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FarSounder Sponsor Superyacht Technical Workshop

Jan 31, 2013

FarSounder is a sponsor for Day 2 of the 2013 American Superyacht Forum in Las Vegas, hosted by The Superyacht Group.FarSounder, Inc. is a U.S. based high technology marine electronics manufacturer specializing in underwater acoustics, and the provision of realtime 3D sonar systems…

MOL Warns Large Net Loss in 2012

Jan 31, 2013

Mitsui OSK Lines' financial statement for Q3, December 31, 2012, underlines a stagnant shipping market.Excerpts from the statement follow:Looking at the maritime shipping market conditions, in the dry bulker market, conditions for all vessel…

Nautilus Marine Extends Acquisition Tender Period

Jan 31, 2013

Greece's Nautilus Marine Acquisition Corp. (Nautilus) extends tender period referring to the acquisition of Assetplus Ltd.The tender offer, as amended, has been extended until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on February 13, 2013, unless further extended or earlier terminated…

Greek Shipowners CPLP Justify Q4 2012 Net Loss

Jan 31, 2013

Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP) attribute fourth quarter 2012 net loss to a US$43.2-million impairment charge.CPLP an international owner of modern tanker, dry bulk and container vessels has released its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31…

Cruise Trade Association Goes Global

Jan 31, 2013

9 cruise industry associations to operate under a common organization with a unified structure to better serve the industry.The new association was created to provide increased benefits and a globally unified voice for cruise lines, travel…

Seamen’s Union Launches 48 hour Strike in Greece

Jan 31, 2013

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) advised of 48 hour strike action in Greece by the Seamen’s Union from 0600 on Thursday 31 August until 0600 on Saturday 2 February 2013. ISS Greece has confirmed that the strike disruption means that there…

DOJ: Former Liner President Guilty in Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Jan 31, 2013

Former Executive Convicted for Role in Price-Fixing Conspiracy Involving Coastal Freight Services Between the Continental United States and Puerto Rico. Following a two-week trial, a federal jury in Puerto Rico today convicted a former executive…

Doyle Joins FMC

Jan 31, 2013

On Tuesday, January 1, 2013, the United States Senate confirmed President Obama’s nomination of William P. Doyle, of Pennsylvania, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner. Commissioner Doyle was sworn in on January 10, 2013. Today, a ceremonial swearing-in of Mr…

IMO Sec-Gen Visits IMSO HQ

Jan 31, 2013

International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) visited by International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General.The purpose of the visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest, in particular in the field of the future of maritime…

SHI Profits Eroded by One-Off Costs

Jan 31, 2013

Samsung Heavy Industries (HII) Q4 3012 net profit fell 59% due to costs related to an oil-leakage accident in 2007.Net profit for the three months ended December 31 fell to KRW73 billion from KRW176.5 billion a year earlier, reports Fox Business News…

New Staff Member at Hydroid

Jan 30, 2013

Kathy Forrester joins Hydroid, Inc., manufacturer of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), as Marketing Coordinator.Forrester will support Hydroid’s marketing efforts by assisting in the planning, development and execution of the company’s marketing plan…

Evaluating Alarmed Property Risks: IMUA Seminar

Jan 30, 2013

The Inland Marine Underwriters Association (IMUA is to hold a New York seminar covering key issues for underwriters.The seminar will cover such topics as:·         Recognizing risk profiles & security needs considering the operations, occupancy…

Dubai Trade Award for WSS

Jan 30, 2013

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) awarded 'Freight Forwarder of the Year' prize at the Dubai Trade awards ceremony.The awards recognise the achievements of the region’s most active online performers and were attended by representatives from DP…

Leevac Wins Deal to Build PSV Pair for Aries Marine

Jan 30, 2013

Leevac Shipyards Jennings LLC,  Jennings, La., signed contracts with Aries Marine, Inc of Lafayette, La., to build two LEEVAC Design Services “LDS” 270 DE PSV, a 270 x 56 x 21.5 ft. diesel electric Platform Supply Vessels (PSV).  “We are…

Belgium Allows Private Armed Guards on Ships

Jan 30, 2013

With the publication of the law on various measures concerning the fight against maritime piracy in the Belgian official journal, the use of private security on board Belgian flagged ships is allowed. As a result, from now on ship-owners have…

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