The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has announced that it has recently signed an agreement with Dubai Maritime City Authority which enables the Authority to handle registration and licensing of all maritime tourism activities within Dubai.
The move is part of a series of initiatives aimed to consolidate the emirate's maritime industry by providing a centralized point of access for all maritime-related activities in Dubai. Khalid Ahmad Bin Sulayem, Director General of DTCM and Amer Ali, CEO of DMCA, signed the agreement. DMCA will regulate maritime tourism businesses in Dubai including floating hotels, tour operators, floating restaurants, yacht rentals and leisure boat trips. "We believe in the expertise of Dubai Maritime City Authority and have high hopes for their plans and vision. As such, we are confidently entrusting the affairs of the maritime business community into their care and look forward to exciting new developments within this critical sector with Dubai Maritime City at the helm," said Bin Sulayem. DTCM will train DMCA employees to handle the registration and licensing process of maritime-related tourism businesses. DTCM will provide relevant resources and will extend ongoing support to facilitate the transition.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Sinotrans to increase fleet
Sinotrans Shipping has acquired two 176,000DWT capesize newbuilding resales at a total price of US$194 million.
According to Lloyds' List, the ships, on order at China's Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard and due for delivery in November and December 2009, were initially ordered by FFDAX, a Panamanian company linked to Shenzhen Da Xi Marine Shipping, a company based in Shenzhen in southern China. Sinotrans Shipping said the vessels would be dedicated to China's iron ore trade. Currently the company has an owned fleet of 34 ships totaling 2.2million DWT. In addition to the two latest acquisitions, Sinotrans has twelve newbuildings on order.
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According to Lloyds' List, the ships, on order at China's Zhoushan Jinhaiwan Shipyard and due for delivery in November and December 2009, were initially ordered by FFDAX, a Panamanian company linked to Shenzhen Da Xi Marine Shipping, a company based in Shenzhen in southern China. Sinotrans Shipping said the vessels would be dedicated to China's iron ore trade. Currently the company has an owned fleet of 34 ships totaling 2.2million DWT. In addition to the two latest acquisitions, Sinotrans has twelve newbuildings on order.
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Charting India’s maritime tradition
Two fortified ammunition bunkers built prior to World War II by the British in Fort Kochi have been turned into a maritime museum of the Indian Navy.
One of the bunkers charts the maritime history of Kerala, while the other details the history and evolution of Indian Navy. The museum located within INS Dronarcharya (the Navy’s gunnery and missile school) took shape in 2001, after Rear Admiral (retd) Kirpal Singh donated Rs.5 lakh. Among the outdoor exhibits is a huge missile like the one that was used to bombard Karachi harbour in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, depth charges, mines, huge guns used by old Delhi-class warships, models of warships made in India and anti-aircraft guns used by the British to guard Fort Kochi. The museum is among those mentioned in Kerala Tourism’s official website and is a storehouse of information on India’s maritime history since the Indus Valley Civilization and other prominent world civilizations. Among the exhibits is the detailed map of the route that adventurers from the west took to sail to the east, following the Ottoman Turks blocking the land route. Visitors would never miss the model of the menacing-looking Kunjali Marakkar, Kerala’s proud sea warrior, located alongside that of Vasco Da Gama. Cdr A.N. Satish of INS Dronacharya spoke of how Marakkar harassed the Portuguese Navy using many small boats under the camouflage provided by big ones.
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One of the bunkers charts the maritime history of Kerala, while the other details the history and evolution of Indian Navy. The museum located within INS Dronarcharya (the Navy’s gunnery and missile school) took shape in 2001, after Rear Admiral (retd) Kirpal Singh donated Rs.5 lakh. Among the outdoor exhibits is a huge missile like the one that was used to bombard Karachi harbour in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, depth charges, mines, huge guns used by old Delhi-class warships, models of warships made in India and anti-aircraft guns used by the British to guard Fort Kochi. The museum is among those mentioned in Kerala Tourism’s official website and is a storehouse of information on India’s maritime history since the Indus Valley Civilization and other prominent world civilizations. Among the exhibits is the detailed map of the route that adventurers from the west took to sail to the east, following the Ottoman Turks blocking the land route. Visitors would never miss the model of the menacing-looking Kunjali Marakkar, Kerala’s proud sea warrior, located alongside that of Vasco Da Gama. Cdr A.N. Satish of INS Dronacharya spoke of how Marakkar harassed the Portuguese Navy using many small boats under the camouflage provided by big ones.
