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Madsen Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Apr 25, 2014

DNV GL Group President and Chief Executive Officer Henrik O. Madsen received the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award at the Seatrade Awards in London this week.Recognized for his ‘inspirational leadership’ Henrik O. Madsen was presented the award in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal…

Huge Iceberg Broken off Antarctica Heads for Open Ocean

Apr 23, 2014

Scientists are monitoring an iceberg roughly six times the size of Manhattan - one of the largest now in existence - that broke off from an Antarctic glacier and is heading into the open ocean.NASA glaciologist Kelly Brunt said on Wednesday…

RINA Launches Notation for Eco-ships

Apr 23, 2014

International classification society RINA has launched a new voluntary notation to clearly identify new ship designs which meet eco-ship criteria.The Efficient Ship notation is granted to ships and new designs assessed by RINA to have  very high overall efficiency of engines…

Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 Launched

Apr 22, 2014

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has announced its firm commitment to supporting the Dubai Maritime Vision 2030 plan of creating a vibrant and safe maritime environment in the next two decades and establishing Dubai as a leading global maritime hub…

When Will Deep Sea Mining Commence? The Robot is Ready

Apr 18, 2014

The world's first deep sea mining robot sits idle on a British factory floor, waiting to claw up high grade copper and gold from the seabed off Papua New Guinea (PNG) - when a wrangle over terms is solved. Beyond PNG, in international waters…

Shipowners to Become Liable for Costs of Wreck Removal

Apr 17, 2014

Shipowner liability is on the horizon as the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal Wrecks will enter into force on 14 April 2015 following the deposit, on 14 April 2014, of an instrument of ratification by Denmark, with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

Wreck-Removal Convention to Enter into Force

Apr 15, 2014

Shipowner liability on the horizon as Denmark ratifies international instrumentThe Nairobi International Convention on the Removal Wrecks will enter into force on April 14, 2015 following the deposit, on April 14, 2014, of an instrument of ratification by Denmark…

St. Lawrence Seaway Notices Update

Apr 14, 2014

The Great lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System today issued notices number nine and 10 regarding maximum allowable drafts in the Montreal section in Lake Ontario and revocation of certain transit restrictions.Seaway notice 9 addresses maximum allowable drafts in Lake Ontario’s Montreal section…

ClassNK Executive VP Named to Green Award Board

Apr 14, 2014

The Netherlands-based Green Award Foundation has announced that ClassNK Executive Vice President Tetsuya Kinoshita has been selected to serve on its Board of Experts from May 1, 2014.The Green Award Foundation was established under the initiative…

NOIA Elects Rynd Chairman, Taylor Vice Chair

Apr 10, 2014

The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Board of Directors has elected John T. Rynd as Chairman of NOIA and Cindy B. Taylor as Vice Chair of NOIA for the upcoming 2014-2015 term. Rynd and Taylor assumed their positions at the NOIA Annual Meeting today in Washington…

Cyclone Warning for North Queensland

Apr 10, 2014

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising of the approach of Cyclone Ita towards the North Queensland coast of Australia. Forecast to develop into a severe category level 4 tropical cyclone, it is expected to make landfall late on Friday…

Port of Hueneme Receives EPA Grant

Apr 09, 2014

Port staff received news that the Port of Hueneme was among the awardees to receive funds through the EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). The funds will be used to complete an enhanced phase II to the Port’s existing Shore Power Project…

ADF Aids Solomon Islands Flood Response

Apr 09, 2014

Prompt Australian Defence Force support to Solomon Islands Government in the wake of last week’s devastating floods has been warmly welcomed by Defence Minister David Johnston.Defence has an Assessment Team working with Australian Government…

Greater Collaboration Needed in O&G Industy

Apr 08, 2014

Australia’s oil and gas industry must fix its sights on developing greater collaboration as it brings a range of mega projects into operation, according to a group of sector leaders at a DNV GL-hosted briefing and round table event in Perth…

Ice Stalls Resumption of Lakes Coal Trade

Apr 07, 2014

Ice, reportedly more than 4 feet thick in places, effectively stalled the resumption of the coal trade on the Great Lakes in March, the Lake Carriers’ Association said. Only three coal cargos were loaded: one on Lake Superior, one on Lake Michigan and one on Lake Erie…

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