Maritime Log
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 11:27 Written by John Young (Marine Correspondent)
The first ferry built by a Bangladesh shipyard for European owners has entered service with Hundested-Rørvig Færgefart AS across the Isefjord in Denmark.
Named after the fjord, the 49.8m long Isefjord can carry 28 cars and 147 passengers. Her two main engines, of 500hp each, give a speed of 11 knots.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 11:28 Written by John Young (Marine Correspondent)
At San Diego, California, on May 14, the US Navy took delivery of a new type of warship, the mobile seabase which will be used in military operations to transfer light and heavy vehicles and equipment from the sea to the shore.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 11:47 Written by John Young (Marine Correspondent)
More environmentally friendly, cost efficient and safer ships are expected as a result of a major project involving leading European research institutions, shipbuilders, universities, shipping companies and classification societies.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 11:07 Written by John Young (Marine Correspondent)
The salvage of the wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, on rocks off the Italian island of Giglio took a major step forward in April.
Last Updated on Monday, 20 May 2013 11:02 Written by John Young (Marine Correspondent)
With energy and minerals being increasingly discovered in Arctic regions and changes in the extent of the sea ice, there is a new demand for icebreakers and ice-strengthened tonnage capable of working in the Northern Sea Route and the North West Passage, according to BIMCO, of London.
Read more: Demand for Powerful Icebreakers to Boost Arctic Routes
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:42 Written by John Young (Marine Correspondent)
London is gearing up for a week-long shipping event in September with Government departments joining private industry to press home the important role the maritime industry plays in the UK economy.
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