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Sea-Cargo Aberdeen Cargo Hub For Exports To Brazil

Cargo handling and marine operator, Sea-Cargo Aberdeen, has launched a Cargo Consolidation Hub for the export of oil & gas equipment and other freight destined for the growing Brazilian market. In conjunction with Rio de Janiero-based importation agent, Nicomex, Sea-Cargo is to provide the freight forwarding community with a local collection service in Aberdeen...

Upgraded Wärtsilä RT-flex68-D IMO Tier II Compliant

The first upgraded Wärtsilä RT-flex68-D engine equipped with a variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger was successfully tested at Doosan Engine Co Ltd in South Korea. It is fully compliant with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Tier II regulations. The tested engine is the first of eight for Chinese owner at a Chinese shipyard. The...

Panama Flag Accepts GL’s EDD Scheme

The Panama Maritime Authority has authorised Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to offer its extended dry docking (EDD) programme for vessels under the flag of Panama. The flag of Panama acknowledges the technological advancements to make environmentally safe in-water inspections and maintenance and reflects improvements in corrosion resistant materials, including the endurance and effectiveness of coating...

Rolls-Royce & Daimler Investigating Majority Stake in Tognum

Answering to growing market speculation, Rolls-Royce Group plc confirms that, together with Daimler AG, it is in discussions about the possibility of acquiring the majority of Tognum AG in equal shares. Currently, constructive discussions with the Supervisory Board and Management Board of Tognum are being held. Daimler AG already owns a 28,4% equity interest...

Cory Brothers Returning Home To Cardiff

Cory Brothers Shipping Agency Ltd and Cory Logistics International freight and logistics experts have announced that after a break of more than 25 years Cory Brothers Shipping Agency Ltd and its sister company Cory Logistics will be returning to Cardiff, where the company was founded back in 1842. On Wednesday 9 March the company...

IBIA Appoints Three To Its Board Of Directors

The International Bunker Industry Association announced at its Annual General Meeting on Monday 21 February, 2011, the three members who have been elected to its Board of Directors. Eugenia Benevides and Paul Dyke were elected – and John Stirling (photo) was re-elected – to the board with effect from 1 April, 2011. They will...

BMT ‘Green’ Ship For The University Of Victoria

BMT Fleet Technology, of Ottawa, Ontario has announced its collaboration with the University of Victoria to design and deliver North America’s first ever hybrid, electric research ship. The vessel, formerly known as CCG Tsekoa II, will be used by the University as a research facility off the British Columbia (BC) coast to investigate changing...