U.S. Department of Defense awards a firm-price-fixed modification contract to General Dynamic for maintenance & modernization of the submarine.General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $9,504,885 firm-fixed-priced…
'It’s not a question of 'if' there will be nearly ice-free summers, but 'when,' say two NOAA scientists.James Overland of NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory and Muyin Wang of the NOAA Joint Institute for the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean at the University of Washington…
Specialist marine insurance intermediary Seacurus launched a new insurance policy to indemnify seafarers in the event of the financial default of their employers which, for the first time, offers recompense in respect of unpaid crew wages.The…
Women ITF inspectors have recently completed a week-long training programme on women in leadership and strategic change.Twelve of the ITF's 136 inspectors are women, from countries including Germany, Kenya, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the US…
The partners in Russia 's Yamal LNG project are in talks to ship cargoes to Britain & northwest Europe in winter, when heavy sea ice clogs routes to Asia.Under the plan, a fleet of around 14 LNG ice-breaking vessels will deliver Arctic gas…
Evergreen Marine Corp. partnered with French-based CMA CGM Grou, & Yang Ming Marine both offer new container services.Evergreen's new route, called South Red Sea Service, connects Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and countries near the Red Sea…
Norway-based Xeneta gets funding to advance their comparison engine to the shipping industry & expand into new markets.The company, a price comparison service for sea freight, say they have received €1.2m in institutional financing. The round…
Ridgebury Tankers LLC announce a $200 million commitment from Riverstone Holdings LLC, alongside a $5.7 million commitment from Ridgebury management. The Connecticut-based Company will use the capital to acquire clean product carriers of…
An additional 15,000 square metres has been added to the PT GAC Samudera Logistics (GSL) warehouse & distribution centre in Lippo Cikarang.The addition boosts the company's standing as one of Indonesia's largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers…
In response, Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) launch the Nalfleet Potable Water Test Kit, which enables sea staff to monitor the quality of onboard potable water.The enforcement of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) in August 2013 will…
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) appoint Ulrich Heinemann, to the new Board of Directors.Ulrich Heinemann is Managing Director of the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) which is located in Brussels, Belgium; he has…
Greene’s Energy Group (GEG) named David Lang as Mid-Continent Regional Manager for the Testing and Services business unit, announced President Eric Langlinais. Based in Lafayette, La., Lang will provide leadership, direction and operational support to the facility managers in the Bossier City…
As Europe’s economic slowdown reshapes global trade patterns, Maersk Line taps into Asian growth by starting a new direct route to South Korea.A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S began shipping from the port of Gothenburg, Scandinavia’s largest, to Busan…
America's Navy League to honor prominent industry, navy, city and financial leaders at their 111th New York City annual dinner.The following individuals are to be honored by the Navy League formed 111 years ago in New York City with the encouragement of President Theodore Roosevelt)…
Rear Adm. William W. Pickavance, Jr. has joined San Jacinto College as a consultant to the maritime program.Pickavance, who served as an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, spent 32 years on active duty as a commissioned officer with the U…