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Cruise Ship 'Queen Victoria' Propulsion Unit Problem

Sep 12, 2012

Cunard's Queen Victoria suffers a problem with one of its propulsion units while on Mediterranean cruise off Portugal.Queen Victoria, which launched in 2007 and has 981 crew and a guest capacity of 1,990, is currently in the Atlantic Ocean…

New Oyster Sailing Yachts to Premiere

Sep 12, 2012

UK yachtbuilders Oyster launch two new models, the Oyster 725 and Oyster 885 at Amsterdam and Southampton boatshows.Both yachts have just completed fit out at the Oyster Yachts build facility in Southampton, England, and are now being rigged…

Northern Sea Route Transit Record Likely to be Broken

Sep 12, 2012

After a slow start this summer mariime transport along the northern Sea Route has gained speed the last couple of weeks.In course of the two first months of this years’ sailing period only nine vessels had used the Northern Sea Route (NSR) for transportation of cargo between Europe and Asia…

Logistics Giant Urges US East Coast Labor Settlement

Sep 12, 2012

Lilly & Associates a multinational logistics services company headquartered in Miami, Florida,  joins shipping community in urging port labor resolution.With negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance…

Chinese Shipyards Wade In to Offshore Market

Sep 11, 2012

The recent Offshore Support Vessel World Forum meeting in Shanghai believes that optimism is returning to global offshore markets.The forum is a platform for oil and gas producers, designers, builders, OSV owners, operators, contractors…

Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA Event

Sep 11, 2012

Well Abandoment in the Spotlight at ICoTA EventThe challenges facing well abandonment in a mature province will be the focus of the latest lunch and learn session hosted by leading oil and gas industry body ICoTA European Chapter in Aberdeen on Tuesday…

Harvey Gulf’s Bold Vision: a Big Win for Everyone

Sep 11, 2012

Shane Guidry and Harvey Gulf team up with leading industry naval architects, engine suppliers, classification societies, regulatory bodies and a host of others to bring U.S. Gulf of Mexico offshore energy into the 21st Century – and beyond. Often out in front of the competition in many ways…

Thousands Queue at Hospital Ship in W.African Guinea

Sep 11, 2012

Over 4,300 people queue for mass screening hoping for an appointment card leading to life changing surgery aboard 'African Mercy'.In drizzling rain several hundred people joined the queue, and by daybreak they started to come in their thousands…

Demand Rising to Keep Stuff Cool on Ocean Voyages

Sep 11, 2012

Søren Skou, CEO of container shipping giant Maersk Line is keynote speaker at the 4th Cool Logistics Global conference, 24-26 September in Antwerp, Belgium.Mr. Skou will outline Maersk’s position on the critical actions now needed to sustain the future of global refrigerated transport…

Shell's First Arctic Drill Attempt Suffers a Hiccup

Sep 11, 2012

A drill-bit from 'Noble Discoverer' touched sea floor in the US Chukchi Sea, but drilling soon had to cease as sea ice began to encroach.Shell inform:As a precautionary measure and in accordance with our approved Chukchi Sea Ice Management Plan…

Diesel Engine Manufacturers in Korea Joint Venture

Sep 11, 2012

Hyundai Heavy Industries & Cummins announce a J/V to build mid-range engines in Korea.The engines will extend from 150 hp to 300 hp (112-224 kW) output for application in a wide range of Hyundai construction and industrial equipment. The…

APM Terminals Invests in Russia

Sep 11, 2012

APM Terminals is entering the Russian market in a strategic partnership with the leading Russian transportation group, N-Trans. By acquiring 37.5 pct. of the public company Global Ports, APM Terminals becomes an equal controlling partner in the leading operator of container terminals in Russia…

Keepsake Aircraft Carrier Offer Sought

Sep 11, 2012

British aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious is due to retire in 2014 & Defence seek proposals from organisations interested in preserving the warship.HMS Invincible, HMS Illustrious and HMS Ark Royal came into service in the early 1980s and…

Mississippi River Drought Mayors to Meet

Sep 11, 2012

20 Mayors to discuss severe weather implications for Mississippi River sustainability & need for regional co-operation.Spurred by the severe drought and Hurricane Isaac, Mayors from towns and cities along the Mississippi River will participate…

US Rope Maker Names President

Sep 10, 2012

US-based Yale Cordage, a custom and specialty rope manufacturer, announce that Bill Putnam has been named president of the company.Saco, Maine-based Yale Cordage is a custom and specialty rope manufacturer that designs a wide variety of application-specific ropes…

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