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White Ensign at London Boat Show

Jan 10, 2013

The British Royal Navy looks set to be a major draw at the London Boat Show, which opens at the ExCel exhibition centre 12, January 2013.The Navy will be at the London Boat Show for visitors to learn more about naval life and how, every minute of every day…

Lord Gold to Review Rolls-Royce Compliance Procedures

Jan 10, 2013

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, announce the appointment of Lord Gold, who will report to the Ethics Committee of the Board. This appointment follows the previous announcement by Rolls-Royce that it has provided information…

Marine Terminal Operators Launch Initiative

Jan 10, 2013

PierPass Inc. has  announced an initiative to reduce the number of transaction problems experienced when trucks pick up or deliver containers at the marine terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.  These problems – exceptions…

NMMA, MRAA Make Joint $10,000 'Sandy' Contribution

Jan 10, 2013

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) today announced a joint donation of $10,000 to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ)’s Recovery & Relief Fund to provide…

Diana Shipping Announces another Time Charter

Jan 10, 2013

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, has  announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Augustea Bunge Maritime Limited, Malta, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary…

QE2 Future in Dubai on Hold

Jan 10, 2013

Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2, which is currently moored at Port Rashid, while the emirate plans how to dispose of the asset.Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2, the iconic cruise…

Union Objects to Canadian Coast Guard Decision

Jan 09, 2013

The Canadian Coast Guard's decision to replace Search & Rescue personnel with auxilliary volunteers is a direct insult to mariners in Vancouver says UCTE.Christine Collins , National President of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees…

Crowley Maritime Supports Arlington YMCA Project

Jan 09, 2013

Crowley Maritime Corp donates check & personnel will help in field enhancements to benefit more than 500 local children and adults.Children attending YMCA summer camps and playing on sports teams in the Arlington area will soon benefit from…

Maersk Line CEO Cautiously Optimistic

Jan 09, 2013

Tim Smith, Maersk Line’s North Asia CEO, reflects on 2012 being quite a volatile year, but sees an increase in the Asia-Europe container trade.The biggest challenge for the entire industry is overcapacity, said Smith. “In these volatile…

NTSB to Investigate SFO Allision

Jan 09, 2013

NTSB investigating allision between oil tanker and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The National Transportation Safety Board today announced it is investigating an allision Monday between the oil tanker Overseas Reymar and one of the supports of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge…

Blank Rome Welcomes New Of Counsel

Jan 09, 2013

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that William R. Bennett, III has joined the Firm as Of Counsel in the International and Maritime Litigation and ADR group.  Mr. Bennett is based in the Firm’s New York office. Mr. Bennett joins Blank Rome from Bennett…

Nessco Appoints Phil Goodall

Jan 09, 2013

Nessco appointment keeps a weather eye on MetOcean opportunities.Nessco Group, a RigNet company (NASDAQ: RNET), has appointed Phil Goodall to grow the Company’s international offshore weather monitoring business.Mr Goodall, who takes…

GAC Maritime Security to Provide P-Trap

Jan 09, 2013

Award-winning technology adds to GAC's range of vessel protection solutions. GAC Maritime Security has added the award winning P-trap anti-boarding device to its range of non-lethal vessel protection solutions.A winner at the 5th Safety…

2013 World Maritime Day Theme Launched

Jan 09, 2013

IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu has launched this year's World Maritime Day theme, 'Sustainable development: IMO's contribution beyond Rio+20', calling on Governments and the shipping industry to join together and provide a positive contribution…

Argus Launches Marine Fuels Service

Jan 09, 2013

Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a daily marine fuels pricing and analysis service, Argus Marine Fuels. It provides market data and intelligent analysis of the increasingly complex marine fuels market. Trade in marine fuels is changing quickly…

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