An updated IBISWorld market research report reveals opportunities for growth in Australian port trades.According to IBISWorld industry analyst Caroline Finch, “IBISWorld forecasts compound annual revenue growth of 2.3% over the five years through 2012-13”…
Hoover Container Solutions, provider of liquid & bulk container systems, listed as one of Houston's top 100 fastest growing companies.Houston Business Journal's 'Fast 100 List' ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the Houston area by percentage of growth in revenue from 2010-2011…
US-based Jensen Maritime, completes a major redesign of the Global Sea-managed fishing vessel 'Bering Defender'.The project, which improved the vessel’s efficiency and hold capacity, outfitted it for pollock fishing in the challenging waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea…
Earlier this week rough weather damaged the bow of the container ship stranded in New Zealand waters off Tauranga.In their latest update Salvors, Resolve Marine, report as follows:High wind and rough seas early this week resulted in approximately 25m of the fore section…
A 'Creating Climate Wealth Summit Germany' hosted by Carbon War Room aims to accelerate clean technology adoption.Over 90 percent of the world’s trade cargo spends time on the ocean during its journey to market, carried by any one of approximately 60…
New Marina South Wharves lighter terminal opened in the Port of Singapore.Developed by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at a cost of $16 million, MSW will complement the existing lighter terminal at Penjuru. MSW will be particularly…
The 83-year-old British man was homeward bound from the Azores Islands when his yacht became disabled through storm damage.The crew of the Russian warship Vice-Admiral Kulakov responded to the lone yachtsman's MAYDAY call from his yacht Elixir in the North Sea…
The fire-damaged container ship is passing through the English Channel, then shortly to cross between French & Belgian territorial waters.The ship managers REEDEREI NSB report that the transfer is proceeding without any exceptional events…
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has produced a teaching DVD entitled 'Safe Lifting'.Almost no work can be carried out in any marine environment without a lifting process being involved. It is an essential component of all offshore operations…
Sub-sea technology company, OceanWorks International, establishes OceanWorks Aykor as Its Turkey subsidiary.OceanWorks Aykor is a joint stock company established in Turkey by two organizations, OceanWorks International Corporation, and Aykor A…
Matson Inc. wins 2012 CIO 100 award from CIO magazine for exemplified operational & strategic IT performance .Ocean transportation and logistics company Matson wins the award a second time for its multi-year IT initiative, known as miLogistx…
Pirates fled from 51,000 DWT tankship 'Abu Dhabi Star' after crew took refuge in 'citadel' while Nigerian Navy intervened.The Singapore-flagged product tanker 'Abu Dhabi Star' is operated by Pioneer Ship Management Services, and the attack…
The video advises on forthcoming Fall/Winter boat storage, with Gold Eagle Co. engine expert sharing seasonal engine preparation tips.With summer coming to an end, most Americans will soon bid farewell to their boats, convertibles and warm…
Defence IQ releases Survey Data for Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Study which explores the key threats to global maritime operations.The report, based on a survey of 114 defence professionals from within the maritime domain, also…
Rolls-Royce wins a prestigious 'Ship of the Year' industry award for its new wave-piercing ship design for PSV 'Far Solitaire'.The Far Solitaire, a UT 754 WP platform supply vessel for the offshore oil and gas industry, has been named Skipsrevyen…