|  Puntland’s Fisheries and Seaports Minister Said Mohamed Rage and his staff have been set free, two days after their convoy made its way through pirate territory.
On Monday, a gunfight insued when pirates attacked the ministers convoy as it was headed for Garaad, a well-known pirate haven in central Somalia.
Pirates reportedly ambushed the minister’s convoy because they thought he was there to expel them from their coastal base. One of the minister’s guards and a civilian bystander were killed in the attack.
The minister was traveling to the well-known pirate base to meet with local elites about eradicating piracy in the region. Read More>>>Back to Top |  Salvage experts and investigators are inspecting the burnt hull of the passenger ro/ro LISCO GLORIA to determine whether or not a criminal act is responsible for a fire over the weekend.
Just two hours after leaving the port of Kiel on October 8, a passenger onboard the LISCO Gloria reported seeing smoke coming from one of the trucks on the upper deck and attempted to contain the fire. Heavy smoke forced the passenger to flee the area. Fuel from the trucks caused an explosion, engulfing the ship in flames. Passengers, truck drivers, and crew onboard, who were headed to Klaipeda at the time of the incident, were evacuated onto other vessels and ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The Obama Administration says the US drilling moratorium is over, but implementation of “New Rules” might delay operations until mid-2011. While Interior Secretary Salazar was announcing the government was removing the ban on OCS drilling, Michael Bromwich of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) said his agency will not be granting permits until the end of the year or whenever it deems appropriate safeguards are in place.
Unquestionably, Americans have witnessed one of the most catastrophic environmental events in US history and there absolutely needs to be a complete review of standards for operations in deepwater. But, the administration essentially shut down the entire GOM by slowing the permitting process over ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has determined it is appropriate that deepwater oil and gas drilling resume, provided that operators certify compliance with all existing rules and requirements, including those that recently went into effect, and demonstrate the availability of adequate blowout containment resources.
Secretary Salazar reached his decision after reviewing a report from Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEM) Director Michael R. Bromwich and considering other information on the progress of offshore oil and gas safety reforms, the availability of spill response resources, and improved blowout containment capabilities.
“In light of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, we must continue to take a cautious ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The European Commission is calling for stricter safety guidelines for offshore drilling and released the following statement yesterday:
Safety is non-negotiable. The EU needs common legislation for offshore oil and gas platforms, reducing the risk of an environmental disaster in European waters.
After the catastrophic explosion of a US drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico earlier this year, the commission took a hard look at EU safety and environmental standards for the oil industry.
It found that safety standards are generally high, though there are gaps in legislation, mostly due to differing standards between countries. Rules often vary from company to company. Read More>>>Back to Top | | Please click here to view the Washington Insider's column from the latest edition of The Maritime Executive. Winston & Strawn partner Larry Kiern reports on controversial maritime topics. This month's column focuses on the likely impact of the mid-term elections on Washington, D.C. policy makers.
For more information on this and other topics, please do not hesitate to contact Larry Kiern via email at LKiern@winston.com. Read More>>>Back to Top |  The Actuarial Profession released the following report on Monday:
True cost of maritime piracy is still uncertain
Despite attacks by Somali pirates on international shipping in the Gulf of Aden making headlines across the world, the true cost of these attacks to the maritime insurance industry are still uncertain, according to a new report published by the Actuarial Profession.
The report, which will be unveiled at the Profession’s General Insurance Research Organisation (GIRO) conference in October, will argue that the scarcity of statistics on maritime piracy make the estimation of risk difficult.
Neil Hilary, a staff actuary with the Profession and one ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  It is an emotional moment as the rescue of 33 Chilean miners proceeds and the world breathes a sigh of relief and admiration. Both as Director-General of the ILO and as a Chilean, I share joy of millions of people all over the world at the return of these heroes from the depths of the earth.
Behind this impressive achievement we have to admire above all the calm, courage, organization and love of life displayed by the miners. Their fortitude in the face of disaster, which has amazed us all, was a constant encouragement for the rescue efforts. They have my most profound respect.
