.The “Anwar” can carry 4200 tonnes of fuel oil and 460 tonnes of gas oil, and BP Marine also has a road tank wagon (RTW) available for small deliveries at any of Salalah’s berths. BP Marine’s move brings its total investment in Salalah to over US$20 million since 2004, and is part of its ongoing strategy to upgrade infrastructure at its 118 ports worldwide. I see the introduction of the “Anwar” as the next progressive step of BP Marine in offering a flexible bunkering service in the port of Salalah,” said Eric Hu, BP Marine’s Middle East fuel manager, according to the Oman Daily Observer. “Being able to supply at anchorage gives BP Marine the opportunity to deliver to customers that it hasn’t previously has access to. We will now be able to supply cruise vessels and others that don’t have to enter the port of Salalah for cargo works,” Hu added
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
BP Marine extends investment at Port of Salalah
BP Marine has expressed its confidence in Oman’s Port of Salalah via the introduction of a dedicated barge to complement its deepwater container fuels terminal at the facility.
.The “Anwar” can carry 4200 tonnes of fuel oil and 460 tonnes of gas oil, and BP Marine also has a road tank wagon (RTW) available for small deliveries at any of Salalah’s berths. BP Marine’s move brings its total investment in Salalah to over US$20 million since 2004, and is part of its ongoing strategy to upgrade infrastructure at its 118 ports worldwide. I see the introduction of the “Anwar” as the next progressive step of BP Marine in offering a flexible bunkering service in the port of Salalah,” said Eric Hu, BP Marine’s Middle East fuel manager, according to the Oman Daily Observer. “Being able to supply at anchorage gives BP Marine the opportunity to deliver to customers that it hasn’t previously has access to. We will now be able to supply cruise vessels and others that don’t have to enter the port of Salalah for cargo works,” Hu addedRead More
.The “Anwar” can carry 4200 tonnes of fuel oil and 460 tonnes of gas oil, and BP Marine also has a road tank wagon (RTW) available for small deliveries at any of Salalah’s berths. BP Marine’s move brings its total investment in Salalah to over US$20 million since 2004, and is part of its ongoing strategy to upgrade infrastructure at its 118 ports worldwide. I see the introduction of the “Anwar” as the next progressive step of BP Marine in offering a flexible bunkering service in the port of Salalah,” said Eric Hu, BP Marine’s Middle East fuel manager, according to the Oman Daily Observer. “Being able to supply at anchorage gives BP Marine the opportunity to deliver to customers that it hasn’t previously has access to. We will now be able to supply cruise vessels and others that don’t have to enter the port of Salalah for cargo works,” Hu added
Drydocks World-Dubai New FPSO Quay
Drydocks World - Dubai, the ship repair, conversion and building subsidiary of Drydocks World, has added two new berths to its facility, significantly increasing its conversion capacity.
Completed recently, Berths 9 and 10 are now fully operational and have recently accommodated the 380-metre long TI Asia, Abuzar and Spring Bow for conversion works. The announcement comes ahead of Drydocks World’s participation at Nor-Shipping 09, in Oslo, June 9th–12th, where the company’s yard capabilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia will be highlighted. The new FPSO Quay is located on the lee face of the main breakwater, with a total length of 668m and a dredged depth of –11m DMD (Chart Datum) over a length of 630m Each new berth is more than 59m wide and is projected to increase Drydocks World-Dubai’s Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) conversion capacity by two vessels per year. Bob Normand, Director of Infrastructure Development, Drydocks World, said: “We are proud to have successfully completed another expansion project at our shipyard. The two new berths will further strengthen Drydocks World-Dubai’s profile as the largest and most efficient maritime industry hub in the region. Berths 9 and 10 are capable of handling supertanker-size vessels. The main contractor for the berth design and construction was Dutco Balfour Beatty, working with subcontractors Hills & Fort and Wajdi for the mechanical and electrical works respectively. Scott Wilson Kirkpatrik designed the civil works. I congratulate the entire team including our in-house personnel that worked to achieve the completion of the berths.”Read More
Completed recently, Berths 9 and 10 are now fully operational and have recently accommodated the 380-metre long TI Asia, Abuzar and Spring Bow for conversion works. The announcement comes ahead of Drydocks World’s participation at Nor-Shipping 09, in Oslo, June 9th–12th, where the company’s yard capabilities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia will be highlighted. The new FPSO Quay is located on the lee face of the main breakwater, with a total length of 668m and a dredged depth of –11m DMD (Chart Datum) over a length of 630m Each new berth is more than 59m wide and is projected to increase Drydocks World-Dubai’s Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) conversion capacity by two vessels per year. Bob Normand, Director of Infrastructure Development, Drydocks World, said: “We are proud to have successfully completed another expansion project at our shipyard. The two new berths will further strengthen Drydocks World-Dubai’s profile as the largest and most efficient maritime industry hub in the region. Berths 9 and 10 are capable of handling supertanker-size vessels. The main contractor for the berth design and construction was Dutco Balfour Beatty, working with subcontractors Hills & Fort and Wajdi for the mechanical and electrical works respectively. Scott Wilson Kirkpatrik designed the civil works. I congratulate the entire team including our in-house personnel that worked to achieve the completion of the berths.”
