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Global Solo Challenge : When were yacht racing handicap rules invented?
By; Dave Proctor One of the biggest problems the World’s yachting race organizers have faced is, how can you devise a system where yachts of different sizes and profiles can race against each other, on an equal footing. The problem is made even worse, with different countries having used different…
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World’s largest dual-fuelled LNG ISO tank carrier makes Bintulu Port its maiden port of call
The world’s largest and first dual-fuelled LNG ISO tank carrier, the Tiger Bintulu, has made Bintulu Port its maiden port of call. In a statement on Tuesday (Aug 2), Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) said the 192-metre-long vessel arrived at BPSB’s Bintulu International Container Terminal on July 26, carrying 400…
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The Swedish Club opens Singapore office
The Swedish Club is delighted to announce the opening of a new office in Singapore. Following 150 years in business and more than 50 years of international development, this move acknowledges the importance of the growing markets in Asia and the Club’s commitment to serving its members locally. A full-service…
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Bahri partners with Aventra Group to accelerate digital transformation journey
Riyadh, KSA –: Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has signed a strategic partnership with Aventra Group, a digital transformation company specializing in business and technical consulting, to assist its digital transformation journey by further utilizing data to improve its decision-making capabilities. This partnership includes building a maritime-based…
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Bill Of Lading As A Document Of Title
In modern international trade and shipping, this is probably the most important characteristic of the bill of lading. A “document of title” is a document that enables the holder (the person who “possesses” it) to deal with the goods described in it as if he was the owner. “Title” is…
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NBA STAR’S INFINITY NINE LAUNCHES ( Photos )
Infinity Nine, the second of the Kando series of contemporary explorer yachts from AvA Yachts splashed in the Antalya Free Zone on 5th August 2022. Atilla Küçükdiker the Chairman and Founder of AvA Yachts said “This is such a proud day for the whole team at AvA Yachts and everyone…
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NaturalShrimp targets 8 tonnes a week
US-based RAS technology innovator NaturalShrimp says that retrofitting its patented treatment technology will allow it to produce over 8 tonnes of shrimp a week at its Webster City facility in Iowa. The retrofit has mainly included replacing the previous tank biofiltration with NaturalShrimp technology and upgrading the tank heating system…
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Filipino authorities suspend recruitment agency after ITF red list warning over illegal fees
A Philippines-based recruitment agency that unlawfully charged seafarers placement fees has had its licence suspended after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) highlighted its illegal practices. Global Marine and Offshore Resources Inc, based in Manila, was last week red-listed on the ITFShipBeSure.org directory of recruitment (manning) agents. This is a…
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Borr Drilling receives LoI for jack-up drilling rig
Borr Drilling Limited has announced it has received a binding letter of intent (LoI) for the premium jack-up drilling rig Prospector 5 from an undisclosed operator in West Africa. The 6-well firm program is expected to commence during Q4 2022 and has an estimated duration of 14 months plus options.…
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HELION receives approval in principle for marine fuel cell
The FC-RACK fuel cell has a hydrogen safety system that allows it to be installed inside or on the deck of a vessel. Alstom subsidiary HELION Hydrogen Power has secured approval in principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas for its FC-RACK marine fuel cell. The fuel cell has a double envelope…
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