No less exceptional has been ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  His Majesty King Abdullah II Inaugurates the Berth Expansion Project and the new gantry cranes at ACT
His Majesty King Abdullah II conducted a field visit to the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the Kingdom’s primary connecting hub to the international shipping lines of the Red Sea and beyond, to inaugurate the activities of the terminal’s berth expansion project and the operation of its two newly installed Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes.
His Majesty was joined by the Chairman of ACT Mohammed Alturk, the Chief Commissioner of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Mohammed Saqer, as well as the Prime minister Samer Refaei and the Royal Court Chief Nasser Lozi and ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  Seatrade China Awards 2010 honors Huang Pingtao with Lifetime Achievement Award
Over 200 top shipping executives gathered at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dalian tonight to honour 17 well-deserving award winners at the inaugural Seatrade China Awards.
The rapid development of the China maritime industry makes it a timely entrance for the Seatrade China Awards to recognise industry forerunners who have made significant contributions over the past 12 months in this hugely important market. The presence of Chinese heavyweights at the black tie gala dinner event generated much excitement and buzz in the Grand Ballroom of the Shangri-La hotel, Dalian.
The gala evening was capped off with ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The International Propeller Club of the United States names James L. Henry the Maritime Person of the Year at its international convention last week in Tampa, Fla. Henry is Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute, a leading maritime industry association. Henry is also a founding Board Member of the Maritime Cabotage Task Force, the largest coalition ever to promote America’s Jones Act fleet.
The award, which the Club awards annually, recognizes the awardee’s contributions to the commercial maritime industry in the United States and internationally. Previous awardees have included Art Bayer, a leading figure in the inland industry, and Vice Admiral A.J. Herberger, U.S. Navy (Retired), former Maritime Administrator and Deputy ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  Prominent civic leader and Harris County appointee to serve third term
HOUSTON – The Port of Houston Authority announced that Elyse Lanier has been re-appointed to serve as a member of the Port Commission, its governing body. The vote on October 12 by the Harris County Commissioners Court was unanimous. Commissioner Lanier was initially appointed to the Port Commission in February 2006. Port Commissioners serve two-year terms without pay.
“Elyse Lanier is a prime example of the kind of people that make Houston and Harris County such a wonderful place to live and work,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “Elyse has dedicated her entire lifetime to her community, ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) unanimously re-elected Carlos Urriola Tam of Panama for a second consecutive term as President. Grantley Stephenson of Jamaica was also re-elected Vice President.
Elections took place on, October 11, the first day of the CSA’s 40th Annual General Meeting in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The meeting and conference, hosted by the Shipping Association of Jamaica, ends on Wednesday October 13.
The leadership of three of the constituent groups of the CSA were also returned to serve one more year on the Association’s General Council. Group A includes Ship Agents and private stevedores; Group B includes port and terminal operators; and, Group C includes ship owners ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies - Pacific Maritime Institute
Success in today’s marine environment takes more than just technical competence. Leadership, interpersonal conduct and communication skill sets are crucial. This 4-day course is designed to address those essential elements missing from the maritime industry’s extensive professional training requirements. Course topics include: ■■ Leadership versus Management
■■ Workforce Generational Differences
■■ Communications – Verbal, Written, Electronic
■■ Conducting Effective Meetings
■■ Interpersonal Conduct
■■ Safety Management Culture and Risk Management
■■ Human Resources, Investigations, Disciplinary Methods, and Reports
■■ Time Management
Pre-Requisite: None.
This course is recommended for: Mariners ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The three companies CORENA, SpecTec Group and Intership Navigation are proud to announce the first purchase of the AMOS Shipdex sup¬plied by SpecTec Group and powered by Corena.
The AMOS Shipdex Suiteis the first system on the market for the pro¬duction, management, use and validation of technical information developed in accordance with the Shipdex Protocol. It is an integrated suite of software tools giving ship owners and operators the benefits of major cost savings in terms of better data quality and improved electronic use.