Piracy off Somalia high on agenda as IMO Maritime Safety Committee meets
IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) is to meet at the Organization's London Headquarters for its 86th session from 27 May to 5 June.
The packed agenda includes discussion on piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, the implementation of the Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system, the development of goal-based standards for new ship construction and the adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).Piracy and armed robbery against shipsThe MSC will review the latest statistics on piracy and armed robbery against ships, in particular in relation to the situation off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, where ships continue to be attacked and hijacked, despite the concerted efforts of the international community, spearheaded by IMO, navies and the industry, to protect shipping. The MSC is expected to finalize updated Recommendations to Governments for preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery against ships; and Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, taking into account the current trends and practices of the perpetrators with a view to providing advice in cases where seafarers, fishermen and other mariners are kidnapped or held hostage for ransom; and providing advice in cases where naval vessels and military aircraft seek to provide assistance or protection.Read More
The packed agenda includes discussion on piracy and armed robbery against ships off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, the implementation of the Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) system, the development of goal-based standards for new ship construction and the adoption of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).Piracy and armed robbery against shipsThe MSC will review the latest statistics on piracy and armed robbery against ships, in particular in relation to the situation off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden, where ships continue to be attacked and hijacked, despite the concerted efforts of the international community, spearheaded by IMO, navies and the industry, to protect shipping. The MSC is expected to finalize updated Recommendations to Governments for preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery against ships; and Guidance to shipowners and ship operators, shipmasters and crews on preventing and suppressing acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, taking into account the current trends and practices of the perpetrators with a view to providing advice in cases where seafarers, fishermen and other mariners are kidnapped or held hostage for ransom; and providing advice in cases where naval vessels and military aircraft seek to provide assistance or protection.
GAC joins hands with Bibby Ship Management and DehuTech for ship lay-up solution
Singapore: The GAC Group has formed a strategic alliance with Bibby Ship Management and DehuTech AB to enhance its GAC Ship Lay-Up Solutions (GLUS) service package for owners/operators and ship managers.
Under the partnership, UK-based Bibby Ship Management handles technical management and crew management, while Swedish DehuTech covers the dehumidification aspect of laying-up of vessels, including sale and rental of dehumidifiers. These key service features greatly enhance the existing GLUS portfolio of fully-customisable solutions which also includes ship agency, supply services, FRS (Fire, Rescue and Safety), logistics and a range of lay-up specific services from lay-up preparation and documentation to maintenance and inspection. ‘Since we launched GLUS in March, we have received very good response from the maritime industry,’ says Christer Sjödoff, group vp, GAC Solutions, adding, ‘There is also a strong demand for additional high-quality services. Working with the two best-in-class providers with extensive expertise in their respective fields enables us to expand our servicing offerings through one channel. From the comprehensive range of solutions, clients can pick and choose the scope and extent of services for fully tailored packages that meet the needs unique to their vessel type and area of trade.Read More
Under the partnership, UK-based Bibby Ship Management handles technical management and crew management, while Swedish DehuTech covers the dehumidification aspect of laying-up of vessels, including sale and rental of dehumidifiers. These key service features greatly enhance the existing GLUS portfolio of fully-customisable solutions which also includes ship agency, supply services, FRS (Fire, Rescue and Safety), logistics and a range of lay-up specific services from lay-up preparation and documentation to maintenance and inspection. ‘Since we launched GLUS in March, we have received very good response from the maritime industry,’ says Christer Sjödoff, group vp, GAC Solutions, adding, ‘There is also a strong demand for additional high-quality services. Working with the two best-in-class providers with extensive expertise in their respective fields enables us to expand our servicing offerings through one channel. From the comprehensive range of solutions, clients can pick and choose the scope and extent of services for fully tailored packages that meet the needs unique to their vessel type and area of trade.
Maersk claims container line top spot after first quarter
Denmark: An analyst from Carnegie said that while Maersk Line’s first quarter was in decline, this was in line with all container shipping companies and that Maersk was, by comparison, faring well.
In fact, said Henrik Lund, Maersk was doing the best compared with its eighth spot the same time last year. Mr Lund said that it has been seven years since the Danish container liner took the lead over its global competitors. The figures indicate that Maersk Line [is going] through a significant turn around which however, in terms of profits, drowns in the difficult market conditions,” Mr Lund was quoted as saying by Maritime Danmark.Read More
In fact, said Henrik Lund, Maersk was doing the best compared with its eighth spot the same time last year. Mr Lund said that it has been seven years since the Danish container liner took the lead over its global competitors. The figures indicate that Maersk Line [is going] through a significant turn around which however, in terms of profits, drowns in the difficult market conditions,” Mr Lund was quoted as saying by Maritime Danmark.
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