Master Shipyard joins ShipTek 2008 as the Co-Sponsor

ShipTek 2008, the regions premiere event on International Conference on Shipbuilding and Conversion Technology has drawn the worldwide maritime attention to the Port City of Kochi.

The organizer for the mega event, Marine BizTV is well set to make the event an ever-memorable occasion for the delegates who are participating in the event.  Another added attraction for the event is the second appearance of the Marine BizTV Video awards, which shows up in Kochi after the mesmerizing award nite of 2007 at Dubai. ShipTek 2008 along with Marine BizTV Video awards is scheduled to take place on 29 and 30 of April 2008.

The event has already received a wider publicity through its association with the media partners – DVV Media, Ship Repair and Conversion Technology, MAREX, Water Link, Sailor Today, The Marine World, Shipping Today, LOG India, DiveStyle, EXIM, The Maritime Executive, Transport Weekly, Baird Maritime etc.

Speaking on their sponsorship, Mr. K.K. Devanandan, Managing Director for MSI Ships, Singapore said, “This will be a completely new venture of Marine BizTV and is sure to strike a good deal for business networking and to meet people from around the world.” Being the only television channel dedicated to the marine industry, Marine BizTV is giving its ever best contribution to the marine industry.”

Equally delighted Mr.Maniam, Managing Director, Seagull Marine, Singapore said, “I am extremely delighted to participate in ShipTek 2008. ShipTek Expo will provide fantastic opportunities for both the exhibitors and visitors. It will be a new door to innovative technologies in the Shipbuilding industry.”

We are happy to associate with ShipTek 2008 that is going to lay down a significant platform for the entire Shipbuilding industry, says Mr. John Mathew the Executive Director of Master Shipyard who joins ShipTek as the Co-Sponsor.

 

For more details, please visit http://www.marinebiztv.com/shiptek

 

Prime Minister Inaugurates Merchant Navy week celebrations

The 45^th National Maritime Day celebrations began with the inauguration of Merchant Navy Week by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Thiru T.R. Baalu pinned the first miniature merchant navy flag on the wearing apparel of the Prime Minister. On this occasion, the secretary, Shri. A.P.V.N Sharma also pinned the merchant navy flag on the wearing apparel of Thiru T.R. Baalu. Merchant Navy Week is celebrated throughout the country every year culminating into National Maritime Day on 5^th April, in commemoration of the sailing of the first Indian Vessel SS Loyalty on its maiden voyage on 5^th April 1919 from Mumbai to London. The principle objective of the Merchant Navy Week and the National maritime Day celebrations is to create awareness amongst the countrymen about the Indian shipping industry and to underline its vital role in bolstering the country’s economy. The activities of the shipping industry and the requirement of seafarers are highlighted during the week long celebrations through different media which include special newspaper features, brochures/souvenirs, seminars, radio/TV programs, workshops, exhibitions, competitions etc.

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Tianjin 300,000-tonnage crude oil dock to start operation

The 300,000-tonnage crude oil dock in the northern Chinese municipality of Tianjin is expected to start trial operation in September 2008.

Having built the body of the hydraulic works, the company is looking to complete the whole project in August. By far, RMB740 million (US$102.2 million) has been invested in the project, compared with the plan of RMB1.379 billion (US$190.5 million) total investment. After achieving completion, the wharf apron of the port can berth 100,000 to 300,000-tonne very large crude carriers (VLCC) and have an annual handling capacity of 20 million tonnes. Port of Tianjin’s area is to be expanded to 100 square kilometres from the current 30 square kilometres by 2010. The port is building several new terminals, which includes 22 berths of more than 10,000 tonnes with an aggregate capacity of 138 million tonnes. After these projects are finished, the port’s capacity will be raised to 290 million tonnes.

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