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Dredger Pulls 500-Kilo WWII Bomb From the Bottom in Koblenz On Tuesday, a dredger working on the Rhine pulled up a large bomb dating back to World War II, prompting an immediate security response.  The dredge Innovatie was working near the Pfaffendorf Bridge in Koblenz when the crew discovered a 500-kilo WWII bomb, which had…

ABS Expands Singapore Footprint with New Office and Services [By: ABS] Increasing demand from shipowners for ABS services in Singapore has prompted ABS to invest in an expanded regional head office housing industry-leading research and development capabilities. The opening ceremony was prefaced by a traditional lion dance and reception, which saw ABS Chairman and CEO Christopher…

Kongsberg Maritime Secures Equipment Contract for Offshore Support Vessel [By: Kongsberg Maritime] Kongsberg Maritime is pleased to announce that it has secured a contract to supply an integrated package of equipment for a new Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) being built for ship owner DOF. The new 110 metre OSV, with a capacity to accommodate 164 people, is…

Kongsberg Discovery Takes Innovative Approach to Ocean Business 2025 [By: Kongsberg Discovery] Kongsberg Discovery is gearing up to make a splash at Ocean Business 2025, with high profile product demonstrations, a new digital innovation launch, and a range of domain experts on hand to help stakeholders navigate a future of ocean opportunity. Get onboard The…

Marlink New Cyber Company to Meet Customer Demand for Security & Compliance [By: Marlink] Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical IT solutions, has created Marlink Cyber, a dedicated cyber security company to address growth of cyber threats and the increasing need for compliance. Marlink Cyber combines legacy expertise within Marlink with the skills,…

Port Fees for Chinese Ships May Prompt Genco to Leave US Market   Smart shipowners are getting prepared to pass any extra U.S. fees for Chinese ships onwards to their charterers, insulating the owner from the impact of millions of dollars in extra regulatory cost per port call. Special new charter party clauses will ensure…

Underwater Stern Tube Seal Repairs in Algeciras and Antwerp [By: Hydrex] Recently, our diver/technician teams were deployed to ships in Belgium and Spain for stern tube seal replacements. The first operation took place in Algeciras on a 225-meter container ship, while the second was carried out in Antwerp on a 295-meter RoRo vessel. Both ships…

21 Years of QUALSHIP 21 Recognition for Republic of the Marshall Islands [By: The Marshall Islands Registry] The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to high quality shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. At INTERTANKO’s North America panel meeting held in Stamford, Connecticut, the United States Coast Guard…

Compliance Assurance   Compliance is a top priority for shipowners, and that includes the handling of effluent and emissions. Merchant ships have at least five major waste streams – exhaust, bilge water, solid waste, ballast water and sewage – each with stringent limits. Of these, ballast water requires treatment for almost every deepsea shipping application,…

StarCruises Relaunches in Asia Three Years After Bankruptcy Three years after the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong which resulted in the collapse of both Star Cruises and Dream Cruises the corporation has relaunched the brands. Earlier this year they announced plans to rebrand away from Resorts World Cruises back to the traditional brand names as…

Shore Leave: Rare, Brief and in Danger of Extinction [By: ITF Seafarers’ Trust] A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world’s seafarers. Analysing the data from 5879 seafarers who responded to the ITFST’s Shore Leave Survey, WMU researchers concluded that more…