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Registration Opens for Transas Simulation User Conference

Apr 15, 2013

'Future Trends and New Challenges in Maritime Simulation'    Registration has now opened for the Transas Simulation User Conference 2013, scheduled to be held in Maryland on July 15 - 19, 2013. The conference is jointly hosted by the Calhoon…

Atlas Copco Appoints Vice President, Parts and Service

Apr 15, 2013

Dave Pietrzykowski was appointed to the position of Vice President-Parts and Service for Atlas Copco CMT USA. In his new role, Pietrzykowski will report directly to Torbjorn Redaelli, President and General Manager Atlas Copco CMT USA.In…

China Shipyard CMA CGM Modification Contract

Apr 15, 2013

Zhoushan COSCO Shipyard  contracted for modification and repair of CMA CGM container ships.Three French CMA CGM 8200TEU-series container ships have been docked at Zhoushan Shipyard for bulb bow modification involving 290 tons of steel-work as well as other routine hull repair work including 11…

GD Gets Additional Award for Work on 'USS Hartford'

Apr 15, 2013

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…

Arctic Summers Possibly Ice-free Within Twenty Years

Apr 14, 2013

'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…

Seacurus Provides Industry First

Apr 12, 2013

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…

ITF Women Inspectors Take Leadership Course

Apr 12, 2013

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…

Russian Arctic LNG May Ship to Europe

Apr 12, 2013

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…

Taiwan Container Ships to Serve New Routes

Apr 12, 2013

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…

Logistics Market Intelligence Newcomer Raises Funds

Apr 12, 2013

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…

New U.S. Tankship Company Secures Huge Investment

Apr 11, 2013

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…

GAC's Enlarged Indonesian Warehouse Completed

Apr 11, 2013

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…

'Water, Water, Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink'

Apr 11, 2013

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…

ABYC Name Board of Directors, Appoint New Member

Apr 11, 2013

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 Names Lang Regional Manager

Apr 11, 2013

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…

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