Friday 16 May 08 - 16:34
 

News Snips

  • New Fishermen's Association

    A new British national fishermen's association has formed which claims it will soon represent over 85% of the fishing fleet. 

  • Multilingual Prop Site

    Southampton UK based CJR Propulsion, which designs and manufactures propellers and stern gear systems, has launched French and Spanish versions of its new website. 

  • Marine Safety Guidelines

    The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a slim guidelines volume titled 'Guidance on Basic Safety Training and Vessel Induction for Non-Marine Personnel Working Offshore'. 

  • More for Lamor

    Finnish oil spill recovery equipment supplier Lamor Corporation Ab has acquired compatriot company Tarwell Ltd, an oil spill recovery technology provider based at Raisio. lamor has also purchased 50% of Tarw-Trading Ltd. 

  • Online Tracker Sold

    Lloyd’s Register-Fairplay (LRF) have purchased the 50% share in AIS Live Ltd (AISLive.com) previously owned by HITT NV of the Netherlands, giving it full ownership of the online vessel tracking system. 

  • Maasvlakte 2 Funding

    The Port of Rotterdam Authority has secured three large bank loans totalling €1.8bn for its major port expansion project, Massvlakte 2. 

  • Rotterdam Breaks Records

    Rotterdam became the first European port to break the 10m TEU barrier last year, following a performance which saw container handling volume rocket by 12% over the 2006 figures. 

  • Ferry Merry Christmas

    SeaFrance Dover-Calais Ferries celebrated its best ever December for cross-channel car volume and has acquired the large, high speed ferry 'Jean Nicoli' from French company SNCM. 

  • Middle East Workboats 2008

    Against a background of the Middle East offshore support industry witnessing dramatic growth on the back of multi-billion dollar projects in the region, the Middle East Workboats 2008 conference and exhibition will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 April. 

  • Sailors' Society Strategy

    The worldwide seafarers' charity, the British & International Sailors' Society, has re-branded as the Sailors' Society to provide organisational clarity and a strong strategic direction. 

  • Catch the Wind

    Energy business analysts Douglas - Westwood Ltd have published their World Offshore Wind Report, in which they predict that wind will see $16bn of capital expenditure in the 2008-2012 period as 4.5GW of new capacity is installed. 

Taylor Fuel Control - For all your fuel requirements