Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online for April 10, 2015

 Fidley Watch: Talk, Talk

By Chris Philips, Managing Editor

On page 6 this month (Pacific Maritime Magazine, April 2015) is the story of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its plans to build six 20,150-TEU container ships to operate between Asia and Europe via the Suez canal.

These mega-ships will be more than 1,300 feet long by almost 200 feet wide. To put this into perspective, the six vessels will each be large enough to accommodate three professional football fields, end to end, leaving room for fans, the press box, restrooms and beer vendors.

The Seattle Seahawks could beat the 49ers on the aft field, move to midships and beat the Packers and then head to the bow field, where they could get another crack at the Patriots…. MORE

Friday, April 10, 2015

Hapag-Lloyd Eliminates Port of Portland Calls

Port of Anacortes Hires New Executive Director

Rapp Marine Clinches 150-Ton Subsea Crane Deal

Christening Scheduled for LNG-Powered Containership

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By Mark Edward Nero

The Port of Portland, which in early March lost Hanjin Shipping’s direct call service, has now seen Hapag-Lloyd depart for good, the German-based carrier confirmed April 7.  (Read full article)

By Mark Edward Nero

During its April 2 meeting, the five-member Port of Anacortes Commission appointed Daniel C. Worra as the port’s new executive director. He replaces outgoing Interim Executive Director John Hachey, who had been on the job since November 2014. (Read full article)

By Mark Edward Nero

Deck machinery and winch builder Rapp Marine said that it has agreed on terms with Otto Candies to deliver a 150-ton AHC crane for one of the company’s vessels. (Read full article)

By Mark Edward Nero

A special event to christen and launch the world’s first LNG-powered containership built by General Dynamics NASSCO for Totem Ocean Trailer Express is scheduled Saturday, April 18 in San Diego. (Read full article)