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The Coast Guard Foundation Hosts 19th Annual Tribute

Oct 17, 2012

St. Petersburg Event To Honor New Coast Guard Cutter And The Memory of William Flores.The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare and morale of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced…

Dockwise Carry LHD Hull Safely to Australia

Oct 17, 2012

The Navy’s first Canberra-Class Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) warship arrives at its Victoria, Australian home for the next 12 months.The LHD01 hull has been transported from Spain to Australia by Heavy Lift Ship, Blue Marlin, taking around eight weeks for the 12…

Meet EMILY, the Robot Lifeguard

Oct 17, 2012

Hydronalix's superstar named EMILY (for EMergency Integrated Lifesaving lanYard) can zip through the surf to save a drowning victim.EMILY is reminiscent of a floating gurney covered with a bright red cloth with a white cross. It is a four…

Accommodation Vessel Hired for Concordia Salvage Support

Oct 17, 2012

Ferguson Group’s accommodation service vessel, 'ASV Pioneer', deployed in the Mediterranean on a six-month contract with salvors Titan-Micoperi.The new contract, with Titan-Micoperi, is for the ASV Pioneer to provide a support role to the…

Aker Solutions Get Shetlands LNG Contract

Oct 17, 2012

Aker Solutions wins three year Total E&P UK & J/V partner Dong E&P UK contract for work on Shetland, Scotland, LNG plants on & offshore.The agreement includes provision of operations, maintenance and services support personnel for Total E&P UK at the new gas plant…

Singapore Initiatives to Enhance Bunker Quality

Oct 17, 2012

Singapore bunkering conference informed by Minister of Transport of recent measures taken to improve bunkering in the port.Minister for Transport, Mr Lui Tuck Yew, presided over the opening ceremony of the 17th Singapore International Bunkering…

Wärtsilä Interim Financial Report

Oct 17, 2012

Wärtsilä Corporation report January to September 2012 indicates growth in orders & net sales despite tough markets.Highlights of the review period Jan – Sept 2012. Order intake increased 10% to EUR 3,583 million (3,267)
 Net sales increased 7% to EUR 3…

Container Ship Stacking Weight Modification Allows More Cargo

Oct 17, 2012

Advanced research and development by Lloyd's Register indicates that container stacking weights can be modified to allow the carriage of more cargo.In an 18,000 teu design the increase in cargo weight could be as much as 10%, says Tom Boardley Lloyd’s Register’s Marine Director…

Scania Commended for Climate Change Disclosure

Oct 17, 2012

Engine manufacturer Scania is featured in CDP’s “Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for a second time.This index, a key component of CDP’s annual Nordic 260 Report, highlights the constituent companies within the Nordic stock exchanges which…

Russian-buit Research Ship Antarctic Ready

Oct 17, 2012

Research ship 'Akademik Tryoshnikov' built by Admiralty Shipyards will be employed in the service of Russian Antarctic stations.The Akademik Tryoshnikov is the first research vessel in the last 20 years built by the Admiralty Shipyards to order by Roshydromet…

Recent Warship Collision Investigators Named

Oct 17, 2012

US Fleet Forces Command (USFF) names Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, & Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo to enquire into 'San Jacinto/Montpelier' collision.U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) assigned a flag officer to lead an administrative investigation and…

Helix to Sell Three Pipelay Vessels

Oct 17, 2012

Helix Energy Solutions Group to sell pipelay vessels, 'Caesar, Express', 'Intrepid' & related equipment in separate transactions for a total $252,750,000.On October 15, 2012, Helix entered into an agreement to sell the Caesar, Express and…

Australia LNG Bunkering Project Kicks Off

Oct 17, 2012

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) & nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established the four-month study.The Joint Industry Project (JIP) is to facilitate the adoption of LNG fuelled vessels in Australian waters…

HII Women Shipbuilders' STEM Achievements Recognized

Oct 17, 2012

Ten HII shipbuilders recognized at 17th annual Women of Color STEM Conference for achievements in science, technology, engineering & math (STEM).Five award-winners represent the company's Ingalls Shipbuilding division, and five award winners…

Greek Owners Sell Bulker 'Clipper Grace'

Oct 16, 2012

Seanergy Maritime Holdings sell 'Clipper Grace', a 30,548 dwt Handysize drybulk vessel, built in 2007, at a gross price of US$11.25 million. The vessel was delivered to its new owners on October 15, 2012. The company will use the sale proceeds to reduce debt and for working capital purposes…

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