Published on October 11, 2012 by jo.chuter · No Comments Chinese aircraft carrier helps expand strategic frontier Chinese aircraft carrier has caused widespread concern in the world. Major General and deputy secretary-general with National Security Policy Committee under China Association of Policy and Science Peng Guangqian said that the appearance of missile nuclear weapons in …
Read more »BEIJING: The debut of China’s first aircraft carrier marks a symbolic milestone for the growing military power, but analysts said the second-hand vessel remains far from a strategic game-changer. China officially put the vessel into service on Tuesday, flexing its muscle just as Asian maritime rivalries are at boiling point with China and Japan locked …
Read more »The Polymnia is similar to Diana Shipping’s M/V Amphitrite, a 98,697 DWT vessel also built by Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding Inc. Photo: Diana Shipping Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, announced Wednesday that it has signed a deal to acquire a newly-built …
Read more »The MSC Flaminia on fire in the mid-Atlantic. A crew member severely injured in an explosion on board the MSC Flaminia has passed away, the ship’s owner, Reederei NSB, has reported. Reederei NSB says that the 41 year old crew member, who has been receiving treatment for his burn wounds at a hospital in Portugal, …
Read more »Capt. Francesco Schettino Captain Francesco Schettino has some balls… that is if you don’t count the night he allegedly abandoned ship after running the Costa Concordia aground. Italian media reported Wednesday that Schettino, captain of the infamous Costa Concordia, has sued the ship’s owner, Costa Crociere, over his dismissal and has demanded he get his …
Read more »How it works A newly proposed LNG articulated tug and barge re-gasification vessel facilitates the use of cleaner burning fuel HOUSTON - ABS, the leading provider of classification services to the global offshore industry, has granted approval in principle (AIP) to a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) and regasification articulated tug barge concept introduced by Waller …
Read more »« Back to Events iCal Import Education Helps Protect Shipping and Reduce Maritime Security Risks The Certificate in Maritime Security has opened for enrolment at Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, a leading provider of training for the maritime industry. It’s a 12-week course which provides the tools needed to minimise security risks in the maritime sector. The …
Read more »Published on October 10, 2012 by jo.chuter · No Comments (Reuters) – Cyber attackers have targeted communication networks on Iranian offshore oil and gas platforms in the past few weeks, but their attacks have been repelled, a state official was quoted as saying on Monday. Iran, the world’s No. 5 oil exporter, has tightened cyber …
Read more »Published on October 10, 2012 by jo.chuter · No Comments ICS is concerned about proposals on environmental salvage and the York Antwerp Rules Following a meeting of its Insurance Committee today, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has reiterated its firm opposition to proposals from the …
Read more »Published on October 10, 2012 by jo.chuter · No Comments Don’t be surprised if you catch a federal fleet of sneaky spy drones soaring over your head in the near future, but don’t be too terrified — it’s all in the name of public safety. The US Department of Homeland Security is asking the makers …
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