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DNV GL, N-KOM to Partner on LNG Initiatives

Nov 20, 2014

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed today between DNV GL and Qatar’s premier shipyard Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel within the maritime and offshore industry.The signing…

NAT CEO: Low Oil Prices Benefit the Tanker Market

Nov 20, 2014

Nordic American Tankers Limited Chairman & CEO Herbjørn Hansson addressed the impacts of low oil prices on the tanker business in a letter to shareholders, citing the decrease in oil price as an overall positive for the world tanker market and…

Aussie Tug Engineers take Deal, Cancel Strike

Nov 20, 2014

Tug engineers withdrew plans to strike at Port Hedland, Australia's biggest iron ore port, tug operator Teekay Shipping said on Thursday, removing a threat to exports from BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.The Australian Institute…

Tracking Clouds for Smoother Solar Energy Delivery

Nov 20, 2014

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced $452,000 funding for Fulcrum3D to further develop an advanced cloud tracking system.ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht said that effectively tracking and predicting cloud movements…

Governor: Russia Will Have No Competitors in the Arctic

Nov 20, 2014

The Governor of Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region, Dmitry Kobylkin, presented the annual report on the situation in the autonomous region.'We have been confronted with new challenges. A number of countries are leading a fairly aggressive sanctions policy against Russia…

Drillsearch Appoints Simpson COO

Nov 20, 2014

Drillsearch Energy Limited today announced a further strengthening of its senior management team with the appointment of Mr Walter Simpson as Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Managing Director Brad Lingo.The most recent role in Mr Simpson’s…

Awards for Fugro Geotechnical Engineers

Nov 20, 2014

Two members of Fugro’s geoconsultancy team have won international awards – one recently presented in London, UK and the second in Regina, Canada.Dr. Kokkuen Lee, Principal Engineer at Fugro Advanced Geomechanics (Fugro AG), received the David…

BEST Readies for Mega Ships

Nov 20, 2014

Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH) subsidiary Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST), located at the Port of Barcelona, today held a ceremony for the arrival of three new Quay Cranes (QCs), part of the next phase of expansion to enhance the terminal’s ability to handle mega-vessels…

Gazprom Steps into St. Petersburg University

Nov 20, 2014

The Gazprom Specialized Department was opened today in St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Russia's top-rated higher education institution of economics. Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee Chairman and Igor Maximtsev…

OAO Sovcomflot’s 9M/Q3 2014 Results

Nov 20, 2014

OAO Sovcomflot (SCF Group) today reported results for the nine months and third quarter (Q3) ended 30 September 2014. Nine months 2014 – Financial Highlights (IFRS accounts) USD millions…

Danish Crew Receives Bravery Award

Nov 20, 2014

This year’s “Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea” is given to the crew from the DFDS ship BRITANNIA SEAWAYS. The award is presented by United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) for exceptional bravery displayed at sea.The…

Shuster Returns as Transport and Infrastructure Chairman

Nov 19, 2014

U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) was selected today by the House Republican Conference to serve again as Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, one of the largest committees in Congress. “I am honored that…

FMC Commissioner Addresses Port Congestion

Nov 19, 2014

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner William P. Doyle issued a statement today regarding port congestion, as well as the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement’s (TSA) amendment to expand its scope to include westbound trans-Pacific trade…

Samson Completes Facility Expansions

Nov 19, 2014

Samson has completed its 15,000-square-foot expansion at its Ferndale Washington facility. The expansion includes a new Innovation and Training Center (ITC) and several enhancements to the manufacturing area.According to Samson, the ITC…

Langh Ship Elects New Managing Director

Nov 19, 2014

Oy Langh Ship Ab will receive a new managing director at the turn of the year, when the current managing director, Hans Langh, takes over as Chairman of the Board for the shipping company. Laura Langh-Lagerlöf has been elected as the company’s new managing director…

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