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U.S. LNG Cargo Shipped From Alaska to Japan

Aug 21, 2012

ConocoPhillips ships third LNG cargo from Alaska to Japan.ConocoPhillips (COP) has shipped a third cargo of liquefied natural gas to Japan from the only U.S. LNG plant permitted to sell domestically produced fuel to the Asian country, reports Bloomberg…

Salvage of Ownerless Stranded Freighter Continues

Aug 21, 2012

Cutting  & removing sections of 202-ft freighter 'Jireh' continue in preparation for final removal of vessel from Mona Island, Puerto Rico.The Jireh ran aground on Mona Island June 21, 2012 with 84 passengers and crew. Investigators have…

Vale to Build Mozambique Coal Terminal

Aug 21, 2012

Mozambiquan port city of Nacala (SE coast of Africa) is undergoing rapid change and development that will impact on Nampula province and the country in general.Plans include the slated development by Brazilian mining giant Vale to build a new coal terminal at Nacala-a-Velha…

China – Denmark Shipbuilding Innovation Seminar Inaugurated

Aug 21, 2012

Danish Ambassador opens seminar on Shipbuilding Innovation.The seminar was organised in cooperation between China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) and Odense Maritime Technology Ltd (OMT). The two organisations invited…

Unmanned Submarine-Hunter Contract Awarded

Aug 21, 2012

US Defense Advanced Research Prjoject Agency (DARPA) contracts Science Applications International Corp. to develop an autonomous surface vessel to track and follow enemy subs for months.The growing number of adversaries able to build and…

Russian Naval Unit Active in Pacific

Aug 21, 2012

Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit consisting of destroyer 'Admiral Panteleyev', oiler 'Boris Butoma', and rescue tug 'Fotiy Krylov' continue exercises. The Russian ships had been taking part in RIMPAC-2012 off the Hawaii islands.The ships…

Offshore Caribbean Deepwater Drilling Response Forum

Aug 21, 2012

Caribbean nations will come together for the first time to specifically address emergency response protocols for offshore deepwater drilling activities.Open Forum’s inaugural conference: 'One Caribbean – One Responseon' will be held September 13…

Logistics Provider Damco Reports Positive Half-year 2012

Aug 21, 2012

Damco  announce continued good progress moving into the second half of 2012 despite tough conditions in the global freight markets.Damco is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, and specializes in customised freight forwarding and supply chain solutions…

Scorpio Tankers Sell One Accept New One

Aug 21, 2012

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announce sale of the 'STI Diamond', accept delivery of newbuild 'STI Topaz'.The Company completed the sale of the 'STI Diamond' and sale of a second vessel, the STI Coral, is expected to be completed in September 2012…

Naval Vessel MRO Market Research Published

Aug 21, 2012

New report Added in ResearchMoz Reports Database –  'The Global Naval Vessels MRO [Maintenance, Repair, Operation] Market 2012-2022'.This report is the result of ICD Research / Strategic Defence Intelligence's extensive market and company research covering the global naval vessels MRO industry…

New Bunker Fuel Developed by Scientists

Aug 21, 2012

Scientists develop a cleaner fuel for cruise ships & other large vessels from ingredients in detergents, medicines.Scientists describe development of a new fuel mixture to ease the major air pollution and cost problems facing cruise ships…

Conrad Announce Q2 2012 Financial Results & Backlog

Aug 21, 2012

Conrad Industries, Inc. headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana announce favourable second quarter results.Conrad Industries, Inc. designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel…

US Longshoremen Protest Loss of Military Cargo Handling

Aug 21, 2012

International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) begins protest in Washington DC & Port of Charleston, South Carolina.Union longshore workers from many Atlantic Coast District Ports are joining forces outside the United States Marine Barracks in Washington…

Crowley Maritime Re-enters Jones Act Tankship Market

Aug 21, 2012

Crowley Maritime purchases two new 'Jones Act' tankers from Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.Crowley Maritime Corporation’s petroleum and chemical transportation group announce that it has purchased two new Jones Act tankers, the Pennsylvania and the Florida…

Hi-speed Catamaran Charter Option Exercised by MSC

Aug 20, 2012

United States Military Sealift Command (MSC) exercise first of its three, six months options, for the ongoing charter of “WestPac Express”.The option forms part of a 24 month contract that Austal was awarded in December 2011.A 101 metre aluminium catamaran…

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