Moscow: A squadron of Russian warships set sail to the Caribbean from their base near Murmansk in the first foray into the backyard of U.S. since the Cold War.
The nuclear-powered missile cruiser Peter the Great, anti-submarine destroyer Admiral Chabanenko and two support ships will take part in war games with Venezuela’s Navy in November. Russian anti-submarine aircraft will also join the manoeuvres. The Peter the Great is one of the largest warships of its kind and carries Su-33 jet fighters and helicopters, as well as a variety of weapons systems including Granit long-range cruise missiles that can be armed with nuclear warheads. Earlier this month Russia sent Tu-160 strategic bombers to Venezuela in the first projection of Russian air power close to the U.S. coast since the breakup of the Soviet Union 17 years ago. The Caribbean manoeuvres come as Russian-American relations have dipped to their lowest point since the Cold War over Russia’s trouncing of Georgia, Washington’s closest ally in the former Soviet Union. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who will visit Moscow this week, said Latin America needed a strong friendship with Russia to help reduce Washington’s influence in the region. The Russian warships may visit the strategically located Syrian port of Tartus.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
S.Korean shipyard builds supertanker for Russia's Primorsk
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries has started building an ice-class tanker with deadweight of 104,000 metric tons for the Primorsk Shipping Corporation, the Russian company said.
The vessel is the last of a group of six giant tankers to be built for PRISCO by the Korean firm, the world's largest shipbuilder. The Russian firm is based in the Far East port city of Vladivostok. The tanker will be ready for use in June 2009 alongside two previously manufactured ships of the series, now in service delivering crude oil and oil products to Pacific Rim countries. PRISCO currently has 19 tankers with aggregate deadweight of around 1.3 mln tons. By 2010, the company plans to double the figure.
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The vessel is the last of a group of six giant tankers to be built for PRISCO by the Korean firm, the world's largest shipbuilder. The Russian firm is based in the Far East port city of Vladivostok. The tanker will be ready for use in June 2009 alongside two previously manufactured ships of the series, now in service delivering crude oil and oil products to Pacific Rim countries. PRISCO currently has 19 tankers with aggregate deadweight of around 1.3 mln tons. By 2010, the company plans to double the figure.
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SMM breaking records
SMM 2008 will once more break all records of previous years.
1,965 exhibitors from 56 nations will be presenting their products and services in Hamburg. That is 300 more exhibitors than in 2006. For comparison: In 2006 there were 1,669 exhibitors, and in 2004 there were 1,452 exhibitors. The increase in the number of exhibitors was possible thanks to the accelerated completion of the new halls of the Hamburg Fair. The last of the new halls, that is B7, was completed in time for the event, bringing the total gross space available in the halls to 87,000 square metres (versus 75,000 sqm in 2006), that is more than ever before. The B-site is now arranged for a round tour again, from the Central Entrance near the Television Tower to Entrance East, continuing to Entrance South and back again to the Central Entrance. A site map is provided in your press folders and in the SMM catalogue. The fourth and last entrance to Hamburg Messe, that is Entrance West, gives a direct link to the S-Bahn and U-Bahn rapid transit networks at Sternschanze station. World shipbuilding continues to be in good shape, maintaining a high level of activity. SMM is always a mirror of economic developments in the global shipbuilding markets, so the demand for space at this SMM was simply enormous. This year there are more countries represented at SMM than ever before. For the first time, there are companies from Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico and Serbia in Hamburg.
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1,965 exhibitors from 56 nations will be presenting their products and services in Hamburg. That is 300 more exhibitors than in 2006. For comparison: In 2006 there were 1,669 exhibitors, and in 2004 there were 1,452 exhibitors. The increase in the number of exhibitors was possible thanks to the accelerated completion of the new halls of the Hamburg Fair. The last of the new halls, that is B7, was completed in time for the event, bringing the total gross space available in the halls to 87,000 square metres (versus 75,000 sqm in 2006), that is more than ever before. The B-site is now arranged for a round tour again, from the Central Entrance near the Television Tower to Entrance East, continuing to Entrance South and back again to the Central Entrance. A site map is provided in your press folders and in the SMM catalogue. The fourth and last entrance to Hamburg Messe, that is Entrance West, gives a direct link to the S-Bahn and U-Bahn rapid transit networks at Sternschanze station. World shipbuilding continues to be in good shape, maintaining a high level of activity. SMM is always a mirror of economic developments in the global shipbuilding markets, so the demand for space at this SMM was simply enormous. This year there are more countries represented at SMM than ever before. For the first time, there are companies from Colombia, Malaysia, Mexico and Serbia in Hamburg.
