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Mubarak to Build New Shipbuilding Facility in Dubai

Jul 17, 2013

Dubai Maritime City LLC (DMC), the world-class mixed-use maritime cluster, announced the signing of long term partnership agreement with Mubarak Marine LLC. The agreement is for the development of an industrial complex project for maritime services…

Port of Galveston Contributes to Cruise Industry

Jul 17, 2013

The Port of Galveston ranks as the fourth busiest cruise port in the U.S. based upon embarkation according to a recent study prepared by Business Research and Economic Advisors (BREA) for the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). In 2012…

Korea Lines Upgrades Navigation Package

Jul 17, 2013

Thomas Gunn is delighted to announce that Korea Lines, the marine transportation services company, is the latest ship owner to choose new Voyager 4 for its navigation requirements.  It will be upgrading four LNG gas carriers from Voyager…

Ferry Crew Fatigue the Cause of Hong Kong Accident

Jul 17, 2013

A Hong Kong Marine Department (MARDEP) enquiry into damage & passenger injuries caused when a local fast ferry hit the anchor cable of a vessel, found that 5 crew members were making their 15th voyage.of the day. The MARDEP report reads as follows:'While the ferry was sailing at a speed of 22…

Shell's Olympus Platform Sails for GofM

Jul 17, 2013

Shell’s massive Olympus tension leg platform (TLP) sets sail from Ingleside, Texas for a 425 mile trek to its final home on the Mars Field in the Gulf of Mexico.For 10 days, tugboats will pull the over 120,000 ton platform to location where work will begin to secure the platform in place…

Many Seafarers Continue to be Denied US Shore Leave

Jul 17, 2013

A 2013 survey conducted by Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) reveals why some seafarers cannot access shore leave while in the United States.Far from a luxury, shore leave significantly contributes to a mariners’ health and the safe and efficient operation of a vessel…

Norway First to Sign IMO Fishing Vessel Safety Protocol

Jul 16, 2013

The Kingdom of Norway has become the first State to sign the Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the Implementation of the Provisions of the 1993 Protocol relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977…

de Cuir to Lead Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition

Jul 16, 2013

Charles R. de Cuir to lead Coalition’s efforts to develop offshore wind technology in Virginia. Rutherfoord, one of the nation’s most respected risk management and insurance brokerage firms, is proud to announce that Charles R. de Cuir, Director of Rutherfoord’s Maritime Division…

ACL Appoints Capt. White as Director of Marine Operations

Jul 16, 2013

American Cruise Lines (www.americancruiselines.com) has announced  that Captain Andrew White has joined the company as Director of Marine Operations.Captain White joins American Cruise Lines after his recent retirement from twenty-seven years of service in the U…

CNOOC, BP Sign Production Sharing Contract

Jul 16, 2013

CNOOC Limited said that its parent company, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed production sharing contract (PSC) with BP  for deepwater Block 54/11 in Pearl River Mouth Basin in the South China Sea.Block 54/11 is…

DREWRY: U.S. Exports Miss Target

Jul 16, 2013

US exports have been relatively robust in a backdrop of a moribund global economy, but slowing growth means that President Obama’s ambitious plan to double outbound trade in five years will fall short.In his first State of the Union speech in January 2010…

Bibby Offshore’s Management Restructures

Jul 16, 2013

Two new chief operating officers and an offshore support services director have been appointed at Bibby Offshore to support the company’s significant future development plans. Current managing director Fraser Moonie, who has been in the role for three years…

Thome Expands Asia Ship Agency Network

Jul 16, 2013

Thome Group of Companies announced the opening of two new overseas agency offices in Philippines and Indonesia, effectively doubling Thome’s Ship Agency network. These new office openings follow closely behind the Thailand extension in December…

KPI Bridge Oil Appoints London Office Team Leader

Jul 16, 2013

KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global broker & trader in marine bunkers, marine lubricants & risk management products, has promoted Mr. Mark Perrins to Team Leader at its London Office. Mark Perrins has been with the company for nearly 5 years…

UPI Name Tim Brown Senior V-P Business Development

Jul 16, 2013

UniversalPegasus International (UPI) is a company with a global reach in engineering, project management & construction management for the energy industry, headquartered in Texas.Brown has more than 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction sectors…

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