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MARAD Evaluates Natural Gas v. Conventional Fuel Emissions

Aug 28, 2014

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) informs it has released a study that evaluates total fuel cycle emissions for natural gas versus conventional marine fuels. This study was conducted as a part of MARAD’s Maritime Environmental & Technology Assistance program…

EBDG Adds Two Staff Members

Aug 27, 2014

Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG), a Seattle-based Naval Architect and Marine Engineering firm with offices in New Orleans and Ketchikan, Alaska, today announced the hire of two new staff members, one in Seattle and another in New Orleans.Marine…

Livanos Becomes Euronav Chairman

Aug 27, 2014

On 22 July 2014, the Board of Directors of Euronav NV unanimously appointed Peter G. Livanos as Chairman of the Board, with immediate effect in replacement of Marc Saverys who was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.Saverys said…

Port of New Orleans Sponsors Agricultural Summit

Aug 27, 2014

The Port of New Orleans has signed on as a sponsor for the 9th annual Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit, taking place here October 7-9, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The Summit is reportedly the largest annual industry event that convenes buyers…

MES-UBI Begins Operations in Vietnam

Aug 27, 2014

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (MES) and UBI Tower Sole Member Limited (UBI Tower) established the joint venture company named MES-UBI Heavy Industries Company Limited (MES-UBI) which manufactures the pressure vessels installed in…

Port of Long Beach Raises Small Business Commitment

Aug 27, 2014

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners – seeking to expand opportunities for a wider range of vendors, contractors and consultants – has set a higher goal for the Port of Long Beach to buy goods and services from small and very small businesses…

INMEX and SMM India on the Crest of a Wave

Aug 27, 2014

Global exhibition organizers join forces to launch Indian subcontinent’s largest maritime event – INMEX SMM IndiaTaking advantage of the expected growth the Indian maritime industry is set to witness over the next six years, Informa Exhibitions…

RMSpumptools Appoints Boeri VP of Sales

Aug 27, 2014

RMSpumptools, specialists innovative artificial lift technology, has announced the appointment of electrical connector specialist Ted Boeri as vice president of global sales.One of the industry’s leading names in electrical connectors, Boeri…

Bibby Offshore Expands in Norway

Aug 27, 2014

Bibby Offshore announced its continued international expansion with the opening of an office in Stavanger, Norway. The Norwegian office for Bibby Offshore will be headed by Arne Lier.Bibby Offshore has a leading subsea services position in the U…

Huhtala Named CEO at Rautaruukki

Aug 27, 2014

Rautaruukki's new Board of Directors has appointed Olavi Huhtala, EVP and Head of SSAB Europe, as Rautaruukki's new chief executive officer with effect from September 1, 2014. He will serve as CEO in addition to his own position. Sakari Tamminen…

Report: Ports Lack Maintenance Support

Aug 27, 2014

The latest Barometer Report from Trelleborg has revealed a huge gap in the maintenance requirements of port owners and operators, and the support that suppliers are able to provide. While 75% of those surveyed think that it’s essential or important…

Pariah Containership Banned from Australian Ports

Aug 27, 2014

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) informs that it has issued a direction to the container ship 'Vega Auriga' (IMO 9347786) that prohibits the ship from using or entering any Australian ports due to repeated breaches relating to seafarer welfare and maintenance of the ship…

ClassNK: Annual Report on Port State Control

Aug 26, 2014

Classification society ClassNK announced the release of its annual Port State Control (PSC) report.Port State Control inspections have proved to be a highly effective tool for eliminating substandard ships that may be in operation, ensuring maritime safety as well as reducing maritime pollution…

Webb Institute Selects Crowley Scholarship Recipients

Aug 26, 2014

Webb Institute, a four-year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, announced the 2014-2015 recipients of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship today. The school’s scholarship selection committee chose Erin McElroy…

Rolls-Royce Acquires Power Systems Unit

Aug 26, 2014

Rolls-Royce today announced the completion of its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS).  The move follows an announcement made on March 7, 2014 that the Board of Management of Daimler AG had decided to exercise the put option…

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