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Dubai Customs World reviews Djibouti experience with Executive Council
High-level meeting discusses operational success at Djibouti Port.
Senior officials of the Dubai Customs World, the customs solutions provider under Dubai World, held talks with the officials of the Consulting Office of Dubai during which they discussed the work experience while managing the operations at Djibouti Customs. The high-level meeting was attended by Ahmed Khalaf Al Merri, Dubai Customs World Director, Butti Hassan Al Merri, Marketing and Sales Director, Ayman Ibrahim Al Dasoukee, Customs Relations Officer, Huda Al Hashimi, Head of the Consulting Office of the Executive Council, Vineet Chhatwal, Chief Operating Officer, and Mohammed Nayal, Institutional Management and Government Advisor. After the meeting, Al Merri said: “We presented a detailed review of the stages of progress made by Dubai Customs World while managing Djibouti Customs operations. We succeeded in demonstrating very high level of professionalism. It was an opportunity for Dubai Customs World to prove the operational standards that have been adopted in managing the various sectors. Our commitment to excellence in developing creative customs solutions is in line with the age of globalization and information technology.” Huda Al Hashimi lauded Dubai Customs World for the efficient role it played in developing Djibouti’s customs operations and for its accomplishments there. Al Merri pointed out that Dubai Customs World is ready to share its successful experiences with other countries within the framework of mutual co-operation in developing human resources and technology. This will benefit all parties, strengthen ties and help attract more investments. The Customs Department plays a central role in motivating investors and businessmen, encouraging them to set up projects that will boost economic development and sustainable growth.
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Senior officials of the Dubai Customs World, the customs solutions provider under Dubai World, held talks with the officials of the Consulting Office of Dubai during which they discussed the work experience while managing the operations at Djibouti Customs. The high-level meeting was attended by Ahmed Khalaf Al Merri, Dubai Customs World Director, Butti Hassan Al Merri, Marketing and Sales Director, Ayman Ibrahim Al Dasoukee, Customs Relations Officer, Huda Al Hashimi, Head of the Consulting Office of the Executive Council, Vineet Chhatwal, Chief Operating Officer, and Mohammed Nayal, Institutional Management and Government Advisor. After the meeting, Al Merri said: “We presented a detailed review of the stages of progress made by Dubai Customs World while managing Djibouti Customs operations. We succeeded in demonstrating very high level of professionalism. It was an opportunity for Dubai Customs World to prove the operational standards that have been adopted in managing the various sectors. Our commitment to excellence in developing creative customs solutions is in line with the age of globalization and information technology.” Huda Al Hashimi lauded Dubai Customs World for the efficient role it played in developing Djibouti’s customs operations and for its accomplishments there. Al Merri pointed out that Dubai Customs World is ready to share its successful experiences with other countries within the framework of mutual co-operation in developing human resources and technology. This will benefit all parties, strengthen ties and help attract more investments. The Customs Department plays a central role in motivating investors and businessmen, encouraging them to set up projects that will boost economic development and sustainable growth.
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DP World adds capacity at Jebel Ali
Dubai: DP World has increased handling capacity at its Jebel Ali terminal following the delivery of new tandem-lift and rail-mounted gantry cranes for installation on the second phase of the Container Terminal-2 at the port.
Eight new tandem-lift cranes and 20 rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) have been delivered to the Jebel Ali terminal, increasing the total number of lift cranes to 16 and RMGs to 38. Most of the new cranes have been commissioned and are operational, while the remaining are expected to commence operations shortly. Additional equipment is expected to be installed at the port in coming months. The second phase of Container Terminal-2 at Jebel Ali is expected to have 29 tandem-lift cranes and 60 RMGs, when fully operational in the first quarter of 2009. The Container Terminal-2 is expected to have a total capacity in excess of 5m teu when fully operational.
