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Pirated Tankship Freed by Nigerian Navy

Sep 06, 2012

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…

Boat Storage Tips in New Video

Sep 05, 2012

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…

Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance 2012 Report Released

Sep 05, 2012

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…

'Ship of the Year' Award for Rolls-Royce Designed PSV

Sep 05, 2012

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…

BAE Systems Break Ground on New San Diego Pier

Sep 05, 2012

The new pier will accommodate large U.S. Navy ships, including the newest LCS.Construction will be complete in 2014, and will increase the capacity of the company’s shipyard from five to seven ships. The project will permit the company to…

Globe Wireless Announces CrewCash and ShipMoney

Sep 05, 2012

Globe Wireless announced an exclusive worldwide sales and marketing relationship with CrewCash, LLC (CrewCash), a payments company offering comprehensive prepaid solutions to the commercial maritime industry.CrewCash and ShipMoney is a new prepaid Visa® card program for captains and crew members…

Bad Weather Prevents Salvage of Historic Battleship's Bell

Sep 05, 2012

An attempt by US philanthropist to recover the bell of the sunken Second World War British battle-cruiser HMS Hood postponed.After more than ten days working in the North Atlantic in worsening weather and difficult deep currents, the recovery…

Ballast Water Treatment Systems Lab USCG Recognized

Sep 05, 2012

NSF International gains United States Coast Guard acceptance as Independent laboratory for ballast water management system testing. NSF International (NSF), an independent public health organization, has become the first Independent Laboratory…

Cavotec Acquires Combibox Systems

Sep 05, 2012

Sweden's Cavotec Group strengthens customer base with acquisition of ground support equipment manufacturer Combibox, also of Sweden.Cavotec explains their success at generating added value for customers and the Group by applying technologies…

Raytheon Anschütz Marks Crocon's IBS 100th Sale

Sep 05, 2012

At SMM 2012, Raytheon Anschütz has honored their Croatian representative Crocon for the 100th Integrated Bridge System sold. The one hundredth delivery of an Integrated Bridge System was for the second newbuild of a Heavy Lift Carrier for…

Ship Management Firms Form Alliance

Sep 05, 2012

LMS Shipmanagement & Wallem Group team up to provide ship management, crewing, & marine technical services.International Shipholding Corporation (ISH) announce that LMS Shipmanagement, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, and Wallem Group Ltd…

Vale Very Large Ore Carriers Sold, Chartered Back

Sep 05, 2012

Brazil's mining giant Vale sells 10 VLOCs for US$600-million to Turkey’s Polaris Shipping.The Brazilian company said that the transaction would improve cash flow while still maintaining its maritime ore shipping capacity. The ships will be chartered back to Vale…

Special Edition Wakeboarding Tow Craft 'RECON' Unveiled

Sep 05, 2012

Axis Wake Research honors US armed forces with Special RECON Edition boat, proceeds to benefit injured war veterans.This special edition was inspired by team rider Keith Lyman, who decided to leave professional wakeboarding to serve in the Army last year…

Crystal Cruises Booking Boom Despite Fare Increases

Sep 04, 2012

Reservations for Crystal Cruises surged with the highest ever August booking week and month recorded in its history. Crystal Cruises report that With the expiration of its August 31 'Book Now' fares, travel agents booked more than 110% more…

Kirby Corp. to Acquire Allied Transportation

Sep 04, 2012

Kirby Corporation agrees to purchase assets of Allied Transportation Company, a subsidiary of Allied Marine Industries, & two affiliated companies. Kirby Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, is the nation's largest domestic tank barge operator…

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