BIMCO and ICS welcome Beijing Convention coming into force
LONDON: The Convention, officially the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sale of Ships, entered into force on 17 February. The Convention is intended to address the transborder effects of judicial
Lloyd’s Register grants AiP to Wison New Energies for harsh environment internal turret FPSO
LONDON: Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Wison New Energies for a new harsh environment FPSO design featuring an internal turret mooring system. The AiP was presented during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Women’s participation in India’s maritime sector surges 340% Since 2020: Sarbananda Sonowal
NEW DELHI : Women’s participation in India’s maritime sector has increased by 340% since 2020, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal said here on Thursday, underscoring the government’s push to
Cochin Shipyard and DPA Kandla to Build ₹1,570 Crore Ship Repair Facility in Gujarat
GANDHIDHAM : The Government of India has approved the development of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar in Gujarat. The project marks a significant expansion of India’s maritime infrastructure and aims to reduce
Coconut oil, copra prices head south amid weak demand, export disruptions
NEW DELHI : Surge in production and export disruptions following the West Asia crisis have dented coconut oil and copra prices, which are now witnessing a southward movement after hitting record highs a few
Malaysian Home Ministry signs contract with Desan Shipyard on second multi-purpose mission ship
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs officially signed a contract with Desan Shipyard for the construction of a second Multi Purpose Mission Ship for Malaysia’s coast guard on the sidelines of the
WISTA International introduces Associate Membership with collaboration high on Mid-Term Meeting agenda
LONDON: The WISTA International Executive Committee gathered in London from 17 – 19 April for its annual Mid-Term Meeting, with an agenda highlighting the role partnerships and collaboration continue to play in driving change
Hantavirus outbreak: Authorities evacuate suspected cases from cruise ship
NETHERLANDS : Two seriously ill crew members on a cruise ship stricken by a deadly Hantavirus outbreak will be evacuated via Cape Verde to the Netherlands, allowing the vessel to sail on to Spain’s