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Annual Great Lakes & Seaway Aids to Navigation Retrieval Starts

Nov 12, 2012

The Ninth Coast Guard District begins its annual retrieval of the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway System seasonal aids to navigation before ice forms.In a massive task Operation Fall Retrieve, which includes lighted and unlighted buoys and beacons has begun…

NY Nor'easter Fails to Prevent 'Sandy' Pollution Clean-up

Nov 12, 2012

In anticipation of the winter storm which came on the heels of Hurricane Sandy, spill response teams based on New York’s Staten Island stopped work for just a day.NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration is continuing aerial surveys of Arthur Kill…

Rolls-Royce's Earlier Financial Trading Guidance Verified

Nov 11, 2012

Rolls-Royce state that trading is consistent with the guidance for the Group provided at its half-year results in July 2012.For the full year, the Group continues to expect good growth in underlying revenue and underlying profit, with cash…

Offshore Survey of World's Most Remote Inhabited Territory

Nov 11, 2012

British navy ice patrol ship 'HMS Protector' conducts the first systematic survey since the 1970's of waters off Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.In the first survey of the area to be conducted using modern techniques, HMS Protector…

Brazil's Wilson Sons Report Strong Q3 2012 EBITDA

Nov 11, 2012

Port & maritime logistics services providers Wilson Sons Ltd. records record EBITDA of US$ 47.4-million in the third quarter of 2012.Highlights:The Company recorded Net Revenues of USD 157.5-million and record EBITDA of USD 47.4-million in the third quarter of 2012…

Mike Terrett, Roll-Royce COO, Retires

Nov 11, 2012

Rolls-Royce announce that Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire at the end of the year. Mike has worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years and has been instrumental in shaping the current success of the business.Mike, an engineer…

Engine Damage Knocks Ferry Out of Service

Nov 11, 2012

Washington State Ferry 'Walla Walla' suffers part engine meltdown in shiprepair yard putting it out of service indefinitely.A failure in one of the drive motors on the 188-car ferry, Walla Walla, has left parts of the ferry near the engine melted and charred…

Aquatic Names Smart as North America Business Development Manager

Nov 09, 2012

Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd, an Acteon company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Bill Smart as business development manager, North America.Prior to joining Aquatic, Smart served as the Vice President of Sales and Service for Prime Source Packaging…

Partner Jamila Khan moves to Ince & Co’s Piraeus Office

Nov 09, 2012

Ince & Co partner Jamila Khan has moved to the firm’s Piraeus office.Jamila has a broad practice covering all aspects of shipping and international trade and commodities disputes and commercial transactions. She has close links with…

NYMAR Adds Powerhouse

Nov 09, 2012

Clay Maitland to join Peter Shaerf as organization’s chief drivers.New York Maritime Inc. (NYMAR) Chairman, Peter Shaerf of AMA Capital Partners, has announced  that Clay Maitland will join him in heading this organization whose mission…

ILS & Danaos Collaborate on Network Shipping Management Services

Nov 09, 2012

Inventory Locator Service sign MOU with Danaos Management Consultants to develop cloud-based procurement & management services.Together the companies will develop a platform called MarineHubsm, a network of companies in the marine industry…

Sultan of Saudi Wins Perseus Award

Nov 08, 2012

Prince Khaled bin Sultan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognized for marine wildlife conservation & science contributions.Prince Khaled is the founder of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, dedicated to conservation of the world's oceans…

Carnival Refit, Rename Ship, Install 'WaterWorks'

Nov 08, 2012

Carnival Cruise Lines to rename 'Carnival Destiny' as 'Carnival Sunshine' after US$155-million make-over.Among the new highlights is a new racing-themed water park featuring Carnival's longest water slide – 'WaterWorks' – with 40 different interactive water features…

Rolls-Royce Opens European Marine Technology & Training Centre

Nov 08, 2012

Rolls-Royce officially opens its new European Marine Technology and Training Centre in Ålesund, Norway.The celebration, whose guest of honour was HRH Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, marked the formal opening of this 3,000m² ultra-modern facility…

Euroseas Latest Financial Report Reflects Depressed Market

Nov 08, 2012

Euroseas Ltd. owner & operator of drybulk and container carriers publish financial reports period ending 30, September 2012Third Quarter 2012 Highlights:   -Net loss of $0.8 million or $0.02 net loss per share basic and diluted on total net revenues of $13…

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