Mindful that fish farming has the potential to help meet an expanding population's need for protein in a world with increasing water constraints, Pentair announced the opening of its Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems' World Aquaculture Technology Engineering & Research Center of Excellence in Apopka…
Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today (i) a new $250 million Securities Buyback Program, (ii) that it has recently taken delivery of an MR product tanker and (iii) that it will not exercise the options to purchase two LR2s currently under…
A heritage committee of the UNESCO cultural agency stopped short of placing Australia's Great Barrier Reef on an 'in danger' list, but the ruling on Friday raised long-term concerns about its future.The long-awaited ruling by UNESCO's…
Pressure grew on Friday for a resolution to wage talks between exporters and striking crushers in Argentina's Rosario grains hub, with another powerful union threatening to launch its own industrial action on Monday that would paralyze exports…
The Mission to Seafarers has launched a new welfare support project for families in the seafaring heartland of Manila in the Philippines. The number of seafarers that come from the Far East is thought to be around 37 percent of all ratings and…
Wärtsilä completes acquisition of L-3 Marine Systems International Wärtsilä Corporation announced that its acquisition of the Germany based L-3 Marine Systems International (MSI) has been finalized and control of the company will be transferred to Wärtsilä with effect from June 1…
Norwegian manufacturer of ballast water treatment systems MMC Green Technology reports it has sold more than 70 systems since going commercial with its MMC BWMS two years ago, 40 of which have already been installed on board vessels worldwide…
A customs strike in Chile that had held up exports and imports for over a week has ended after the union said on Friday it had come to an agreement with the government. Fruit and salmon exporters and small businesses who rely on import stock were particularly hard hit by the stoppage…
Dan-Bunkering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ihas announced that Sara Scaramelli has been employed as Bunker Trader as per May 4, 2015. Scarmelli is originally from Italy, but has been living in the UK, the Netherlands and Singapore respectively for…
Raytheon Company announced the launch of its new subsidiary, Raytheon Anschuetz USA LLC, located in San Diego, Calif. According to the company, Raytheon Anschuetz USA LLC aims to reinforce customer care and support for Raytheon Anschütz…
EVP Fran McDonald tops a field of five; choice still must be approved by Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. Pending a confirmation vote by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE), Francis X. McDonald has been selected as the 38th president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy…
Shipbuilder VT Halter Marine, Inc. announced construction has started early for the second liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ConRo ship, Taíno, for Crowley Holdings, Inc. Taíno’s steel cutting ceremony was held May 27 at VT Halter’s Pascagoula…
ClassNK has announced an improved partnership with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) which is set to see the company benefit from a collaborative program to support the professional development of staff, as well as raising profile within the marine sector…
Imtech Marine Canada has announced that Gerry Neven has been appointed as Vice-President, Industrial and Governmental Affairs.Neven, previously CEO/Managing Director of Imtech’s subsidiary Techsol Marine, will join the Imtech Marine Canada…
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will introduce yet another port industry first during the upcoming TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. On 9 June, ONE is coming. Automation is widely accepted as the way towards improved productivity…