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Siem Car Carriers at Houston Texas Break Bulk Expo

Sep 25, 2012

Siem Car Carriers to exhibit at upcoming Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition.Siem Car Carriers operates a transpacific liner service, specializing in the movement of cars, roll on roll off (RO-RO), high, wide and heavy (OHW)…

Rolls-Royce to Sell Tidal Generation Ltd to Alstom

Sep 25, 2012

The sale is expected to complete within the next few months, subject to closing conditions.About Tidal Generation Ltd. (TGL)    1.    Rolls-Royce will sell TGL to Alstom UK Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alstom.    2.…

US Coast Guard Hero Wins AFRAS Gold Medal

Sep 25, 2012

The Association for Rescue at Sea, Inc. (AFRAS) will hold its annual awards ceremony and reception on 4 October 2012 on Capitol Hill.The event will be co-hosted by the Honorable Howard Coble, co-chairman, U.S. Congressional Coast Guard Caucus…

Troy Container Line Partners with Spain's International Forwarding

Sep 25, 2012

Troy Container Line, one the world’s largest American-owned NVOCCs, announce a new partnership with International Forwarding S.L. (IFS) of Spain. Founded in 1984 as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) Troy has become one of the largest companies in its industry…

Panama Canal Expansion 5-Year Update

Sep 25, 2012

Five years ago, the Panama Canal Expansion broke ground at Paraiso Hill & the latest update shows progress estimated at 44.5%.'The Panama Canal Expansion Program is moving forward at a good pace.  The program has made positive contributions to Panama´s economy such as direct employment…

Postal Service to Honor Barge Fleeting

Sep 25, 2012

U.S. Postal Service to dedicate Earthscapes Forver stamps to include 'Barge Fleeting,' an aerial view of towing vessels. WHAT: The United States Postal Service will dedicate a series of Forever Stamps entitled “Earthscapes,” one which features…

Fugro's Geoscience Division Acquired by CGGVeritas

Sep 25, 2012

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…

New Freight Ferry Grounds on First Trip

Sep 25, 2012

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…

China – Australia Maritime Safety Exchange Program

Sep 25, 2012

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…

Seafarer & Docker ITF Activists Meet in Casablanca

Sep 25, 2012

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…

LNG Export Strategies on Agenda at London 'Russian Day'

Sep 25, 2012

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 Launches Global QC Standard

Sep 24, 2012

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…

Scientists to Brief on Cutting-edge Maritime Related Research

Sep 24, 2012

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…

Scholarship Fund Launched by US Coast Guard Foundation

Sep 24, 2012

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…

Yachting Industry Future Debated at Monaco Yacht Show

Sep 24, 2012

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…

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