Crystal Cruises unveils the world's first self-contained, free-standing 'living wall' at sea, with indoor plants depicting a world map.A living wall is a vertical garden that is pre-planted in panels and then attached to the wall or facade of a building…
Shell accepts US$560-million offer from Plains Exploration & Production (PXP for working interest in Gulf of Mexico Holstein asset.Shell received an unsolicited offer from PXP for Shell’s working interest. The transaction is effective October 1…
Transas Marine launches its Port Management Information Systems (PMIS), a comprehensive solution for real-time port management.Developed in accordance with the port industry best practice, the Port Management Information System (PMIS) from…
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announce the upcoming retirement of its Vice President Central Division, Larry Vauclin.Vauclin’s retirement was announced by Bollinger Executive Vice President, Ben Bordelon, who said, 'Larry has been a critical part of the growth of Bollinger over the past 16 years…
Gavin Higgins has joined Nichols Brothers Boat Builders as Chief Operating Officer (COO).Gavin Higgins has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Gavin’s duties will include oversight of Engineering…
Consistency and Quality Are Hallmarks of Ecosse Subsea Systems’ Growing Engineering DivisionEnergy technology company, Ecosse Subsea Systems, (ESS) has increased the size of its engineering division in response to client demand for specialist engineering packages…
Swire Oilfield Services Appoints New Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer.Swire Oilfield Services (Swire), the leading global supplier of cargo carrying solutions, modular systems, offshore aviation services and fluid management has appointed two new members to its executive team…
A major fire aboard the Colombo-bound merchant vessel 'Amsterdam Bridge' off Mumbai coast reportedly contained & cooling operations underway.Indian Coast Guard officials said, 'The flames have been contained but not extinguished. A thick…
Cargotec has secured orders for three new mobile Siwertell ship unloaders for ports in Turkey, Denmark and Sweden.The Siwertell road-mobile unloader enables clean, dust-free, handling of dry bulk material, and its minimal exhaust and sound…
EU Naval Force warship 'ESPS Relampago' rescues 68 people in a drifting open boat.ESPS Relámpago, currently operating as part of the EU Naval Force – Operation ATALANTA, fighting piracy off the Somali Coast, rescued 68 people after finding…
SIGMA Class Frigate, 'Allal Ben Abdellah', built by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in Vlissingen, transferred to the Royal Moroccan Navy.DSNS took the opportunity for the ceremony to take place in Rotterdam, during the 35th edition of the 'World Port Days'…
C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Apreo Logistics S.A. (“Apreo”), a leading freight forwarder based in Warsaw, Poland.Founded in June of 2007, Apreo provides truckload services including dry van and temperature controlled and liquid and dry bulk capabilities…
A' Award & Competitions awards Surfsail42 by Hakan Gürsu its Bronze A' Design Award at Yacht & Marine Vessels Design Competition.Hakan Gürsu, the lead designer of the awarded design Surfsail42 explains “SurfSail42 is the first foldable…
The number of passengers reporting ill during 'Dawn Princess' present voyage is 114 out of 1,778 (6.41 percent).According to the U.S. Center of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Princess Cruises and the the crew aboard the ship have taken…
Keppel Corporation launch Keppel Care Foundation Limited to help the needy & under-privileged, promote education & encourage eco-friendly initiatives.The Keppel Group of Companies (Keppel) will commit up to S$50 million over the next ten years to the Foundation…