MASTECH 2008, the biggest ship technology conference in the Middle East organized by MAST inaugurated today at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Dubai.
MASTECH 2008 is a two day International Maritime International Conference on Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding. The event is organized by MAST – the Middle East Alumni of Ship Technology passed out from the Dept. of Ship Technology, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kerala, India, in connection with the 25th Anniversary celebrations of MAST. MAST alumni association has over 150 Naval Architects holding prominent positions in the UAE maritime industry and MASTECH 2008 is supported by Marine BizTV; the world’s first global maritime television channel and supported by BizTV Events; the concepts division of Marine BizTV. The conference will see 24 international paper presentations from the lead players of the industry. MASTECH 2008 will pave an excellent opportunity to hear from the leading technical figures of the maritime industry worldwide. Another innovative concept introduced for MASTECH 2008 is ‘MASTECH Digi Show’ to showcase the latest technology and trends in the shipbuilding industry and will be held in parallel to the conference. This time a double live telecast of the event is available on both www.live.marinebiztv.com and www.mastechdubai.com.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
China puts newbuild projects on hold
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced that new project launches will be strictly controlled from now on, in the light of tough market conditions in the second half of this year.
The Ministry also said it would no longer approve new shipbuilding projects. The Chinese Government also urged shipbuilders to take precautions against worsening market conditions, improve its innovativeness and work towards strengthening the sector’s development.
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The Ministry also said it would no longer approve new shipbuilding projects. The Chinese Government also urged shipbuilders to take precautions against worsening market conditions, improve its innovativeness and work towards strengthening the sector’s development.
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CMA CGM and FESCO launch new Baltic feeder service
A new large volume Baltic Sea feeder service between Hamburg and St Petersburg has been established.
The new weekly service jointly launched by CMA CGM and Russia’s FESCO will use two 1A ice-class ships with a capacity of 1,440TEU and 1,730TEU. The container traffic between Hamburg and St Petersburg has increased four times in the past five years and container traffic achieved growth levels of 22 percent to reach a volume of 730,000TEU.
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The new weekly service jointly launched by CMA CGM and Russia’s FESCO will use two 1A ice-class ships with a capacity of 1,440TEU and 1,730TEU. The container traffic between Hamburg and St Petersburg has increased four times in the past five years and container traffic achieved growth levels of 22 percent to reach a volume of 730,000TEU.
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Hanjin signs deal for new terminal at Jacksonville
Seoul: Hanjin Shipping signed a 30-year lease agreement with Jacksonville Port Authority to build a container facility at the Dames Point Marine Terminal in North Jacksonville with the option for further expansion.
The facility, spread over approximately 90 acres is expected to cost in the region of $300m and is slated to open for business in late 2011. The new terminal will be located adjacent to the nearly completed TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point being built for Tokyo-based Mitsui OSK Lines, due to open for business in January 2009. “This is the one-two punch we have been working toward,” said JAXPORT executive director Rick Ferrin. “TraPac put us on the map. Hanjin makes JAXPORT a major player in Asian and European trade and together the new terminals help fulfil our mission of bringing jobs and opportunity to the region.” Hanjin Shipping’s US subsidiary, Total Terminal International, presently runs dedicated terminal operations in Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland. The proposed Hanjin Container Terminal will be Hanjin’s first dedicated US operation outside the west coast, a strategic move meant to capitalize on the expansion of the Panama Canal and the anticipated increase in container traffic along the east coast.
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The facility, spread over approximately 90 acres is expected to cost in the region of $300m and is slated to open for business in late 2011. The new terminal will be located adjacent to the nearly completed TraPac Container Terminal at Dames Point being built for Tokyo-based Mitsui OSK Lines, due to open for business in January 2009. “This is the one-two punch we have been working toward,” said JAXPORT executive director Rick Ferrin. “TraPac put us on the map. Hanjin makes JAXPORT a major player in Asian and European trade and together the new terminals help fulfil our mission of bringing jobs and opportunity to the region.” Hanjin Shipping’s US subsidiary, Total Terminal International, presently runs dedicated terminal operations in Seattle, Long Beach and Oakland. The proposed Hanjin Container Terminal will be Hanjin’s first dedicated US operation outside the west coast, a strategic move meant to capitalize on the expansion of the Panama Canal and the anticipated increase in container traffic along the east coast.
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Navy foils bid to hijack Indian ship in Gulf of Aden
Dubai: The Navy prevented the hijack of an Indian merchant ship on the high seas in the Gulf of Aden.
An armed helicopter on board the INS Tabar, patrolling the area, flew marine commandos to the ship, which the pirates had attacked. The pirates abandoned their attempt to board m.v. Jag Arnav, following the intervention by the commandos. The hijack bid took place when the 38,265-tonne bulk carrier, owned by the Great Eastern Shipping Company, was sailing 60 nautical miles east of Aden. The INS Tabar was then 25 nautical miles away from the spot. The Navy has been conducting anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden from October 23. A naval ship, with a contingent of marine commandos and helicopters on board, has been sent to the port of Salalah in southern Oman. With vital shipping lanes passing through the area, India has been emphasizing the importance of maritime security in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Aden. During the recent visit to the Gulf by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India signed a maritime security framework agreement with Qatar. A defence agreement was also signed with Oman, to take India-Oman security cooperation to the “next level.
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An armed helicopter on board the INS Tabar, patrolling the area, flew marine commandos to the ship, which the pirates had attacked. The pirates abandoned their attempt to board m.v. Jag Arnav, following the intervention by the commandos. The hijack bid took place when the 38,265-tonne bulk carrier, owned by the Great Eastern Shipping Company, was sailing 60 nautical miles east of Aden. The INS Tabar was then 25 nautical miles away from the spot. The Navy has been conducting anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden from October 23. A naval ship, with a contingent of marine commandos and helicopters on board, has been sent to the port of Salalah in southern Oman. With vital shipping lanes passing through the area, India has been emphasizing the importance of maritime security in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Aden. During the recent visit to the Gulf by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, India signed a maritime security framework agreement with Qatar. A defence agreement was also signed with Oman, to take India-Oman security cooperation to the “next level.
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