Friday, December 7, 2012

Tanker Operator newsletter - Dec 7 2012

Tanker Operator
 
 
Expanded CSR-H requires more sophisticated software
(Dec 6 2012)
- Industry feedback from shipyards, designers and shipowners on the first draft of the harmonised IACS Common Structural Rules for tankers and bulk carriers (CSR-H) has thrown up concerns that the expanded scope of the proposed new rules could significantly slow the design process. >>more
New LPG carrier concern takes shape
(Dec 6 2012)
- Teekay LNG Partners is to create a new 50/50 joint venture LPG carrier operation with Belgian gas carrier owner Exmar. >>more
SOLAS amendments from MSC 91
(Dec 6 2012)
- Class society ABS has reported that a significant number of SOLAS amendments were adopted at the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee's (MSC) 91st session, which met from 26th to 30th November. >>more
Pirates release four seafarers
(Dec 6 2012)
- Four South Korean seafarers abducted by Somali pirates from a tanker 19 months ago were released last Saturday, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said. >>more
Frontline 2012 suffers small loss - cancels VLCC newbuilding
(Dec 6 2012)
- John Fredriksen's new tanker vehicle Frontline 2012 reported a net loss of $1 mill for the third quarter of 2012. >>more
Nordic on track to find future permanent financial solution
(Dec 6 2012)
- Nordic Shipholding has reported year-to-date TCE of $19.7 mill, an increase of $1.1 mill on the $18.6 mill reported in 2011. >>more
US to become the world's leading oil producer?
(Dec 6 2012)
- US oil production was at its highest level since the late 1990s at almost 6.5 mill barrels per day at the end of September, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). >>more
Asian products tanker rates take off
(Dec 6 2012)
- During 2012, the product tanker market in the East has moved from extreme weakness to one of remarkable strength. >>more
Knightsbridge suffers significant loss
(Dec 6 2012)
- Knightsbridge Tankers reported a net loss of $57 mill for the third quarter of this year, compared to net income of $9.08 mill for the same quarter last year. >>more
Anthony Veder expands gas tanker fleet
(Dec 6 2012)
- Anthony Veder's small newbuilding environmentally friendly LNGC 'Coral Energy' is to be named by Her Royal Highness Princess Máxima today (Friday, 7th December). >>more
US announces Iranian oil export sanction exemptions
(Dec 6 2012)
- The Obama Administration has exempted India, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkey, Taiwan and Sri Lanka from sanctions banning the buying of Iranian crude. >>more
LR and UK Club tries to address potential MLC PSC problems
(Dec 6 2012)
- The sixth and latest in a series of pocket checklists published by Lloyd's Register and the UK P&I Club has been launched to support Masters, officers and managers in preparing for inspections against the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC). >>more
Shipbrokers should always follow up telcons in writing
(Dec 6 2012)
- International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has warned of the potentially costly consequences of a failure of shipping intermediaries to confirm in writing any initiatives performed on behalf of their principals. >>more
Upgraded tanker software now available
(Dec 6 2012)
- Shipping software company AXSMarine has released AXSTanker 3.1, an enhanced version of its AXSTanker product. >>more
Liquid cargo handling training software upgrade success
(Dec 6 2012)
- L-3 DP Associates (L-3 DPA) has recently delivered upgrades of its liquid cargo handling simulator (LCHS) software to four maritime training academies and training centres. >>more
NCC takes delivery of eighth chemical tanker
(Dec 6 2012)
- National Chemical Carriers (NCC) of Saudi Arabia, owned 80% by The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (BAHRI), has taken delivery of another 45,000 dwt chemical carrier. >>more
Golden Stena Weco invests in own chemical tanker
(Dec 6 2012)
- Golden Stena Weco recently invested in its first tanker within the framework of the newly established joint venture. >>more
AIS-based business intelligence now portrayed on video
(Dec 6 2012)
- PortVision has created PortVision TV, a series of on-line videos designed to show the benefits of combining AIS-based vessel-tracking with analytics, reporting and process-improvement tools. >>more
Cape Verde to license private armed guard concerns
(Dec 6 2012)
- In a move designed to thwart the escalating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, the Government of Cape Verde has granted a license to Cape Verde Maritime Security Services (CVMSS) to exclusively vet private maritime security companies (PMSCs). >>more
US joint venture to enter the maritime SCR market
(Dec 6 2012)
- US-based technology firms Tenneco and Cormetech have signed a joint development agreement to collaborate on designing ultra-large diameter selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalysts for marine engine applications. >>more
Scorpio fixes large product tankers - Greeks snap up VLCCs
(Dec 6 2012)
- Scorpio Tankers is to timecharter in a 2008 built 115,406 dwt LR2 for six months at $16,000 per day. >>more

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