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Modern Compasses Improve Oil Production

Dec 19, 2013

By using the Earth’s magnetic field, combined with new innovative technology, oil and gas drilling companies are increasing oilfield productivity while reducing development costs and environmental impacts.This technology has applications across the world…

Former BP Engineer Convicted for Obstruction of Justice

Dec 19, 2013

Kurt Mix, a former engineer for BP plc, was convicted today of intentionally destroying evidence requested by federal criminal authorities investigating the April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon disaster.Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili…

Metzger Appointed Managing Director at Geodis Logistics

Dec 19, 2013

Andrea Metzger has been appointed Managing Director of Geodis Logistics Northern Europe, an entity grouping the logistics activities of Geodis in Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.Andrea Metzger is a graduate of European Business School…

Globecomm Keeps Seafarers in Touch with Access Chat Crew

Dec 19, 2013

Globecomm Maritime, a provider of maritime communications solutions, is bringing crew closer to their friends and families with the launch of Access Chat Crew.Part of the Access Chat line of products, Access Chat Crew is a revolutionary way for seafarers to enjoy live video…

WISTA Russia Formed to Support Women in Shipping

Dec 19, 2013

WISTA President Karin Orsel announced the formation and accreditation of WISTA Russia, which has been developed under the leadership of prominent Russian executives.  The inauguration of this National WISTA Association (NWA) was held during…

Lloyd's Register Alert: New SOLAS Regulation II-1/8-1

Dec 19, 2013

SOLAS Regulation II-1/8-1 has been amended and will require operational information to be provided to the master after a flooding casualty to assist with decisions regarding safe return to port. The new requirement applies to passenger vessels…

Cavotec Listing on NASDAQ OMX Upgrades to Mid Cap Segment

Dec 19, 2013

As announced by the Stockholm NASDAQ OMX, engineering group Cavotec SA (CCC: Stockholm) is to be included in the NASDAQ OMX Mid Cap segment, upgrading its current Small Cap listing, with effect from January 2, 2014. The move highlights the group’s…

Friday Afternoon Mixup Costs Shipbroker

Dec 18, 2013

Specialist shipping intermediaries insurer ITIC says that the failure of shipbrokers to follow up on time-sensitive messages can have serious financial consequences, particularly in fluctuating spot markets.In its latest Claims Review, ITIC…

Shipbuilders Grateful for Congress Budget Concensus

Dec 18, 2013

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) called the bipartisan budget agreement now passed by both houses of Congress an important first step and thanks Members of Congress for providing the much needed resources for the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry…

Maersk Training Helps Fill Jobs in Offshore Wind

Dec 18, 2013

Local unemployed people are benefiting from new careers in the offshore wind industry following their completion of a newly developed qualification offered by Maersk Training in Newcastle, designed to help them take advantage of job opportunities in the thriving U…

Summit of World's Leading Maritime Regulators a Success

Dec 18, 2013

Yesterday, regulators from the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, the People's Republic of China's Ministry of Transport and the European Commission's Antitrust Unit met at FMC headquarters in Washington, DC.  The regulators conducted discussions…

Ecospeed Agent Appointed in Denmark

Dec 18, 2013

Nielsen Marine Aps, based in Hirtshals, has been appointed as the Danish agent for the Ecospeed and Ecoshield underwater hull coating manufacturer Hydrex.As an official Ecospeed and Ecoshield representative, Nielsen Marine Aps will support Hydrex sales in mainly the Danish shipping…

“No one likes piracy.”

Dec 18, 2013

Maritime security is built upon mutual cooperation, respect and 'responsibility to share' rather than 'need to know'Offshore Patrol Vessels Middle East 2013 delegates may share different perspectives, but agree on importance, responsibility…

Brooklyn Honors Mandela on Rowboat Across Atlantic Ocean

Dec 18, 2013

Victor Mooney, executive director and founder of South African Arts International, will be joined by community leaders to invite the public to have their name on his rowboat - 'The Spirit of Malabo,' which he has dedicated to Nelson Mandela…

Survey: Shipping Confidence at Three-Year High

Dec 18, 2013

Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry rose to their highest level for more than three years over the three-month period to November 2013, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens…

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