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Canada Wildfire Explodes in Size, Approaches Oil Sands Project

May 08, 2016

A raging Canadian wildfire grew explosively on Saturday as hot, dry winds pushed the blaze across the energy heartland of Alberta and threatened to burn close to an oil sands project.The fire that has already prompted the evacuation of all 88…

Mozambique's Tuna Fleet Rusts as an African Success Story Fades

May 08, 2016

The 24 fishing boats rusting in the harbour of Mozambique's capital were meant to be a modern tuna fleet that would rake in hard currency, create jobs and provide a cheap source of protein for one of the world's poorest countries.Instead…

Search for Jet Skier Near Trenton Boat Ramp

May 08, 2016

The Coast Guard, Trenton Fire Dept. and New Jersey State Police Dept. are searching Saturday for a missing jet skier near the Trenton boat ramp.Missing is Jesus Diaz Melendez, 26, of Trenton, New Jersey.The crew of the vessel A.J. Meerwald…

Campbell Joins AdvanTec as V.P.

May 08, 2016

Matthew Campbell assumes the position of Vice President, Marketing & Product Management of AdvanTec Global Innovations. He assumes responsibility for marketing, and the development and growth of all brands within the marine products portfolio…

Yilport Assumes Full Control of Gävle CT

May 08, 2016

Yilport Holding acquired 100% shares of Gävle Container Terminal (GCT) and Baltic Sea Gateway (BSG). The signing ceremony took place in Gävle, Sweden on 2 May 2016. The 30+10 year concession signed with Gävle Municipality awards Yilport Holding…

Chinese Fishing Boat, Cargo Ship Collision Leaves 17 Missing

May 07, 2016

Seventeen people were missing after a Chinese fishing boat collided with a Maltese cargo ship and sank in the East China Sea on Saturday, state media reported, citing the country's coastguard fleet.The fishing boat, Lu Rong Yu 58398, had 19 people on board when the incident happened at 3…

Search on for Missing Person on Lake Pontchartrain

May 07, 2016

The Coast Guard is searching for a person that reportedly fell from the Causeway Bridge on Lake Pontchartrain, Friday. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders were notified of a Hispanic male wearing a dark shirt and jeans, who reportedly…

IMO Boosts Liquefaction Awareness at Bulk Cargo Workshop

May 07, 2016

The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code deals with the hazards associated with certain cargoes carried in bulk by ships. IMO recently (25-28 April) co-organised a workshop in Malaysia on implementing the code, with special…

Scorpio Tankers Reports Commitment for New Loan Facility

May 07, 2016

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced it has received a commitment from NIBC Bank N.V. for a loan facility of up to $44 million.The loan facility, subject to customary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation, will be…

India's Directive on Container Weight Verification Next Week

May 07, 2016

Directorate General of Shipping will issue guidelines for the Safety of Life at Sea Convention  (SOLAS)  convention on container weight verification next week, said Deepak Shetty, Director General of Shipping, Government of India yesterday in Mumbai…

Strikes Cause Stoppage in Greek Ports

May 06, 2016

A 48-hour strike by the Seamen’s Union in Greece is expected to affect all domestic and local ferry routes as well as commercial vessels calling at Piraeus, Aspropyrgos, Eleusis, Pachi and Megara ports for cargo discharging, advises Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS)…

ABS’ Wiernicki Addresses SUNY Maritime Grads

May 06, 2016

ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki addresses SUNY Maritime College graduates, awarded honorary Doctor of Science Christopher J. Wiernicki, Chairman, President and CEO of ABS, addressed State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College graduates…

Moody's Dings Hurtigruten's Outlook Due to Newbuilds

May 06, 2016

Moody's Investors Service, (Moody's) issued a press release affirming the B2 corporate family rating (CFR), B2-PD probability of default rating, and the B2 senior secured rating of Silk Bidco AS (Hurtigruten), the full owner of Norwegian cruise operator Hurtigruten  ASA…

Campbell Joins AdvanTec in Marketing Role

May 06, 2016

Aiming to enhance its marketing and product management capabilities, AdvanTec Global Innovations – parent to the Diamond Sea Glaze, Steelhead Marine, Pacific Coast Marine and Freeman Marine Equipment brands – has appointed Matthew Campbell to the position of Vice President…

ShipDC Launches with New Leader at the Helm

May 06, 2016

Ship Data Center Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary set up by ClassNK, has officially commenced operations of its big data center, ShipDC, from April 2016. Taking the helm as Representative Director and President of the subsidiary is ClassNK’s Information Technology Department General Manager…

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