Lidar confirms Sandy’s dramatic coastal change Impacts and future coastal vulnerability to US Geological Survey.The extent of Hurricane Sandy's wrath -- and the future coastal vulnerability of the region -- is clear in a new U.S. Geological…
Chairman of China's largest private shipbuilder, Zhang Zhirong, steps down from China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group.Determined to put scandal behind it, China’s largest private shipbuilder, China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, has said its chairman has stepped down…
Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) release further details of its modified version of the Aquarius MRE System for naval and coast guard ships. This modified system will use EMP’s patent pending EnergySail technology to form an array of devices…
The US Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) notify company they must take immediately improve safety performance.BSEE notify Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations (Black Elk) must take immediate steps to improve its safety performance on the U…
Maritime industry leaders from across the globe are expected to gather for a week of meetings and events in the capital.Welcoming the new initiative, Maritime London's chief executive, Doug Barrow, said that London International Shipping…
Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, of the International Labour Organisation doubted effectiveness of Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.Delegates at Apostleship of the Sea's 23rd international congress in the Vatican were told that the MLC 2006 was simply a tool that had to be used wisely…
Victor Marine Ltd fulfill a significant order for a series of lightweight oily water separators for naval fast attack interceptor vessels.These lighter units have now been added to Victor Marine’s full range of products. Due to the weight constraints applied to this project…
In his opening address to the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee's 91st Session Mr. Koji Sekimizu pushes for publication of Costa Concordia accident report.An extract of the Secretary-General's remarks on the Costa Concordia issue follow:'As the loss of the Costa Concordia amply demonstrated…
Coastal Energy Company, an independent exploration and production company with assets in Thailand, issues 2013 guidance.• The Company expects operating expenses to average approximately $19.00 per bbl offshore Thailand, well below 2012…
Rolls-Royce sign a teaming agreement with Italian company Lauro Shipping to design new gas-powered Environship-concept ferries.This agreement marks the first time that a customer will utilise the Environship concept for a passenger vessel…
Mill Log Equipment Company DBA Twin Disc Mid-Atlantic hire Scott Schmitz as Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States.Twin Disc’s newest full service distributor, announce the hiring of Scott Schmitz as the Territory Manager for the Northern Mid-Atlantic States to include…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) appointed by Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS) to support a key marine seismic survey project in Greece.Under the three month research project, ISS Greece will provide marine services to the survey vessel ‘Nordic…
Fugro has developed a new version of its DeepWorks ROV simulator for the Saab Seaeye family of electric ROVs.The new version supports console integration of the Seaeye Tiger, Lynx, Cougar XT and Panther XT/XT Plus models.To cater for the training needs of a mixed fleet of ROVs…
Contract announcements by U.S. Department of Defense (DofD) updated to 26, November 2012.BAE Systems Mayport, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $6,880,388 contract to perform maintenance and repair work including hull, machinery, electrical…
University of Stavanger (UiS) is active in teaching, research and finding solutions for developing fields in areas with Arctic conditions. The northward shift of Norway’s oil industry means it must adjust to temperatures down to -30°C, storms…