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Matt Yacavone Joins Crowley

Jan 02, 2013

Matt Yacavone joins Crowley as Vice President of Sales and Chartering, Petroleum Services.He will be domiciled in the company's Jacksonville headquarters and report to Rob Grune, senior vice president and general manager, petroleum services…

CFOA Introduces New Executives

Jan 02, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) announce its team to lead the organization into 2013.CFOA is a member-based organization representing Canadian ferry owners and operators across the country.  Ferries are an integral part of Canada’s transportation system…

Insights: Todd M. Hornbeck

Jan 02, 2013

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.While this month’s selection for our INSIGHTS feature needs no introduction to maritime and energy insiders everywhere, Todd Hornbeck’s professional journey is worth pausing to reflect upon…

Ezra Holdings Chairman Steps Down

Jan 02, 2013

Mr. Lee Kian Soo, Executive Chairman of the Company, steps down to be replaced by Mr. Koh Poh Tiong.Ezra is a leading offshore contractor and provider of integrated offshore solutions in the offshore oil and gas industry. The wide range…

US Warship Raps in New Year

Jan 01, 2013

QM3 Patrick Cunliffe, USN, posted the ship’s traditional New Year’s midnight log entry in 'Rap-style' aboard 'USS Reuben James'.On New Year's Eve the ship was on routine patrol in the South China Sea.Continued the watch underway as before…

Staten Island Ferry LNG Conversion Planned

Jan 01, 2013

Plans are in hand to convert one of the two diesel oil-fuelled 'Austen-class' ferries to use Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).A pilot program conducted on one Staten Island Ferry, if successful, could save the city nearly half the boat's fueling cost annually…

Floating 2013 e-Navigation Conference

Jan 01, 2013

e-Navigation Underway Conference 2013 will be held aboard Denmark's largest cruise ship 'Pearl Seaways'.During the three day conference presentations will include:• IMO E-Navigation Strategy Implementation Plan in 2014 – where are we now…

Statoil Expands Brazil Offshore Exploration

Jan 01, 2013

Statoil expands  its exploration portfolio with the acquisition of 25% participating interest from Vale SA in BM-ES-22A in the Espirito Santo Basin offshore Brazil.BM-ES-22A is comprised of the two Blocks ES-M-468 and ES-M-527. Petrobras…

STX Group Seeks 2013 Turnaround

Jan 01, 2013

Korea-based conglomorate STX saw tough times the past year due to severe cash shortage, but is seeking a turnaround in 2013 after offloading some assests. Market analysts have mixed views for STX. Some say that its bold move will help the conglomerate get back on track…

Gulf of Alaska Storm Rig Under Tow Again

Jan 01, 2013

Battling the storm a tug and a support vessel succeed in getting lines aboard the abandoned Shell drill rig 'Kulluk'.The vessels are 19 miles southeast of Kodiak Island, according to a joint statement issued by Shell, the Coast Guard and…

Jebel Ali Mega Ship Expansion on Track

Dec 31, 2012

Last of the 65 ton blocks that make up the foundation of the extended quay wall of the 1 million TEU expansion laid in place.The Jebel Ali port expansion, scheduled to open for business in the second quarter of 2013, extends the quay wall by 400 metres to 3000 metres…

US Joiner Acquires JCI Metal Products

Dec 31, 2012

Both companies supply needs of the marine equipment market in the commercial and defense sectors.JCI, headquartered in San Diego, CA with additional operations in Pearl Harbor, HI., is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services focusing on habitability…

InterManager President Lists Projects for 2013.

Dec 30, 2012

In his end of year address, president Gerardo A. Borromeo listed special projects for the InterManager Board's consideration.Excerpts from Mr Borromeo's speech follow:'As 2012 comes to a close I would like to thank you for your involvement and support of InterManager this past year…

COSCO Singapore Doubles Chinese Yard Investment

Dec 28, 2012

Singapore-listed Cosco Corporation subsidiary Cosco Shipyard Group increases its investment in the registered capital of 60%-owned Cosco Qidong Offshore, China.Cosco has increased its investment by RMB300-million to RMB600-million.  The…

Yacht Race Leaders: Cape of Good Hope by New Year?

Dec 28, 2012

Vendee Globe leaders Armel Le Cléac’h and his long time running partner François Gabart passed into the Pacific Ocean 9 days ago.As was widely predicted, the twosome have finally been slowed through today. It has been the two skippers which are chasing hard behind…

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