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Arctic 1,000-mile Rowing Boat Trip Ends

Aug 30, 2012

The 4-man American team 'Arctic Row' complete their epic voyage spanning Beaufort and Chucki Seas from Inuvik, Canada to Point Hope, Alaska.The team's blog/diary records that:The team completed their journey at 1:46pm local time on Sunday…

Greek Ship Management Company Gains DNV Certifications

Aug 30, 2012

DNV awards ISO 50001 certification & SEEEMP conformity to the Greek shipping company Arcadia Shipmanagement Co Ltd.As commercial ship operators around the world continue to search for ways to lower their environmental impact and operating costs…

Telecom Provider Allies With Ocean Conservation Society

Aug 30, 2012

Perseus Telecom pledges support for Oceanic Society, a non-profit conservation organization that aims to preserve marine wildlife & habitats.Perseus Telecom delivers ultra-fast connectivity service while having an 'ultra' low impact environmentally…

China to Deploy Marine Surveillance Drones

Aug 30, 2012

Drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are to be deployed along China's coastline to undertake remote-sensing marine surveillance.Local authorities said they could use the high-definition photos to discover illegal land reclamation and…

Research Vessel Delivered by Damen for 'Silent' Operation

Aug 30, 2012

Damen delivers silent in operation Research Vessel ‘Simon Stevin’ to DAB Vloot, the Flemish Government fleet operator.The RV 3609 was jointly designed by Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and VLIZ, the Flemish Institute for the Sea. While hull and…

Floating Wind Farm Starts Trial Run Off Japan

Aug 30, 2012

Japan’s first offshore floating wind farm begins trial operation off the coast of Goto Islands, Nagasake Prefecture.A Japan Government energy ministry spokesperson said that diversifying energy sources in Japan has become a significant national…

Aker Solutions & Statoil awarded ONS Innovation Award

Aug 29, 2012

Aker Solutions & Statoil have been awarded the ONS Innovation Award for the Åsgard subsea gas compression system.Reservoir pressure in producing gas fields falls over time, causing gas output to decline. For production to continue and maximise recovery from the fields…

“Maritime … Or Not?”

Aug 29, 2012

Here is a multiple choice question:  which of the following contracts is considered to be a “maritime contract” under U.S. law? -    (a) a shipbuilding contract -    (b) a ship-sale contract-    (c) a ship-repair contract, and/or -…

KVH to Debut New TracPhone V7-IP at SMM

Aug 29, 2012

In its latest initiative to advance the quality, speed, and affordability of broadband data connectivity at sea, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) introduces a new onboard terminal for its mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) service, the TracPhone(R) V7-IP…

German Shipyard Files for Insolvency; Buyer Sought

Aug 29, 2012

In recent the management of P+S WERFTEN have been involved in discussions with the representatives of the German Federal State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the German Federal Government, and with its customers, suppliers, employees,…

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Declare Cash Dividend

Aug 29, 2012

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation declare a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The Board approved a $0.021 per share cash dividend, to be paid on September 14, 2012 to the holders of record of common stock of the Company at the close of business on September 7…

U.S. Coast Guard Focus on Commercial Fishing Boat Safety

Aug 29, 2012

The Coast Guard urges commercial fishing vessel operators to undergo mandatory safety examinations prior to enforcement of new regulations.All commercial fishing, fish tender and fish processing vessels that operate or transit more than…

Vietnam Submarine Launched in Russian Shipyard

Aug 29, 2012

Russia's Admiralteiskie Verfi shipyard has launched a new Kilo-class Project 636 diesel-electric submarine for Vietnam.The submarine is the first of six ordered by Hanoi.Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Zung announced the signing…

Low Cost Alternative to Fuel Oil on Commercial Track

Aug 29, 2012

Quadrise International Limited agrees with AB Orlen Lietuva to proceed with fuel manufacturing and assessment programme with Mærsk.Quadrise International Limited (QIL) is the emerging supplier of MSAR®, a low cost alternative to heavy fuel oil in the shipping…

Austal Reports 2012 Revenue Up, Operating Profit Down

Aug 29, 2012

Shipbuilding & allied marine industries provider Austal publishes its financial report for year ended 30, June 2012.The Group operating profit after tax for the year was $11.043 million compared with the previous year of $21.890 million…

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