CGGVeritas announces acquisition of Fugro’s Geoscience Division (excluding its Multi-Client library and nodes businesses) & the creation of strategic partnerships.With this agreement, CGGVeritas will become a fully integrated Geoscience…
Huelin Renouf Shipping Limited's new freight ferry briefly aground offshore Alderney, UK Channel Islands then limps to Falmouth for drydock repairs.The 88.6 m freight ferry 'Huelin Dispatch' touched ground SW of Alderney, while on costal passage from Southampton…
Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) welcomes 6 delegates from the China Maritime Safety Administration in a 12-week maritime safety exchange program.The group had a very busy first week in Canberra, where they were able to meet with…
The ITF (International Transport Workers Federation) gives a voice to a new generation at a new style 'Maritime Round Table' (MRT) conference in Morocco.The MRT, is a groundbreaking three day activists’ forum being held 25 - 27, September…
The role of Russia as a key global supplier of natural gas will be amplified at upcoming 'Russian Day' event.The Russian Energy Minister, Alexander Novak, confirms he will host a special ‘Russian Day’ at one of the world’s leading gas industry events in London this October…
OW Bunker, suppliers of marine fuels and lubricants worldwide, launch a new standard to ensure the quality of products supplied by its physical division.The move is part of strategy to drive annual global claims below 1%, an unprecedented figure in the bunker industry…
The NATO Centre for Maritime Research & Experimentation participates for the first time in the Science Festival 2012 in Genoa, Italy.How can science help fight piracy? How are intelligent robots and cooperative networks taking over the underwater world…
The non-profit Coast Guard Foundation establishes the Walter Joseph Hickel, Jr. Scholarship Fund at its recent Alaska Awards dinner.“I am very honored to announce the establishment of the Walter Joseph Hickel, Jr. Scholarship Fund,” said Robert J…
Marine Industries Association of South Florida hosts Monaco discussions with international grouping on the future of the yachting industry.The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) recently played host to twenty-six industry…
Following six weeks of intensive operations RESOLVE Salvage & Fire announce removal of 600 tons of steel from the bow section of the Rena wreck off Tauranga, New Zealand. RESOLVE has been removing the wreck piece by piece using helicopters and a transport barge at a safe distance from the reef…
A NOAA study finds that ocean acidification is accelerated in nutrient-rich areas putting marine resources, coastal economies, at risk.Carbon dioxide released from decaying algal blooms, combined with ongoing increases in atmospheric carbon emissions…
As an owner itself, Bibby Ship Management is able to understand and meet the exacting needs of ship owners, particularly during this difficult economic time.The company, sitting within the vast Bibby Group, is able to draw on its long history…
Dave Grant has left Saab Seaeye after five years as Managing Director.Agneta Kammeby, chairman of Saab Seaeye Ltd says, 'Dave Grant has made a valuable contribution in the ROV business for offshore Oil & Gas. During his time with the company…
42% of Maersk Line’s customers on the flagship “Daily Maersk” product between Asia and Northern Europe report direct savings on logistics costs. In 2011, Maersk Line launched Daily Maersk, providing customers with a ‘conveyor belt’ service between selected ports in Asia and Northern Europe…
More than 3,000 sailors & Royal Marines are geared up for a three-month deployment to the Mediterranean.'Cougar 12', which begins later this month, will see four warships, one amphibious support ship, a giant ro-ro ferry/transporter, three…