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BRP Wins Industry Award for Rotax Innovation

Feb 14, 2016

BRP’s Rotax Intelligent Shift and Throttle (iST) system was recognized by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) with an Innovation Award in the Jet Boat category at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show.The game-changing…

Ri'chard Joins Holland America Line as Director

Feb 14, 2016

Holland America Line has appointed Denella Ri’chard to the position of director, trade communication and engagement. In this newly created role she is responsible for supporting travel agent partners worldwide, with particular focus on the United States and Canada…

DARPA All Set To Launch Submarine Hunting Drone

Feb 13, 2016

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will launch in April a sleek, 132-foot warship from Portland, OR, testing its abilities over a succeeding period of 18 months. The ship is entirely autonomous, fully operational without an onboard crew…

Submarine Tourism in Turkey's Waters

Feb 13, 2016

The first tourist submarine in Turkey is waiting to be sent on a voyage that will reveal the wonders of the undersea world of the Mediterranea. The first submarine tours are planned in April and no doubt they will be interesting and unforgettable for tourists and locals…

Cautious Optimism on Pacific NorthWest LNG Report

Feb 13, 2016

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)  has ruled that Pacific NorthWest LNG’s project in British Columbia would likely harm harbour porpoises and contribute to climate change, but the export terminal could be built and operated without causing major ecological damage…

Premier Oil and Rockhopper Abandon Ocean Rig Contract

Feb 13, 2016

Two of the major British players in Falkland Islands offshore oil development, Premier Oil and Rockhopper Exploration, cancelled a joint venture contract with Ocean Rig UDW. In June 2014, the companies entered into a contract with Ocean…

UPS Oposes CP-NS Merger

Feb 13, 2016

UPS, one of North America’s largest intermodal shippers, has told federal regulators that it is against Canadian Pacific Railway's (CP's) proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS). UPS' thumbs-down has dealt a severe blow to CP's $28 billion bid to acquire U…

DP World Bolsters Investment in India

Feb 13, 2016

DP World Pvt. Ltd, the world’s fourth biggest container port operator majority owned by the Dubai government, has plans to invest over $1 billion in India for augmenting its port-related operations. The company is seeking to invest in expansion of brownfield terminals…

All-Women Crew Indian Navy Ship Enters Chennai Port

Feb 13, 2016

The Indian Navy said on Saturday that its sailing vessel Mhadei, having an all-women crew of naval officers, has entered the Chennai Port.  The vessel which had left Visakhapatnam on February 9, was scheduled to make stops at Chennai and Kochi ports enroute before reaching her home port at Goa…

Andy Lawrence Joins T&T Salvage

Feb 12, 2016

Andy Lawrence has signed on to bring his background and experience to T&T Salvage’s global response team, where he will have the opportunity to apply his know-how and grow professionally, the company announced.Lawrence graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the U…

WQIS Hires Mongello as COO and Senior VP

Feb 12, 2016

WQIS, underwriter of pollution liability insurance for marine vessels, has created the new position of Chief Operating Officer and has selected Justin A. Mongello to fill the role, as well as that of Senior Vice President. Mongello holds…

Owner Fined for 'Dangerously Unsafe' Vessel

Feb 12, 2016

The owner of a harbor tanker has been fined £3,000 with more than £7,000 costs after pleading guilty to a charge of operating a vessel for being dangerously unsafe. Joseph O’Connor was fined at the hearing in Southampton Magistrates Court…

Scherer Named Director of Seattle Maritime Academy

Feb 12, 2016

Sarah Scherer has joined Seattle Maritime Academy as its new director, aiming to improve the student experience, connect with industry partners and raise the academy's profile.Scherer took the helm of Seattle Maritime Academy as its new…

Helsinki, Tyumen State Universities to form Arctic station

Feb 12, 2016

Within the framework of the international project Reeh, Tyumen State University in cooperation with the University of Helsinki are planning to create a unique Arctic observation stations.Arctic station of the two universities will be part of a global network of observation points…

Nautilus, Metro Move to New HQ in Long Beach

Feb 12, 2016

After more than 92 years of operating from various locations in Wilmington, Calif., Nautilus International Holding Corp., along with its subsidiaries Metro Ports, Metro Cruise Services, Metro Shore Services and Metro Risk Management, is moving…

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