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Fairweather Recognized for Safety & Health

Apr 07, 2015

Fairweather, LLC was a presenter at the recent 2015 Alaska Governor's Safety & Health Conference, addressing relevant health, safety and environment (HSE) topics and earning two significant HSE achievement awards.The conference, hosted by the Alaska Safety Advisory Council…

Changes in Aker Solutions' Top Deck

Mar 27, 2015

Tore Sjursen will assume the position as executive vice president for operational improvement and risk management at Aker Solutions on April 1. Knut Sandvik will at the same time replace Sjursen as head of the company's maintenance, modifications and operations business…

Salvage, Wreck Removal Beset with Chronic Problems

Mar 26, 2015

The basic nature of maritime casualties, salvage and wreck removal has evolved rapidly over the last few years. Ships and offshore constructions have become more technologically elaborate, and in many cases simply bigger and more complex than ever…

Latest from GOST at Palm Beach Boat Show

Mar 25, 2015

GOST (Global Ocean Security Technologies), will highlight its newest recreational marine products at the 2015 Palm Beach International Boat Show in Palm Beach, Florida, March 26-29.The company said it will highlight its GOST Watch HD H2O video surveillance system…

Wärtsilä Debuts LNG Carrier Designs

Mar 23, 2015

The unmatched track record and expertise that Wärtsilä has in LNG fuel solutions for the marine industry is again emphasised with the company's launching of a new series of LNG Carrier ship designs. This series of designs is the latest addition…

Graduation Ceremony of MOL Filipino Seafarers

Mar 23, 2015

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced the graduation of 105 students in the fourth class of the '3rd Year Program,' which MOL introduced with the goal of developing crewmembers who will uphold strict safety standards in vessel operation…

FMC Technologies, Technip to launch Forsys Subsea

Mar 23, 2015

FMC Technologies Inc. and Technip today signed an agreement to form an exclusive alliance and to launch Forsys Subsea, a 50/50 joint venture that will unite the skills and capabilities of two subsea industry leaders. This alliance will redefine the way subsea fields are designed…

Pentair Delivers Sustainable Access to Pure, Safe Water

Mar 22, 2015

As a global manufacturer with the resources, technologies and expertise to make a positive impact in the world, Pentair is pleased has announced that its Project Safewater efforts have provided over 1 million people with sustainable, safe water services around the world…

3D-Simulator Generates Training, Expertise on Subs

Mar 20, 2015

A new diesel generator simulator has been delivered to Pearl Harbor naval facilities by the TechSolutions program at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), officials at ONR announced March 18. High-fidelity 3D software will allow Sailors…

VIKING All set to Meet Global Challenges

Mar 20, 2015

For the 2014 financial year, VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S has again managed to lift both its top and bottom line to record levels. Turnover grew 7 percent to DKK 1.728 billion, and pre-tax profits reached DKK 183.7 million – an increase of 30 percent…

San Diego Launches Blue Tech Vision

Mar 19, 2015

Mayor, Supervisor & City Council President Propose Blue Tech Incubator  As part of a new blue tech vision that will create more maritime jobs for the San Diego region, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer and County Supervisor Greg Cox today proposed…

NAVSEA Conducts Flyaway Saturation Dive Training

Mar 15, 2015

For the U.S. Navy's 40 saturation divers, requalification on the Fly Away Saturation Diving System (SATFAD) here this week ensures the Navy retains its deep water recovery capability. The Sailors train on the SATFAD system three to four…

Magnolia Fleet Signs on with Helm CONNECT

Mar 11, 2015

Helm Operations announced today that it has signed on barge fleeting and marine transportation company, Magnolia Fleet LLC to Helm CONNECT Preventive Maintenance. Magnolia Fleet operates 11 push boats, 2 fleets, and midstream fuel operations in New Orleans and Lake Charles…

Tracking Turtles Across Miles of Open Ocean

Mar 11, 2015

Scientists have long known that leatherback sea turtles travel thousands of miles each year through open ocean to get from foraging habitats to nesting beaches and tropical wintering grounds, but how the wanderers find their way has been “an enduring mystery of animal behavior…

Sir Richard Branson Joins Guy Harvey in Great Shark Race

Mar 09, 2015

Renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey and Sir Richard Branson are calling on individuals and corporations to sponsor shortfin mako sharks that will be tagged and released off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico later this month…

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