The Shipdex Protocol contains a set of business rules, especially designed for the shipping community, specifying how this industry shall implement the well-known S1000D specification ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  Videotel Marine International, the world’s major producer of training videos, DVDs and computer
based training programmes for the global maritime industry, is demonstrating its expertise in an
exciting new format with the launch this month of its Videotel TV.
Available via Videotel’s popular website – www.videotel.co.uk/news/videotel_tv/ – Videotel TV
will launch with a range of news features including: • Interview with former IMO Secretary General Bill O’Neil. Now President of Videotel, Bill
discusses the changes he has witnessed in the shipping industry over his long career
• Coverage of a number of significant maritime events from this summer, encompassing The
Outstanding Filipino Seafarers Award, the ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  Successful Safety Management - A Practical Primer
This 2 Day workshop is an overview of important Safety Management topics. This course combines in-depth knowledge with a practical approach to provide a better understanding of the safety management system process.
Successful Safety Management – A Practical Primer
Has your safety management system grown into a monster that is difficult to manage and understand? Have we lost the meaning and intent by overcomplicating with special interest and bureaucracy? Can we reduce the paper and be safer? Together, let’s explore the benefits of getting back to basics to ensure successful safety management.
Objectives |  Reuters reports that Unlisted SPP Shipbuilding and SPP Plant & Shipbuilding have received $660 million worth of orders to build 15 ships.
The parent company SPP Group released a statement Monday, announcing the contract to build 15 ships including seven bulk carriers to be delivered to unidentified European and Turkish shipping companies between 2012 and 2014.
Source: Reuters; Photo: SPP Group Shipyard Read More>>>Back to Top |  The Royal Navy reports that their warship, HMS MONTROSE, disrupted a group of pirates from entering the Indian Ocean to attack ships travelling in international shipping lanes.
The warship, part of the NATO’s counter-piracy mission, responded to reports of suspicious men in a small boat off the Somali coast.
The HMS Montrose launched her helicopter and spotted several fuel drums and ladders onboard the pirate’s boat, which was also pulling two smaller skiffs behind it.
Once spotted, four of the pirates attempted to flee on one of the smaller skiffs while the remaining six began throwing their ladders and other paraphernalia overboard.
A ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The first training centre in the world to receive certification of the IBS/INS IMO Model Course 1.32 from DNV SeaSkill™
This August 2010 FURUNO INS Training Center was the first training centre in the world to have the training course “IMO Model Course 1.32 Operational use and understanding of Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), including Integrated Navigation Systems (INS)” certified by DNV SeaSkill™.
“The navigation systems are becoming more and more sophisticated and provide a wider range of information to the user. Many tasks that were handled manually in the past are now automatically processed, and other systems like power management, engine automation, etc., are all integrated. It is a ... Read More>>>Back to Top |  The Dutch-flagged cargo ship NORDLAND, ran aground late Tuesday night off the southwest archipelago at the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia.
The Finnish Border Guard was on scene Wednesday, monitoring the ship and the13 crew members onboard. Officials reported the ship was taking on water, but was not in danger of sinking.
The 7750 dwt general cargo ship, owned by Feederlines BV, was not carrying any cargo at the time of the incident.
Divers and a tugboat were on scene to assess the damage and decide whether or not the vessel could be refloated. Read More>>>Back to Top |  Bjørn Remøy, 47, has been appointed new Managing Director of Bourbon Offshore Norway (BON).
Presently, Remøy is Deputy Managing Director of BON. He has previously been both Operational Director and HSE Manager of the same company. He is an educated Master Mariner and has served as Captain on offshore vessels. The new appointment will take effect from the end of this year. Remøy will succeed Trond Myklebust who has accepted the position as Managing Director/ CEO of a non- rivaling company.
BOURBON OFFSHORE NORWAY AS is a fully integrated offshore supply ship owning company. The Company is a member of the BOURBON group, a leading player within offshore shipping ... Read More>>>Back to Top | | |
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