Improved Access to ENC Rules and Regulations

01 Jun 2004

The first harmonised collection of IMO SOLAS and flag state regulations covering the use of official electronic navigation charts (ENCs) and electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS) has been issued by official ENC service Primar Stavangar . 

EU Supports 'Motorways of the Sea'

01 Jun 2004

New Guidelines for the transEuropean transport network adopted by the European Parliament include a new mechanism for supporting Motorways of the Sea . The new guidelines include a list of 30 priority projects which, at a projected cost of ? 225 billion by 2020, will aim at ensuring modal shift and more sustainable mobility patterns by focusing investments in rail and waterborne transport. 

IMarEST/SUT Partnership

01 Jun 2004

The first step towards creating a global federation uniting professional and learned societies within the marine engineering, science and technology (MEST) world has taken place. 

Ally Duck Down In the Water at seawork

01 Jun 2004

While Terra Marique may represent the larger end of the workboat spectrum on show at seawork2004 , new exhibitor Ally Duck Ltd demonstrates the incredible range of vessels on display at seawork, with all aluminium RIB style workboats starting in size at 4m LOA. 

Orbimatic Website

01 Jun 2004

AVEVA to Acquire Tribon Solutions

01 Jun 2004

The Cambridge UK headquartered AVEVA Group has announced the proposed acquisition of Tribon Solutions AB , the global supplier of IT solutions for shipbuilding and marine design. 

Rapid Growth at Bristol Port

01 Jun 2004

A new study commissioned in the UK by the South West Regional Development Agency has assessed the potential for economic growth at Bristol Port over the next 25 years. 

P&O Sale Completed

01 Jun 2004

P&O has completed the sale of part of its Irish Sea ferry operations and related assets to Stena AB and has received approximately £50m in cash. P&O has acquired P&O's Fleetwood - Larne route, including the ferries European Leader , European Pioneer , and European Seafarer as well as two P&O ferries previously operating on the Mostyn - Dublin route, European Ambassador and European Envoy . 

PLA Holds Even

01 Jun 2004

The Port of London Authority has reported overall trade figures for 2003 which are very similar to 2002, with the total volume of trade down from 51.2 million tonnes to 51.0 million tonnes. 

'Terra Marique' Brings Load Work to seawork

01 Jun 2004

Terra Marique the pioneering and innovative barge built by Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands for UK waterborne freight specialist Robert Wynn & Sons , will be perhaps the most unusual vessel amongst a fleet of some 63 working craft expected to participate in the floating exhibition at seawork2004 . 

Thrane & Thrane Expansion

01 Jun 2004

Denmark's Thrane & Thrane completed the purchase last month of 88.6% of the shares in EuroCom Industries , giving it control of maritime communications brands Sailor and Skanti . As a result of the acquisition, the combined company will be able to provide its distribution partners and the market with a broader maritime products portfolio. 

ABP Shows Resilience

01 Jun 2004

Associated British Ports hasdemonstrated resilience in the face of adversity with a range of new measures to streamline operations in the wake of their Dibden Terminal proposal for the Port of Southampton being rejected by the British Government. 

Safe RNLI Decking Solution at seawork

01 Jun 2004

When the RNLI decided to install a new pontoon at its Harwich station, safety was uppermost of its concerns. 

Ten Million Passengers for HSS

01 Jun 2004

Staff and crew on board the Stena HSS fast ferry from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire celebrated both the vessel's eighth anniversary recently and the ten millionth tourism passenger. The two HSS craft operating between Britain and Ireland have also carried almost two million cars, 45,000 coaches and 335,000 freight vehicles since the service commenced on 10 April 1996. 

New Terminal Tractors Will Boost Thamesport

01 Jun 2004

To further enhance operations, London's Thamesport received four new YT220 Terminal Tractors from manufacturer Terburg DTS . 

Insurance Incentive to Replace Banned Halon Extinguishers

01 Jun 2004

UK motorboat insurance specialists Navigators and General (N&G) has negotiated a reduced rate on fire extinguishers to encourage owners to replace their banned Halon units. 

Does SEMS Seem Sensible?

01 Jun 2004

With thousands from the commercial maritime industries converging on the Solent for seawork2004 , it is a timely moment to input comment upon The Solent European Marine Site (SEMS) Management Scheme , which has been produced to ensure that relevant authorities comply with the requirements of the EU Habitats Regulations . 

Finnish Fusion for VTMS and Coastal Surveillance

01 Jun 2004

AIS technology innovator Saab TransponderTech AB andVTMS solutions provider Navieelektro ky have reached co-operative agreement to promote their products for the VTMS and Coastal Surveillance Systems market. 

'Tricolor' Wreck Removal Resumes

01 Jun 2004

Work has resumed in the English Channel on the removal of the car carrier Tricolor which sank in the main navigation channel following a collision off the French coast in December 2002. 

Ulstein Converts Normand Cutter

01 Jun 2004

Norway's Ulstein Verft has re-delivered the 12,100gt cable-layer Normand Cutter after extensive conversion into a dual-purpose pipe-laying and construction ship and just three years after first delivering her to Solstad. 

Mersey Beats Route to China

01 Jun 2004

Portia Management Services , the international port management and consultancy arm of the Mersey Docks Group , has won a contract to advise on the development of a major grain terminal in China and has set up a Shanghai office from which to undertake the 2.5 year project. 

'Fastest Diesel Ferry' Makes American Debut

01 Jun 2004

A 284ft long Australian built catamaran claimed to be the world's fastest diesel powered high speed vehicle ferry was commissioned in April onto the commuter service between Rochester, New York and Toronto, Canada. The Spirit of Ontario will reduce travel time between the two cities by over 50%. Servicing the Canadian American Transportation System , it is the first super-ferry to be home ported in the USA and is expected to lead to wider high speed ferry uptake in other major metropolitan areas.