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Coast Guard Foundation to Honor USCG in Miami

Oct 21, 2014

The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that its annual Tribute to the United States Coast Guard Seventh District will take place on November 13 at the Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami…

New Logistics Network Reports Applicants Abound

Oct 21, 2014

The Cooperative Logistics Network launched with the promise to applicants of a six-month free trial in exchange for registering attendance at its first annual meeting next May. According to the network, hundreds of applications are being received weekly…

Exova Appoints Sintome

Oct 21, 2014

Exova, a global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, appointed Jean-Michel Sintome as general manager of its specialist corrosion and materials technology facility in Daventry. Jean-Michel joins Exova from Jordan Manufacturing…

B COOL Acquires MEMAC

Oct 21, 2014

With the acquisition of MEMAC, B COOL A/S now offers customers one entry to multiple maritime systems – both refrigeration solutions and monitoring of the engine rooms and other technical plants of the ships. B COOL A/S said it has acquired MEMAC…

Total CEO Killed in Moscow Runway Accident

Oct 21, 2014

Private jet collided with snow plow during takeoff; Total's CEO a defender of Moscow policies. Insiders Boisseau and Pouyanne long seen as potential successors.The chief executive of French oil major Total, Christophe de Margerie, was killed…

Key to Somalia's Recovery

Oct 21, 2014

Piracy, terrorism and criminal activities originating in Somalia can only be addressed by creating a climate of security, engagement and empowerment that will encourage home grown businesses, international investment and alternative employment for Somalia’s young people…

Long Beach Port Honors OOCL Executive

Oct 21, 2014

Andrew Tung, CEO and Managing Director of Orient Overseas Container Line, was presented today with the prestigious “Port Pilot Award” by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners.Tung is the 77th recipient of the award, which is presented…

Ocean Power Technologies to Deploy PB40 PowerBuoy Off New Jersey

Oct 21, 2014

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc., announced today that the PB40 PowerBuoy(R) fabricated for the WavePort Project has shipped from Santander, Spain to Bayonne, NJ with the intent to deploy off the coast of New Jersey in the first quarter of 2015…

Salamander Energy Updates on SONA Transaction

Oct 21, 2014

Salamander Energy said it has submitted a draft shareholder circular to the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to previously stated plans to divest of an interest in the Greater Bualuang Area.Salamander had announced on July 21 the…

Ship Owning and Management Summit Held in Singapore

Oct 20, 2014

The role played by the niche manager; the benefits of ship owners and ship managers working more closely together as well as how best to project shipping’s image further afield, were all topics under discussion at the inaugural International Shipowning & Shipmanagement Summit held in the Lion City…

Thrustmaster Announces Factory Expansion

Oct 20, 2014

Thrustmaster of Texas, a manufacturer of commercial marine propulsion products, signed a deal last week to expand its Houston-based production facility by 100,000 sqft (93,000 sq m).Thrustmaster said the multimillion dollar investment has…

Ocean Training Launches Blended Learning Course

Oct 20, 2014

Major revisions to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (The STCW Convention) came into force in 2012.The “Manila Amendments - 2010” were adopted at a diplomatic conference at Manila…

LNG America, Buffalo Marine to Design LNG Bunker Fuel Network

Oct 20, 2014

LNG America announced it has entered an agreement with Buffalo Marine Service, Inc. (Buffalo Marine) to cooperate on the design of an LNG bunker fuel network for the U. S. Gulf Coast region. LNG America is developing a hub-and-spoke delivery…

Safariland Names Appleby Tax VP

Oct 20, 2014

The Safariland Group, a global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced that Chad Appleby has joined the company as the Vice President, Tax based in Jacksonville…

Union workers Strike at Glencore Coal Mine

Oct 20, 2014

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday its members had downed tools at the Koornfontein coal mine operated by Glencore in a dispute over pay.The NUM said in a statement the strike began on Friday after talks brokered by a government mediator were deadlocked…

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