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Battle of the Komandorski Islands

Battle of the Komandorski Islands
An old-fashioned gun battle at sea.

Navigating a Curious Course

Navigating a Curious Course
Strange course lines – and the reasons for charting them – are not the exclusive domain of cruise liners. The latest high-profile disaster therefore signals the beginning of a new era in shore-based oversight of mariners. And, that’s not speculation.

La Gloire

La Gloire
World’s first ocean-going self-propelled ironclad warship.

Aegis confident of transforming bunkering business in India

Entering the bunkering business in India, Aegis Group is confident of causing a turnaround

Results of the January 2012 NMSAC Meeting – Part I

The first morning session of the January meeting of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC) opened with a lengthy Welcome/Farewell Address by NMSAC sponsor, short remarks by the Committee’s Executive Director, and what was labeled a discussion of requirements for vessel guards while in port. These were followed briefings/discussions of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA)/Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Harmonization, Maritime Domain Awareness and Information Sharing, the long-planned “MTSA II Regulations,” and harmonization of US and Canadian maritime transportation security regimes.

Prepare for some ugly numbers this reporting season

You don't have to be an accounting guru to predict dismal 2011 results, but China Shipping's expected financials give an indication of the depth to which container carriers can expect to sink.

Bharati to set up two shipyards on East coast of India

Bharati Shipyard to tie up with Apeejay Shipping to set up two shipyards on East Coast of India at $ 769 million

Cruising into Troubled Waters

Cruising into Troubled Waters
Costa Concordia disaster fallout will eventually reach far beyond today’s lurid headlines.

COSL newbuild AHTS sinks at shipyard

COSL newbuild AHTS sinks at shipyard
The incident involving the vessel "HYSY 682" occurred around 2:00 pm on January 14 at the Nantong Wharf of the shipyard, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Company Ltd., in east China's Jiangsu province, the announcement on COSL's official website stated.

Greening the Research Fleet

Greening the Research Fleet
Industry and Scientists chart the way forward during two days of substantive discussions at Duke University in Durham, NC. Solutions, strategies and emerging technologies all on the table as oceanographic research vessel operators look for ways to minimize their environmental footprint while enhancing their financial position to continue important missions. A rare partnership begins to yield fruit.

Severe Weather Disrupts Black Sea Shipping

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) advises that thickening sea ice, resulting from particularly low temperatures across Eastern Europe, is causing disruption to shipping across the Black Sea.

Damen Delivers 3 Dredges

Damen Shipyards delivers three Cutter Suction Dredgers to Azerbaijan.   On 24 January 2012 Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards delivered three Cutter

Stork Nets Contract Extension

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Stork Technical Services heralds rebrand of RBG with multi-million pound contract extension.   Stork Technical Services, the leading global provider

General Maritime Reorganizes

General Maritime Files Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement; Plan Supported by the Company's Key Senior Lenders.   General Maritime

Star Capital: New Owner of the civilian Blohm + Voss

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With the deal officially closed on January 31, 2012, the sale of the civilian Blohm + Voss companies – Blohm + Voss Industries, Blohm + Voss Repair

Successful North Sea Methanol Monitoring Trial

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LUX Assure launches chemical monitoring product after successful field trial with North Sea Operator. LUX Assure, a company specialising in the development

Seaflex Bouyancy Shows Real Utility

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Unique Maritime Group’s marine buoyancy solutions help stricken vessel and world’s largest windfarm; highlights the diverse uses for Seaflex buoyancy systems.

Boston Whaler Introduces Cutting Edge Pilothouse

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Boston Whaler debuts cutting-edge new 285 Conquest Pilothouse. With Boston Whaler’s landmark release of the 285 Conquest Pilothouse, the boatbuilder

SUNY Hosting Free Shipping Symposium

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SUNY Maritime College Presents The Annual 2012 Groundhog Day Cutting Edge Issues in Shipping Symposium. When: February 2, 2012 – 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Where: Vander Clute Hall,

RADM Mary Landry to Keynote WISTA Luncheon

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WISTA USA President Jeanne M. Grasso said that Rear Admiral (RADM) Mary Landry (United States Coast Guard (USCG) Retired), the Federal On-Scene Coordinator
 

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