Enclosed-space casualties remain in the maritime spotlight with a large number of deaths (of both ship and shore personnel) reported so far this year, according to the UK P&I Club. Despite the ...
Zero tolerance urged for enclosed space incidents
South Korea to undertake R&D in ROVs
The Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) will build a research centre focusing on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) ROVs, commonly used in hydrographics and subsea work, are ...
MMEA seizes vessels for illegal bunker transfer
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized two foreign-flagged vessels in Pengerang, Malaysia under the charge of illegal bunker transfer. Amran Daud, maritime enforcement chief in ...
Otto Marine bags two long-term charters worth $25.2m
Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has entered into an agreement for two long-term anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) charter contracts worth USD25.2 million with a large oil and ...
Greek coast guard arrests Libya weapons ship
Greece's coast guard has detained a Bolivian-flagged general cargo ship found loaded with undeclared weapons bound for Libya. The vessel was seized on 1 September near the port of Ierapetra on the ...
Austal profits up 66.8%
Australia-based ship builder Austal Limited announced a record net profit of AUD53.2 million (USD37.4 million), up 66.8% on FY14 NPAT of AUD31.9 million, last week. It is the company's best result in ...
Austal profit up 66.8%
Australia-based ship builder Austal Limited announced a record net profit of AUD53.2 million (USD37.4 million), up 66.8% on FY14 NPAT of AUD31.9 million, last week. It is the company's best result in ...
Drop in Newcastle coal ship arrivals
A drop in ships destined for the world's biggest coal port of Newcastle has this week sparked concerns that the tide has turned for Australian coal - and beyond. The Newcastle Port Authority reported ...
MacGregor to cut 100 in its German Hatlapa unit
In response to "weak market demand due to the low oil price and low number of new merchant ship orders", MacGregor will reduce its workforce by 100 at its MacGregor Hatlapa subsidiary in Uetersen, ...
Singapore becomes a venue to settle maritime disputes
Singapore has signed a joint declaration with International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in allowing the Republic as a venue for settling maritime disputes. The declaration was inked by Ng ...


