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P&I Club Extends E-Learning Modules

Feb 11, 2015

The American P&I Club has added to its library of e-learning modules released in co-operation with IDESS IT in the Philippines. The new module covers compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk…

Chaturvedi Joins Glander International Bunkering

Feb 11, 2015

Glander International Bunkering has hired Abhinav Chaturvedi as bunker and lubricant Trader for the India office. Chaturvedi entered the bunker industry after gaining an MBA in Energy trading and has been a bunker and lubricant trader for over three years and has supply coverage in Singapore…

New Safety Course Gains MCA Approval

Feb 11, 2015

Videotel  has responded to major changes in international seafarer training legislation by producing a new e-learning course which establishes effective procedures onboard ship that will help to save lives in the event of an emergency situation…

Union, Shell in Prolonged Refinery Labor Talks

Feb 11, 2015

Royal Dutch Shell Plc and the United Steelworkers union (USW) negotiated for hours on Tuesday over a new labor contract for U.S. refinery workers, the company said on day 10 of the biggest refinery walkout since 1980.They have been unable to agree since this year's talks started on Jan…

Costa Concordia's Schettino Awaits Verdict

Feb 11, 2015

Schettino accused over loss of cruiseship in January 2012. Charges include manslaughter, causing shipwreck, abandoning ship.The former captain of the doomed Costa Concordia on Wednesday gave his final address to a court where he is being tried over the loss of the giant cruiseliner…

Meyer Werft Cuts Steel for Star Cruises Newbuild

Feb 11, 2015

The first piece of steel was cut at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany for the construction of the first ship with the construction number S. 711 for Asian operator Star Cruises.Tan Sri Lim, Chairman of Star Cruises, pushed the button…

Jessup Appointed Sr.VP in Kalmar

Feb 11, 2015

Craig Jessup has been appointed Senior Vice President, Services in Kalmar, part of Cargotec.Craig joins Kalmar from Ingersoll Rand where he headed the Industrial Technologies parts and services business for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India…

USCG Detain Tanker in Port Angeles

Feb 11, 2015

Coast Guard personnel detained the tanker Overseas Jademar in Port Angeles, Monday. Port State Control officers, from Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, discovered several significant safety violations during a port state control exam of the Marshall Island-flagged tanker…

LVDT Position Sensors for Offshore Drilling

Feb 11, 2015

UL/ULC and ATEX Approved LVDT Position Sensors for Worldwide Operation in Offshore Drilling Markets.Macro Sensors offers the HLR 750 Series of UL/ULC listed and ATEX-approved LVDT Linear Position Sensors for use in the high temperature…

NewLead Holdings Company Update

Feb 11, 2015

NewLead Holdings Ltd. has succeeded in growing the fleet of the Company from two to ten vessels in less than one year following its growth strategy and delivering on its commitments.NewLead's fleet has been entirely transformed to include younger…

New VIKING ETSO transport suit tough to beat

Feb 11, 2015

“When it comes to passenger suits for helicopter transfer, there are a number of commonly used materials and features that are well-suited to the task,” says Jens Peter Kruse, Vice President, PPE at leading maritime and fire safety equipment…

Adani's Commission Tuna Tekra Bulk Terminal at Kandla

Feb 11, 2015

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and part of Adani Group, a global integrated player, today said it had commissioned a bulk terminal at Tuna Tekra, Kanda Port, with an annual handling capacity of over 20 million tonnes…

Bertling on Rapid Growth Trajectory in India

Feb 11, 2015

As the Indian economy shows signs of green shoots Bertling Logistics India Private Ltd., the country's only project logistic multi-national has etched out strategic plans to consolidate its multifarious activities in order to gear for a major…

SignalFire Remote Sensing System for Oil & Gas

Feb 11, 2015

The SignalFire Remote Sensing System™, an innovative long-range mesh networking technology specifically designed for challenging, large-scale environments, provides cost effective remote monitoring of well pad tubing and casing pressures in upstream oil and gas fields…

Teekay LNG Partners Report 4Q & FY 2014 Earnings

Feb 11, 2015

Teekay LNG Partners L.P. plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2014 before market open on Thursday, February 19, 2015.The Partnership also plans to host a conference call on Friday, February 20…

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