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USCG Commandant Papp Undergoes Surgery

Apr 23, 2012

Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Bob Papp underwent surgery to treat early stage prostate cancer at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Monday, after it was diagnosed in a proactive health screening. The Coast Guard’s…

JACCAR Holdings Sells Shares of Chinese Shipyard

Apr 23, 2012

JACCAR Holdings has helped to build Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering (SOE) into one of China’s leading providers of LPG/LEG vessels, offshore cranes, and offshore production, through its 25% share in the company. JACCAR Holdings has  sold its shares to Pearlfine Ocean Worldwide…

Nautilus Minerals Signs Offtake Agreement for Solwara 1

Apr 23, 2012

Nautilus Minerals Inc. (TSX:NUS)(AIM:NUS) signed a binding heads of agreement with Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd ('Tongling') for the sale of the product extracted from the Company's Solwara 1 deposit located in the Bismarck Sea, Papua New Guinea ('PNG')…

Jotron Group Merges All Norwegian Operations

Apr 23, 2012

The Jotron Group today announces that it will merge their Norwegian companies; Jotron AS, Jotron Phontech AS and Jotron SatCom AS. The name of the new company will be Jotron AS. Kongsberg Maritime has, as previously announced by the 2 companies in March 2012…

Stork Invests to Meet Subsea Demand

Apr 23, 2012

Stork Technical Services continues subsea investment to meet growing global demand. Stork Technical Services Subsea, the subsea division of the leading global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the oil and gas…

VSTEP Delives Crane Simulator in Rotterdam

Apr 23, 2012

VSTEP delivers crane simulator for EMO, the largest transshipment terminal for coal and iron ore in Western Europe.For EMO, the largest transshipment terminal for coal and iron ore in Western Europe, VSTEP created a crane simulator for preparation…

iCargo Launches EU-Funded Logistics Program

Apr 23, 2012

iCargo, the pan-European cargo and logistics project part funded by the EU, has formally launched its three and a half year framework program. The project, formally titled “Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations” includes research…

Coast Guard Rescue Mariners near Nasketucket Bay

Apr 23, 2012

Coast Guard crews rescued two mariners from a sinking vessel in Nasketucket Bay, four miles southeast of Fairhaven, Mass., Sunday.Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England watchstanders received notification that a 20-foot fishing vessel was taking on water at 7:30 p…

ACP to Modify Pricing Structure

Apr 23, 2012

Panama Canal proposes tolls adjustments and creates new market segments to reflect real value of the route and better serve its customers.New market segments by vessel type are created and consultation period with interested parties begins.The…

China Shipyard Denies Stories on Vale's VLOC Orders

Apr 23, 2012

China Rongsheng Heavy Industries denies a report distributed by Jinji Cankao Bao on its VLOC newbuildings for Vale S.A. China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Limited offically denies the false report of “Vale declined to receive…

Costa Concordia Salvage – Structural Integrity Key Says Expert

Apr 23, 2012

Costa Concordia wreck removal – environmental issues & regional economic impacts among top concerns says Resolve CEOJoseph Farrell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Resolve Marine Group, Inc., among the world's foremost maritime emergency and disaster response…

Al Capone's Yacht in New Panama Canal Role

Apr 23, 2012

Legendary gangster's rum smuggling vessel now a tourist excursion boat in PanamaSome 270 ships pass each week through the Panama Canal, but one now gives tourists the chance to experience the storied waterway on the Isla Morada, Al Capone's legendary rum-runner…

More Ships to Bangladesh Shipbreakers

Apr 23, 2012

CTG ship-breakers import 42 large ships in last two monthsChittagong-based ship-breakers imported 42 large-sized recyclable ships in February and March this year at a cost of US$ 45 million, according to Jasim Khan's news report in the Financial Express…

Costa Concordia Wreck – Removal Contract Awarded

Apr 22, 2012

Tender for removal of Costa Concordia by Titan Salvage, Micoperi, acceptedCosta Crociere and the Costa Concordia Emergency Commissioner's Office announced that the tender for the removal of the ship from Giglio Island has been awarded to Titan Salvage in partnership with the Italian firm Micoperi…

Buoy Replacement for Great Lakes Season Almost Done

Apr 22, 2012

USCG nears completion of annual mission to replace seasonal aids to navigation throughout Great Lakes, St Lawrence SeawayThe Coast Guard is nearing completion of the mission to replace seasonal aids to navigation this week throughout the Great Lakes and the St…

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