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Eight new tandem-lift cranes and 20 rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) have been delivered to the Jebel Ali terminal, increasing the total number of lift cranes to 16 and RMGs to 38. Most of the new cranes have been commissioned and are operational, while the remaining are expected to commence operations shortly. Additional equipment is expected to be installed at the port in coming months. The second phase of Container Terminal-2 at Jebel Ali is expected to have 29 tandem-lift cranes and 60 RMGs, when fully operational in the first quarter of 2009. The Container Terminal-2 is expected to have a total capacity in excess of 5m teu when fully operational.
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Nothing sheepish about Siba's three million milestone
The world’s most technologically advanced livestock carrier, ‘Becrux’, has celebrated a milestone, successfully transporting its three millionth sheep.
The vessel is owned by Siba Ships of Italy. The vessel unloaded its milestone sheep in Doha, Qatar, on September 18 - just two months after its 500,000th cattle milestone was achieved. ‘Becrux’ is now returning to Perth in Australia to load another consignment for the Middle East. The vessel entered the Siba Ships livestock fleet in 2002 and has completed 77 voyages since its launch. Its speed and animal welfare advances have cemented its position as the flagship of the world’s livestock fleet. “The ‘Becrux’ doesn’t just exceed the industry standard in terms of voyage success rates - the sheep and cattle on board the Becrux arrive at their destination in better condition than aboard any other vessel,” said Wellard Rural Exports Managing Director Steve Meerwald. The bulk of the cattle and sheep on the ‘Becrux’s’ voyages have been supplied by Australia’s largest livestock exporter, Wellard Rural Exports.
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The vessel is owned by Siba Ships of Italy. The vessel unloaded its milestone sheep in Doha, Qatar, on September 18 - just two months after its 500,000th cattle milestone was achieved. ‘Becrux’ is now returning to Perth in Australia to load another consignment for the Middle East. The vessel entered the Siba Ships livestock fleet in 2002 and has completed 77 voyages since its launch. Its speed and animal welfare advances have cemented its position as the flagship of the world’s livestock fleet. “The ‘Becrux’ doesn’t just exceed the industry standard in terms of voyage success rates - the sheep and cattle on board the Becrux arrive at their destination in better condition than aboard any other vessel,” said Wellard Rural Exports Managing Director Steve Meerwald. The bulk of the cattle and sheep on the ‘Becrux’s’ voyages have been supplied by Australia’s largest livestock exporter, Wellard Rural Exports.
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Sealink delivers 53-metre tug
A Dutch owner has taken delivery of the ‘Venture G’, the second in a pair of sisterships from the Sealink Shipyard in Miri, Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Like the first vessel, the ‘Mare Verde’, the second vessel, the ‘Venture G’ measures 53.8 metres by 13.8 metres with a moulded depth of 4.5 metres. Designed by Conan Wu and Associates of Singapore, the vessel has an engine room mounted well aft with large tankage capacity forward. The bunker tankage includes 913 cubic metres of IFO 380, 220 cubic metres of MDO and 208 cubic metres of fresh water. The vessel is fitted with a thermal fluid heater and three cargo pumps, two for the IFO 380 and one for MDO. Main engines are a pair of Cummins KTA50-M2 diesels each generating 1,265kW at 1,800rpm and turning four blade 2,000 by 2,080 m/m propellers through Twin Disc MG5506 gears with 6:1 ratios. A five tonne-bow tunnel type bow thruster is also fitted. Auxiliaries are three Caterpillar-powered 245kW 50 hz sets. The emergency gen set is a Cummins powered 30kW set.
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Like the first vessel, the ‘Mare Verde’, the second vessel, the ‘Venture G’ measures 53.8 metres by 13.8 metres with a moulded depth of 4.5 metres. Designed by Conan Wu and Associates of Singapore, the vessel has an engine room mounted well aft with large tankage capacity forward. The bunker tankage includes 913 cubic metres of IFO 380, 220 cubic metres of MDO and 208 cubic metres of fresh water. The vessel is fitted with a thermal fluid heater and three cargo pumps, two for the IFO 380 and one for MDO. Main engines are a pair of Cummins KTA50-M2 diesels each generating 1,265kW at 1,800rpm and turning four blade 2,000 by 2,080 m/m propellers through Twin Disc MG5506 gears with 6:1 ratios. A five tonne-bow tunnel type bow thruster is also fitted. Auxiliaries are three Caterpillar-powered 245kW 50 hz sets. The emergency gen set is a Cummins powered 30kW set.
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