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Steel Industry Presses for an End to Unfair Trade

Mar 25, 2014

Today, United States Steel Corporation President and CEO Mario Longhi joined fellow steel industry executives and Leo Gerard, international president of the United Steelworkers, in pressing Congress to maintain America’s economic and national…

Cracks Scuttle U.S. Navy Ice Camp

Mar 25, 2014

Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) announced an early end to Ice Camp Nautilus on March 23. The ice camp was a temporary structure built and operated especially for Ice Exercise 2014 (ICEX-2014).Personnel at Ice Camp Nautilus, which is built into the ice floe north of Prudhoe Bay…

Two Dead in Shooting on Navy Ship

Mar 25, 2014

Reuters reported that there are two dead aboard the U.S. Navy Destroyer USS Mahan docked at Naval Station Norfolk last night., as a civilian apparently shot and killed a sailor, and in turn the shooter was in turn killed by based security forces…

SPE Aberdeen: Tackling the Offshore Design Challenge

Mar 25, 2014

An engineering expert is set to talk at a Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) Aberdeen Section presentation this month, discussing the challenges associated with the analysis and design of offshore engineering equipment. Offshore marine equipment can be physically complex…

Another Mammoth Gas Ship Ordered for MHI

Mar 25, 2014

The U.S. Shale Gas Revolution continues to drive orders for some of the world’s largest, most sophisticated tonnage.Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) received an order from Astomos Energy Corporation for a very large liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier…

After Concordia: HAVEP Report Exposes Passenger Vessel Deficiencies

Mar 25, 2014

In the wake of the Costa Concordia accident of January 2012, an incident that arguably was one of the more dramatic incidents in this history of cruise shipping, preliminary results from the Harmonized Verification Program (HAVEP) on passenger ships…

BASS Launches Fleet Management System

Mar 25, 2014

BASS, a global provider of fleet management software for ship owners and ship managers as well as operators of rigs and floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) and offshore units, introduced the BASSnet 2.9 Fleet Management…

Guldi Joins UMSI as Sales Director

Mar 25, 2014

Unlimited Marine Services, Inc. (UMSI), a full service marine technology company continues to expand with the recruitment of Chris Guldi as Director of Sales.  Chris will be running the Sales Department, responsible for business development for the megayacht division…

New Opportunities for LNG Seafarers

Mar 24, 2014

The LNG sector is for the first time offering inducements to experienced LNG seafaring officers to come ashore and manage their ships according to international recruitment agency Faststream. The move comes as the shipping industry seeks…

Optimize Performance via Data Analytics

Mar 24, 2014

Early adopters use performance monitoring and condition-based maintenance tools to cut costs, head off breakdowns, find efficiencies and ensure compliance.The only thing harder than finding a needle in a haystack, is finding the sharpest points in a haystack full of needles…

New CEO and Management at MGT

Mar 24, 2014

Kevin Doherty transitions to board seat, Michael Fratianni assumes role of president and CEO at Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership. Montreal Gateway Terminals Partnership (MGT) has announced  the retirement of Kevin M. Doherty as President and CEO…

ADF Personnel Recognized with Bravery Awards

Mar 24, 2014

The Chief of the Defense Force General David Hurley AC, DSC has commended 19 Australian Defense Force (ADF) members who were formally recognized for their bravery and devotion to duty in perilous circumstances.The Governor-General of Australia Her Excellency the Honorable Quentin Bryce AC…

New Manager’s Guide on Drugs and Alcohol

Mar 24, 2014

Videotel launched the new addition to its suite of programs on the subjects of alcohol and drug abuse, Drugs and Alcohol – A Manager’s Guide, which is aimed directly at supporting management ashore and on board. This new program makes managers…

Horizon Lines Continue to Improve Performance in Q4 2013

Mar 23, 2014

Horizon Lines has released its fourth-quarter 2013 financial results showing an adjusted EBITDA increase of 33.1%, which is its 4th consecutive quarter of double-digit Improvement
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SECNAV Mabus Delivers Keynote at Jackson Christening

Mar 23, 2014

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus delivered the keynote address at the christening ceremony of the future USS Jackson (LCS 6) March 22 at Austal in Mobile, Ala.Dr. Katherine Holmes Cochran, daughter of Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran, sponsors Jackson…

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