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ICTSI unit services biggest vessel to call at Port of Guayaquil
Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA), manager and operator of Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals, recently serviced the 3,630 TEU ‘Bahía Castillo’.
It is the biggest vessel to ever dock at the Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals (GMCT) in the Port of Guayaquil in the Philippines. Luis Cao, CGSA Chief Executive Officer, thanked Hamburg Sud for giving CGSA the opportunity to service the vessel. After the ceremony, guests toured the Hamburg Sud-owned vessel. Present at the ceremony were Jaime Ramírez and Iliana González, CAMAE representatives; Marcio Rocchi, Hamburg Sud general manager; Luis Cao, CGSA CEO; Alex Villacrés, Port Authority of Guayaquil President; and Javier Moreira, Hamburg Sud Logistics Manager.
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It is the biggest vessel to ever dock at the Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals (GMCT) in the Port of Guayaquil in the Philippines. Luis Cao, CGSA Chief Executive Officer, thanked Hamburg Sud for giving CGSA the opportunity to service the vessel. After the ceremony, guests toured the Hamburg Sud-owned vessel. Present at the ceremony were Jaime Ramírez and Iliana González, CAMAE representatives; Marcio Rocchi, Hamburg Sud general manager; Luis Cao, CGSA CEO; Alex Villacrés, Port Authority of Guayaquil President; and Javier Moreira, Hamburg Sud Logistics Manager.
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Stellar line up for Seatrade Sustainability Seminar
Big name speakers are confirmed for one of the highlights of this year's Maritime Week in Singapore, namely the inaugural Seatrade Sustainability Seminar.
Delegates are signing up fast for the innovative program. Dr Glenn Frommer, Sustainability Development Manager at Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway Corporation has agreed to speak, presenting tips for shipping from his firm, the world's most sustainable transportation system. After his address a host of well known shipping executives will debate the broad topic of sustainability in shipping here on the morning of October 14, followed by a networking lunch. Shipping may have been slower than other industries to recognize the importance of CSR but it is making up for lost time now. For the new generation of Greek owners, as much as for the more conservative Japanese shipping companies, 'ethical' is the new buzz word. Our event, hosted by PSA Corporation and sponsored by Lloyd's Register, will be a round table debate chaired by Seatrade's Asia Editor Sam Chambers. Confirmed speakers include Mohammad Souri, chairman & ceo, NITC; Andreas Sohmen-Pao, md of BW Shipping; Jesper Praestensgaard, Chief Executive for Maersk Line Asia-Pacific; Koay Peng Yen, group ceo, IMC Corp; and Arthur Bowring, managing director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.
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Delegates are signing up fast for the innovative program. Dr Glenn Frommer, Sustainability Development Manager at Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway Corporation has agreed to speak, presenting tips for shipping from his firm, the world's most sustainable transportation system. After his address a host of well known shipping executives will debate the broad topic of sustainability in shipping here on the morning of October 14, followed by a networking lunch. Shipping may have been slower than other industries to recognize the importance of CSR but it is making up for lost time now. For the new generation of Greek owners, as much as for the more conservative Japanese shipping companies, 'ethical' is the new buzz word. Our event, hosted by PSA Corporation and sponsored by Lloyd's Register, will be a round table debate chaired by Seatrade's Asia Editor Sam Chambers. Confirmed speakers include Mohammad Souri, chairman & ceo, NITC; Andreas Sohmen-Pao, md of BW Shipping; Jesper Praestensgaard, Chief Executive for Maersk Line Asia-Pacific; Koay Peng Yen, group ceo, IMC Corp; and Arthur Bowring, managing director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.
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