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Tug Malta Chooses Royston for Engine Monitoring System

Sep 21, 2011

Tug Malta, the only company licensed for towage operations in Malta, is having a Royston enginei fuel consumption monitoring system fitted to its newest tug. The vessel is currently under construction at the Zamakona yard in Spain and when it…

BV Launches Condition Assessment Program for Yachts

Sep 21, 2011

Bureau Veritas has extended its Condition Assessment Program to cover all types of yachts. BV Yacht CAP will provide owners with a certified and recognized evaluation of the real status of any yacht to promote the yacht’s condition to charterers…

Climate Change Impacts on Ports and Trade

Sep 21, 2011

Expert Meeting on “Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: A Challenge for Global Ports” Ports are likely to be affected directly and indirectly by climate changes, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events and rising temperatures…

DIVEX Wins Funding From Carbon Trust

Sep 21, 2011

International diving equipment technology company Divex are delighted to announce they have been selected by the Carbon Trust for support within the Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) programme for their Launch and Recovery technology. The…

Dubai Maritime City Authority Spearheads Effort to Establish UAE Bunker Standard

Sep 21, 2011

DMCA focuses on key issues covering safety, environmental sustainability and dispute resolution in bunkering industry. Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government entity in-charge of regulating and supervising all aspects of the maritime sector in Dubai…

HII Wins U.S. Navy Support Services Contract

Sep 20, 2011

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE:HII) said its AMSEC LLC subsidiary has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for functions related to integrated logistics support for Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) technical data development…

ExxonMobil, Greek Ship Owners Celebrate 50-Year Partnership

Sep 20, 2011

ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants and the Greek Group, a collection of likeminded Greek shipping families, celebrated a 50-year business partnership this summer, representing the oil company’s longest-running supply agreement with a Marine customer organization…

Crude Carriers: Approval of Merger with CPP

Sep 20, 2011

Crude Carriers Corp. (NYSE: CRU) announced that, at a special meeting of Crude shareholders held today in Piraeus, Greece, its shareholders have approved the proposal to adopt the merger agreement dated May 5, 2011 providing for theacquisition of Crude by Capital Product Partners L…

TE Subcom, Alcatel-Lucen t Extend Subsea Comms Pact

Sep 20, 2011

TE SubCom, a TE Connectivity Ltd. company, and Alcatel-Lucent announced an expansion to their joint maintenance program for submarine optical communication links throughout the Pacific basin. The Pacific End-to-End Maintenance Solution boosts…

Costamare Purchases, Disposes of Vessels

Sep 20, 2011

Costamare Inc. (NYSE: CMRE)has reached agreements for the purchase and time charter of two secondhand vessels; time charter extensions for six existing vessels; and the disposal of two older vessels which the company agreed to sell for demolition…

NOAA to Deliver More Charts, Faster

Sep 20, 2011

Revolutionary Change in NOAA Nautical Chart Production Means More Products, Faster, for Maritime Use.   NOAA's development of a new navigational chart processing system, designed to meet the changing needs of the maritime community, moves into initial limited production on September 21…

Tognum to Reduce Size of Executive Board

Sep 20, 2011

In January 2011, the first step taken by Tognum to establish a new global sales organisation came into force. The new organization is designed to improve the service and support provided for the company’s existing customers and above all to…

Kirby Expects Strong 3Q Earnings

Sep 20, 2011

Expected result compares with $.57 per share for the 2010 third quarter, fueled by continued strong inland marine transportation and land-based diesel engine services markets. Kirby to announce 2011 third quarter results on Wednesday, October 26…

Emax E-Volution: The Fastest and Greenest Superyacht Ever?

Sep 20, 2011

Designed by Sauter Carbon Offset and built by Ned Ship, the 66m Emax E-Volution is, according to the designer, a culmination of the best the yachting world, a vessel with a maximum speed of 28 knots and an unlimited 'Zero Carbon' cruising range at 14 knots…

Isle of Man Ship Registry Backs Seafarers’ Rights

Sep 20, 2011

Registry also strengthens commitment to Asia. Protecting Seafarers’ interests Seafarers’ rights took a significant step forward after a “Declaration of Principles” agreement was signed which gives seafarers serving on Isle of Man-registered…

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