,000 DWT bulk carrier fuelled by LNG. Maritime Innovation Japan Corporation has developed the concept design. Highlights: The vessel will have 2,000m3 capacity LNG tank...

Medicine May Plunge Back into The Dark Ages

Scientists found that bacteria gets resistant to drugs used when all other treatments have failed, puts the world on the cusp of a "post-antibiotic era". The  Lancet magazine says that even the powerful antibiotic like colistin...

MV Dona Paz : The Deadliest Peacetime Shipwreck In History

Accident type : Collision Vessels involved : MV Dona Paz and MT Vector Location : Tablas Strait Date : December 20, 1987 Casualties : 4,386 people died VESSEL INFO: Name : MV Dona Paz Built in : 1963 Flag : Philippines Type/class : Passenger ferry Tonnage : 2,602 tons Length : 93.1 m (305 ft) Beam : 13.6...

Crowley Wins American Maritime Safety Award 2015

Crowley Wins American Maritime Safety Award 2015 For Standard Compliance Crowley Vessels were Honored with Environmental Awards for the implementation of drug and alcohol awareness program for crewmembers who perform safety-sensitive functions. Chamber of Shipping of...