International Paint, BMT ARGOSS, & NAPA urge IMO committee to develop measurement standards for paint energy-saving & eco claims.International Paint, part of AkzoNobel, the global paints and coatings company, alongside BMT ARGOSS, and NAPA…
Troubled Greece-based Excel Maritime Carriers has agreed with its lenders to effectively extend its equity raising commitment through December 31, 2012.Excel Maritime Carriers has agreed with its lenders under its $1.4bn syndicated credit facility to effectively extend…
The New Zealand Government & Daina Shipping Company settle amount due arising from the container ship's grounding on 5, October 2011.Keith Manch, Director of Maritime New Zealand, confirmed that Daina Shipping Company will pay $27.6 million…
Captain Alex Sweeney joins Crowley’s Solutions Group as Vice President, Project Operations.Sweeney, who most recently served as vice president of operations for Crowley’s petroleum distribution group in Alaska, will remain in Anchorage and report to Michael Johnson…
The United States Coast Pilot, with one of the Nation’s longest publishing records, like fine wine, improves with age.The United States Coast Pilot®, originally called the American Coast Pilot, has been published for over 200 years. This set of sailing directions for U…
SA Singapore Terminals (PSA) invests in infrastructure & the latest port technology to develop Phases 3 and 4 of its Pasir Panjang Terminal (PPT). PPT Phases 3 and 4 will feature an automated container yard equipped with proprietary intelligent planning and operation systems…
IMO ECDIS Model Course (1.27) revision ensures that navigators understand & can demonstrate ECDIS competency in the context of navigation.Competency in the use of ECDIS is essential for maritime safety, and following this revision, any Generic…
MAN Diesel & Turbo SE wins Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) contract extension for maintenance, repair & operational support of 20 MAN THM gas turbine trains.The contract extension covers four offshore platforms in the crude oil and natural…
Increasing Propulsion Energy Efficiency for a Wide Range of HullsIn a challenging market, commercial shipping operators must be particularly astute in the way they run their fleets. Trim optimization has been revealed to be a powerful means of increasing propulsion energy efficiency…
ICS Welcomes Progress by Governments to help improve Navigational safety in Malacca/Singapore Straits. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the outcome of an important…
Now Available from nv-chartsCruising sailors visiting Bermuda now have a new, up-to-date, remarkably detailed set of charts for the islands in both paper and digital format, exclusively from nv-charts, a global supplier of precision charting products for mariners…
Responds to increased ECA demand with launch of LSFO supply barge.OW Bunker, a global supplier and trader of marine fuel and lubricants, has announced that it will supply low sulphur 1% RMG 380cst fuel from Balboa, Panama from mid-October 2012…
A young Aberdeen engineer has been recognized for her work inspiring school pupils to take on a career in the oil & gas industry.Katy Crawford, who is employed by offshore lifting and mechanical handling services company Sparrows, has been…
Following a successful re-launch last year, the Society of Petroleum Engineers Aberdeen Section is again hosting the Offshore Achievement Awards with the support of main sponsor TAQA Bratani.This year will see the ceremony move to the Aberdeen…
Braemar Shipping Services plc (“Braemar” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Beer as Finance Director, with effect from 15th October 2012. James Kidwell, CEO, will hand over his responsibilities as Finance Director on that date…