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Kaufmann Managing KRAL Pump Division

Jun 09, 2016

Matthias Kaufmann, DI (FH), MAS, took over the management of the pumps division at the KRAL AG in Lustenau on May 1, 2016 and simultaneously became a member of the management team. After completing his studies in manufacturing automation…

Fireboat Dedicated at Long Beach Port

Jun 09, 2016

A new fireboat was officially welcomed into service Wednesday at the Port of Long Beach, representing a significant leap forward in protecting the harbor and the flow of trade through the nation’s second-busiest seaport.In a dockside ceremony attended by 100 invited guests…

Caterpillar Maintains Dividend Rate

Jun 09, 2016

The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to maintain the quarterly cash dividend of seventy-seven cents ($0.77) per share of common stock, payable August 20, 2016, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 20…

ABS, Capital Ship Management Improve Propulsion Shaft Monitoring

Jun 09, 2016

ABS and Capital Ship Management Corp. (“Capital”), a distinguished ship management company, have collaborated to install an advanced condition monitoring system on the propulsion shafting of the Capital managed vessel M/T Agisilaos, a 36,700 dwt…

AEGIR Participates in Stern Tube Seal Research

Jun 08, 2016

AEGIR-Marine, working together with two Dutch technical universities, has launched two substantial research programs in the field of stern tube seals.  “Market and environmental requirements have changed and will keep changing,” said Ruud Muis…

InterMoor completes Chain Tensioning, Cutting on FPSO in GoM

Jun 08, 2016

InterMoor, an Acteon company, has successfully completed the final tensioning and chain cutting operations on the FPSO Turritella for the Shell Stones project, located in the Walker Ridge protraction area in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The…

McClain Appointed MD of Braemar Engineering

Jun 08, 2016

Braemar Shipping Services Group PLC is pleased to announce that Sheila McClain, Executive Vice President of Braemar Engineering, has been appointed Braemar Engineering's new Managing Director.  Sheila will continue to be based in Houston, Texas…

Damen Introduces New Range of Naval Multi-Role Auxiliary Vessels

Jun 08, 2016

During the Oceanographic Survey Vessel Conference in London, Damen Shipyards Group announced the introduction of a new range of Multi-Role Auxiliary Vessels (MRAV). The common theme running through the series is the provision of a basic platform…

Trelleborg Appoints MD for Brazil Offshore Operation

Jun 07, 2016

Trelleborg’s offshore operation, a manufacturer of polymer and syntactic foam-based solutions, has appointed Sebastian Araujo as Managing Director of its Brazilian manufacturing facility in Macae. With over 12 years of experience in the industry…

Mullen Joins CLARCOR EMG as Supply Chain Director

Jun 07, 2016

Tim Mullen recently joined CLARCOR Engine Mobile Group (EMG) as Director, Supply Chain. In his new role, Mullen will assume responsibilities for the organization’s supply chain with an initial focus on the domestic United States facilities…

Fincantieri Cuts Steel for Seabourn Ovation

Jun 07, 2016

A steel cutting ceremony for Seabourn Ovation, the second of two ultra-luxury vessels which Fincantieri is currently building for the shipowner Seabourn, a brand of Carnival Corporation, was held June 7 at the shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Genoa…

Hiab Presents Latest Forestry Crane at KWF Exhibition

Jun 07, 2016

Hiab, part of Cargotec, will bring its latest forestry crane innovations to KWF exhibition in Rodin, Germany on 9-12 June. We welcome you to our stand A2-150 to meet the LOGLIFT and JONSERED specialists and familiarise with our innovations. In KWF…

Kalmar to Unveil Industry-firsts Terminal Tractor at TOC Europe

Jun 07, 2016

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will launch two unique solutions for the port industry during TOC Europe exhibition on 14-16 June in Hamburg, Germany. In today's world, everything is interconnected. It's easy to gather data from operations but how to harness the power of big data and make sense of it…

Damen Starts Building Two Transshipment Crane Barges

Jun 07, 2016

Damen has commenced construction of two identical Crane Barge 6324 vessels. Designed as a particularly cost effective transshipment platform, the barges are being built on a speculative basis in response to client demands to ensure short delivery times…

MOL Launches Scrubber Technology Study

Jun 07, 2016

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. announced that it has entered into a joint study to equip in-service vessels with SOX scrubber system, to ensure compliance with upcoming international environmental regulations.  The scrubbers eliminate sulfur dioxide (SOX) from exhaust gas…

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