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Tighe Takes Charge of Information Warfare, Naval Intelligence

Jul 16, 2016

Vice Adm. Jan Tighe assumed the duties of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO) for Information Warfare (N2N6) and Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI) July 15 at the Pentagon.Tighe succeeded Vice Adm. Ted N. 'Twig' Branch, who has…

EU Ship Recycling on the Radar

Jul 15, 2016

The European Union Ship Recycling Regulation has been effective since 2013 and applies to all ships entering ports and terminals of EU Member States.  While it is consistent with the broad objectives established in the International Maritime…

Andhra Signs MoU with Russian Maritime Varsity

Jul 14, 2016

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Andhra Pradesh will soon have a world class maritime university. AP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia's State Marine Technical University to promote marine education and technology…

Port of Barcelona Looks to Panama, Cuba for Growth

Jul 13, 2016

Panama and Cuba, both in the midst of growth and international expansion, are examples of two different economic models that are helping to attract foreign companies through government initiatives providing investor security. Seeking to…

China Loses on South China Sea Ruling

Jul 12, 2016

The United States urged all parties to avoid provocative statements or actions after an arbitration court ruled on Tuesday that China has no historic title over the waters of the South China Sea. 'The decision today by the Tribunal in…

Oil and Shipping Markets on Edge After South China Sea Ruling

Jul 12, 2016

Global oil and shipping markets reacted nervously on Tuesday after an international arbitration court ruled against Beijing's claims across large swathes of the South China Sea, fuelling geopolitical tensions in the vital waterway. A tribunal in The Hague…

CCS is Authorized RO for Maritime Cook Islands

Jul 12, 2016

Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has authorized the China Classification Society (CCS) as a Recognized Organization (RO), to conduct survey and certification of ships flying the Cook Islands flag. The formal agreement between MCI and CCS which…

DCMA to continue Organizing Anchorage of Maritime Crafts in Dubai

Jul 12, 2016

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating, coordinating and supervising all aspects of Dubai’s maritime sector, revealed its continuing efforts in organizing anchorage of maritime crafts across Dubai waters…

Shortages of Bulk Cargo in Vietnamese Ports

Jul 12, 2016

Claims for shortage of bulk cargoes have become common in some Vietnamese ports and can lead to the arrest of the vessel by the receivers, says Gard Alert. Two of the ports frequently involved are Phu My (Cai Mep) in the south and Cai Lan in the north…

Brexit to Hinder Container Shipping Recovery -MSI

Jul 11, 2016

Britain’s decision to leave the EU will not by itself deal a body blow to shipping markets, but its implications create significant downside risks The U.K. Brexit vote will have far-reaching effects on the container shipping market, despite the country’s relatively minor role in global trades…

LA Port Gears up for LA Fleet Week Inaugural

Jul 10, 2016

Organizers of this summer’s inaugural LA Fleet Week 2016 are in full planning mode for the week-long call of U.S. Navy ships on the LA Waterfront  in the days leading up to and including Labor Day Weekend.   Friday September 2, through Monday September 5…

Korea Selects Intellian as 'World Class 300' Company

Jul 08, 2016

Intellian’s appointment to Korea’s prestigious ‘World Class 300’ list of the country’s most promising technology companies is a distinguished achievement and confirms its commanding lead in the mobile satellite communications terminal sector…

India to Set Up Major Port at Enayam

Jul 08, 2016

The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its 'in-principle' approval for setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed for development…

Preventing Nuclear Smuggling at U.S. Ports

Jul 08, 2016

Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Hearing on “An Examination of the Maritime Nuclear Smuggling Threat and Other Port Security and Smuggling Risks in the U.S.”The subcommittees are meeting…

LaGrange Appointed to Maritime Transportation System Advisory Committee

Jul 07, 2016

The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration appointed Port of New Orleans President and CEO Gary LaGrange to its Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee. The committee, which acts as a liaison for maritime stakeholders…

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